New- The May 2008 Top 20 list of the Fastest Growing Concepts with between 50-100 units. Continued...
 

The April 2008 Top Ten list of the Fastest Growing Concepts with less than 50 units. 

See the story and who made the list. Continued...

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

Carp, ON-based MEXICALI ROSA'S (founded 1979) has increased by 2 units for the Mexicali Rosa's concept, from 25 to 27 (8% concept growth).  They also operate a 2-unit concept called Hernando's Hideaway.  Overall company increase was from 27 to 29 (7% growth).  These are family/casual Mexican restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $6-$15+ per person check average.  Seating is for about 80.  All locations have a full bar.  Banquet services are available.  More than 90% of units are franchised.  Trading areas are NB, NL, NS, ON, and PQ.

Washington, DC-based ROCKLAND'S BBQ & GRILLING CO (founded 1990) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  These are family casual BBQ restaurants, open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$10 per person check average.  Locations have a full bar and seating for about 50.  Catering and delivery are available.  Units are in DC, MD, and VA.

Golden, CO-based TUCANOS BRAZILIAN GRILL has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth).  These are upscale, South American steakhouses, with a $15-$30+ per person check average.  Locations have seating for about 300 and a full bar.  Catering is available.  Locations are in NM and UT.

DOOLITTLES RESTAURANTS headquartered in Bloomington, MN (founded 1989) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  The restaurants are family/casual with full bar.  Seating is for about 200.  The check average is around $8-$20 per person.  Banquets are offered.  Locations are in MN and ND.

MASTRO COMPANIES based in Scottsdale, AZ (founded 1991) has increased by 1 unit for their Maloney's Tavern concept, from 6 to 7 (17% concept growth).  There is a second 1-unit concept called Cocomo Joes.  Overall company growth is from 7 to 8 (14% growth).  Locations tend to be family/casual with full bar and seating for about 300.  The check average is around $10-$30+.  Banquets and catering are offered.  Locations are in AZ, CA, CO and NM.

FAMOUS FAMIGLIA headquartered in White Plains, NY (founded 1986) has increased by 27 units, from 61 to 88 (44% growth) and expanded into OH and AK.  These quick serve pizza restaurants are mostly located in airports and stadiums.  Locations are in AK, AZ, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, Hong Kong, Russia and Mexico.  There are plans to open units in CA, KY, MD and RI.

COWBOY CIAO of Scottsdale, AZ has added a new concept called Digestif.  Overall company increase is from 3 to 4 (33% growth).  Other concepts are Cowboy Ciao (1), Kazimierz (1) and See Saw (1).  Units tend to be upscale with full bar and serving multiple cuisines.  Seating is for about 70 with catering and banquets offered.  The per person check average is around $15-$30+.  All locations are in AZ.  There are plans to open another new concept called Mexican Standoff in Scottsdale, AZ, in Spring '08.

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE based in Sharon, PA (founded 1974) has increased by 3 units, from 25 to 28 (12% growth).  These are family/casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 350.  The check average is around $6-$15+ per person.  Catering and banquets are offered.  Units are more than 90% franchised.  Locations are in FL, NC, OH, PA, TN, WI and WV.

In last week's newsletter, we incorrectly reported that Lombardi Family Concepts had opened a new concept called La Taverna.  The correct name for the concept is La Cubanita.  Restaurantchains.net regrets the error. 

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

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