A Talk with Bar Louie’s Head of Drinks Innovation

Dear Client:Bar Louie, a Texas-based casual chain, has quickly grown into one to watch. It was purchased by investment firm Sun Capital Partners in 2010 and has since increased its unit count 80% to just over 90 units. Last year, Bar Louie sales grew by 23.2% (nearly a 10% increase over 2013), making it the sixth fastest growing chain in NRN's Second 100 census. WSD recently had the opportunity to speak with Bar Louie's vp, beverage innovation and operations Blake