Restaurant Trends - Growing And Emerging Concepts - Data Reflects Change and Activity from November 1, 2009 to March 1, 2010
Update from Restaurantchains.net on growing and emerging restaurant concepts
Mill Creek, WA-based BLAZING ONION BURGER COMPANY (founded 2007) has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). This fast casual burger concept is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20 per person check average. Locations have a full bar with seating for about 50. All units are in WA.
SHRIMP SHACK based in Fort Myers, FL (founded 1998) has increased by 1 unit, from 2 to 3 (50% growth). These are family/casual seafood restaurants with full bar and seating for around 150. Banquets are offered. Lunch and dinner are served. Per person check average is around $6-$15+. Locations are in FL.
SOUTHWELL'S HAMBURGER GRILL based in Houston, TX has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth). These are quick serve restaurants with seating for around 80. Per person check average is around $4-$10. Lunch and dinner are served. Catering is offered. All locations are in TX.
Austin, TX-based CARINO'S ITALIAN GRILL (founded 1997) has increased by 2 units, from 146 to 148 (1% growth). These are family/casual Italian restaurants, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $8-$20. Locations have a full bar and seating for about 250. Catering and online ordering are available. About half the restaurants are franchised. Trading areas are AL, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NV, OK, OR, PA, SD, TN, TX, UT, WA and the Middle East.
RICHMOND RESTAURANT GROUP of Richmond, VA (founded 1995) has increased by 1 unit, from 4 to 5 (25% growth) adding a new concept called The Water Grill. Other concepts are Deluxe Diner & Lounge (1), Europa Mediterranean Caf
