But once that happens, the chain can no longer grow.

By 1939, the chain had grown to almost 50 stores.

By 2006, the chain had grown to more than 50 locations.

The chain has grown to over 425 restaurants in 44 states and 12 countries.

Over the next 5 years, the chain grew to almost 130 stores.

Indeed, he wonders if the chain is now growing too slowly.

By last year, the chain had grown to 215 units.

The chain has grown to 145 stores from 59, 130 of them in the city.

By 1981, the chain had grown to over 221 restaurants and was international.

Since then, the chain has grown to over 75 locations across 3 states.