Issue 29 for the week of August 18, 1995

The Dealmakers issue Number 29 for the week of August 18, 1995.

Furniture Tenants Looking for Sites

Ivan Smith Furniture, Inc. trades as Ivan Smith Furniture and Appliances at 33 locations in LA, AR and East TX. The stores, selling furniture, appliances and electronics, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 17,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Bob Alexander, Ivan Smith Furniture, Inc., 503 West 70th Street, Shreveport, LA 71106; 318-688-1335, Fax 688-0628.

Futon of North America operates 20 locations in WA. The stores, selling futons and futon frames, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, regional malls, power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in OR. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $30,000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical.

For more information, contact Dan Durr, Futon of North America, c/o First Western Properties, PO Box 111148, Tacoma, WA 98411; 206-472-0404, Fax 472-0541.

ATM Enterprises does business as American 1st Rental Center at 24 locations in GA, WI and IL. The stores, which rent home furnishings, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for 12 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in IL, GA, SC, WI and FL.

For more information, contact Ken Owen, ATM Enterprises, 6400 Hillandale Drive, Lithonia, GA 30058; 404-482-2400, Fax 482-8971.

Aaron Rents trades as Aaron's Rental Purchase at 220 locations in GA, AL, LA, MI, NY and SC. The stores, which rent home furnishings, occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for 70 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, GA, LA, AL, TX, OH, IN, TN and VA.

For more information, contact Bruce Zimmer, Aaron Rents, 309 East Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-231-0011, Fax 240-6594.

Phoenix Furniture, Inc. trades as Outlet Furniture at two locations in IL and WI. The stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Ralph Garrity, Phoenix Furniture, Inc., 1033 Old World N. Third Street, Milwaukee, WI 53203; 414-271-2795, Fax 271-9607.

Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co. trades as Heilig-Meyers at 675 locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Steve Hull, Heilig-Meyers Furniture Co., 2235 Staples Mill Road, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-359-9171, Fax 254-1437.

Food Tenants Hungry for Sites Nationwide

BP Acquisition Corp. trades as Birraporetti's Restaurant at five locations in CA and TX. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, freestanding facilities and regional malls. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Eric Lestin, BP Acquisition Corp., c/o Lestin Advisors, 1980 Post Oak Boulevard #1945, Houston, TX 77056; 713-993-9300, Fax 993-0505.

Arthur Treacher's, Inc. trades as Arthur Treacher's Fish & Chips at 156 locations in FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA and Washington, D.C. The fast food restaurants, specializing in fish, clams, shrimp and chicken, occupy spaces of 550 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and regional malls. Plans call for 60 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in SC, NC, OH, TX and FL.

For more information, contact Michael Proulx, Arthur Treacher's, Inc., 7400 Baymeadows Way/ Suite 30, Jacksonville, FL 32256; 904-739-1200, Fax 739-2500.

Bavarian Soft Pretzels, Inc. trades as Bavarian Pretzel Bakery at 85 locations in NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, VA, MD and OH. The stores, offering pretzels and snacks, occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in regional malls. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NY, OH, KY, MA and VT.

For more information, contact Peter Ballas, Bavarian Soft Pretzels, Inc., 505 West Rosedale Road, Lancaster, PA 17601; 717-299-0968, Fax 299-2476.

Bowincal International, Inc. does business as Bowincals at six locations in WV. The family sit down restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Busord Jividen, Bowincal International, Inc., 421 Virginia Street West, Charleston, WV 25302; 304-345-8843.

Caliente Cab Company operates two locations in NY. The restaurants, serving Tex-Mex cuisine, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts. Growth opportunities are sought in the Village and Mid-Town locations of New York City.

For more information, contact Howard Burke, Caliente Cab Company, 61 7th Avenue South, Manhattan, NY 10014; 212-243-8517, Fax 243-1252.

Blimpie International, Inc. trades as Blimpie at 700 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants, serving submarine sandwiches and salads, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in various types of real estate. Plans call for 600 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Charles Leanes, Blimpie International, Inc., 740 Broadway/ 12th Floor, New York, NY 10003; 212-673-5900, Fax 995-2560.

Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co., Inc. trades as Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co. at 82 locations along the East Coast. The stores, selling gourmet coffee and tea, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts and regional malls. Growth opportunities are sought in the Southeastern region.

For more information, contact Philip Jones, Barnie's Coffee and Tea Co., Inc., 340 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803-5889; 407-894-1416, Fax 898-5341.

Bresler's Industries, Inc. does business as Bresler's Ice Cream & Yogurt at 300 locations in the Midwest, Southeast, Southwest and West Coast. Serving frozen desserts, ice cream and yogurt, the units occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in regional malls. Plans call for up to 30 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Southeastern, Southwestern and West Coast regions.

