The relatively new chain with a location in Washington Twp. and two others planned in this market has made Yahoo.com's Top 10 'Most Popular Fast-Food Outlets You Haven't Heard Of (Yet)' list.
The list is comprised of rapidly expanding small chain restaurants.
Here’s what Yahoo said:
"Piada Italian Street Food (10 locations in Ohio; 100% growth rate). Imagine a Chipotle-style assembly line with Italian ingredients instead of Mexican ones: calamari, pancetta, pomodoro sauce and eggplant caponata, to name a few. Drinks include Peroni beer and Bellinis."
The Washington Twp. location was opened in October. The chain is owned by Chris Doody, co-founder of the Bravo and Brio Italian restaurant chains.
We last wrote about its delicious wraps in April.
Two additional locations are in the works.
Below is Yahoo Finance’s list or restaurants that may one day follow in the foot steps of Five Guys or Chipotle and achieve remarkable national growth.
Short description of restaurants found on their Facebook pages.
Cups Frozen Yogurt — 12 locations in New Jersey and New York with 400 percent growth rate annually.
“Frozen yogurt shop”
Let's Go Yogurt — 29 locations in Florida, New Jersey and Massachusetts with 285 percent growth rate annually. "Frozen yogurt shop, franchising service, dessert restaurant."
BurgerFi — 20 locations in Florida, Georgia and about 12 other states and a 250 percent growth rate annually. "Burger restaurant, fast food restaurant"
100 Montaditos — 10 locations in South Florida with 233 percent growth rate annually. "Spanish restaurant, sandwich shop"
The Melt — 15 locations in California with a 150 percent growth rate annually. "Grilled cheese happiness"
Little Greek Restaurant — 12 locations in Florida and Texas with a 120 percent growth rate annually. "A neighborhood Greek restaurant with an American influence"
The Veggie Grill — 19 locations on the West Coast with a 100 percent growth rate annually "American, burgers, sandwiches, vegan and vegetarian"
Umami Burger — 16 locations in California and Florida with a 100 percent growth rate annually "Burger restaurant, Asian restaurant"
Piada Italian Street Food — 10 locations in Ohio with a 100 percent growth rate annually "A fast casual, authentic eatery serving hand rolled Piadas, pasta bowls and chopped salads"
Fresh Healthy Café — 16 locations in California, Colorado and several other states with an 85 percent growth rate annually. "Sandwich shop, new American restaurant, vegetarian and vegan Restaurant"
What do you think? Have you eaten at any of these joints? Let us know below.
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