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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideMVP Franchise Systems Inc. trades as My Friends’ Place at 16 locations in GA. The restaurants, specializing in fast healthy food, occupy spaces of at least 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for seven openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AL, GA, NC and SC. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. The company prefers Target as an anchor. Cited as competition are Atlanta Bread and Jason’s Deli. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 residing within three miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Average sales are reported of $200 psf. The company is franchising. For more information, contact John Thomas, MFP Franchise Systems Inc., 106 Hammond Drive, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-843-2803, Fax 404-843-2803.
Cucos Inc. trades as Cucos Mexican Restaurant at 16 locations in AL, LA and MS. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jim Osborn, Cucos Inc., 110 Veterans Memorial Boulevard, #222, Metairie, LA 70005; 504-835-0306, Fax 504-836-3194.
Petrucci’s Franchising Inc. trades as Petrucci’s Ice Cream Co. at 24 locations in DE, FL, MD, NJ, OH, PA and NC. The restaurants, catering to families with young children and featuring ice cream and frozen desserts, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and tourist centers. Plans call for 35 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Northeast and Southeast regions. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are usually required. Preferred co-tenants include Blockbuster Video and supermarkets. The company cites Dairy Queen and Carvel as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 85,000 residing within three miles. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mark Petrucci, Petrucci’s Franchising, Inc., 507 West Corporate Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047; 215-860-4848, Fax 215-860-6123; Web site www.petruccis.com; Email mpmogol@aol.com.
Martin’s Restaurant Systems trades as Martin’s Restaurants at 13 locations in GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations which require 0.75 to one acre of land. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing market. The company cites Mrs. Winners and Hardees as their main competition. Reported sales are $400 psf. For more information, contact Jerry Thompson, Martin’s Restaurant Systems, 5222 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126; 770-948-3922, Fax 770-944-3314.
Red Hot & Blue Inc. trades as Red Hot & Blue Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que at 32 locations in CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NC, TX and VA. The barbeque restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in Denver, CO, Baltimore, MD, northern VA, Seattle, WA and Washington, DC. One acre of land is required for freestanding locations. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. Demographic requirements include a population 6,000 residing within three miles earning $70,000 as the average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Noor Masumi, Red Hot & Blue Inc., 1701 Clarendon Boulevard, #105, Arlington, VA 22209; 703-526-4182, Fax 703-528-4789.
Moestogo Corporation trades as Moe’s Italian Sandwich Shop at 14 locations in ME and NH. The restaurants, specializing in Italian sandwiches, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and in co-branding agreements with convenience stores and gas stations. Growth opportunities are sought in MA, ME, NH and VT during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 residing within five miles earning $30,000 as the average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Stan DeLoid, Moestogo Corporation, 15 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 03110; 603-431-0005, Fax 603-431-5845.
The Winning Team Inc. trades as Arby’s at 27 locations in NC. The fast food restaurants, specializing in roast beef sandwiches, occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in NC during the coming 18 months. Leases running 40 years are typical, but the company prefers to purchase, with outparcels of one to 1.2 acres being of interest. For more information, contact Joe Brummit, The Winning Team Inc., 40 Seminole Street, Asheville, NC 28803; 828-274-5835, Fax 828-274-9555.
Mr. Subb Franchise Corp. trades as Mr. Subb at 28 locations in NY. The restaurants, which serve soup, salad and subs, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NY. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Subway as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact William Pompa, Mr. Subb Franchise Corp., 601 Columbia Street, Cohoes, NY 12047; 518-783-0276, Fax 518-783-0403; Web site: www.mrsubb.com; Email: bpompa@mrsubb.com
Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp. trades as Rita’s Water Ice and Rita’s Italian Ice at 22 locations in FL, SC, VA, MD, DE, NJ, PA, NY and OH. The dessert restaurants, specializing in Italian ice, frozen custard, Gelatis and Mistos, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings of the seasonal business during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CT, DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA and WV. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Fern Piazza, Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp., 1525 Ford Road, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-633-9899, Fax 215-633-9922; Web site: www.ritasice.com; Email: rwif99@aol.com.
El Centro Foods Inc. trades as Pizza Man ‘He Delivers’ at 52 locations in CA. The pizza-delivery restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in southern CA. Leases running five years are typical. The company cites Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Papa John’s as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within three miles earning $40,000 as the average income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Robert Ohanian Realty, 6930½ Tujunga Avenue, North Hollywood, CA 91605; 818-766-4395, Fax 818-766-1496.
Ryan’s Family Steak House Inc. operates over 300 locations nationwide in 23 southeastern and midwestern states. The restaurants, specializing in family-style steak dinners, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place east of the Mississippi and in the existing markets. The company does not lease, but requires 1.6 to 2.25 acres which it will purchase and build-to-suit. The company cites Golden Corral as competition. Preferred co-tenants include Home Depot, Wal*Mart and Lowes. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 residing within 10 miles. For more information, contact Chuck Hoskins, Ryan’s Family Steak House Inc., 405 Lancaster Avenue, Greer, SC 29650; 864-879-1000, Fax 864-879-0376. Web site: www.ryansinc.com; Email: choskins@ryansinc.com.