For more information, contact Herbie Ahitow, Bresler's Industries, Inc., 999 E. Touhy Avenue #333, Des Plaines, IL 60018; 708-298-1100, Fax 298-0697.

Bain's Deli operates 70 locations in PA, OH, NJ, NY, MA, MD, FL, GA, DE, VA, IL and Washington, D.C. The Jewish-style delicatessens occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. in food courts of regional malls. Growth opportunities are sought in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern regions.

For more information, contact Edward Tress, Bain's Deli, 100 Four Falls Corporate Center 110, West Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-825-7684, Fax 825-0602.

LJR Pizza, Inc. trades as Lil' John Rinaldi Pizza at one location in OH. The company is looking for spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Preferred anchors include supermarkets, taverns and bowling alleys. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average income. Leases running three to five years, with options, are typical.

For more information, contact Daniel Wyman, LJR Pizza, Inc., c/o Reisenfeld & Co., 3659 S. Green Road #315, Beachwood, OH 44122; 216-765-8080, Fax 765-8843.

Bojangles Restaurants, Inc. trades as Bojangles at 200 locations in NC, SC, VA, TN, PA, GA and KY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in NC and SC.

For more information, contact Tracy Rumsey, Bojangles Restaurants, Inc., 9600 H. Southern Pines Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273; 704-527-2675, Fax 523-6803.

Souper Salad Incorporated does business as Souper Salad and Souper Salad Express at 11 locations in MA. The stores, serving soup, salad and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in IL, PA and Washington, D.C.

For more information, contact Bruce Reinstein, Souper Salad Incorporated, 80 Ashford Street, Boston, MA 02134; 617-254-7687, Fax 254-7613.

Stewart's Restaurants, Inc. trades as Stewart's at 58 locations in NJ, OH, PA, WV, MD and KY. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 672 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities on a land area of one-half acre. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Michael Fessler, Stewart's Restaurants, Inc., 114 West Atlantic Avenue, Clementon, NJ 08021; 609-346-1300, Fax 783-7616.

Eateries, Inc. trades as Garfield's Restaurant & Pub at 46 locations in OK, TX, FL, KY, AL, IL, MO, AR, TN, LA, GA, MI, OH, IN, NY, WI, WV, MS, NC, CA, IA and CO. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in regional malls. Preferred anchors include Lord & Taylor. Plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 10 to 12 years are typical.

For more information, contact Vincent Orza, Jr., Eateries, Inc., 3240 W. Britton Road/ Suite 202, Oklahoma City, OK 73120; 405-755-3607, Fax 751-7348.

Elias Bros. Restaurants, Inc. does business as Bob's Big Boy Restaurant & Bakery at 1,009 locations nationwide. The family restaurants occupy spaces of 5,700 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and regional malls. Plans call for 27 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place worldwide.

For more information, contact Ron Johnston, Elias Bros. Restaurants, Inc., 4199 Marcy, Warren, MI 48091; 810-759-6000, Ext. 113, Fax 757-4737.

El Centro Foods, Inc. trades as Pizza Man "He Delivers" at 64 locations in CA. The concept occupies spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in regional malls and strip centers. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market.

For more information, contact Robert Ohanian, El Centro Foods, Inc., 6930 1/2 Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605; 818-766-4395, Fax 766-1496.

Frullati operates 16 locations in TX, MO, NC, IL and AR. The units, serving fruit smoothies and deli items, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts and specialty centers. Plans call for 50 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in LA, IN, MN, NC, GA and FL.

For more information, contact Zack Dalal, Frullati, 12850 Spurling Road/ Suite 120, Dallas, TX 75230; 214-490-8700, Fax 490-8787.

Cousins Submarines, Inc. trades as Cousins Submarines Sandwich Shops at 68 locations in WI, MN and IL. The restaurants, serving sandwiches, soups and salads, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, freestanding facilities and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the Midwest.

For more information, contact James A. Schrank, Cousins Submarines, Inc., N83W13400 Leon Road, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051; 414-253-7700, Fax 253-7710.

Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery trades as Cottage Inn Pizza at 20 locations in MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for up to five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market.

For more information, contact Jeff Wong, Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery, 3001 Plymouth Road/ Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-3205; 313-663-2470, Fax 747-7177.

Carbone's Pizzeria operates 19 locations in MN, SD and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for up to three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MN and WI.

For more information, contact Tom Carbone, Carbone's Pizzeria, 680 E. 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55106; 612-771-5553, Fax 771-3320.

