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If you are looking for a new food franchise concept that is just on the verge of breaking into the big leagues, check out this very helpful list compiled by Restaurant Business Magazine featuring the 50 fastest growing chains with sales between $25 million and $50 million.
These companies have already experienced impressive growth, yet still have a lot of room to run. None of them are household names today (although Menchie’s is by far the most popular franchise I’ve featured on this blog) and some are not yet available for franchising, but I expect this to change sooner rather than later.
Here are the companies that made this year’s Future 50:
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Colin started as a team member at 21 and now owns 6 locations in Tampa Bay. Lisa came from marketing and built 21 in San Diego. The most successful multi-unit owners move early and secure markets with room to grow. Use our free tool to search multiple ZIP codes and find franchises where you can still stack locations, before someone else does.1. Brick House Tavern + Tap
2. Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt
3. American Deli
4. Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza
5. Lazy Dog Cafe
6. Crumbs Bake Shop
7. The Habit Burger Grill
8. Zoës Kitchen
9. The Chop House
10. Happy’s Pizza
11. Rib City Grill
12. Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
13. Loving Hut
14. Pret A Manger
15. Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop
16. The Rock Wood Fired Pizza and Spirits
17. The Counter
18. Hurricane Grill & Wings
19. 221B Baker Street Pub & Grill
20. Ocean Prime
21. Taco Mac
22. Fuzzy’s Taco Shop
23. Weathervane Seafood Restaurants
24. Roosters
25. Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor
26. Larry’s Giant Subs
27. The Egg & I Restaurants
28. El Fenix
29. Snappy Tomato Pizza
30. Showmars Restaurants
31. Pizza Patron
32. Alonti Market Café
33. Cadillac Ranch All American Bar & Grill
34. Extreme Pizza
35. Carolina Ale House
36. Stevi B’s The Ultimate Pizza Buffet
37. Amato’s Pizza
38. J. Christopher’s
39. Scooter’s Coffeehouse
40. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
41. Twin Peaks
42. Montana Mike’s Steakhouse
43. Tommy Bahama
44. Gyu-Kaku
45. Rosa’s Café
46. Taquerias Arandas
47. Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill
48. Shane’s Rib Shack
49. Wings to Go
50. Big Apple Bagels
Check out Restaurant Business Magazine (via Monkey Dish) to learn more about each of the companies on this list.
Wanna know Menchie’s average net sales for 19 franchise locations in 2010? Please click here.
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