Parent company Kaskaid Hospitality stirred many of today’s hot trends into Crave, including an exhibition kitchen with wood-fired pizza oven, sushi bar and glass-enclosed wine room. The extensive menu also hits several trend buttons, with flatbreads, sliders, sushi rolls and a roster of gluten-free choices. The bulk of business is done in the evening, when some locations boast a DJ or live music. Still, Crave makes an effort to be family-friendly, with units frequently built inside or next to shopping malls and flexible dine-in, takeout and offsite catering options.
| Location | Bloomington, Minn. |
|---|---|
| 2013 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $30,000,000* |
| YOY Sales Change | 20.0% |
| 2013 U.S. Units | 9 |
| YOY Unit Change | 12.5% |
| 2013 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $3,500,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2014 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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