|
'04
|
'03
|
Company,
Headquarters
|
2003 sales (millions)
|
No. of concepts
|
No. of restaurants
|
Signature concepts
|
New or noteworthy
|
|
1
|
1
|
Restaurant Associates
New York City |
$465.0**A
|
30
|
35
|
Brasserie, Cucina & Co. (3), Nick & Stef’s (3), Patina, Tortilla Jo’s |
Subsidiary The Patina Group launched Patina Catering and event venue Park Privé in ’04. |
|
2
|
2
|
 Levy Restaurants
Chicago |
420.0A
|
19
|
19
|
Cerise, Fulton’s Crab House, Jake Melnick’s Corner Tap, Spiaggia |
Restaurant count does not include dozens of stadium and arena venues under contract. |
|
3
|
3
|
Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises
Chicago |
192.0**
|
29
|
39
|
Cafe Ba-Ba-Reeba! (2), Everest, Mon Ami Gabi (4), Nacional 27, Wildfire (5), Wow Bao |
Chicago’s Greek-themed Papagus will reopen as an Italian restaurant with input from Tru’s Rick Tramonto. |
|
4
|
4
|
Restaurants Unlimited
Seattle |
149.0**
|
12
|
30
|
Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steak House (8), Palisade, Palomino (12), Stanley & Seafort’s |
E-mail dining-club members receive birthday gifts, drink specials, free meals and more. |
|
5
|
5
|
Back Bay Restaurant Group
Boston |
125.9
|
6
|
34
|
Abe & Louie’s, Atlanta Fish Co., Coach Grill, Joe’s American Bar & Grill (14), Papa Razzi (13) |
Abe & Louie’s had ’03 sales of $10.7 million; no wonder a second location is planned. |
|
6
|
6
|
Ark Restaurant Group
New York City |
116.6
|
19
|
23
|
America (3), Bryant Park Grill, Gonzalez y Gonzalez, Lutce, Red, Sequoia (2), Tsunami Asian Grill |
Closed New York City Lutce, but the Las Vegas location continues to draw crowds. |
|
7
|
7
|
Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants
San Francisco |
115.0**
|
37
|
38
|
312 Chicago, Bambara (2), Bar Rouge, Cobalt, Fifth Floor, Kuleto’s, Postrio, Ruby Room |
’04 openings include Ruby Room in Boston and Silverleaf Tavern in New York; first San Diego restaurant to open in ’05. |
|
8
|
8
|
Specialty Restaurants Corp.
Anaheim, Calif. |
105
|
28
|
35
|
94th Aero Squadron (5), Brady’s Landing, Castaway (3), Orange Hill, The Reef, Shanghai Red’s (2) |
California company remains the king of aeronautical-themed dining. |
|
9
|
12
|
B.R. Guest Inc.
New York City
|
103
|
10
|
13
|
Atlantic Grill, Blue Fin, Dos Caminos (2), Fiamma (2), Isabella’s, Park Avalon, Ruby Foo’s (2) |
Latest debut—Vento Trattoria + Level V—combines more-casual Italian dining with hip new bar. |
|
10
|
9
|
RDGChicago
Chicago |
98
|
13
|
54
|
Bar Louie (16), Bluepointe, The Grillroom, Nick & Tony’s (7), One North Kitchen & Bar, Red Star Tavern (18) |
Pier 4 Kitchen & Bar, Twisted Fork and South City Tavern are latest concept additions. |
|
11
|
23
|
Landry’s Restaurants Inc.
