Within a couple years, however, the chain was, in fact, expanding rapidly.

By 2006 the chain had expanded to a total of eight branches.

By the end of 2003, the chain had expanded to 25 outlets.

After the purchase, the chain expanded to 83 stores, in three states.

The chain has expanded from 200 properties in 1985 to about 1,000 currently.

By 1996, the chain had expanded to Toronto with 19 new stores.

During the 1980s, the chain expanded beyond the greater Toronto area.

That same year, the chain expanded into Arizona as well.

Thus, by 1972 the chain had expanded to 100 outlets.

The chain expanded, growing to 20 or 30 people on the line at once.