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Food Retailers Hungry for Sites Nationwide
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Food Retailers Hungry for Sites NationwideGalardi Group Inc. trades as Wienerschnitzel at 350 locations in AZ, CA, CO, LA, NM, NV and TX. The company projects 28 openings within AZ, CA, CO and TX during the next 18 months. The company seeks spaces of 1,258 sq.ft. in power and strip centers, malls and freestanding facilities. Centers with a GLA exceeding 150,000 sq.ft. are preferred. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning $50,000 as the average income. The company’s annual sales average $500 psf. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jim Caulfield, Gelardi Group, Inc., 4440 Von Karmen, Suite 222, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-851-2639, Fax 851-2615.
Mr. Goodcent’s Franchise Systems Inc. operates Mr. Goodcent’s Subs and Pastas at 116 locations in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MO, NE, NV, OK, SD and TX. Expansion plans call for 30 to 50 openings during the next 18 months in existing market areas. Spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers or freestanding facilities are sought, preferably anchored by Wal*Mart. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning $30,000 as average income. Typical leases are 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Richard Nichols, Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems, Inc., 16210 West 110th Street, Lenexa, KS 66219; 913-888-9800, Fax 888-8477, Web site www.mrgoodcents.com.
Restaurant Developers Corp. trades as Arabica Coffeehouse at 21 locations in OH. The company projects 75 openings in MI during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in mixed-use, outlet and value centers, malls, freestanding facilities and urban/downtowns sites are sought. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within a two-mile radius earning $25,000 as the average income. Typical leases are 10 years plus two five-year options. The company’s average sales are $220 psf. For more information, contact Mitchell Winick, Restaurant Developers Corp., 5755 Granger Road #200, Independence, OH 44131-1442; 216-398-1101, Fax 398-0707.
Arabica Cafes, Inc., a franchisee, operates 29 locations in OH. Expansion is planned with 10 openings slated within the existing market area during the next 18 months. Spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. are sought in strip, specialty and entertainment centers, tourist areas and urban/downtown sites. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning $40,000 as the average income. Typical leases are 10 years. The company is franchising. Starbucks and Caribou are cited as competitors. For more information, contact Marvin Schwartz, Arabica Cafes, Inc., 4208 Prospect Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44103; 216-361-8787, Fax 361-8847.
McAllister’s Corp. trades as McAllister’s Deli at 55 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MO, MS, NC, SC, TN, and TX. The company projects 40 openings with growth anticipated in the existing market areas and possibly into FL, IL, KY, OH and VA during the next 18 months. Spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in power centers and regional malls preferably anchored by Barnes & Noble or Old Navy are of interest. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning $50,000 as the average income. Typical leases are five to 10 years with options to 20 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mr. Lynn Craig, McAllister’s Corp., P.O. Box 1719, Cordoba, TN 38088-1719; 901-937-8404, Fax 937-8405.
Ranch 1 operates 53 locations in AZ, CA, CO, CT, Washington, D.C., FL, MD, NJ, NY, RI, TX and VA. The grilled chicken restaurants project 50 openings nationwide during the next 18 months. Spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, outlet and value centers, malls, freestanding facilities and urban/downtown sites are of interest. The company prefers to locate near McDonald’s, Starbucks or Boston Market and cites Chick-Fil-A as competition. Average leases are 10 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact William Claramello, Ranch 1, 130 West 42nd Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10036; 212-354-6666, Fax 730-4444, Web site www.ranch1.com.
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. Inc. operates 115 food, gourmet coffee and tea stores in AL, FL, GA, IL, LA, NC, NJ, NM, NY, SC and VA. Spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers or freestanding locations are desired with food or grocery anchors. Plans call for 100 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in the southeast with emphasis on FL. For more information, contact John D. Jones, Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. Inc., 340 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803-5889, 407-894-4716, Fax 898-5341.
Allied Domecq, QSR trades as Dunkin Donuts (donuts, coffee, bagels, muffins), Baskin-Robbins (ice cream) and Togo’s (sandwiches) at over 6,000 locations nationwide. Expansion plans call for 300 openings nationwide in the coming 18 months in strip, power centers or freestanding facilities. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. and 3,000 sq.ft. are required on land areas of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. Typical leases run 10 years, with a vanilla shell and 200 AMP electricity required. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 residing within two miles earning $40,000 as average. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mike Gilliam, Allied Domecq, QSR, 14 Pacella Park Drive, Randolph, MA 02368, 781-961-4000/4020, Fax 968-0024.
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. plans to expand its Little Caesar Pizza chain nationwide, with 300 stores slated to open in the coming 18 months. The company operates 4,000 restaurants nationwide serving pizza, sandwiches and salads in spaces from 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers or freestanding locations. The company prefers to locate near supermarkets, video stores and pharmacies. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 earning $40,000 as average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mike Atwell, Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc., 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201-3400, 313-983-6000, Fax 983-6494.
Ming Garden Inc. does business as Ming’s Express at three locations in TX. The Chinese restaurant is planning 15 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place Dallas, TX. Strip center spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. are sought. Typical leases run five years with one to two five-year options. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 earning $65,000 to $80,000 as average income. For more information, contact Steve Jong, Ming Garden Inc., 17370 Preston Road, Suite 501, Dallas, TX 75202, 972-250-6464, Fax 735-8950.
Ethel M Chocolates operates 21 premium chocolate stores in NV and VA. Spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls and tourist areas are sought, with Lord & Taylor-type co-tenants, for two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion is slated for NV. A population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $60,000 as average income is required, as is a vanilla shell. For more information, contact Lance Buchanan, Ethel M. Chocolates, 1 Sunset Way, Henderson, NV 89014, 702-458-8864, Fax 451-8379, E-mail lance-buchanan@effem.com, Web site www.ethelm.com.
