FSR April 2023

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Fogo de Chão DALLAS (U.S.)

Dae Gee Korean BBQ DENVER

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG CAFE

FOUNDED: 1997 (U.S.)

UNITS: 55 (U.S.)

UNITS: 5

FOUNDED: 2012

After a decade spent lay ing the groundwork, Dae Gee Korean BBQ is ready to kick growth into high gear by capitalizing on its streamlined systems, unique menu offerings in the casual-dining space, and its pop culture cachet (the brand first wowed Guy Fieri back in 2015). Currently Dae Gee has two dozen franchise units in the pipeline that will include locations in Texas, South Dakota, Indi ana, and Mexico; about half are expected to open by year-end.

In late 2021, Fogo de Chão was flirting with the idea of another IPO (the Brazilian steakhouse was publicly traded from 2015 to 2018). Although Fogo de Chão didn’t progress beyond the initial SEC fil ing, it moved forward on a number of growth metrics. In addition to half a dozen new loca tions in the U.S. and over seas, the chain reimag ined its Bar Fogo menu and opened a new flag ship in Miami. This year, it’s shooting for a dozen new units.

Another Broken Egg Cafe ORLANDO, FLORIDA

Rock N Roll Sushi DESTIN, FLORIDA

UNITS: 62

FOUNDED: 2010

UNITS: 86

FOUNDED: 1996

Rock N Roll Sushi distin guishes itself from com petitors on multiple fronts. For one, the brand embraces (rather than eschews) the so-called “Americanizing” of cer tain dishes, which helps

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG (2) / ROCK N ROLL SUSHI / FOGO DE CHÃO / DAE GEE KOREAN BBQ (2)

Fresh off a banner year, the better-breakfast con cept hit the ground run ning in 2023 with the goal of hitting a triple digit unit count by year end. Another Broken Egg boasts the largest actively franchising sys tem in the brunch cat egory and entered the new year with more than a dozen stores in devel opment, plus 20 signed leases and eight new franchise partners. And through its “New South” design, which debuted last May, the brand hopes to double down on its bar program.

DAE GEE KOREAN BBQ

it reel in sushi novices. To that end, the chain is targeting markets that have historically wanted for global cuisines. On top of it all, the restau rant is sticking to its rock ‘n’ roll roots, with tunes and memorabilia to cre ate a one-of-a-kind atmo sphere.

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