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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideMary’s Pizza Shack, Inc. trades as Mary’s Pizza Shack at 13 locations in CA. The full service pizza restaurants, also offering wine and beer, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. The company prefers sites anchored by supermarkets or movie theaters. Plans call for one to two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in CA, focusing on the north Bay area, east Bay area, Contra Costa County and Sacramento. For more information, contact Vince Albano, Mary’s Pizza Shack, Inc., PO Box 1049, Boyes Hot Springs, CA 94516; 707-938-3600, Fax 707-938-5976, Web site www.marypizza.com
Desert Moon Holding Co trades as Desert Moon Cafe at seven locations in CT, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The southwestern/Mexican fast- casual restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas and upscale strip centers. Plans call for as many as 21 openings in Phoenix, AZ, CT, DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. The company plans a five-year roll out of 165 units of which approximately half will be franchised, and cites Starbucks as its preferred co-tenant. The restaurants cater to a college educated customer aged 25 to 54, earning an average income of $60,000 to $75,000. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. For more information, contact Gary Occhiogrosso, Desert Moon Holding Co, 612 Corporate Way #1M, Valley Cottage, NY 10989; 914-267-3300, Fax 914-267-2548, Email gocchio@desertmooncafe.com, Web site www.desertmooncafe.com
Italo’s Pizza Shop Inc trades as Italo’s Pizza Shop at 13 locations in OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in OH during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a 10-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. The company cites Pizza Hut and Papa John’s as competition. The first location opened in 1966, and the company is franchising. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Jim Ventura, Italo’s Pizza Shop Inc., 3560 Middlebranch Road EE, Canton, OH 44705-5012; 330-455-6428, Fax 330-455-7443.
Eat N’ Park Restaurants operates 78 locations in OH, PA and WV. The casual restaurants occupy spaces of 1.5 acres in freestanding locations. The company cites Bob Evans, Denny’s and Cracker Barrel as its major competition. Plans call for eight openings in OH, PA and WV during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1949, and leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Steven Esposito, Eat N’ Park Restaurants, 410 Vista Park Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; 412-494-0250, Fax 412-788-2855.
Kolache Factory operates 14 locations in TX. The restaurants, specializing in bacon cheeseburgers, rancheros and barbecued beef, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in end cap locations. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will occur in TX. The company is franchising, and cites donut shops and McDonald’s as its major competition. Sales average $350 psf annualy, and the first location opened in 1982. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact John Banks, Kolache Factory, 2929 Westhollow, Houston, TX 77082; 281-829-6188, Fax 281-829-6813.
Taco Maker Inc. trades as Taco Maker at 150 locations nationwide. The Mexican food restaurants, also offering burgers and fries, occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. A land area of .5 acres is required. Plans call for 60 to 100 openings in the eastern and western U.S. during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and cites Taco Bell as its major competition. The first location opened in 1978. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $30,000. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Corey King, Taco Maker Inc., PO Box 150645, Ogden, UT 84415; 801-621-7486, Fax 801-621-0139.
Harris Group Inc. trades as Panera at one location in GA. The eateries, specializing in baked goods, sandwiches and bread, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, and specialty centers. A land area of .75 to 1.5 acres is required. Plans call for three openings in the Southeast during the coming 18 months. The company cites Target and Kinko’s as its preferred co-tenants. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within a two-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. Leases running 15 years are typical. For more information, contact Don Harris, Harris Group Inc., 3280 Holcomb Bridge Road NW #C, Norcross, GA 30092; 770-448-2432, Fax 770-448-9942, Email donharris@harrisgroup.org
Meson Ole Restaurants operate nine locations in FL and NY. The eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, strip, and outlet centers. Plans call for one to two openings in FL and NY during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1982. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Tito Figueroa, 104 East Main Street, East Islip, NY 11730; 516-277-2298, Fax 516-277-7894.
Pacific Coast Restaurants Inc. trades as Stanfords Restaurant and Bar at eight locations in CA, CO, OR and WA. The restaurant/bars occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in CA, CO, OR and WA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $80,000. The first location opened in 1990, and leases running 30 years are typical. For more information, contact Robert MacLellan, Pacific Coast Restaurants inc., 7165 SW Fir Loop #200, Portland, OR 97223-8055; 503-684-2803, Fax 503-620-6149.
Buck’s Pizza Franchising Inc. trades as Buck’s Pizza at 68 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 36 to 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. All sites are franchised, and a vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Lance Benton, Buck’s Pizza Franchising Inc., P.O. Box 405, DuBois, PA 15801; 814-371-3076, Fax 814-371-4214, Email Lance@buckspizza.com, Web site www.buckspizza.com
Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy operates 24 locations in northern CA, Alameda County, Contra Costa County, Napa, CA, Solann, CA, and Yolo County. The ice cream and candy stores occupy spaces of 1,000+ sq.ft. in strip centers (community "B" centers), specialty, entertainment centers and tourist areas. Plans call for 10 to 12 openings in northern CA and the existing counties during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and the first location opened in 1950. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Steven Cohan, Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy, 200 Wayne Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577; 510-297-0386, Fax 510-351-2562, Web site www.loards.com
Rotelli 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 Ste 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 out parcels. A minimum of .5 to 1 acres 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 the end caps of strip centers. A land area of .75 acres is required for freestanding locations. The strip center locations must offer drive-thrus. 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
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; 956-539-4300, Fax 936-539-4380, Web site www.mckenziesbarbeque.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 states during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to ten 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. 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 8 locations in MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for one expansion 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. A minimum land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN. The company prefers to locate near Target. The first location opened in 1950, and sales average $250 psf. 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 fifteen years are typical. For more information, contact W.E. Stouder, Penguin Point Franchise Systems, 2691 E US 30, P.O. Box 975 Warsaw, IN 46580-0975; 219-267-3107, Fax 219-267-3154.
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 locations are franchises. 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 enetrtainment 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, 650-948-7532, Email karenb@harmans.com
SRG Holdings Inc. trades as Krystal Hamburgers in four locations in FL. The fast food hamburger venues occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestadning locations, tourist areas, power, value and entertainment centers. A minimum land area of .75 acreas is required. Plans call for 10 openings in FL during the next 18 months, concentrating on the central west coast, Tampa, and DMA 12 counties. 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 nationwide during the coming 18 months. 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, Mdison, WI 53719; 608-274-5030, Fax 608-274-9999, Web site www.visitcountrykitchen.com
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