Houston |
95.0**
|
19
|
27
|
Big Fish, Charley’s Crab, Grotto, Pesce, Vic & Anthony’s Steakhouse, Willie G’s Seafood & Steak House |
Chain holdings include Chart House, Joe’s Crab Shack, Landry’s Seafood House and Rainforest Cafe. |
|
12
|
38
|
Emeril’s Homebase
New Orleans
|
95
|
6
|
9
|
Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Emeril’s Restaurant (4), Emeril’s Tchoup Chop, Nola |
Kudos to entrepreneur Emeril Lagasse, R&I’s 2004 Executive of the Year. |
|
13
|
13
|
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group
New York City |
93.3
|
8
|
18
|
Cité, Maloney & Porcelli, Manhattan Ocean Club, Park Avenue Cafe, Smith & Wollensky (11) |
Smith & Wollensky restaurants opened this year in Houston and Boston. |
|
14
|
15
|
China Grill Management
New York City |
85.0**
|
13
|
19
|
Asia de Cuba (4), China Grill (5), Hudson Cafeteria, MIX, rumjungle, Spoon, Tuscan, Tuscan Steak |
Jeffrey Chodorow’s fifth China Grill made an October debut at Chicago’s Hard Rock Hotel. |
|
15
|
10
|
TS Restaurants
Lahaina, Hawaii |
84.0**
|
8
|
13
|
Duke’s Canoe Club (4), Hula Grill (2), Jake’s on the Lake (2), Kimo’s, Leilani’s on the Beach |
The original Duke’s opened in 1989 and reopened in 1995 following the destruction of Hurricane Iniki. |
|
16
|
11
|
RAM International
Lakewood, Wash. |
$82.0**
|
6
|
29
|
C.B. & Potts (7), Ram Restaurant & Brewery (11), Shenanigan’s Seafood & Steakhouse, The Stonehouse |
Customers who sign up for the MVP Club online can receive two complimentary dinners. |
|
17
|
16
|
Myriad Restaurant Group
New York City |
75
|
10
|
11
|
15 ria, Layla, Lucca, Montrachet, Nobu (2), Rubicon, Tribeca Grill |
Drew Nieporent’s company sold Steelhead Grill in Pittsburgh; more Nobu units are planned. |
|
18
|
18
|
Clyde’s Restaurant Group
Washington, D.C. |
74.5
|
4
|
9
|
1789 Restaurant, Clyde’s (6), Old Ebbitt Grill, Tower Oaks Lodge |
Old Ebbitt Grill is a $17.8 million operation; a seventh Clyde’s location is due to open in ’05. |
|
19
|
17
|
Haddad Restaurant Group
Kansas City, Mo. |
70.0**
|
10
|
31
|
The Breadmaker Bakery Cafe, Fedora Cafe, Figlio Tower, Plaza III Steakhouse, Winstead’s (11) |
Family concept Winstead’s has been serving its signature steakburgers since 1940. |
|
20
|
26
|
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Columbus, Ohio |
66.5
|
9
|
23
|
M, Mitchell’s Fish Market (10), Mitchell’s Steakhouse, Molly Woo’s, Ocean Club |
Fish Market concept averages $4.6 million in sales; four more are set to open in 2005. |
|
21
|
19
|
McMenamins Pubs & Breweries
Portland, Ore. |
65.0**
|
55
|
69
|
Barley Mill Pub, Blue Moon Tavern & Grill, John Barleycorns, McMenamins (15), North Bank |
Northwest pub king’s latest: The Old St. Francis School due to open this month with restaurant and pub. |
|
22
|
20
|
Pacific Coast Restaurants
Portland, Ore. |
63.0**
|
8
|
24
|
Billy Heartbeats, Manzana Rotisserie Grill, Newport Bay (11), Portland City Grill, Stanford’s (6) |
Henry’s 12th Street Tavern, opened in April 2004, features 100 beer and cider varieties on tap. |
|
23
|
14
|
Tavistock Restaurants LLC
Emeryville, Calif. |
60
|
6
|
17
|
Alcatraz Brewing Co. (2), Blackhawk Grille, California Cafe (6), Napa Valley Grille (6) |
The former Constellation Concepts has new management. |
|
24
|
24
|
The Olive Group
Charlestown, Mass. |
60.0**
|
8
|
16
|
Figs (4), Kingfish Hall, Olives (6), Todd English’s bluezoo, Todd English’s Bonfire, Todd English’s Tuscany |
Ocean cruisers can dine al fresco at Mediterranean-themed Todd English on the Queen Mary 2. |
|
25
|
25
|
Buckhead Life Restaurant Group
Atlanta
|
58.0**
|
12
|
12
|
103 West, Atlanta Fish Market, Chops/Lobster Bar, Kyma, Nava, Pano’s & Paul’s, Veni Vidi Vici |
Buckhead and Levy Restaurants partnership runs club-level dining at Philips Arena. |
|
26
|
21
|
Consolidated Restaurant Operations Inc.
