Fast-casual seafood chain Slapfish has seen so much success with off-premise operations amid the coronavirus crisis, it is eyeing shifting all of its stores away from dine-in, founder Andrew Gruel said. The Huntington Beach, Calif.-based chain has also had success with to-go alcohol, selling premixed cocktails where it's allowed. The chain has added family-style items amid the pandemic, including a takeout brunch package. Gruel expects to see an uptick in franchising once the immediate crisis has passed. He also expects to see a growing number of real estate opportunities.
| Location | Huntington Beach, Calif. |
|---|---|
| 2019 Systemwide Sales ($000,000) | $21* |
| YOY Sales Change | 81.0% |
| 2019 U.S. Units | 21 |
| YOY Unit Change | 90.9% |
| 2019 Average Unit Volume ($000) | $1,370* |
| Future 50 Year | 2020 |
| Franchising | Yes |
*Technomic estimate
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