Colonial Foods trades as Pizza Hut at 118 locations in MD and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 400 sq.ft. for in-line locations and 2 400 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in end caps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Mike McClelland Colonial Foods 820 Greenbriar Circle Suite 12 Chesapeake VA 23320; 757-366-9337 Ext. 106 Fax 757-366-9386.

For more information contact Gary Evans Ruth’s Chris Steak House Inc. 3321 Hessmer Avenue Metairie LA 70002; 504-454-9072 Fax 504-454-7769.

Breadeaux Pisa Inc. trades as Breadeaux French Pizza at 105 locations throughout IL IA KS MI MO NE NC TX WI and Canada. The pizza restaurants occupy spaces of 2 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations specialty and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is required. The company is franchising.

For more information contact John Jarrett Breadeaux Pisa Inc. 1010 West St. Maartens Drive St. Joseph MO 64506; 816-364-1088 Fax 816-364-3739.

For more information contact Steven Underwood Valenti Development Group 1770 Moriah Woods Boulevard Suite 10 Memphis TN 38117; 901-462-0470 Fax 901-462-0469.

Red Robin International trades as Red Robin Restaurants at 170 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. (on a land area of 60 000 sq.ft.) in freestanding locations malls power and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within three miles earning $50 000 as the average income. The company cites casual dining eateries as competition. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Todd Brighton Red Robin International 5575 DTC Parkway $110 Greenwood Village CO 80111; 303-846-6033 Fax 303-846-6013; 303-846-6033 Fax 303-846-6013; Web site: www.redrobin.com; Email: tbrighton@redrobin.com

Corky’s LLC trades as Corky’s Ribs & BBQ at 17 locations in AL AR GA IL KY MS MO NC OH and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of at least 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Michael Skelton Corky’s LLC 223 Madison Street Suite 107 Madison TN 37115; 615-860-7188 Fax 615-865-8864.

The Restaurant Co. trades as Perkins at 480 locations nationwide (38 states exclusive of West Coast) and in Canada. The restaurants also featuring a bakery occupy spaces of 4 500 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide with the exception of CA OR TX NM and New England. Sites located in NC WV OH and IN and along the east coast are of particular interest. A land area of 1.25 acres to 1.5 acres is required. Leases running 20 years with options are typical. The company is franchising but also operates corporate stores.

For more information contact W. Harrison Wires The Restaurant Company 6075 Poplar Street Suite 800 Memphis TN 38119; 901-766-6491 Fax 901-537-7100; or Coastas Hrouis The Restaurant Company P.O. Box 20211 Lehigh Valley PA 18002; 610-997-0755 Fax 610-997-8946; Web site: www.perkinsrestaurant.com

For more information contact Jody Taylor Auger Enterprises 1217 22nd Street NW Washington DC 20037; 202-331-7100 Ext. 110 Washington DC 20037; 202-331-7100 Ext. 110 Fax 202-331-7850.

BRM Food Inc. trades as KFC at 18 locations in AR and MO. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces 1 900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Billy Ball BRM Food Inc. 119 West Market Avenue Searcy AR 72143; 501-268-7930 Fax 501-268-8541.

For more information contact Lloyd Allen Escape Enterprises 222 Neilston Street Columbus OH 43215; 614-224-0300 Fax 614-224-6460; Web site: www.steakescape.com; Email: lallen@steakescape.com

For more information contact Jill Reiter Taco Casa International Ltd. P.O. Box 4542 Topeka KS 66604; 785-267-2548 Fax 785-267-2652.

Akwen Ltd. trades as Wendy’s at 22 locations in OH. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OH during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Bruce Obenour Akwen Ltd. 3570 Forest Lake Drive Suite 150 Uniontown OH 44685; 330-896-0742 Fax 330-896-2235.

For more information contact Greg Pung Atlas Foods Inc. P.O. Box 9013 Fargo ND 58103; 701-280-0809 Fax 701-280-0842; Web site: www.paradiso.com

Wendy’s Management trades as Wendy’s at five locations in LA. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout LA during the coming 18 months. The company is a franchisee.