Dallas |
58.0**
|
6
|
20
|
III Forks, Cantina Laredo (9), Cool River (3), Good Eats (3) |
Latest location of upscale-casual Cantina Laredo opened in September in Scottsdale, Ariz. |
|
27
|
28
|
Jean-Georges Enterprises
New York City
|
56.0**
|
13
|
16
|
Bank, Jean-Georges, JoJo, Prime Steakhouse, 66, Spice Market, Vong (4), V Steakhouse |
V Steakhouse joined the star-studded lineup at New York City’s Time Warner Center in 2004. |
|
28
|
39
|
Great American Restaurants
Falls Church, Va. |
53.7
|
6
|
8
|
Artie’s, Carlyle, Coastal Flats, Mike’s “American,” Silverado, Sweetwater Tavern (3) |
Menu follows the Gulf Stream at newest concept, the 1950s coastal-Florida-inspired Coastal Flats. |
|
29
|
30
|
M Crowd/Restaurant Life
Dallas |
53.0**
|
9
|
23
|
Chop House, Citizen, The Mercury Grill, Mi Cocina (15), Paris Vendome, Taco Diner (4) |
Latest Taco Diner opens this month in Plano, Texas, with 2,400 square feet and 80 seats. |
|
30
|
29
|
Ala Carte Entertainment Inc.
Chicago |
52.0**
|
22
|
27
|
Alumni Club (3), Cadillac Ranch, Celtic Crown, Famous Freddie’s Roadhouse (2), Metro Deli & Cafe (2) |
New suburban spot Pizazz features a piano bar on weekends. |
|
31
|
27
|
Select Restaurants Inc.
Cleveland |
$50.00
|
7
|
15
|
Parkers (3), Roxy Cafe, Rusty Scupper, Top of the Hub, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar (6) |
Another location of the company’s Parkers seafood concept is expected to open in 2005. |
|
32
|
35
|
CentraArchy Restaurant Management Co.
Charleston, S.C. |
50.0**
|
10
|
17
|
California Dreaming (6), Carolina Roadhouse, Chophouse ’47, Joey D’s Oak Room, New York Prime (3) |
Gulfstream Cafe offers waterfront dining along South Carolina’s Grand Strand. |
|
33
|
33
|
Anthony’s Restaurants
Bellevue, Wash. |
49.0**
|
11
|
19
|
Anthony’s Beach Café, Anthony’s HomePort (9), Anthony’s Pier 66, Harbor Lights, Little Chinooks |
Most Anthony’s HomePort locations serve brunch every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
|
34
|
31
|
Phil Stefani Signature Restaurants
Chicago |
49.0**
|
16
|
24
|
437 Rush, Beer Garden at Navy Pier, Castaways, L8, Riva, Tavern on Rush, Tuscany (4) |
After more than 20 years in business, signature spot Stefani’s closed in October. |
|
35
|
32
|
Max’s World
South San Francisco, Calif. |
47.5**
|
8
|
14
|
Max’s Cafe, Max’s on the Square, Max’s Opera Cafe (4), Max’s Restaurant (3), Sweet Max’s |
Max’s Catering offers a variety of appetizers, entreés, salads, sandwiches and desserts. |
|
36
|
43
|
Union Square Hospitality Group
New York City
|
47
|
10
|
10
|
Blue Smoke/Jazz Standard, Gramercy Tavern, Shake Shack, Tabla, Union Square Cafe |
Three concepts open at MoMA this winter: The Modern, Café 2 and Terrace 5; USHG also will provide catering. |
|
37
|
34
|
Valls Management Group
Miami |
46.0**
|
6
|
15
|
Cafe, Casa Juancho, El Viajante, Cafe La Carreta (9), La Palma, Versailles (2) |
Cafe La Carreta serves up Cuban cuisine cafeteria-style at Miami International Airport. |
|
38
|
22
|
The Fireman Hospitality Group
New York City |
45.8
|
4
|
4
|
Cafe Fiorello, Redeye Grill, Trattoria Dell’Arte, Shelly’s New York |
Next project is Bond 45 Restaurant, an Italian-themed steak-and-seafood concept. |
|
39
|
62
|
D’Amico & Partners
Minneapolis
|
44
|
4
|
18
|
Cafe Lurcat (2), Campiello Ristorante (3), D’Amico & Sons (12), D’Amico Cucina |
Second unit of stylish Cafe Lurcat concept has opened in Naples, Fla. |
|
40
|
37
|
Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining
Beverly Hills, Calif. |
42.0**
|
8
|
13
|
Chinois (2), Granita, Postrio (2), Spago (4), Trattoria del Lupo, Vert, Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill |
Opened higher-end Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill in place of casual cafe at the MGM Grand Las Vegas. |
|
41
|
40
|
King’s Seafood Co.
