Branches of this upscale Asian restaurant and celebrity hangout, a tonier half-sibling to the Wagamama noodle chain, probably won’t be opening between an Applebee’s and a Chili’s on Average Town’s restaurant row. This is not one for the mainstream. The swank factor of the 11,000-square-foot concept makes it a natural for places that wink at indulgence, a la Miami, Las Vegas and New York City. The concept’s parent bought a nightclub operation early in 2014, opening up new expansion opportunities, particularly in hotels and casinos.
| 2013 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $32,000,000* |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 100.0% |
| 2013 U.S. Units | 5 |
| YOY Unit Change | 66.7% |
| 2013 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $8,000,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2014 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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