J. Christopher’s expanding to North Fulton, Gwinnett

J. Christopher’s, an Atlanta-based breakfast and lunch restaurant, said this week it is targeting the Atlanta suburbs and several key Southeast markets for expansion.

J. Christopher’s has 20 locations, including 17 in metro Atlanta. It plans to add five more restaurants in 2008 and 10 in 2009. Its Atlanta expansion will focus on the suburbs, including North Fulton and Gwinnett.

The restaurant chain also is eyeing Nashville, Charlotte, Jacksonville, Birmingham, and Charleston, S.C., for new outlets.