Costa Mesa, Calif. |
41.0**
|
7
|
12
|
555 East, i.Cugini, King’s Fish House (6), Lou & Mickey’s, Water Grill |
Company’s first out-of-state Fish House expected to open in Nevada near the end of this year. |
|
42
|
36
|
Phillips Seafood Restaurants
Baltimore |
40.7
|
8
|
8
|
Phillips Crab House, Phillips Famous Seafood, Phillips Flagship, Phillips by the Sea |
Fast-casual Phillips Famous Seafood open in Rockville, Md.; Phillips Atlantic city is planned. |
|
43
|
42
|
Gibsons Management
Chicago |
40
|
2
|
4
|
Gibsons Bar Steakhouse (2), Hugo’s Frog Bar (2) |
Owners Hugo Ralli and Steve Lombardo will launch Quartino, an “Italian tapas” concept, in Chicago in 2005. |
|
44
|
—
|
Mainstreet Ventures
Ann Arbor, Mich.
|
40
|
10
|
14
|
Bluepointe Seafood, The Chop House (3), Ciao, Gratzi, Palio, Real Seafood Co. (3), Zia’s |
Company owns dinnerhouses from Michigan to Florida; second Gratzi opens in Charleston, W.Va., this month. |
|
45
|
59
|
Cornerstone Restaurant Mgmt.
Chicago |
40.0**
|
5
|
6
|
Michael Jordan’s 23 Sportcafe, Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse (2), ristorante we, Wave |
Michael Jordan brands at Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, Conn., going strong. |
|
46
|
52
|
The Glazier Group
New York City
|
$35.00
|
5
|
7
|
Bridgewaters, Michael Jordan’s The Steakhouse NYC, Monkey Bar, Strip House (3), Twenty Four Fifth |
Third Strip House opened in Houston in ’04; fourth planned for Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., in ’05. |
|
47
|
48
|
Lark Creek Restaurant Group
San Francisco
|
34.4
|
7
|
8
|
Arterra, Bradley Ogden, Lark Creek, The Lark Creek Inn, One Market, Parcel 104, Yankee Pier (2) |
Bradley Ogden at Caesars Palace had $8 million in sales; two more Yankee Piers planned. |
|
48
|
47
|
Schelde Enterprises Inc.
