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Food Tenants Hungry For Sites Nationwide

Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Inc. trades as Mrs. Fields Cookies, Original Cookie Co., Great American Cookies, TCBY, Hot Sam Pretzels and Pretzel Time at 4,200 locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in cookies, pretzels, smoothies and frozen yogurt, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban locations and freestanding facilities, malls, power, outlet and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. TCBY concept is expanding by 300 units during the coming 18 months and requires 2,000 sq.ft. Other concepts are expanding by 200 locations each during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Gary Remington, Mrs. Fields Original Cookies Inc., 2855 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121; 801-736-5600, Fax 801-736-5945.

Wendy’s International, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 5,000 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and mall food courts. Plans call for over 125 openings per year for the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Minimum parking for 45 cars is required. Locations are sought in freestanding facilities, mall food courts, hospitals and amusement parks on properties zoned for drive-thrus. The company prefers to purchase.

For more information, contact Ron Wallace, Wendy’s International, Inc., 4288 West Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, OH 43017; 614-764-3099/3100, Fax 614-764-6737.

Yoshinoya D & C Company Ltd. trades as Yoshinoya Beef Bowl at 91 locations in CA. The restaurants, serving beef bowl and chicken teriyaki, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding facilities and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in New York City. Leases running 10 to 20 years plus options are typical.

For more information, contact Keith Shiozaki, Yoshinoya D & C Company Ltd., 991 Knox Street, Torrence, CA 90502; 310-572-6060, Fax 310-527-6050.

Gosh Enterprises, Inc. trades as Charley’s Steakery at 110 locations in AK, AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MO, NC, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA and WI. The restaurants, specializing in Philly cheese steaks, grilled sandwiches, salads and fries, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, entertainment, tourist and strip centers. Plans call for 60 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within three miles and earning $50,000 as average income. Sales average $700 psf. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Ann Spittle, Gosh Enterprises, Inc., 6100 Busch Boulevard, Suite 100, Columbus, OH 43229; 614-847-8100, Fax 614-847-8110.

Bullets Corporation of America trades as Bullets Burgers/Chicken & More at 30 locations in DE, GA, KY, MS, NC, NV and VA. The restaurants, with a double drive-thru serving burgers, grilled and fried chicken, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and as co-brands in convenience stores. Plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the southwest, southeast, northwest and plains states. Preferred demographics include a population of 5,000 residing within two miles and earning $25,000 as average income. One acre of land is required. The company is franchising. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company prefers to purchase. Preferred anchors are convenience stores.

For more information, contact Jerry Ward or Dan McMurtrie, Bullets Corporation of America, 9201 Forest Hill Avenue, #109, Richmond, VA 23235; 804-330-0837, Fax 804-330-5405.

Ameci Pizza & Pasta Inc. operates 41 locations in AZ, CA and NV. The restaurants, serving pizza, pasta, salads and subs, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

For more information, contact Nick Andrisano, Ameci Pizza & Pasta Inc., 6603 (B&C) Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-712-0110, Fax 818-712-0792.

Antler Management trades as Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken at 15 locations throughout IL and IN. The fast food chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in IL. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles and earning $25,000 as average income. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact David Antler, Antler Management, 2860 River Road, #390, Des Plains, IL 60018; 847-824-2525, Fax 847-824-2233.

Tricon trades as KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut at 30,000 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities, malls, entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide.

For more information, contact David Gibbs, Tricon, 14841 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-338-7331, Fax 972-338-6869.

Mels Drive-In operates five locations in CA. The ‘50s-themed drive-in restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in CA.

For more information, contact Stephen Weiss, Mels Drive-in, 8585 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, CA 90069; 310-457-6019, Fax 310-457-1529.

The County Line, Inc. operates 12 locations in CO, NM, OK and TX. The upscale Texas-style restaurants occupy spaces of 9,100 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for three openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NE. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 residing within five miles and earning $45,000 as average income. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Bruce Walcutt, County Line, Inc. The, 3345 Bee Cave Road, Suite 150, Austin, TX 78746; 512-327-1959, Fax 512-327-2622.

Bagelz Bagel Bakery operates 14 locations in CT and LA. The restaurants, specializing in bagels, coffee and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CT and New England.

For more information, contact Wes Becher, Bagelz Bagel Bakery, 95 Oak Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033; 860-657-4400, Fax 860-657-2345.

Skyline Chili, Inc. operates 116 loctions in FL, IN, OH and KY. The restaurants, specializing in chili, occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and end caps with a drive-thru. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in OH, focusing on the Columbus market. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within three miles and earning $40,000 as average income. Leases running 15 years are typical.

For more information, contact Phil Lewis, Skyline Chili, Inc., 4180 Thunderbird Lane, Fairfield, OH 45014; 513-874-1188, Fax 513-874-3591.

Panda Management Company trades as Panda Express, Panda Inn, Hibachi-San and Panda Panda at 370 locations nationwide (32 states). The Chinese quick service restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding facilities, malls, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical.

For more information, contact Kevin Riley, Panda Management Company, 899 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030; 626-799-9898, Fax 626-403-8688.

Pizza Hut of Maryland, Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 49 locations in MD. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MD.

For more information, contact John Schulze, Pizza Hut of Maryland, Inc., 7070 Oakland Mills Road, Columbia, MD 21046; 410-720-6336, Fax 410-720-5740.

Horizons Restaurants Inc. trades as Lansky’s at two locations in IA and NE. The restaurants, specializing in old-fashioned roast beef dinners, soups and salads, occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and in-line locations. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NE.

For more information, contact John Maaske, Horizons Restaurants Inc., 4601 South 50th Street, Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68117; 402-731-5243, Fax 402-731-5311.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House Inc. operates 70 locations nationwide. The steak houses, which require a liquor license, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and corner locations in strip centers. Plans call for five openings annually. Expansion will take place nationwide.

For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, Ruth’s Chris Steak House Inc., 3321 Hessmer Avenue, Metairie, LA 70002; 504-454-9187, Fax 504-454-7769.

Austins Steaks & Saloon, Inc. trades as Austins Steaks & Saloon, Western Sizzlin Steaks & More and Great American Steak & Buffet at 226 locations nationwide (23 states). The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within four miles earning $30,000 as average income. One and one-half acres of land are required. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Jerry Plunkett, Austins Steaks & Saloon, Inc., 317 Kimball Avenue, NE, Roanoke, VA 24016; 504-345-3195, Fax 504-345-0831.