Chubby's operates 55 locations in CA, OR, WA, AR, NV and VA. The restaurants, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a 1950's ambiance, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for up to 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Kris Edwards, Chubby's, 7840 Madison Avenue/ Suite 185, Fair Oaks, CA 95628; 916-535-0166, Fax 863-6778.

J. Alexander Restaurant operates six locations in TN, OH, IL and FL. The restaurants, serving mesquite grilled seafood, steaks and chicken, occupy spaces of 7,400 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for nine openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, OH, AL, MI, IL and TN.

For more information, contact Gaylor Cole, J. Alexander Restaurant, c/o Volunteer Capital Corp., PO Box 24300, Nashville, TN 37202; 615-269-1900, Fax 269-1999.

Yogurt Ventures USA trades as Freshens Premium Yogurt & Ice Cream at 400 locations internationally. The stores, selling frozen desserts, pretzels and baked goods, occupy spaces of 144 sq.ft. to 550 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, kiosks, regional malls and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide.

For more information, contact Chris Barrett, Yogurt Ventures USA, 2849 Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, GA 30339; 404-433-0983, Fax 431-9081.

Le Peep Restaurants, Inc. does business as Le Peep at 56 locations in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, NE, NJ, NM, NY and Washington, D.C. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for up to 12 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Mitch Rhodes, Le Peep Restaurants, Inc., 4 West Dry Creek Circle #201, Littleton, CO 80210; 303-730-6300, Ext. 101, Fax 730-7105.

Gardners Candies, Inc. trades as Gardners Candies at 28 locations in MD, NY, PA, VA and WV. The stores, selling bulk and pre-packaged candy, occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in PA.

For more information, contact David Black, Gardners Candies, Inc., Tyrone Industrial Park #E, Tyrone, PA 16686; 814-684-3925, Fax 684-3928.

The Jan Companies does business as East Side Mario's at eight locations in RI, MA, FL and Canada. The casual Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in New England.

For more information, contact Nicholas Janikies, The Jan Companies, 35 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston, RI 02920; 401-946-4000, Fax 946-4392.

Pizza USA Management, Inc. trades as Pizza USA at 11 locations in NY, FL, CA, AZ and Puerto Rico. The stores, serving pizza, salads, sandwiches and pasta, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 900 sq.ft. in regional malls. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place within the existing markets, except Puerto Rico. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Raymond Nevin, Pizza USA Management, Inc., 2201 West Sample Road/ Building 9 #1b, Pompano Beach, FL 33073; 305-972-5625, Fax 978-6404.

Cheese Steak Shop operates 10 locations in CA. The stores, offering Philadelphia-style cheese steak and submarine sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in regional malls and strip centers. Plans call for up to two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Keith Layton, Cheese Steak Shop, 13925 San Pablo Avenue/ Suite 200, San Pablo, CA 94806; 510-232-8411, Fax 232-8415.

Katie MacGuire's Pie & Bake Shoppe operates 17 locations in CA. The units, offering baked goods, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market.

For more information, contact Tom Channel, Katie MacGuire's Pie & Bake Shoppe, 17682 Sampson Lane, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; 714-723-4347.

Milano's Italian Kitchen, Balducci's Trattoria, Hollywood Grille and Guacomole's Mexican Grille operate 18 locations in CA, MA and IL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and end-caps of strip centers. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Irwin Hyman, c/o Capital Commercial Real Estate, 16000 Ventura Boulevard/ Suite 900, Encino, CA 91436; 818-906-1211, Fax 905-2425.

Checkers Drive-In Restaurants trades as Checkers Drive-In at 500 locations nationwide. The drive-thru fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 875 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for 100 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place within the Eastern region.

For more information, contact Tom Nash, Checkers Drive-In Restaurants, PO Box 1079, Clearwater, FL 34617; 813-441-3500, Fax 443-7047.

Gorin's Homemade Ice Cream, Inc. trades as Gyro Wrap, Gorin's and J. Brenners at 120 locations in GA, AL, FL, NY, MD, NC and SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, regional malls, power and strip centers. Plans call for up to 50 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, NC, SC, LA, TX, TN and AL. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within two miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mike Philips, Gorin's Homemade Ice Cream, Inc., 158 Oak Street, Avondale Estates, GA 30002; 404-292-0043, Fax 292-0081.

Foodmaker, Inc. trades as Jack In The Box at 1,172 locations in AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IL, LA, MO, NM, TX, WA and NV. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,700 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in CA.

For more information, contact Bill Motts, Foodmaker, Inc., 9330 Balboa, San Diego, CA 92123; 619-571-2121, Fax 694-1543.

