Systemwide sales in US: $77.1 million (+22.38%)
US locations: 10 (+42.86%)
This steakhouse has made headlines by opening trendy locations around the world, with locations in cities including Las Vegas, Milan, and Ibiza.
Systemwide sales in US: $77.4 million (+17.45%)
US locations: 25 (+13.64%)
The Middleboro, Massachusetts-based chain describes itself as a reasonably priced suburban chain, with locations across the East Coast.
Systemwide sales in US: $81.3 million (+19.91%)
US locations: 72 (+5.88%)
Costa Vida is angling to attract customers seeking fresh and health-centric Mexican food, with locations primarily on the West Coast.
Systemwide sales in US: $94.6 million (+10.26%)
US locations: 45 (+7.14%)
This casual dining chain is heavy on fried food, serving up options like fried green tomatoes, fried cheese sticks, chicken fried steak, and fried shrimp. Founded in Nacogdoches, Texas in 1989, Cotton Patch now has locations in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.
Systemwide sales in US: $101.0 million (+206.06%)
US locations: 105 (+110.00%)
LeBron James is an original investor and an active part of marketing at Blaze Pizza. The company hopes to become the fifth-largest pizza chain in the US by 2017.
Systemwide sales in US: $114.2 million (+20.59%)
US locations: 30 (15.38%)
This South Florida sports-centric restaurant chain resembles a sports bar, but offers a more extensive menu than the average beer-and-wings joint.
Systemwide sales in US: $136.9 million (+2.09%)
US locations: 29 (-3.33%)
This seafood chain is known for its gorgeous views, from mountains in Colorado to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
Systemwide sales in US: $138.3 million (+12.44%)
US locations: 281 (+6.04%)
Wetzel's is known for one thing – pretzels. The chain sells pretzels in the form of cinnamon bites, hot dogs, and even pizza.
Systemwide sales in US: $147.9 million (+26.30%)
US locations: 20 (+11.11%)
The wine-centric chain has figured out how to find its niche in the casual dining industry, producing 50 wines and 15 specialty blends. It also has a wine of the month club, with discounts and wine trips.
Systemwide sales in US: $160.4 million (+7.72%)
US locations: 134 (0.00%)
Lee's Chicken has locations in 12 states, but the bulk of the fried chicken chain's restaurants are in Ohio, Kentucky, and Missouri. The company reports it has grown same-store sales for 26 straight quarters, thanks to a combination of new tech and a simplified menu.
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