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Restaurant Trends – Growing And Emerging Concepts – Change and Activity June 11, 2013

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Seattle, WA-based?ESSENTIAL BAKERY CAF??(founded 1994) has increased by 1 unit, from 3 to 4 (33% growth).? This is a fast casual concept, open for breakfast and lunch.? Locations serve beer and wine and have seating for about 80.? Per person price range is $4-$10.? All the restaurants are in WA.

DINOSAUR BBQ?based in Syracuse, NY (founded 1983) has increased by 1 unit, from 5 to 6 (20% growth).? These are family/casual bbq restaurants with full bar and seating for around 175.? Meal periods are lunch and dinner.? Per person check average is around $8-$20.? Catering and banquet services are offered.? All locations are in NJ and NY.

Detroit, MI-based?THE EPICUREAN GROUP?(founded 1980) has increased by 1 unit, from 7 to 8 (14% growth), with the addition of a new concept called Gastronomy.? Other company concepts are Coach Insignia (1), Deli Unique (3), No Vi Chophouse (1), Northern Lakes Seafood Co (1), and Plaza Deli (1).? These are mostly upscale concepts, open for lunch and dinner (the delis are open for breakfast).? Per person price range is $15-$50+, with full bar and seating for around 200.? Catering and banquet services are available.? All are located in MI.

Las Vegas, NV-based?NOTHING BUNDT CAKES?(founded 1997) has increased by 17 units, from 49 to 66 (35% growth) and entered into IL, LA, and OR.? These quick serve bakery/cafes are open for lunch and dinner hours, with a $6-$12 per person price range.? Online ordering is available.? Stores are franchised and trade in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, TN, TX, and UT.

COLTON’S STEAK HOUSE & GRILL?based in Little Rock, AR (founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit, from 28 to 29 (4% growth).? These are family casual restaurants with full bar and seating for around 200.? Meal periods are lunch and dinner.? Per person check average is around $10-$30.? Locations are more than 90% franchised and are in AR, KY, MO, MS and TN.

GRAB N GO SUBS?of San Diego, CA (founded 1973) has increased by 1 unit, from 7 to 8 (14% concept growth).? These are quick serve sandwich restaurants with seating for around 30.? Meal periods are breakfast, lunch and dinner.? Per person check average is around $2-$6.? There is a second 1 unit concept called Mimmo?s Italian Village.? Overall company increase from 8 to 9 (13% company growth).? All locations are in CA.

Las Vegas, NV-based?PUTTERS GAMING GROUP?(founded 1996) has increased by 1 unit for the Putters Bar & Grill concept, from 8 to 9 (13% concept growth).? The company also operates Spectators Bar & Grill (1).? Overall company increase was from 9 to 10 (11% growth).? These are family/casual bar and grill concepts, serving American cuisine.? The restaurants seat about 150 and offering catering and private party facilities.? All locations are in NV.

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