Donato's trades as Donato's Pizza at 80 locations in OH, KY and IN. The pizza restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,300 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts and strip centers. Plans call for up to 40 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MI, IN and NC.

For more information, contact John Kraft, Donato's, 935 Taylor Station Road, Blacklick, OH 43004-9538; 614-864-2444, Fax 575-4466.

Great Outdoor Sub Shop, Inc. trades as Great Outdoor Sub Shop at eight locations in TX. The units, selling sandwiches, salads and ice cream, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and end caps of strip centers. Plans call for up to two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market.

For more information, contact Gerry Oliverie, Great Outdoor Sub Shop, Inc., 6306-B Greenville Avenue, Dallas, TX 75206; 214-373-8259, Fax 373-6339.

Jolly Pirate Enterprises does business as Jolly Pirate Donuts at 17 locations in OH, WV and KY. The donut shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in OH.

For more information, contact Nick Soulas, Jolly Pirate Enterprises, 3923 East Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43213; 614-235-4501, Fax 235-4533.

Chicago's Pizza Franchise operates 10 locations in IL, KY, MI and OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place within the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Robert McDonald, Chicago's Pizza Franchise, 1111 N. Broadway, Greenfield, IN 46140; 317-462-9878.

Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream operates 69 locations in IA, IL, MN, WI, ND and MO. The pizza restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, regional malls and strip centers. Plans call for up to three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place within the existing markets as well as KS.

For more information, contact Larry Whitty, Happy Joe's Pizza & Ice Cream, 2705 Commerce Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722; 319-332-8811, Fax 332-5822.

Murphy's Pizza trades as Papa Aldo's and Murphy's at 151 locations in CA, WA, OR, ID, NV, MT and UT. The stores, selling unbaked pizza, calzones and pasta products, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and end caps of strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CO and WY.

For more information, contact Robert Graham, Murphy's Pizza, SW Multnomah Boulevard, Portland, OR 97219; 503-246-7272, Fax 245-3654.

Home Grown Industries of GA trades as Mellow Mushroom at 25 locations in GA. The restaurants, serving 1960's style pizza, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in GA, NC and SC.

For more information, contact Mike Nicholson, Home Grown Industries of GA, 695 North Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-524-6133, Fax 223-5419.

D. Seidman & Son trades as Hollywood Grill at 20 locations in DE, MD and NJ. The restaurants, serving burgers, fries and ice cream in a Hollywood theme, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Preferred anchors include Borders Books and Zany Brainy. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $30,000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Donald Seidman, Hollywood Grill, 2385 Route 70/ Suite A, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034; 609-663-3533.

2001 Flavors of America trades as 2001 Flavors Plus Potatoes at 17 locations in CA, FL, TX and Mexico. The concept, selling yogurt and baked potatoes, occupies spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in regional malls, power and specialty centers. Preferred anchors include Lord & Taylor and supermarkets. Plans call for 15 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Midwestern and Southeastern regions. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mike Whitman, 2001 Flavors of America, 8920 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91304; 818-341-9910, Fax 341-9923.

Brew Moon operates two locations in MA. The restaurant and micro-brewery occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place from MA to WA.

For more information, contact Paul Faraca, Brew Moon, c/o Boylston Properties, 100 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02116; 617-451-5353, Fax 451-5120.

Ameci In & Out, Inc. trades as Ameci Pizza And Pasta at 41 locations in CA. The restaurants, serving pizza, pasta, salads and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ, CA and NV.

For more information, contact Nick Andrisano, Ameci In & Out, Inc., 6603 Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-712-0110, Fax 712-0792.

Happy Chef Restaurant operates 47 locations in SD, NE, IA, WI and KS. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Roger Hoppe, Happy Chef Restaurant, PO Box 3328, Mankato, MN 56002-3328; 507-345-4571, Fax 345-4585.

Little King operates 60 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in downtown store fronts, regional malls, outlet, power and strip centers. Plans call for 60 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Sid Wertheim, Little King, 11811 I Street, Omaha, NE 68137; 402-330-8019, Fax 330-3221.

Manchu Wok operates 245 locations throughout North America. The restaurants, serving Chinese food, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers and food courts of regional malls. Plans call for up to 50 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout North America.

For more information, contact Ed Wollent, Manchu Wok, 400 Fairway Drive/ Suite 106, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441; 305-481-9555, Fax 481-9670.

Luby's Cafeterias, Inc. trades as Luby's Cafeteria at 184 locations in TX, OK, NM, AZ, AR, FL, TN, KS, MO, MS, MT and LA. The cafeteria-style restaurants occupy spaces of 9,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, regional malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Carl Cheaney, Luby's Cafeterias, Inc., PO Box 33069; San Antonio, TX 78265; 210-654-9000, Fax 599-8407.

