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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideRotelli Pizza & Pasta Inc trades as Rotelli Pizza & Pasta at one location in FL. The fast- casual Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings in Orlando/Tampa/Southern FL, Northern NJ, Western PA and Northeast OH during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 2000. The company is franchising, and prefers to locate in a strip center with a major anchor. Preferred demographics include an average income of $35,000+. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Robert Spuck, Rotelli Pizza & Pasta Inc., 501 East Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483; 561-272-4807, Fax 561-272-8495, Email rotellipp@aol.com
Kyoto Bowl Corp. trades as Kyoto Bowl at 20 locations in AZ and NV. The quick-service food venues occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, pads with drive- thrus, end caps and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings in AZ and NV during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and expansion will occur through corporate-owned, as well as franchised, locations. For more information, contact Charles Chiu, Kyoto Bowl Corp, 1525 West University Suite 103, Phoenix, AZ 85281; 602-731-9391, Fax 602-350-9585.
Juan Pollo Inc. trades as Juan Pollo at 20 locations in Southern CA and Inland Empire regions of CA. The food venues, specializing in rotisserie chicken, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outparcels. A minimum of .5 to one acre is the land area requirement. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in the existing markets. The first location opened in 1984. For details, contact Richard Dietz, Juan Pollo Inc., 1398 North East Street, San Bernardino, CA 92405; 909-885-6324, Fax 909-381-3175, Email questions@juanpollo.com, Web site www.juanpollo.com
Manuel’s Fine Mexican Food operates nine locations in AZ. The Mexican food venues occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Plans call for expansion in central AZ during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near malls and movie theaters, and will lease or purchase sites. The first location opened in 1964. For more information, contact David Salazar, Manual’s Fine Mexican Food, 2350 East Southern Avenue, Tempe, AZ 85282; 480-345-1961, Fax 480-897-0164, Web site www.manuels-az.com
Neely’s Bar-B-Que operates two locations in Western TN. The eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps of strip centers. A land area of .75 acres is required for freestanding locations. Strip center locations must offer a drive-thru. Plans call for one to two openings in Central TN during the coming 18 months. The company profiles daytime employees/lunchtime crowds as its typical customer. The first location opened in 1988, and the company prefers to purchase its sites. Leases running three years are typical. For more information, contact Patrick Neely, Neely’s Bar-B-Que, 670 Jefferson Avenue, Memphis, TN 38105; 901-521-9798, Fax 901-521-7252, Web site www.memphisbarbeque.com
Pizza Guys Franchising Corp trades as Pizza Guys at 22 locations in CA. The pizzerias, also selling related items, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in CA, specifically Fresno, Bakersfield and Los Angeles during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1986. Leases running five to ten years with two five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Shahpour Nejad, Pizza Guys Franchising Corp, 2939 Mather Field Road #4, Rancho Cordova, CA 95670; 916-857-1111, Fax 916-857-1100, Email shahpour@pizzaguys.com
Salt Creek Grille operates three locations in CA and NJ. The upscale casual dining establishments occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, tourist areas and downtown/urban locations. Plans call for expansion in AZ, CA and NJ during the coming 18 months. The company prefers build-to-suits or existing restaurant locations, and cites McCormick & Schmicks, J. Alexander and Houston’s as its major competitors. The company prefers Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom as its co-tenants. Required demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $75,000. The first location opened in 1996. Leases running ten years with two five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Linda Crowley, Urban Street Advisors, 4482 Barranca Parkway 180-161, Irvine, CA 92604; 949-733-3560, Fax 949-653-1185.
Outback Steakhouses, Inc. trades as Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 75 locations in AZ, CO, FL, GA, KS, MD, NJ, NC, NM, OH, SC, TX and VA. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 6,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps. There is a 1.5 acre minimum land area requirement. Plans call for expansion in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Carl Sahlsten, Outback Steakhouses, Inc., 2202 North Westshore Boulevard 5th FL, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195.
Chevys Inc. (Easy Coast) trades as Chevys, Rio Bravo and Fuzio Universal Pasta at 160 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,800 sq.ft. in malls, downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations, power, strip, mixed-use and entertainment centers. Plans call for 20 openings in FL, GA, MA, MD, MI, NC, OH, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. Sales average $400 psf annually. The company is franchising, and the first location opened in 1986. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 residing within five miles earning an average income of $45,000. Leases running 15 years are typical. For more information, contact Allan Mardquardt, Chevys Inc (East Coast), 15200 Shady Grove Road #460, Rockville, MD 20850; 301-926-2552, Fax 301-926-5944, Email all.marquardt@chevys.com
Dan’l Webster/Hearth ‘N Kettle Management trades as Hearth ‘N Kettle at eight locations in MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in Eastern MA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact V.J. Catania, Dan’L Webster/Hearth N’ Kettle Management, 141 Falmouth Road, Hyannis, MA 02601; 508-771-0040, Fax 508-771-0883.
Penguin Point Franchise Systems trades as Penguin Point at 15 locations throughout IN. The fast food venues occupy 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN. The company prefers to locate near Target, and a minimum land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required The first location opened in 1950. Sales average $250 psf annually. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within one mile earning an average income of $40,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running five to 15 years are typical. For more information, contact W.E. Stouder, Penguin Point Franchise Systems, 2691 EastU.S. Highway 30, P.O. Box 975, Warsaw, IN 46580-0975; 219-267-3107, Fax 219-267-3154.
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