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Food Retailers Hungry For Sites Nationwide
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Food Retailers Hungry For Sites Nationwide
Papa Gino’s Inc. operates 175 Italian restaurants in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI, VT and projects opening another 25 in the same market area in the next 18 months. Square footage required is 2,900 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. with 32,000 sq.ft. being the land requirement. The company prefers to locate in strip, power or specialty centers and freestanding locations. For more information, contact Vincent Brown, Papa Gino’s Inc., 600 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026, 781-461-1200, Fax 461-1896.
Great American Brokerage does business as Tutta Pasta in seven locations in NY. The company plans to open six additional restaurants in NY (Manhattan) in the next 18 months. Between 2,500 sq.ft. and 3,000 sq.ft. of vented space is required. Preferred locations are strip, outlet or entertainment centers, tourist areas, freestanding and urban/downtown sites. Average lease is 15 years. Demographics include a population of 50,000 within three-miles earning an average household income of at least $30,000. The company also trades as Max Steaks in NY and CT. Plans are to open two additional restaurants in the CT, NY and/or NJ market areas. Vented space required is 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in regional malls, entertainment centers or tourist areas. Average lease is 10 years. Preferred demographics are 150,000 people within three miles earning an average household income of $50,000. For more information, contact Paul Fetscher, Great American Brokerage, 220 East 42nd Street, 28th Floor, New York, NY 10017, 212-557-7272, Fax 557-1685.
American Hospitality Concepts Inc. trades as Tin Alley Grill, Berkshire Grill and Ground Round. The company operates 160 casual dining restaurants in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic and Midstates regions. Proposed expansion is for 12 new sites in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Freestanding locations are required, with space of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. available. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Ben Kenney, American Hospitality Concepts Inc., P.O. Box 859078, Braintree, MA 02184, 781-380-3100, Fax 380-3168.
TCBY Enterprises Inc. does business nationally and internationally as TCBY Treats at over 2,800 locations. Nationwide expansion is planned with over 300 new soft-serve yogurt and ice cream stores projected to open in the next 18 months. Power centers and malls are the preferred locations with 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. required. Typical leases are five plus five years. Vanilla shell is required. Demographics preferred are 40,000 with average household income of $40,000. For more information, contact Don Terry, TCBY Enterprises Inc., 425 West Capitol Avenue, Little Rock, AR 72201, 501-688-8229, Fax 688-8260, Email dterry@tcby.com.
Pinnacle Partners operates over 60 Seattle’s Best Coffee shops nationwide selling coffee, food and merchandise. In the next 18 months, the company plans to open over 60 more shops nationwide. Space of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power, entertainment, strip, specialty or mixed-use centers, malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown sites is required. Leases are typically 10 years, with specific improvements required. Preferred demographics include 60,000 population within a three-mile radius with average household income of $60,000. For more information, contact James Hazelwood, c/o Pinnacle Partners, 1080 Holcomb Br. Road, Building 100, Suite 153, Roswell, GA 30076, 770-640-0056, Fax 640-0105.
Blimpie of Long Island operates 25 Blimpie sub and salad shops in NY (Nassau/Suffolk Counties). An additional 10 to 12 new sites are projected to open in the next 18 months in NY (Long Island). Strip or power centers, malls and freestanding locations are preferred. Space of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. is required. Typical leases are 20 years with vanilla shell, specific improvements and T.I.A. required. Demographics of 30,000 within a three-mile radius earning $50,000 annual household income are preferred. For more information, contact Patrick Conlin, Blimpie of Long Island, 50 Charles Lindberg Boulevard, Uniondale, NY 11553, 516-229-2261, Fax 229-2367, Email pconlin@blimpie.com, Web site www.blimpie.com.
BJ’s Kountry Kitchen Inc. operates six restaurants in CA. The company projects opening two additional sites in CA in the next 18 months. Required space is 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in strip or outlet centers, or freestanding locations. Typical leases are 10 years plus five plus five. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Gary Honeycutt, BJ’s Kountry Kitchen Inc., 4325 North Golden State Boulevard, #102, Fresno, CA 93722, 559-275-1981, Fax 275-8786.
Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery operates seven shops in CT, MA and WV specializing in bagels, baked goods and deli items. Spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers located in CT, MA and RI are being sought for five new shops projected to open in the next 18 months. Typical leases are 10 to 15 years, with vanilla shell and special improvements required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Lauri Puiia, Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery, 19A John Fitch Boulevard, Rt. 5, S. Windsor, CT 06074, 860-291-0323, Fax 289-2732.