The Melodie Corporation trades as Burger King at 14 locations in NM and TX. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the Northern Panhandle of TX, including Odessa and north during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. Specific leasehold improvements are required. The company requires 35,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. of land for freestanding locations. The company cites McDonalds and Wendy’s as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 17,000 residing within three miles. For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, The Melodie Corporation, 1700 N. Union, Roswell, NM 88201; 505-622-5362, Fax 508-622-8016; Email: melodiecorp@prtnetworks.net.
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. trades as Villa Pizza, Villa Pizza Cucina and Cozzolis Pizza at 200 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, specializing in pizza and Italian cuisine, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet, entertainment and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Biagio Scotto, Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc., 17 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960; 973-285-4800, 973-285-5252.
Pizza Properties Ltd. trades as Peter Piper Pizza at 47 locations in NM and TX. The restaurants, specializing in pizza, salads and offering a family fun center, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in power, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the west and southwest. For more information contact J. Kirk Robison, Pizza Properties Ltd., 4445 N. Mesa, #100, El Paso, TX 79902; 915-544-8565, Fax 915-544-8645.
Shari’s Management Corporation trades as Shari’s Restaurants at 99 locations in CA, CO, ID, NE, OR, WA and WY. The 24-hour family-style restaurants occupy spaces of 4,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA, CO, ID, NE, OR, WA, WY and the Midwest. Leases running 20 years plus options are typical. The company prefers to locate near shopping centers and malls. The company cites IHOP, Perkins and Village Inn as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 residing within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Steve Collinson, Shari’s Management Corporation, 8205 SW Creekside Place, Beaverton, OR 97008; 503-605-4299, 503-605-4159; Web site: www.sharis.com; Email: scollinson@sharis.com.
Yaya’s Flame Broiled Chicken operates 18 locations in FL and MI. The restaurants, serving health-oriented chicken for dine-in and take-out, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, MI, NC, OH and SC. For more information, contact John Chinonis, Yaya’s Flame Broiled Chicken, 521 S. Dort Highway, Flint, MI 48503; 810-235-6550, Fax 810-235-5210; Web site: www.yayas.com.
Kirtac Inc. trades as Taco Bell and KFC at 21 locations throughout IN. The restaurants, specializing in Mexican fast food and chicken fast food, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IN. The company will purchase sites only, and requires 35,000 sq.ft. of land. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within one mile earning $25,000 as the average income. For more information, contact Lee Garvin, Kirtac Inc., 111 Carey Drive, Noblesvile, IN 46060; 317-773-7855, Fax 317-773-7869; Email: leegarvin@aol.com.
Consolidated Products, Inc. trades as Steak N Shake at 350 locations in AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, TN, MS and WI. The family restaurants, specializing in steaks, burgers, milkshakes, chili, sandwiches and salads, occupy spaces of 3,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NC, PA, SC, TX and WV. The company will purchase sites only, and requires 45,000 sq.ft. of land. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Scott Norrick, Consolidated Products, Inc., 36 Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204; 317-633-4100, Fax 317-633-4105.
Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co., Inc. operates 120 locations in AL, FL, GA, IL, LA, NJ, NM, NY, NC, SC and VA. Serving gourmet coffee, the food concept occupies spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding facilities, strip, tourist and urban/downtown centers. Plans call for 23 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in AL, FL, GA, NC and SC. A five-year lease is typical. Requiring a vanilla shell, the company prefers to locate near the likes of Publix. For more information, contact John Jones, Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co., Inc., 340 N. Primrose Drive, Orlando, FL 32803-5889; 407-894-1416; Fax 407-898-5341; Web site: www.barniescoffee.com
Smokehouse Investors LLC trades as Sonny Bryan’s Smokehouse at 15 locations in TX. Specializing in barbeque, the restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in endcaps of strip centers and freestanding facilities. Plans call for three to four openings in the coming months. Expansion opportunities are sought in the suburbs of Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing in five miles with $50,000 as the average income. A five-year lease is typical. For more information, contact Mike Meehan or Brent Harman, Smokehouse Investors LLC, 5220 Mckinney Avenue, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75205; 214-252-9538; Fax 214-252-9546.
Cedar Enterprises, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers at 103 locations throughout IN, NV, TX and WA. The fast food operations occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding facilities, power, mixed-use, value and entertainment centers. Plans call for six to eight openings in the coming 18 months. Growth will take place in Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV; San Antonio, TX and Seattle, WA. Preferred cotenants include Target, Lowes and supermarkets. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing in five miles with $35,000 to $90,000 as the average income. For more information, contact John Thaxton, Cedar Enterprises, Inc., 1328 W. Dublin-Granville Road, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 614-294-0631; Fax 614-294-1648; Email: jkthaxton@earthlink.net.
