Food industry tracker Technomic has come out with a list of the 10 fastest-growing restaurant chains, based on percentage increase in sales between 2009 and 2010:
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries (38%)
- Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwich Shop (22%)
- Chipotle Mexican Grill (21%)
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (20%)
- Yard House (18%)
- Cheddar’s Casual Cafe (14%)
- Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar (14%)
- Firehouse Subs (14%)
- Noodles & Company (14%)
- Panda Express (13%)
Cheddar’s and Noodles & Co. are the only chains not represented in the Valley.
The 10 fastest-growing chains with sales over $200 million [Technomic]