1 Potato 2, Inc. does business as 1 Potato 2 at 50 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants, specializing in baked potatoes, occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in food courts of regional malls. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Midwestern region and on the West Coast.

For more information, contact Connie Martin, 1 Potato 2, Inc., 5640 International Parkway, New Hope, MN 55428; 612-537-3833, Fax 537-4241.

Who's Opening and Where...

Best Products (804-261-2396) plans to open stores in Pineville, Matthews and Gastonia, NC during the fall.

Kohl's Department Stores (414-783-5800) plans to open two stores in Wichita, KS.

HomeBase (714-442-5000) plans to open a home center store in Scottsdale, AZ during spring 1996.

Just for Feet (205-987-3450) recently opened stores in Huntsville, AL; Atlanta, GA and Nashville, TN. The company is planning to open stores in Memphis and Knoxville, TN this month and is planning to open stores in Atlanta and San Antonio, TX next month. Two stores are planned to open in Dallas, TX during November.

Summit Family Restaurants (801-974-4300) recently opened a 325-seat, 9,600 sq.ft. restaurant in Yuma, AZ.

Hobby Lobby (405-681-5997) plans to open a 35,000 sq.ft. Mardel's Christian Book Store in Oklahoma City, OK during spring 1996.

The Rockport Company (508-485-2090) plans to open a 4,000 sq.ft. store in Newport, RI. The store, called The Rockport Store, will sell shoes made by The Rockport Company.

Neiman Marcus (213-930-4512) plans to open a 160,000 sq.ft. store at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, HI during late 1997 or early 1998.

Wal*Mart (501-273-4000) plans to open a store in Madison, WI and is planning to open superstores in Surfside Beach, Conway and Georgetown, SC. Additionally, the company is looking to open up to 100 more stores in CA.

Circuit City (804-527-4000) plans to open a 45,457 sq.ft. store at Crosspointe Plaza in Greenville, SC next month.

Childrobics, Inc. (516-694-0999), in a joint venture with Whitey Ford's Grand Slam, plans to open Fun Station U.S.A. in Staten Island, NY. The 35,000 sq.ft. facility will feature an animated stage show, soft play structures, video games, rides, batting cages, bowlingo, basketball and Lazer Tag.

The Bon Marche, a division of Federated Department Stores (513-579-7000) plans to build a 120,000 sq.ft. store at Spokane Valley Mall in Spokane, WA. The store is expected to open during August 1997.

Kauffman's, a division of The May Department Stores Company (314-342-6300) plans to open a 139,000 sq.ft. store at Viewpoint Mall in Scranton, PA this month. The company is also planning to open stores in Altoona, Wilkes-Barre, Williamsport, PA and Elmira and Utica, NY. The chain currently operates 40 units in PA, OH, NY and WV.

Target (612-370-6073) recently opened 97,000 sq.ft. stores at River Valley Plaza in Lancaster, OH and at Target Plaza in Newark, OH.

Home Depot (404-433-8211) recently opened a new concept store called Home Depot CrossRoads in Quincy, IL. The 217,000 sq.ft. store carries building and home improvement supplies, as well as a selection of products for farmers and ranchers. Two more CrossRoads stores are expected to be opened in Waterloo, IA and Columbia, MO.

Buehler Foods, Inc. (812-482-1366) plans to open a Buehler's Buy Low supermarket in Evansville, IN this year. The company currently operates 29 units in KY, IL and IN.

Quizno's Corp. (303-368-9424) recently opened a Quizno's Classic Subs unit in Indianapolis, IN.

Egghead (206-391-5820) recently opened a 6,600 sq.ft. store in Beaverton, OR, which is approximately 4,000 sq.ft. larger than its traditional stores. The company plans to open expanded store concepts in Issaquah and Spokane, WA as well as Boise, ID as part of its plan to open 20 expanded stores this year.

Lease Signings

Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (609-866-1900) leased 10,000 sq.ft. to Party City, Inc. at McArthur Town Center in Whitehall, PA.

Mid-America Asset Management Co. (708-954-7300) leased 5,594 sq.ft. to Strictly Golf, Inc. at Palatine Plaza Shopping Center in Palatine, IL; and 4,000 sq.ft. to America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses at Woodfield Plaza Shopping Center in Schaumburg, IL.

