Second 100's top 10 chains, U.S. systemwide-sales growth

Nation's Restaurant News, Dec 20, 2004

Second 100's Top 10 Chains, U.S. Systemwide-Sales Growth

Out of the 100 chains ranked in NRN'S July 26 Second 100 report

(FYE = fiscal-year-end date; Growth = percentage change in domestic
sales, latest full year vs. preceding year; Sales = U.S. systemwide
from foodservice, in millions)

RANK   CHAIN                             FYE         SALES      GROWTH

 1     Smokey Bones BBQ                  May. '04    $173.0     86.02%
 2     Cold Stone Creamery               Dec. '03     152.0     83.13
 3     Johnny Carino's Country Italian   June '04     231.0     77.16
 4     Chipotle                          Dec. '03     325.0     43.17
 5     Baja Fresh Mexican Grill          Dec. '03     330.0     32.44
 6     Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar    Dec. '03     365.1     29.47
 7     Famous Dave's                     Dec. '03     187.2     24.58
 8     Culver's Frozen Custard           Dec. '03     343.3     22.46
 9     Mimi's Cafe                       Dec. '03     240.5     20.25
10     Bahama Breeze                     May '04      164.0     19.10