Fourteen years after launching, Black Walnut Café hit 14 locations, showing steady growth in both unit count and sales. It’s a fast casual with a full-service atmosphere—bakery-cafe meets casual dining. The decor includes high-definition TVs and comfy seating for groups, as well as a full bar for evenings and a twice-daily happy hour. Striving for mass appeal, it claims “there is something for everyone” on its made-to-order menu, although checks averaging almost $16 are above the fast-casual norm.
| 2015 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $29,700,000* |
|---|---|
| YOY Sales Change | 39.4% |
| 2015 U.S. Units | 14 |
| YOY Unit Change | 40.0% |
| 2015 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $2,475,000* |
| Future 50 Year | 2016 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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