Neal Realty & Investments, Inc. (305-568-0530) leased 2,080 sq.ft. to Excel Telecommunications in Davie, FL; 1,468 sq.ft. to H&L Rosen Associates, Inc. at Midway Plaza in Tamarac, FL; 1,920 sq.ft. to Southside Fitness and 1,920 sq.ft. to Hollywood Coin Laundry at Mayo Plaza in Hollywood, FL; 2,000 sq.ft. to Photomasters of South Florida at P.M.P. Plaza in Tamarac, FL; 1,150 sq.ft. to Detailing U.S.A. at the Pagliara Building in Oakland Park, FL; 1,200 sq.ft. to Dry Cleaning Depot in Lauderdale Lakes, FL; 1,650 sq.ft. to Alter Ego Beauty Salon in Lauderdale Lakes, FL; and 1,000 sq.ft. to Premo's Subs in Ramblewood Square in Coral Springs, FL.

KLNB, Inc. (410-321-0100) leased 1,800 sq.ft. to Heavenly Ham at Forty West Plaza Shopping Center in Catonsville, MD and 1,250 sq.ft. to Mail Boxes, Etc. at Admiral's Court Shopping Center in Annapolis, MD.

Gold & Company, Inc./New America Network (412-471-4455) leased 450 sq.ft. to Rodeo Collection, Ltd. at Westin William Penn Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA; 2,154 sq.ft. to N.W. Rehabilitation at Thorn Run Crossing Shopping Center in Corapolis, PA and 4,825 sq.ft. to Building Blocks Early Learning Center, Inc. at South Baldwin Plaza in Baldwin Borough, PA.

Jeffrey Realty, Inc. (908-668-9600) leased 20,000 sq.ft. to King's Supermarket in Warren, NJ; 10,000 sq.ft. to Health Cents in Springfield, NJ; 8,000 sq.ft. to The Gap's Old Navy Clothing and 1,500 sq.ft. to Sally Beauty Supply in Old Bridge, NJ; 3,000 sq.ft. to Mattress Discounters in Middletown, NJ; 1,500 sq.ft. to Boston Chicken in North Arlington, NJ; 8,800 sq.ft. to CVS in Middlesex, NJ; 3,000 sq.ft. to Casual Male in Lodi, NJ; 20,000 sq.ft. to Cost Cutter in Elizabeth, NJ and 3,000 sq.ft. to Easy Video in South Plainfield, NJ.

Buyers & Sellers of Commercial Real Estate

CB Commercial Real Estate Group represented Aetna Life Insurance Co. in the sale of Indian Springs Mall, a 716,000 sq.ft. project anchored by Montgomery Ward and Dillard's, in Kansas City, KS. The mall was purchased by Nu-Ville Development and Management, Inc.

For more information, contact George Good at (312-861-7819).

Capital Realty Advisors is in the market to purchase shopping centers having GLAs of at least 100,000 sq.ft. in TX and FL.

For more information, contact Donna McDonald at (407-744-1088), Fax 744-9374).

ERA Anderson & Kime has the listing to sell a 10-unit, 18,700 sq.ft. project in North-Central PA. The asking price is $850,000.

For details, contact ERA Anderson & Kime at (1-800-598-4019).

H. Stephen Kirschner, Inc. has the listing to sell a 300,000 sq.ft. shopping center in the Southeast. The project is anchored by Kmart and Kroger. The asking price is based on a 9.5% cap. The company has the listing to sell a 275,000 sq.ft. shopping center in Upstate NY. The project is anchored by Wal*Mart and a supermarket. The asking price is based on an 8.75% cap. The company is in the market to acquire portfolios or single acquisitions of community shopping centers having GLAs of at least 125,000 sq.ft. nationwide. Properties priced at a 10% cap for "A" grade; a 10.75% cap for "B" grade; and 13%+ for "C" grade are of interest. The company is also in the market to purchase value added shopping centers and malls nationwide. Properties of interest are at least 350,000 sq.ft. and are located in markets having a population of at least 100,000 in the trade area. The projected return sought is 14% in five years.

For more information, contact H. Stephen Kirschner at (516-462-2200).

Exclusives: Leasing & Management Assignments

Realco Group, Inc. (516-294-7070) has been appointed exclusive leasing and managing agent for Carmans Road Plaza in Massapequa, NY. The project has up to 20,000 sq.ft. available for lease.

Neal Realty & Investments, Inc. (305-568-0530) has been named the exclusive marketing company for the 220,000 sq.ft. Midway Plaza in Tamarac, FL and the 27,000 sq.ft. Walgreen Plaza in Wilton Manors, FL. In addition, the company was appointed the exclusive tenant representatives for The Gourmet Cup and Neighborhood Bar & Grill. The Gourmet Cup is seeking 1,200 sq.ft. locations in Broward and Palm Beach counties, FL and Neighborhood Bar & Grill is seeking spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in Broward and Palm Beach counties, FL.