Stuft Pizza Franchise Co. trades as Stuft Pizza in its pizza, pasta and micro-brewery sites, with 32 open in CA and OR. The company plans to open 10 new shops in its existing trade area within 18 months. Space of 800 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. is required with locations in power, strip, specialty or entertainment centers, malls, freestanding locations or urban/downtown areas preferred. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jack Bertam, Stuft Pizza Franchise Co., 1040 Calle Cordillera, #103, San Clemente, CA 92673, 949-361-2522, Fax 361-2501, Email jbertstuft@aol.com, Web site www.stuftpizzafran.com
Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc. does business as Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream in 160 shops in CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MA, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA. Expansion plans call for as many as 50 shops opening in the next 18 months located in AZ, CA, FL, MI, NJ, NY, OR, WA. Spaces required for the shops are 600 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in entertainment centers, malls, tourist areas or urban/downtown locales. Typical leases are 10 years with vanilla shell. For more information, contact Patrick Burns, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade Inc., 30 Community Park, South Burlington, VT 05403, 802-846-1500, Fax 846-1538.
Maggie Moo’s International operates 28 ice cream shops in IA, KS, MO, NE and VA as Maggie Moo’s. The company plans on expansion in the next 18 months nationwide with emphasis on AZ, CA, FL, GA, TX and other warm weather markets. Space required is between 900 sq.ft. and 1,600 sq.ft. in power centers. Typical leases are five years with a five-year option. Demographic preferred include population of 70,000 within a five-mile radius earning an average household income of over $50,000. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Richard Sharoff, Maggie Moo’s International, 10290 Old Columbia Road, Suite 305, Columbia, MD 21046, 410-309-6001, Fax 309-6006, Email richards@maggiemoos.com, Web site www.maggiemoos.com.
Taco Mayo Franchises Systems Inc. operates 110 Taco Mayo Tex-Mex restaurants in AR, IA, KS, LA, MO, MS, OK and TX. Plans call for six to eight additional restaurants to open in AR (Western), KS (Southern), MO (Southwestern), OK and TX (Northern). Freestanding locations of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in the next 18 months. Leases are typically for five to 15 years with vanilla shell. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Kurt Dinnes, Taco Mayo Franchises Systems Inc., 10405 Greenbriar Pl. #B, Oklahoma City, OK 73159-7651, 405-691-8226, Fax 691-2572, Web site www.tacomayo.com.
Bob Evans Farms, Inc. trades as Bob Evans in 433 family-style restaurants in DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX (Owens Family Restaurants), VA and WV. Expansion projections call for 40 new restaurants to be opened in the existing market area. in the next 18 months. Space required is 5,200 sq.ft. to 5,600 sq.ft. on 1.25 to 1.5 acres in freestanding locations. Typical leases are 10 years with three five-year options, but the company prefers purchase. Desirable co-tenants are Wal*Mart, K-Mart, Kohls, Home Depot and Lowes. Population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $35,000 is preferred. For more information, contact Stephen Warehime, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., 3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207, 614-492-4941, Fax 492-4990.
National Retail Grp. of FL/Roadhouse Grill Inc. trades as Roadhouse Grill in operating 60 restaurants in FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, NY, OH and SC. Expansion is planned with 30 new sites opening in the next 18 months in areas east of Mississippi, NY (Upstate, North and Central) and OH (Cleveland). Space in mixed-use centers or freestanding locations is wanted with space of 7,500 sq.ft. For more information, contact Mick Owens, National Retail Grp. of FL/Roadhouse Grill Inc., 6600 Andrews Avenue, #160, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309-2134, 954-489-9699, Fax 489-1485, Email khornstra@roadhousegrill.com
Mamma Ilardo’s Corporation does business as Mamma Ilardo’s Pizzeria at its 60 restaurants specializing in NY and pan pizza, salads, calzones and pasta. Existing area is AL, CA, DC, FL, HI, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, NC, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, VA and Puerto Rico. Within the next 18 months, the company expects to open 20 new sites within its existing area. Space of 400 sq.ft. to 1,900 sq.ft. is required, with malls, entertainment centers, tourist areas or urban/downtown locations preferred. Typical leases are five years with five year options; vanilla shell, T.I.A. and special improvements required. Preferred demographics include 30,000 within a four mile radius earning an average household income of $35,000. For more information, contact John Filipiak, Mamma Ilardo’s Corporation, 3600 Clipper Mill Road, Suite 260, Baltimore, MD 21211, 410-662-1930, Fax 662-1936, Email john@mammailardos.com, Web site pizza@mammailardos.com.
