Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide

McKenzie’s Barbeque operates three locations in TX. The eateries, offering dine-in, catering and take out, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in southeast TX during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical.

For more information, contact Darin McKenzie, McKenzie’s Barbeque, 1501 North Frazier Street, Conroe TX 77301; 436-539-4300, Fax 936-539-4380, Web site www.mckenziesbarbeque.com

The Westwind Group trades as Burger King at 10 locations in GA and SC. The fast food venues occupy 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. A minimum of 1 acre of land area is required for freestanding units. Plans call for two to three openings during the coming 18 months in GA and SC. The first location opened in 1978, and leases running 20-years are typical.

For more information, contact Tom Reese, The Westwind Group, 5588 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626; 864-226-9644, Fax 864-225-9993, Email treese@carol.net

Stevcon Inc. trades as Burger King at five locations in MI. The fast food venues occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in MI during the coming 18 months. Sales average between $400 and $500 psf. The company cites McDonalds and Wendys as its major competitors. Preferred demographics include a population of 180,000 residing within a three to five-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000 to $50,000. The first location opened in 1979. A vanilla shell/tenant improvement allowance is required, and leases running ten to twenty years are typical.

For more information, contact Stephen Polsinelli, Stevcon Inc., 6134 Gotfredson Road, Plymouth, MI 48170; 734-416-8480, Fax 734-416-8484.

Peter Piper Inc. trades as Peter Piper Pizza at 145 locations in AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, TX and UT. The pizzerias, also offering games, occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for four openings in TX and NV during the coming 18 months. The company cites Chuck E Cheese as its major competition, and prefers to locate near Target or a theater. The company is franchising, and sales average $100 psf. Preferred demographics include a population of 85,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. The first location opened in 1973. Leases running ten years are typical.

For more information, contact Leslie Brown, Peter Piper Inc., 6263 N Scottsdale Road Ste 100, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-5411; 480-609-6400, Fax 480-609-6520, Email lbrown@peterpiperpizza.com

Penn Station, Inc. trades as Penn Station East Coast Subs at 78 locations throughout IN, KY, MO and OH. The upscale sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip, specialty, and entertainment centers. Plans call for more than 30 openings in GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, SC and TN during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and prefers to locate near Blockbuster and Hollywood Video. The first location opened in 1985. Preferred demographics include a population of 65,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $38,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Mark Partusch, Penn Station, Inc., 8276 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 4525; 513-474-5957, Fax 513-474-7116, Web site www.penn-station.com

Wahoo’s Fish Taco operates 14 locations in CA and CO. The Mexican food venues occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in entertainment and power centers. Plans call for six openings in CA, with special focus on San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1988. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $70,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Brad Rodgers, Curtis & Associates, 3187 Fairway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-540-1400, Fax 714-540-7411.

Harman Management Corp. trades as KFC at 294 locations in CA, CO, UT and WA. The chicken fast food venues occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, mixed-use and power centers. A minimum of 30,000 sq.ft. is the land area requirement. Plans call for 15 openings in CA, CO, UT and WA during the coming 18 months. The company cites Safeway as a preferred anchor. Required demographics include a population of 35,000 residing within a 1.5 mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Karen Bellini, Harman Management Corp., 199 1st Street #212, Los Altos, CA 94022-2708; 650-941-5681, Fax 650-948-7532, Email karenb@harmans.com

SRG Holdings Inc. trades as Krystal Hamburgers at four locations in FL. The fast food hamburger venues occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, tourist areas, power, value and entertainment centers. A minimum land area of .75 acres is required. Plans call for 10 openings in FL during the next 18 months, concentrating on the central west coast and Tampa. The company is a franchisee. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Bill Hickman, Landmark Sites Inc., 13902 North Dale Mabry Highway Ste 199, Tampa, FL 33618; 813-960-2663, Fax 813-960-2885, Web site www.landmarksitesinc.com

Country Kitchen International trades as Country Kitchen at 250 locations in 29 states nationwide. The restaurants, offering affordable family dining, occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. to 5,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. A minimum of 1.1 acres is the land area requirement. Plans call for 35 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within a five-mile radius. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Brad Laughner, Country Kitchen International, 6410 Enterprise Lane, Madison, WI 53719; 608-274-5030, Fax 608-274-9999, Web site www.visitcountrykitchen.com