Until recently there has been very little foreign chain expansion into the U.S. This is due to several reasons such as the sheer distance from Europe and Asia, lack of franchise experience, the fierce competition, the earlier strength of the dollar making it more expensive and the laws and regulations to figure out. My company the John T. Evans Company is part of the Council of Internatinal Restaurant Real Estate Brokers that tracks the international scene. CIRB has
assisted restaurants with substantial operating partners ... most recently bringing about partnerships in the Middle East for famed U.K. restaurateur, Jamie Oliver, and in India for 75-year-old chain, Trader Vic's. In recent years we are seeing greater numbers of foreign restaurant chains coming to the U.S. Here are a few examples:
South Africa - the fast growing grilled chicken chan in with its famed piri piri flavoring: NANDO'S
France - 100 year-old, patisserie and cafe: Paul's has locations in various US cities.
Spain - 100-unit, mini-sandwich chan: Cerveceria 100 Montadito's has just opened in Miami
U.K.- Spanish-cuisine, La Tasca has opened units in Washington, D.C
U.K-Asian cuisine, Wagamama, with over 60 units worldwide, has opened units in Boston
U.K. - Asian cuisine, Zuma just opened in Miami
Canada - Extreme Pita
Cananda - Firkin Group Of Pubs is opening in western U.S
Italian cuisine restaurant chain, Vapiano's is opening throughout the U.S
About Me
- Jim Jamerson
- Raised in Midwest but moved to Dallas over 20 years ago. Started family and specialized in retail and restaurant brokerage in DFW. Worked with many fast casual and fast food restaurants like Panda Express, IHOP, Schlotzsky's, Qdoba Mexican Grill,Oliver's Fine Foods and Mooyah Burger. Focus on great service to my clients.