Tubby’s Inc. trades as Tubby’s Submarine Shop at 90 locations in FL, IA, MI and NE. Nationwide expansion is projected with 30 new shops expected to open in the next 18 months. Space of 1,200 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers or freestanding locations is required. Preferred co-tenants are major drug stores or supermarkets. Typical leases are 10 years plus five year options. Population of 12,000 within one-mile radius earning an average household income of $35,000 is the preferred demographic. The company is franchising. Average psf sales are $350. For more information, contact Shanon Oddo, Tubby’s Inc., 6029 East 14-Mile Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312, 810-978-8829, Fax 977-8083, Web site www.tubby.com.
Bridgeman’s Restaurant Inc. operates 31 ice cream and full service family restaurants as Bridgeman’s Original Ice Cream Restaurants in IA, MN, ND and WI. Four new restaurants are planned to open in the next 18 months in MN, ND and WI. The freestanding locations require space of 750 sq.ft. For more information, contact Steve Lampi at Bridgeman’s Restaurant, Inc., 5700 Smetana Drive, #110, Minnetonka, MN 55343, 612-931-3099, Fax 931-3199.
Atlanta Bread Company offers fresh-made bread, pot pies, quiche and designer pizza for sale at its 74 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI. As many as 135 new sites are planned to open in the next 18 months in AZ, CA, IL, NV and TX. From 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty or entertainment centers and malls or freestanding locations are required. Typical leases are 10 years, and vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Verne Metler, Atlanta Bread Company, 1200A Wilson Way, Suite 100, Smyrna, GA 30082, 727-432-0933, Fax 770-444-1991.
Statler Restaurant Partners trades as Bridgetown Grill, specializing in Caribbean, Cuban and Jamaican cuisine at five locations in Georgia. Three additional sites of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,800 sq.ft. are projected to open to open in GA in freestanding locations or urban/downtown sites. Typical leases are 10 years plus 10 year option, or build to suit. For more information, contact Greg Vojnovic, Statler Restaurant Partners, 689 Peachtree Street, Atlanta, GA 30308, 404-873-5361, Fax 873-6615.
Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc. operates 17 gourmet frozen custard and frozen yogurt shops in NY and internationally. Freestanding real estate is required for the three new sites projected to open nationally in the next 18 months. Space required is 1,000 sq.ft. Typical leases are 10 years and vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics are 100,000 population with average household income of $60,000. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Robert Amico, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc., 4791 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612, 716-865-7400, Fax 865-6034.
Great American Brokerage trades as Bronx BBQ at its three steak, ribs, chicken and fish restaurants in NY. Expansion in sites of 7,000 sq.ft. is projected in NY (Greater New York Metro area), with three new sites planned in the next 18 months. Mixed-use or strip centers, malls, freestanding locations or urban/downtown sites are required. Location near movie theaters or active commercial areas in an urban retail setting is requested. A population of 200,000 earning an average household income of $30,000 is preferred. Leases typically are 15 years, with improved space or previous restaurant space. For more information, contact Paul Fetscher, Great American Brokerage, 630 Third Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10012, 212-557-7272, Fax 557-1685, Email gtamerican@aol.com, Web site www.restaurantexpert.com.
Luby’s Restaurants, Inc. operates 230 cafeteria-style Luby’s in AR, AZ, FL, LA, MO, MS, NM, OK, TN and TX. Projected expansion in the next 18 months is for 20 additional restaurants to open in TN and TX. Space of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations is required. For more information, contact Bob Goudge, Luby’s Restaurants, Inc., 2211 Northeast Loop #410, San Antonio, TX 78217-4673, 210-654-9000, Fax 599-8407.
MHC Inc. operates over 12 Burger King fast food restaurants in New England. The company projects opening six more burger Kings in their existing market area in the next 18 months. Space of 1,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. is required in power or strip centers, freestanding locations or urban/downtown areas. Typical leases are 10 to 20 years with options. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Harry Cromwell, MHC Inc., 201 Park Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089, 413-734-2148, Fax 413-731-7639.