Metro Commercial Real Estate, Inc. (609-866-1900) has been named the exclusive leasing agent for the 32,000 sq.ft. South Street Plaza in Philadelphia, PA.

Divaris Real Estate. Inc. (804-497-2113) has been named the exclusive leasing and managing agent for Westgate Plaza in Richmond, VA; Birdneck Shopping Center in Virginia Beach, VA; Kecouhtan Shopping Center in Newport News, VA; Princess Anne Plaza West Shopping Center in Virginia Beach, VA; and Victory Center in Kiln Creek in Newport News, VA.

Lead Sheet

Fogal Legwear of Switzerland, Inc.

dba Fogal

Lisa Kapp

515 Madison Avenue/ Suite 2316

New York, NY 10022

212-826-0558, Fax 888-4787

Accessories

The 90-unit chain operates locations worldwide. The stores, selling socks, pantyhose, stockings and small accessories, occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MA and TX.

Christian Supply Center

Keith Petzold

10209 S.E. Division

Portland, OR 97266

503-251-1590, Fax 255-7690

Books

The 13-unit chain operates locations in OR and WA. The stores, selling religious books, occupy spaces of 792 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, regional malls and strip centers. Plans call for up to four openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in WA.

Cary R&D Enterprises

dba Lynn's Hallmark Shop, Daphne's

Gary Ashworth

105 W. Chatham Street

Cary, NC 27511

919-467-2355, Fax 467-6420

Cards & Gifts

The 14-unit chain operates locations in NC and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in regional malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NC.

The Electronics Boutique, Inc.

dba Electronics Boutique

J.J. Firestone

1345 Enterprise Drive

West Chester, PA 19380

610-430-8100, Fax 430-6574

Computers

The 500-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, selling computer software and accessories, video hardware and software and CD-ROM accessories, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in regional malls. Plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.

The Caldor Corporation

dba Caldor

Alan Kuller

20 Glover Avenue

Norwalk, CT 06856-5620

203-846-1641, Fax 849-2231

Discount

The 164-unit chain operates locations in NH, MA, RI, CT, PA, NY, NJ and MD. The stores, selling general merchandise at discount price points, occupy spaces of 112,000 sq.ft. in regional malls, power and strip centers. Plans call for up to 25 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

Edgehill Drugs, Inc.

dba Edgehill Pharmacies

Blake Thompson

4 Baltimore Avenue

Georgetown, DE 19947

302-856-2400, Fax 856-1960

Drug Store

The 22-unit chain operates locations in DE and MD. The pharmacies occupy spaces of 6,300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Preferred anchors include supermarkets. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

Fluf N' Stuff, Inc.

dba Russ

Michael Stewart

35 Evansburg Road

Collegeville, PA 19246

610-489-7401, Fax 489-4966

Gifts

The 25-unit chain operates locations in NJ, NY, PA, VA, MI, FL, CO, OH and MD. The stores, selling stuffed animals and gifts, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Plans call for 15 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

Pilgrim Silks

dba J.T. Webb

John Higgins

PO Box 191

Birch Run, MI 48415

517-624-5858, Fax 624-4311

Gifts

The company operates one location in MI. The company, selling teddy bears and collective figurines, is looking for spaces between 1,800 sq.ft. and 2,500 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Plans call for six openings in the coming 12 months. Expansion will take place from MI south to TN and east to the Atlantic Ocean.

Debbie Enterprises Ltd.

dba Your Hair Connection

Debbie Ralph

2314 Bumblebee Hollow

Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

717-697-6497

Hair Salon

The company operates 15 hair salons in PA. The stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in regional malls and strip centers. Preferred anchors include Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Plans call for up to two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical. The company also operates two pet stores in PA, trading as Critter Closet.

Harrison Paint Corp.

Andy Evans

1329 Harrison Avenue S.W.

Canton, OH 44706

216-455-5125, Fax 454-1750

Home Center

The six-unit chain operates locations in OH. The stores, selling paint and accessories, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for up to two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market.

Finnaren & Haley

Daniel Haley

901 Washington Street

Conshohocken, PA 19428

610-825-1900, Ext. 163, Fax 825-1184

Home Improvement

The 22-unit chain operates locations in DE, NJ and PA. The stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

Kwal-Howells, Inc.

dba Kwal-Howells Paint & Wallcovering

Ralph Reeves

3900 Joliet Street

Denver, CO 80239

303-371-5600, Fax 373-5688

Home Improvement

The 30-unit chain operates locations in UT, CO, ID and NM. The stores, selling paints, wallcoverings and sundries, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Preferred anchors include Kmart. Plans call for up to six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Rocky Mountain states. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average income. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.

