Restaurant industry magazine
QSR ranked the Twin Cities in the top 10 in its annual "
Growth 40" listings.
The list ranks metro areas that are best positioned for more restaurants, particularly those in the quick-service category. The article notes that Minneapolis saw a 25 percent change in spending at these types of restaurants within the past 10 years.
Topping the list were Orlando, Seattle, and Portland, which all had similar numbers in terms of spending increases at quick-service restaurants.
One major contributor to more growth may be the introduction of
Chick-fil-A to the area. The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
reported last year that the fast-food chain is looking toward the Twin Cities for future expansion, and has started to scout for locations for next year.