Friendly Ice Cream Corp. trades as Friendly’s Restaurants at 700 locations in CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA and VT. Expansion of 60 full service family restaurants is projected for the existing market area. Space of 5,000 sq.ft. is required in power or strip centers, freestanding locations and tourist areas. Leases of 20 years are typical and vanilla shell/T.I.A. are required. Demographics of 25,000 population in a three-mile radius earning an average household income of over $40,000 are preferred. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Joe McDiarmid, Friendly Ice Cream Corp., 1855 Boston Road, Wilbraham, MA 01095, 413-543-2400, Fax 543-2820.
Papa Murphy’s International Inc. looks to expand its market area of CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA, WY where it operates 540 Papa Murphy’s by opening an additional 200 locations in the Northwest in the next 18 months. Space of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. is required in freestanding locations or strip centers. The company is looking for grocery anchors and video stores as co-tenants. Papa Murphy’s sells food, specializing in unbaked pizzas, calzones, lasagna, etc. Typical leases are five years plus five year options and vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Frank Gunderson, Papa Murphy’s International, Inc., 8000 N.E. Parkway Drive #350, Vancouver, WA 98662, 360-260-7272, Fax 260-0500.
Papa’s Pizza To Go, Inc. operates 90 restaurants specializing in pizza, subs, salads, wings and pasta located in AL, FL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. The company requires space of 2,000 sq.ft. for its expansion plans of 12 new locations in the existing market area in the next 18 months. Strip centers or freestanding locations are required with video or supermarket as anchors or co-tenants. Typical leases are 10 years. Average PSF sales are $200. Population of 8,000 within a five-mile radius with average household income of $35,000 preferred. For more information, contact Mark Cairns, Pappa’s Pizza To Go, 4465 Commerce Drive #101, Buford, GA 30518, 770-614-6676, Fax 614-9095, Email markcairns@mindspring.com, Web site www.papazgo.com.
The Krystal Company operates 369 restaurants in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. Expansion by as many as 30 new sites is planned in the next 18 months for the Southeast. Space required is 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with 30,000 to 40,000 sq.ft. of land. Typical leases are 10 years, and the company is also doing co-brands. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Gary Greve, The Krystal Company, One Union Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402, 423-757-1584, Fax 757-5610.
Whataburger Inc. serves burgers at 600 locations in AL, AZ, FL, LA, NM, OK and TX. In the next 18 months, the company projects opening 40 new restaurants in TX. Space of about 3,000 sq.ft. is required in freestanding locations, with co-tenants Wal*Mart or Home Depot preferred. The company is franchising. For more information, contact James Turcotte, Whataburger Inc., 4600 Parkdale Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-2930, 361-878-0308, Fax 878-0427, Email jturcotte@wbhq.com, Web site www.whataburger.com.
Garden Fresh Restaurant Grp./The Rotella Grp. does business as Fresh Tomatoes, with 71 restaurants located in 37 states and Puerto Rico. Specializing in casual, moderate-priced buffet style dining, the company expects to open at 15 additional locations in DC, MD, NC, PA (Philadelphia), TN (Nashville) and VA in the next 18 months. The restaurants are free-standing in specialty and strip locations, with 800 sq.ft. required. Typical leases are 10 to 20 years. Preferred demographics include population of 200,000 in a five-mile radius with an average household income of $50,000. For more information, contact A. Michael Toroyan, The Rotella Grp., 6550 North Federal Highway, Suite 330, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308, 954-229-7022, Fax 229-0553.
Pizza Inn, Inc. operates 502 pizza specialty restaurants nationwide and internationally. Projected plans are to expand into strip centers in the Southern, Southeastern and Southwestern regions in the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,750 sq.ft. are required in strip centers. Safeway or Albertson’s as co-tenants are preferred. Typical leases are 10 years with vanilla shell and specific required. Preferred demographics include population of 20,000 within a two-mile radius with an average household income of $50,000. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mike Stout, Pizza Inn, Inc., 5050 Quoram Drive, Suite 500, Dallas, TX 75240, 972-701-9955, Fax 702-0009.
Petrucci’s Franchising Inc. trades as Petrucci’s Ice Cream Co. with 24 ice cream and frozen dessert shops in DE, MD, NJ and PA. In the next 18 months, the company projects opening 15 new locations in FL. Space required is 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Typical leases are five years with two five-year options. Population preferred is 25,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $25,000. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Frank Pellicone, Petrucci’s Franchising Inc., 507 West Corporate Drive, Langhorne, PA 19047, 215-860-4848, Fax 860-6123, Web site www.petruccis.com
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