RISE - Menu Monitor

Restaurants Unlimited
Headquarters
1818 N. Northlake Way, Seattle, Washington 98103 USA
Tel: (206)634-3082 Fax: (206)547-4829
www.r-u-i.com
Ownership: Private
Segment: Multiple Concepts Varied Menu
Chain Brands
Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse
Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria Bar
System Characteristics 2006 2005 2004
U.S. Systemwide Sales ($000) 97,000 91,500 139,000
Company-owned ($000) 97,000 91,500 139,000
Franchised ($000) - - -
U.S. Number of Units 20 20 30
Company-owned 20 20 30
Franchised - - -
International Sales ($000) - - -
International Units - - -
Average Sales/Unit ($000) - - -
Concept Positioning |
Restaurants Unlimited Inc. (RUI) is the privately held, multiconcept operator of more than a dozen casual-dining concepts. Its
two flagship restaurant chains are Kincaid’s Fish, Chop & Steakhouse and Palomino Restaurant Rotisseria & Bar. RUI also
operates a number of single-unit restaurants including Horatio's, Palisade, Scott's, Clinkerdagger, Stanley & Seafort’s, Maggie
Bluff’s, Skates on the Bay, Ryan's Grill, Fondi, Simon & Seafort's and Cutter's Bayhouse. The company operates a total of 20
units in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia
and Washington. All locations are company-owned.
The units are freestanding, average 7,000–11,500 sq. ft. and seat 250–370 patrons. RUI's restaurants typically have an
extensive bar and outdoor seating.
Kincaid’s units are freestanding, average 5,400 sq. ft. and offer fresh fish, seafood and certified Nebraska beef. Each unit has
a traditional American dinnerhouse design with deep-toned woods, high ceilings and hand-painted local art.
Palomino units are freestanding, average 4,350 sq. ft. and feature exhibition kitchens, wood-fired grills, ovens and rotisseries.
Décor highlights include marble, high-gloss lacquered woods, glass sculpture light fixtures, and indoor palm and yucca trees.
The menu focuses on regional American cuisine and simple rustic dishes of Europe. Units offer outdoor seating and can
accommodate large parties.
Rich Komen, owner of RUI, started Restaurants Unlimited in 1969 with the opening of The Red Baron, a Seattle steak and
lobster house. In 1989, the company opened the first Palomino. The company also founded the Cinnabon chain. The company
has not announced any major expansion plans.
Personnel |
Steve Stoddard, CEO
Robert Nowlin, CFO
Attila Szabo, COO
Don Adams, V.P. of Development
Don Adams, V.P. of Creative Development
Will Powers, Senior Marketing Director
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