Grand Rapids, Mich. |
34.0**
|
12
|
16
|
Auntie Pasta’s, Cinq, Freshwater Lodge (2), North Peak Brewing Co., Rio Grande Steakhouse (3), TraVino |
The Bowery’s extensive beer menu highlights Michigan-made brews as well as international selections. |
|
49
|
45
|
Rosebud Restaurants
Chicago |
33
|
7
|
7
|
Carmine’s, The Rosebud, Rosebud on Rush, Rosebud Steakhouse |
Plans additional Rosebud and Rosebud Steakhouse units over the next 12 months. |
|
50
|
49
|
Charlie Palmer Group
New York City |
32.0**A
|
7
|
11
|
Aureole (2), Astra (2), Charlie Palmer Steak (2), Kitchen 22, Kitchen 82, Metrazur |
Metrazur, located inside NYC’s Grand Central Terminal, dishes up “progressive American” fare. |
|
51
|
46
|
Flatiron Restaurant Group
New York City |
32.0**
|
8
|
10
|
Chango, Chat ’n’ Chew (2), Duke’s, Le Monde, Sushi Samba (2) |
Company’s Chat ’n’ Chew restaurants serve comfort food at two New York locations. |
|
52
|
53
|
Pat Kuleto Restaurants
San Francisco |
31.0**
|
4
|
4
|
Boulevard, Farallon, Jardinire, Martini House |
Success story Jardinire also is known for its dedication to organic and sustainable foods. |
|
53
|
54
|
Real Restaurants
Sausalito, Calif. |
31.0**
|
13
|
13
|
Ajax Tavern, Betelnut, Bix, Buckeye Roadhouse, Caffe Museo, Fog City Diner, Tra Vigne, Verbena |
Italian seafood eatery Tonno Rosso opened May 1 in former Red Herring location. |
|
54
|
51
|
Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants
New Orleans |
30.0**
|
4
|
5
|
Brennan’s of Houston, Cafe Adelaide and The Swizzle Stick Bar, Commander’s Palace (2), Mr. B’s Bistro |
Cafe Adelaide and The Swizzle Stick Bar are latest to join the famous foodie family’s portfolio. |
|
55
|
60
|
Maccioni Restaurants
New York City |
30.0**
|
3
|
4
|
Le Cirque (2), Le Cirque 2000, Osteria del Circo |
Maccioni plans to move Le Cirque 2000 from its Palace Hotel location in early 2005. |
|
56
|
55
|
Capital Restaurant Concepts Ltd.
Washington, D.C.
|
29
|
7
|
11
|
Fin, Georgia Brown’s, J. Paul’s (2), Neyla, Old Glory, Paolo’s Ristorante (4), Pik-A-Pita |
A pizza-cafe version of anchor Paolo’s concept is under development. |
|
57
|
57
|
Anthony’s Seafood Group
San Diego |
29.0**
|
4
|
7
|
Anthony’s Fishette, Anthony’s Fish Grotto (3), Anthony’s Fish Grotto Express (2), Star of the Sea |
Anthony’s Fish Grotto in San Diego rang up more than $9 million in sales in 2003. |
|
58
|
56
|
Gastronomy Inc.
Salt Lake City |
29.0**
|
6
|
8
|
Baci, Cafe Pierpont, Market Street Broiler, Market Street Grill, Market Street Oyster Bar, The New Yorker |
Italian trattoria Baci now offers a small-plates menu including suggested wine pairings. |
|
59
|
63
|
Starr Restaurant Organization
Philadelphia |
29.0**
|
12
|
12
|
Alma de Cuba, The Continental, Continential Mid-town, Buddakan, Morimoto, Pod, Striped Bass, Tangerine |
Four new restaurants in 2004 include Striped Bass, Washington Square, Continental Mid-town and Barclay Prime. |
|
60
|
58
|
Copper Cellar Corp.
Knoxville, Tenn. |
28.5**
|
7
|
10
|
Calhoun’s (3), Cappuccino’s, Copper Cellar (2) |
Original Copper Cellar opened in March 1975. |
|
61
|
61
|
Parasole Restaurant Holdings Inc.
Minneapolis |
$27.00
|
5
|
6
|
Chino Latino, Figlio, Good Earth (2), Manny’s Steakhouse, Muffuletta |
Manny’s (an $8 million concept) will get a second location in the next 12 months, as will eclectic spot Chino Latino. |
|
62
|
—
|
Southern Restaurant Group
Destin, Fla. |
27
|
7
|
10
|
The Back Porch (2), Cafe Grazie (2), Fisherman’s Wharf, Louisiana Lagniappe (2), Pompano Joe’s |
Newest concept is Caribbean Soup Co., with one open and two more expected in 2005. |
|
63
|
41
|
Unique Restaurant Corp.
