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April 1,
2008
Data
reflects
change and
activity
during
the
most
recent
four-month period from November 24, 2007 to March 24, 2008
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Over
the years we have developed a sound system of integrating four separate revenue centers. Having doubled the amount of locations in the past year
(currently 19 locations), The Greene Turtle offers franchisees
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February 08' is posted. March will be posted next week.
The
February gain was the tenth straight growth month. A few chains with explosive growth caused the index increase. Continue and see
results.
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Growing
Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50
units).
Alhambra, CA-based THE RICE GARDEN (founded 1994) has increased by 5 units, from 76 to 81 (7% growth). These
take-out Chinese restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, IL, KS, MO,
NM, NV, TX, UT, and VA.
Mount Olive, NC-based ANDY'S BURGERS SHAKES & FRIES (founded 1991) has increased by 8 units, from 99
to 107 (8% growth). These family/casual restaurants are open for lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Seating is for
about 70. All locations are in NC.
Temecula, CA-based MELT GELATO & CREPE CAFE (founded 2003) has increased by 3 units,
from 21 to 24 (14% growth) and entered into IL. These are quick serve ice cream/bakery cafes, with seating for about 30. Meal periods are
lunch and dinner, with a $3-$8 per person check average. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CT, IL, MA, and OH. Between 80% and 90% of the
locations are franchised.
RICK'S CABARET INTERNATIONAL headquartered in Houston, TX (founded in 1984; NASDAQ: RICK) has opened a new
concept called
Tootsies Cabaret and expanded into FL. Other concepts are Club Onyx (3), Encounters (1), New Orleans Nights (1), Rick's Cabaret (6) and Xtc
Cabaret (4). Overall company increase is from 15 to 16 (7% growth). Units tend to be upscale steakhouses with full bar and seating for
about 250. Locations are in FL, LA, MN, NC, NY and TX.
LA CARRETA MEXICAN RESTAURANT of Hammond, LA (founded 1998) has increased by 1 unit for the La Carreta
concept, from 4 to 5 (25% concept growth). Units are family/casual with full bar and seating for about 200. The check average is around
$8-$20 per person. There is a second concept called Adobe Cantina (1). Overall company growth is from 5 to 6 (20% growth). All
units are in
LA.
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Concepts with 20 units or
less who grew by at least 2 units.
North Vancouver, BC-based CAFFE ARTIGIANO (founded 2000) has increased by 2
units, from 5 to 7 (40% growth) and entered into AB. Other locations are in BC. This is a quick serve bakery/cafe concept, open for
breakfast and lunch, with a $2-$6 per person check average. Seating is for about 20.
Pittsburgh, PA-based
PRIMANTI BROTHERS RESTAURANT & BAR (founded 1933) has increased by 2 units, from 15 to 17 (13% growth). The restaurants are
family/casual, serving American food. Beer and wine are served. Per person check average is $6-$12, with lunch and dinner meal periods.
Seating is for about 100. Units are in FL and PA.
THE AULD DUBLINER of CA has increased by 3 units, from 6 to 9 (50% growth) and
expanded into IL. These are upscale restaurants with European cuisine. Seating is for around 225 and full bar is offered. The check
average is around $15-$30+ per person. Locations are in CA, IL and NV.
BEANS & BREWS COFFEE HOUSE headquartered in Sandy, UT (founded 1963) has increased by 2 units, from 14
to 16 (14% growth). These are quick serve coffee shops with limited seating. All locations are in UT.
FLYING PIE PIZZERIA of Lake Oswego, OR (founded 1974) has increased by 2 units, from 4 to 6 (50%
growth). These are quick serve pizza restaurants with seating for about 100. Beer and wine are served. Catering and banquets are
offered. Locations are in OR and WA.
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Concepts previously written about in the past 18
months.
Scottsdale, AZ-based PF
CHANG'S CHINA
BISTRO (founded 1993; NASDAQ: PFCB) has increased by 9 units for the PF Chang's concept, from 169 to 178 (5% concept growth) and by 12 units
for Pei Wei Asian Diner, from 143 to 155 (8% concept growth). The Pei Wei concept has also entered into the state of NJ. Overall company
increase was from 313 to 333 (6% growth), due to the sale of the Taneko Japanese Tavern concept. We wrote about this company three times
previously
(2/27/07-16% company growth, 7/31/07-10% company growth, and 11/13/07-9% company growth). The restaurants are family/casual Chinese
restaurants,
with a $10-$30 per person check average. Meal periods are lunch and dinner. There is a full bar and seating for about 250. Private
party facilities are available. Company trading areas area AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO,
MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, and WI.
Dallas, TX-based PIZZA PATRON (founded
1986) has increased by 7 units, from 67 to 74 (10% growth) and entered into FL. We wrote about this concept on 4/17/07 (8% growth). These
take-out pizzerias are open for lunch and dinner. More than 90% of units are franchised. Trading areas are AZ, CA, CO, FL, NV, and
TX.
Beaumont, TX-based JASON'S DELI (founded 1976) has increased by 8 units, from 176 to 184 (5% growth) and entered into
CA. We wrote about this concept in our 11/27/07 edition (9% growth). The restaurants are fast casual, open for lunch and dinner, with
seating for about 100. Beer and wine are served. Catering, delivery and online ordering are available. About half the locations are
franchised. Trading areas are AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA.
LION'S CHOICE based in St Louis, MO (founded in 1967) has increased by 2 units, from 28 to 30 (7%
growth). This is a fast casual sandwich restaurant concept with seating for about 70. The check average is around $4-$10 per
person. About half of the units are franchised. Locations are in FL, IL, MO, MS and OK. We reported on this concept in our 1/8/08
newsletter when they had 8% growth.
PITA PIT of Coeur D'alene, ID (founded 1995) has increased by 5 units, from 252 to 257 (2% growth).
These are fast casual sandwich restaurants with seating for about 40. Catering is offered. Locations are more than 90% franchised.
Locations are in AB, AL, AZ, BC, CA, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MB, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NB, NC, ND, NE, NM, NS, NV, NY, OH, OK,
ON, OR, PA, PQ, SC, SK, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA and WV. We reported on this concept in our 4/24/07 newsletter when they had 8% growth.
SUNSET GRILL RESTAURANTS based in Mississuaga, ON (founded 1985) has increased by 3 units, from 14 to 17 (21%
growth). This is a family/casual breakfast and lunch concept with seating for about 80. Beer is served. The check average is around
$4-$10 per person. All are located in ON. More than half are franchised. We last reported on this concept in our 11/27/07
newsletter
when they had 17% growth.
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