Its uniquely savory chicken wings “flowing with flavor” and served in a family-friendly atmosphere have attracted a solid customer base for Hurricane Grill & Wings. The chain has aggressive national expansion plans and is looking to New York, Arizona, Ohio, Georgia, Michigan and California to develop new units. Come October, 2009 units are slated to open in New York and Arizona respectively. A re-branding design for interiors and menus moves away from a tropical theme to a “Don Mackin” beach paradise look.
| 2008 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $35,200,000* |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 38.0% |
| 2008 U.S. Units | 30 |
| YOY Unit Change | 20.0% |
| 2008 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,200,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2009 |
*Technomic estimate
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