For more information, contact David Meeker, SMB Restaurants LLC, 4571 Columbus Street, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; 757-490-0650, Fax 757-490-1964.

Spirs Inc. trades as Spirs and Tiramasu at two locations in FL. The stores, specializing in gourmet Italian pizza, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and downtown locations. The company seeks co-tenants specializing in entertainment and boutique retail, as well as locations with an outdoor dining area. Plans call for as many as five openings in southern FL during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical, and the company prefers to occupy former restaurants. The first location opened in 1998.

For more information, contact Larry Soroka, Spirs Inc., 407 Lincoln Road #704, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-532-6100, Fax 305-532-6101.

Schick Enterprises Inc. trades as Taco Bell at seven locations in MI and WI. The Mexican fast food eateries occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, and power centers. A minimum land area of 30,000 sq.ft. is required. Plans call for expansion in upper MI and northern WI during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $23,000. Leases running seven to twenty years are typical.

For more information, contact Robert Schick, Schick Enterprises Inc., 949 1st Street, Menominee, MI 49858-2703; 906-863-1100, Fax 906-863-0150, Email: bobschick@cybrzn.com.

Dijan Inc., trades as Arby’s at 12 locations in PA, NJ, VA, and WV. The fast food stores occupy spaces of 650 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, outlet, and power centers. Plans call for two to three openings during the coming 18 months in PA, VA, and WV. The first location opened in 1984. Leases running five to ten years in malls, and 20 to 29 years in freestanding locations are typical.

For more information, contact Roy McDonald, Dijan Inc., 1647 Forest Acre Drive, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; 570-343-0666, Fax 570-343-7784, Email wcm@epix.net

Pick Up Stix operates 50 locations in AZ, CA, and NV. The stores, specializing in quick serve Chinese cuisine, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Leases running ten years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Ed Hoban, 1021 Calle Recodo Suite A, San Clemente, CA 92672; 949-366-8747, ext. 102, Fax 949-361-2209, Email edh@pickupstix.com

The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc., trades as Loop Pizza Grill at 16 units in FL, NC, and GA. The stores occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in FL, GA, NC and SC during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1981. Leases running five to ten years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Eddie Fink, The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc., One San Jose Place Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32257; 904-268-2609, ext. 213, Fax 904-268-5809, Email looprl@ad.com

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream operates 67 locations in IA, IL, MN, MO, ND, and WI. The stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. A minimum of two acres is the required land area for freestanding locations. Plans call for ten openings in KS, MN, MO, NE, and WI during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1972. The company cites Pizza Hut, Godfathers, and Domino’s as its major competition. Required demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $37,500. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running five to ten years are typical.

For more information, contact Tim Anderson, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, 2705 Commerce Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722; 319-332-8811, Fax 319-332-5822, Email tima@happyjoes.com, Web site: www.happyjoes.com

ABC Liquors, Inc. trades as ABC Fine Wines & Spirits at 161 locations in FL. The stores, offering wine, gourmet food and gift baskets, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for 12 openings in FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a supermarket anchor. The first location opened in 1938. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 30 years are typical.

For more information, contact Thomas Hartmann, ABC Liquors, Inc., PO Box 593688, Orlando, FL 32859; 407-851-0000, ext. 221, Fax 407-857-5500, Email: tomhartmann@abcfinewineandspir, Web site: www.abcfinewinesandspirits.com

Villa Pizza Management trades as Cozzoli’s Pizzeria and Villa Pizza at 200 locations in 32 states nationwide. The pizza/Italian food restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in malls and in-line spaces. Plans call for 25 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and leases running 12 years are typical.

For details, contact Merrill Lambe, Villa Pizza Management, 4770 Biscayne Boulevard # 1040, Miami, FL 33137; 305-576-1922, Fax 305-576-8831.

Nu-Way Weiners, Inc. operates 11 locations in metro Macon, GA. The fast-food stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip center end caps. Plans call for one opening in the Ford County, GA metro area. The company operates one commissary. Current locations are in the 1,200 sq.ft. range, but the company is testing a new 1,800 sq.ft. prototype.

For more information, contact Spyros Dermatas, Nu-Way Weiners, Inc., 428 Cotton Avenue, Macon, GA 31201; 912-743-6593, Fax 912-743-7602.

The Briad Group trades as T.G.I. Friday’s at 16 locations in CT, NJ, and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, downtown areas, power, strip, and specialty centers. Plans call for four to six openings during the coming 18 months in the mid Atlantic region. The first location opened in 1991. Required demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a seven-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000.

For more information, contact Jim Ardizzone, The Briad Group, 30-A Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ 07932; 973-822-0099, Fax 973-822-4511.

Sonny’s Franchise Company trades as Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q at 119 locations in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, and TN. The family restaurants occupy spaces of 5,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 25 openings in AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, NC, SC, and TN during the coming 18 months. A minimum of 1.5 acres is the required land area. The company operates 12 corporate stores, and 107 franchises. Leases running 20 years with an option is typical.

For more information, contact Jenny Wolfe, Sonny’s Franchise Company, 2605 Maitland Center Parkway #C, Maitland, FL 32751; 407-660-8888, Fax 407-660-9050.

King’s Family Restaurant operates 34 locations in PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. The company prefers to build their own facilities or to lease land. Plans call for two openings in PA during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1967, and leases running 20 years are typical.

For details, contact Hartley King, King’s Family Restaurant, 1180 Long Run Road, Suite A, McKeesport, PA 15131; 412-751-0700, Fax 412-751-9008.

Roma Pomadori, Inc. trades as Boscos Brewing Company at three locations in TN. The restaurants with on site breweries occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in GA, MO, or TN during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 200,000 within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000. Leases running 10 years are typical, and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Jim Blumberg, Robin Realty Company, 125 2nd Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201; 615-242-1122, Fax 615-242-3220.

Steve’s Place, Inc. trades as Steve’s Place Pizza, Pasta, & Grill at seven locations in CA. The restaurants offer pizza, sandwiches, hamburgers, specialty sandwiches, salad bar, pasta and micro-brewed beer. Take-out, dine in, delivery, and catering services are available. The sites occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, downtown areas, strip and power centers. Plans call for two openings in the greater Sacramento, CA area during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. The company is franchising, and leases running 10 years are typical.