Mikasa, Inc.

dba Mikasa Factory Store

Stuart Oseroff/ Tony Santarelli

1 Mikasa Drive

Secaucus, NJ 07096

201-867-9210, Fax 867-0580

Housewares

The 100-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, selling Mikasa dinnerware and accessories, occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide.

Royal Doulton Shoppe

Joe Aronstein

700 Cottontail Lane

Somerset, NJ 08873

908-356-7880, Fax 356-2403

Housewares

The 40-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, selling Royal Doulton dinnerware and accessories, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running three to five years are typical.

Christian Bernard Stores Corp.

dba Christian Bernard

George Glass

200 Meadowlands Parkway

Secaucus, NJ 07094

201-330-1007, Fax 330-0661

Jewelry

The 18-unit chain operates locations in CA, FL, IL, NJ, PA, VA and Washington, D.C. The stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in regional malls. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Northeast.

Cellar Wine & Spirits

Brad Weiss

859 Village Centre Drive

North Oaks, MN 55127

612-483-1767, Fax 483-0004

Liquor Store

The four-unit chain operates locations in MN. The stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in regional malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing market.

Cash America International, Inc.

dba Cash America

Tommy Burt

1600 W. 7th Street

Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-335-1100, Fax 390-9338

Specialty

The 321-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The pawn shops occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Blockbuster Entertainment (305-832-3000) recently acquired NDI Video Corp., which franchises 23 Blockbuster Video stores in the Rochester, NY and Baltimore, MD markets.

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. (316-264-8899) plans to acquire Creative Culinary Concepts, Inc. for approximately $25 million. Creative Culinary Concepts owns 11 Lone Star restaurants, a Pancho & Lefty's Mexican restaurant, a Frankie's Italian Grille and a Wicked Burrito Mexican restaurant. Lone Star does not plan to develop the three other concepts. The company currently operates 118 restaurants.

Hannaford Brothers Co. (207-885-2983) plans to purchase eight supermarkets from Farm Fresh, Inc. for $25 million. The purchase includes seven stores operating as The Grocery Store and one under construction. The supermarkets are located in Richmond and Charlottesville, VA. Hannaford Brothers plans to continue to operate the stores under their present name as they gradually introduce their format to the stores. Once the new format is in place the stores will be renamed Hannaford Food and Drug Superstores.

Concord Drugs (810-332-4090) recently purchased the five unit chain of Econoway Drugs. Concord Drugs now operates 17 drug stores in MI.

Dillard Department Stores (501-376-5200) plans to purchase Gonzalez Padin, a seven-unit department store chain in Puerto Rico. Dillard's also plans to build a 250,000 sq.ft. store at Plaza Las Americas Mall in San Juan, PR.

Retailers Keeping Up with The Times

Today's Man (609-235-5656) and J. Baker, Inc. (617-828-9300) recently entered into an agreement allowing J. Baker to operate shoe departments inside of Today's Man stores. The shoe departments are expected to debut in Today's Man Chicago stores next month and be located in all of Today's Man stores within two years.

Toys 'R Us (201-599-7850) plans to re-merchandise all of its toy stores with family-oriented computer software from NewMedia Express. The company plans to supply Toys 'R Us with a selection of 150 titles.

Harris Teeter (704-845-3100), in a partnership with Shopping Alternatives, Inc., has begun offering customers the option of shopping from home in Charleston, SC. Customers can fax orders from a catalog to Harris Teeter supermarkets during the day, Monday through Friday, and the items will be delivered that evening.

Adray's (818-908-1560) plans to scale back the number of software titles its stores carry from 2,000 titles to around 40 of the top selling titles in an effort to increase profits. The company is also planning to reduce the number of computers it carries to the newest models. The company operates 10 stores in CA.

Wal*Mart (501-273-4000) recently launched a site on the World Wide Web for its discount stores and Sam's Club divisions. The Web pages list a store directory, stock history and the past five days' prices, the current circular in use, membership information, merchandise information, a demographic survey and a membership feedback survey. The address for the company's World Wide Web Page is: http//:WWW.Wal-Mart.Com.

Borders, Inc. (313-995-9702) plans to install listening stations in its stores by October which will allow customers to listen to approximately 1,000 different titles per store. Each store is expected to have 200 headsets.

Correction

In the July 14, 19954 edition of The Dealmakers the contact person for Victory Supermarkets was incorrectly reported. The correct contact person is: Mark A. Shair, Exclusive Agent, M&J Associates, Inc., 450 Washington Street, Dedham, MA 02026; 617-326-7370, Fax 326-2827.