Bingham Farms, Mich. |
26.5
|
12
|
12
|
Deli Unique (2); Flying Fish Tavern; Morels, A Michigan Bistro; Portabella; Shiraz |
Upscale steakhouse Coach Insignia opened this year atop Detroit’s Renaissance Center. |
|
64
|
50
|
Aqua Development Corp.
San Francisco |
26.0**
|
3
|
4
|
Aqua (2), C&L Steak, Pisces |
The former Charles Nob Hill transforms this fall into C&L Steak, inspired by the chef’s cross-country travels. |
|
65
|
65
|
Consolidated Restaurants Inc.
Mercer Island, Wash. |
26.0**
|
6
|
9
|
DC’s Grill, Elliott’s Oyster House, Metropolitan Grill, Steamer’s Seafood Cafe (4) |
Elliott’s Oyster House conversation piece: the 21-foot-long oyster bar opposite the main entrance. |
|
66
|
—
|
Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group
Chicago
|
25
|
4
|
5
|
Harry Caray’s Restaurant (2), Harry Caray’s Seventh Inning Stretch, 10pin Bowling Lounge |
Clubby spot 10pin Bowling Lounge is latest; third Harry Caray’s location is planned. |
|
67
|
—
|
Mackay Restaurant Group
Seattle |
25
|
4
|
6
|
El Gaucho (3), Rippe’s, Troiani, Waterfront Seafood Grill |
Signature classic steakhouse concept El Gaucho averages $7.5 million in sales per unit. |
|
68
|
66
|
Hospitality Well Done
Shelburne, Vt. |
25.0**
|
4
|
10
|
Dakota, Perry’s Fish House, Sirloin Saloon (3), Sweetwaters |
Sweetwaters boasts an A-list location at Burlington’s bustling Church Street Marketplace. |
|
69
|
67
|
Schwartz Brothers Restaurants
Bellevue, Wash.
|
24.6
|
5
|
6
|
Chandler’s Crabhouse, Daniel’s Broiler (3), Piazza Italian Cafe, Spazzo Italian Grill and Wine Bar |
Catering operations include Atrium Cafe at the Seattle Design Center; off-site services also available. |
|
70
|
68
|
Cipriani International
New York City |
24.0**
|
8
|
8
|
Cipriani Dolci, Downtown Cipriani, Harry Cipriani, Rainbow Grill, The Rainbow Room |
The Cipriani family took over operations at The Rainbow Room in 1998. |
|
71
|
64
|
PB&J Restaurants
Kansas City, Mo. |
24.0**
|
4
|
8
|
Coyote Grill, Grand Street Cafe, Yahooz, Yia Yia’s Euro Bistro |
Company rewards for longtime employees include Harley-Davidson motorcycles. |
|
72
|
69
|
Chefs International
Point Pleasant Beach, N.J. |
22.3
|
5
|
10
|
Escondido’s Mexican Restaurant, Jack Baker’s Lobster Shanty (6), Moore’s Tavern and Restaurant |
Company sold the Lobster Shanty in Jensen, Beach, Fla., in the second quarter of 2004. |
|
73
|
71
|
Cohn Restaurant Group
San Diego |
22.0**
|
10
|
10
|
Blue Point Coastal Cuisine, Corvette Diner Bar & Grill, Indigo Grill, ROX, The Tea Pavilion |
On the menu in 2005: “chef-driven” steak-and-seafood restaurant Island Prime. |
|
74
|
75
|
Culinary Adventures
Newport Beach, Calif. |
22.0**
|
6
|
6
|
Chat Noir, Chimayo at the Beach, French 75 Bistro & Champagne Bar, Rouge Bistro & Bar |
David Wilhelm’s group also operates its own full-service, off-site catering division. |
|
75
|
73
|
Wynkoop Brewing Co. Restaurants
Denver |
21
|
9
|
9
|
Appaloosa Grill, Cherry Cricket, Goosetown Tavern, Pearl Street Grill, Red Room, Wynkoop Brewpub |
Flagship Wynkoop Brewpub has 2003 sales of $5 million. |
| * Company estimate; ** R&I estimate; (A) includes managed restaurants, contract accounts and/or catering. |
