Concept flourished . Expansion across the state,country, and globe followed in the subsequent two decades .At the end of the second quarter of 2007, the company had 213 locations in 28 states and 6 foreign countries. While still very California-centric (approximately 41% of the U.S. stores were in California),the casual dining model had done well throughout all U.S. regions with its family-friendly surroundings, excellent ingredients,and inventive offerings