After making its U.S. debut in Washington, D.C., the Portuguese-spiced chicken chain has been growing a root system in Chicago this past year, where it now has six locations. With each opening, Nando’s invites locals in for a housewarming, with proceeds going to a local charity. The global brand, which originated in South Africa, also has revamped its menu, adding items such as a chicken thigh sandwich, a quinoa salad, chicken skewers and roasted vegetables.
| Location | Washington, D.C. |
|---|---|
| 2015 Systemwide Sales ($000) | $44,000,000 |
| YOY Sales Change | 32.5% |
| 2015 U.S. Units | 28 |
| YOY Unit Change | 40.0% |
| 2015 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,950,000 |
| Future 50 Year | 2016 |
| Franchising | No |
*Technomic estimate
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