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Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators

Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).

Louisville, KY-based WILD EGGS RESTAURANT CAFE (founded 2007) has increased by 1 unit, from 7 to 8 (14% growth).  The restaurants are family/casual, open for breakfast and lunch, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.  Locations have full bar service and seating for about 80.  Franchising is available.  The restaurants trade in CO and KY.

New York, NY-based BLOSSOM RESTAURANTS (founded 2005) has increased by 1 unit for the Blossom Du Jour concept, from 4 to 5 (25% concept growth).  Other concepts are Blossom (3), Blossom Bakery (1) and V Note (1).  Overall company increase was from 9 to 10 (11% growth).  The restaurants are mostly upscale, serving vegetarian cuisine.  Meal periods are lunch and dinner, with a $15-$50+ per person check average.  Beer and wine are served and seating is for around 50.  The restaurants offer catering, banquet and delivery services.  All locations are in NY.

Seattle, WA-based BLUE MOON BURGERS has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  This fast casual burger concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $10-$30+ per person check average.  Beer and wine are served and seating is for about 80.  Online ordering is available.  All the locations are in WA.

Altamonte Springs, FL-based TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO COMPANY (founded 1995) has increased by 14 units, from 101 to 115 (14% growth) and entered into SC.  This fast casual Mexican concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person price range.  Beer and wine are served and average seating is for about 80.  Catering and online ordering options are available.  Trading areas are FL, GA, IN, NC, SC and VA.

Pittsford, NY-based DIBELLA\’S SUBS (founded 1918) has increased by 7 units, from 36 to 43 (19% growth).  This fast casual sandwich shop is open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range.  Units seat about 30 and offer catering.  Trading areas are CT, IN, MI, NY, OH and PA.

Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts

Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.

Colorado-based THE LOST CAJUN RESTAURANT has increased by 6 units, from 4 to 10 (150% growth) and entered into SC, TN and TX.  The restaurants are family/casual, open for lunch and dinner.  Per person check average is $8-$20+, serving beer and wine.  Average seating is for about 50.  Catering is available.  Trading areas are CO, MN, SC, TN and TX.  Franchise opportunities are available.

Phoenix, AZ-based FIRED PIE has increased by 5 units, from 6 to 11 (83% growth).  The pizzerias are fast casual, open for lunch and dinner.  Per person price range is $6-$15+, serving beer and wine.  Average seating is for about 70.  Catering is available.  All locations are in AZ.

Repeat Growers

Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
 

Belmont, NC-based BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA (founded 1998) has increased by 11 units, from 26 to 37 (42% growth) and entered into AL, CO, FL, IL and IN.  This is a family/casual pizzeria concept, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.  Locations serve beer and wine and seat around 250.  Catering is available.  Locations are franchised and trade in AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, NC, SC, TN and VA.  We last featured this concept on 10/28/14 (4% growth).

Salt Lake City, UT-based CAFE RIO (founded 1997) has increased by 18 units, from 70 to 88 (26% growth).  The restaurants are fast casual, open for lunch and dinner.  Per person price range is $4-$12+.  Average seating is for around 100.  Catering and online ordering options are available.  Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, ID, MD, MT, NV, UT, VA, WA and WY.  We last featured this concept on 6/24/14 (11% growth).