Restaurant Sites represents Friendly Ice Cream Corp., Shorty’s Restaurant, Old Country Buffet/Hometown Buffet, Starbucks, Chili’s, and Jose Tejas with their site selection needs in the northeast. Chili’s operates 475 Mexican restaurants nationwide. Freestanding facilities of 6,000 sq.ft. are sought throughout New England in anticipation of opening 10 units during the coming 18 months. Starbucks operates 3,000 units nationwide. The coffee specialty stores utilize spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Expansion plans call for five openings in the western and central regions of MA during the coming 18 months. Old Country Buffet/Hometown Buffet operates 479 family-style restaurants nationwide. Freestanding facilities of 8,500 sq.ft. are of interest. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months in NJ, NY and throughout New England. A 15-year lease is typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing in five miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Shorty’s Restaurant operates six locations in MA and NH. Spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding facilities, power and entertainment centers. Expansion plans call for the opening of four units in New England during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing in five miles with $60,000 as the average income. A 20-year lease is typical. Freestanding units require a land area of 1.5 to two acres. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble and Whole Food Market. Friendly Ice Cream Corp. operates 700 locations nationwide. Spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. are used in freestanding facilities, power and entertainment centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months in CT, MA and NH. A 20-year lease is typical. Jose Tejas operates five restaurants in DE, MA and NJ. Freestanding facilities of 7,000 sq.ft. are of interest. Plans call for two openings in the Northeast during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites of three acres. Demographic requirements include a population of 750,000 residing in three miles with $55,000 as the average income. For more information contact, Richard Gallivan, Restaurant Sites, 28 Somers Road, Hampden, MA 01036; 413-566-0261, Fax 413-566-2227; Web site: www.restuarantsites.com.
RomaCorp Inc. trades as Tony Roma’s Famous for Ribs at 220 locations in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, MD, MO, NC, NV, OH, OR, SC, TN, TX and WA. The restaurants, offering ribs, chicken and a full bar, occupy spaces of 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Land area required is 1.5 acres. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within three miles earning $35,000 as the average income. For more information, contact John Artope, RomaCorp Inc., c/o Navigator Group, 9304 Forest Lane, #200, Dallas, TX 75243; 214-343-7800, Fax 214-343-7777; Web site www.tonyromas.com.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades as Olive Garden at over 490 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in Italian food served in family-style casual eateries, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Red Lobster at over 550 locations nationwide. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company will either lease or purchase sites. The company also trades as Bahama Breeze at 14 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in Caribbean food, occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company will lease or purchase sites. For more information, contact John Doshna, Darden Restaurants, Inc., 5900 Lake Elenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32859; 407-245-4000, Fax 407-245-5182.
Carisch, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 40 locations throughout IA, ND, NE, MT and WI. The fastfood restaurants occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in metro Milwaukee, WI during the coming 18 months. The freestanding units require a 3,000 sq.ft. building on 35,000 sq.ft. of land. Spaces in mall food courts require 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. The company prefers to own sites, but leases running 20 years with options are considered. For more information, contact Gerry Carisch, Carisch, Inc., 641 East Lake Street, Suite 226, Wayzata, MN 55391; 952-473-4291, Fax 952-473-4293.
Huntington Restaurant Group trades as Denny’s at 35 locations in AZ, FL, LA, MS and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ, FL, GA and TX. Leases running 20 years are typical. Required demographics include a population of 500,000 residing within 20 miles earning $30,000 as the average income. The company cites IHOP and Friday’s as their major competitors. Preferred co-tenants include Target and Home Depot. For more information, contact Tina Williams, Huntington Restaurant Group, 6560 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85253, 480-483-0008, Fax 480-483-8043.
Moose Inc. trades as Moose McGillycuddy’s (six locations) and Fred’s Mexican Cafe (three locations) in CA, HI and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. (Moose McGillycuddy’s) and 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. (Fred’s Mexican Cafe) in urban/downtown locations and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought for Fred’s Mexican Cafe in coastal CA during the coming 18 months. Moose McGillycuddy’s is not expanding. For more information, contact George Watson, Moose, Inc., 1165 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109; 858-274-2323, Fax 858-274-2329.
SWH Corporation trades as Mimi’s Cafe at 50 locations in AZ, CA, CO, NV and TX. The full-service sit-down family-style restaurants occupy spaces of 6,600 sq.ft. to 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings annually. Expansion will take place in the existing markets plus UT. The company prefers to purchase its property. For more information, contact Dani Mayer, SWH Corporation, 17852 E. 17th Street, #105, Tustin, CA 92680; 949-455-9280, Fax 949-455-9284.
Mickey Finn’s Corp. operates 13 locations in NE. The bar and grills occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years with five three-year options are typical, and a vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Clyde Pittman, Mickey Finn’s Corp., 2211 Peoples Road, Bellevue, NE 68005; 402-292-2056, Fax 402-292-9712; Email pittcoinc@aol.com.
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