Glasgall and Associates operates 37 Charlie Brown’s and The Office restaurants in NJ and NY. The company is seeking 5,000 sq.ft. freestanding facilities in CT and PA (Eastern) for expansion possibilities. Sites of one-and-one-half acres are required. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 residing within five miles earning $35,000 to $40,000 as average income. Average annual sales are $450 to $500 psf. For more information, contact Franklin Glasgall, Glasgall and Associates, 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1615, New York, NY 10036, 212-719-9699, Fax 944-1179.
The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co., Inc. trades as Haagen-Dazs Shoppe at 220 ice cream and frozen yogurt shops nationwide. Plans call for 50 openings in major metro areas of CA, FL, NJ, NY. Stores will locate in kiosks of 60 sq.ft. to 325 sq.ft. or shops of 450 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in tourist areas, outlet centers, malls, entertainment and mixed-use centers and downtown locations. Typical leases run 10 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Sandra Louvier, The Haagen-Dazs Shoppe Co., Inc., 2855 Mangum Road, Suite 304, Houston, TX 77092, 713-290-1114, Fax 290-1116, E-mail hdshopsdev@pillsbury.com, Web site www.haagendazs.com.
Edo Japan operates 104 Japanese Teppan restaurants in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MD, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT and WA. The company is seeking spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in malls for six to 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in the western states. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact George Kimura, Edo Japan, 4838 32nd Street S.E., Calgary, Alberta, CN, T2B Z86, 403-215-8800, Fax 215-8801, E-mail edo@edojapan.com, Web site www.edojapan.com.
Del Taco Inc. serves Mexican-American fast food at 332 freestanding restaurants in AZ, CA, GA, MO, NV and UT. Expansion plans call for opening 100 restaurants in AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV and UT. Preferred sites are freestanding facilities of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft., in centers with Wal*Mart, Target or other major anchors. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 residing within one mile earning $40,000 as average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, Del Taco, Inc., 23041 Avenida de la Carlata, Suite 400, Laguna Hills, CA 92653, 949-462-7439, Fax 462-7444.
Marble Slab Creamery Inc. operates 104 ice cream and frozen yogurt stores in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, KS, LA, MO, MS, NM, NV, OK, TN and TX. Spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. are required for a planned 60-store expansion in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, KS, LA, MO, NC, NM, NV, OK, SC, TN and UT. The company seeks locations in power centers, malls, entertainment and strip centers or downtown locations. Typical leases run five to 10 years and a vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning $50,000 as the average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Chris Elliott, Marble Slab Creamery Inc., 3100 S. Gessner $305, Houston, TX 77063, 713-780-3601, Fax 780-0264, E-mail marbleslab@marbleslab.com, Website www.marbleslab.com.
Bieri & Associates represents Cosimo’s Pizza, a restaurant chain with 40 locations in the Eastern and Southern states. Plans call for as many as six openings in the coming 18 months. Opportunities are sought east of the Mississippi. Spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls, specialty or mixed-use centers, or downtown storefronts are of interest. A ten-year-lease is typical. For more information, contact Jim Bieri, c/o Bieri & Associates, 1500 First National Building, 660 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226, 313-962-2800, Fax 962-5070.
Farmer Boys Food Inc. operates 15 Farmer Boys Restaurants in Southern CA. The restaurants, equipped with a drive-thru, serve fast food and hamburgers in 2,800 sq.ft. freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing market. The company needs land areas of 30,000 sq.ft. and prefers corner locations near industrial and office areas. Demographic requirements include a daytime employee population of 13,000 within one mile. Leases of 20 years or purchases are typical. For more information, contact Joe Mineo, Farmer Boys Food Inc., 3435 14th Street, Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92501, 909-275-9900, Fax 275-9930, E-mail jmineofb@aol.com.
Papa’s Pizza To Go Inc. trades as Papa’s Pizza To Go at 90 locations in AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. The pizza restaurants, occupying spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, prefer to locate near video stores and supermarkets. Plans call for 12 openings in the coming 18 months. Opportunities are sought in the existing markets. The company is franchising and averages sales of $200 psf. Preferred demographics include a population of 8,000 residing within five miles earning $35,000 as average income. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Mark Cairns, Papa’s Pizza To Go, Inc., 4465 Commerce Drive #101, Buford, GA 30518, 770-614-6676, Fax 614-9095, E-mail markcairns@mindspring.com, Website www.papazgo.com.
Runza Restaurants operates 60 locations in CO, IA, KS, NE and SD. The restaurants, serving sandwiches and hamburgers, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip and outlet centers and freestanding facilities. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets and WY. A five-year lease with two five-year options is typical. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Dawn Amend, Runza Restaurants, 5931 South 48th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68516, 402-423-2394, Fax 423-5726, Website www.runza.com.
The Rose Group does business as Applebee’s at 30 locations in DE, MD, NJ and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding facilities. Plans call for 30 openings in MD and PA in the coming 18 months. The company requires 1.5 acres for its freestanding locations. For more information, contact Harry Rose, The Rose Group, 826 Newtown-Yardley Road, Newtown, PA 18940, 215-579-9220, Fax 579-9226.
The Candy Barrel operates 26 locations in CA, CO, LA, MD, MO, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA and WA. The stores, selling specialty candy items, occupy spaces of more than 800 sq.ft. in specialty centers and heavy tourist regions. Four openings are planned in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 residing within 10 miles earning $50,000 as average income. Five- to seven-year leases are the norm and a vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Michael Dineen, The Candy Barrel, 544 Louie Lane, Reno, NV 89511, 775-323-2002, Fax 323-8692.
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