In-store entertainment is a more common feature among this year’s Future 50 chains than it has been in the past, ranging from celebrity-watching (Hakkasan, No. 3) to games steeped in nostalgia, such as bowling. One of two alley operators on the list (including Pinstripes, No. 12), Bowlmor stresses that it’s as much a restaurant, sports bar and arcade as it is a place to knock down pins. And don’t forget the transformation late at night into an activities-rich nightclub, complete with music and dancing.
Location | New York City, N.Y. |
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2013 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $37,600,000* |
YOY Sales Change | 49.2% |
2013 U.S. Units | 14 |
YOY Unit Change | 100.0% |
2013 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $3,600,000* |
Future 50 Year | 2014 |
Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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