For more information contact James Harding Harry Wyatt or Joe Fuller Wendy’s Management 1700 Martin Luther King Drive Monroe LA 71202; 318-323-4404 Fax 318-387-5331.

Casual Restaurant Concepts Inc. trades as Applebee’s at 21 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. (on 1.5 acres) in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Franklin Carson Casual Restaurant Concepts Inc. 205 South Hoover Boulevard Suite 305 Tampa FL 33609; 813-286-2006 Fax 813-289-2950.

Rob-Wat trades as Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) at five locations in NY. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 1 600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in central NY (not New York City).

For more information contact Gerry Rosenblum Rob-Wat 178 Industrial Park Drive Frankfort NY 13340; 315-735-9918 Fax 315-797-0482.

Brady’s Dairy Queen Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 12 locations in NM and TX. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact John Brady Brady’s Dairy Queen Inc. 5847 50th Street Lubbock TX 79424; 806-792-0037 Fax 806-792-9990.

Franchise Associates trades as Arby’s and Arby’s-SBarro’s at 55 locations in MN and WI. The restaurants some co-branded (16) occupy spaces of 3 200 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MN and western WI. Long-term leases are typical.

For more information contact Doug Kennedy Franchise Associates Inc. 5354 Park Dale Drive #100 Minneapolis MN 55416; 952-546-3391 Fax 952-542-9825.

Red Robin International trades as Red Robin at 170 locations nationwide and in Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 500 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls power and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as 35 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company cites casual-dining establishments as competition. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell or tenant improvement allowance is required. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Todd Brighton Red Robin International 5575 DTC Parkway Greenwood Village CO 80111; 303-846-6033 Fax 303-846-6013; Web site: www.redrobin.com; Email: tbrighton@redrobin.com

Mels Drive-In operates seven locations in CA. The diners occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (southern San Francisco and the Bay area) during the coming 18 months.

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

Carbone’s Pizzeria operates 22 locations in MN SD and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Tom Carbone Carbone’s Pizzeria 680 East 7th Street St. Paul MN 55106; 651-771-5553 Fax 651-771-3320.

Baker’s Burgers Inc. trades as Baker’s Burgers at 34 locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in southern CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Neal Baker Baker’s Burgers Inc. 1875 Business Center Drive San Bernardino CA 92408; 909-884-7241 Fax 909-885-4059.

Pizza Hut of Maryland Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 50 locations in MD. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1 400 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD during the coming 18 months.

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.

For more information contact Erwin Reid Chick-Fil-A Inc. 5200 Buffington Road Atlanta GA 30349; 404-765-8000 Fax 404-765-8941; Web site: www.chick-fil-a.com; Email: erwin.reid@chick-fil-a.com

For more information contact Pam Fox Godfather’s Pizza Inc. 9140 West Dodge Road Omaha NE 68114; 402-255-2632 Fax 402-255-2687.

Sticky Fingers operates eight locations in FL NC SC and TN. The restaurants specializing in ribs and barbeque occupy spaces of 5 500 sq.ft. to 6 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL (Jacksonville) and SC (Greenville and Columbia). The company prefers second-generation locations. A minimum land area of 1.25 acre is required.

For more information contact Rudy Walldorf c/o Herman Walldorf & Co. Inc. 109 East 8th Street Chattanooga TN 37402; 423-756-2400 Fax 423-756-2404.

Wendy’s International trades as Wendy’s and Tim Hortons at 7 344 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick-service restaurants occupy spaces of 2 910 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls food courts travel and strip centers. Plans call for 300 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 residing within three miles earning $37 000 as the average income. The company operates both company-owned and franchised locations. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information contact Beth Amber Wendy’s International 4288 West Dublin-Granville Road Dublin OH 43017; 614-764-3100 Fax 614-764-6737.

CEC Entertainment Inc. trades as Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza at 370 locations nationwide. The pizza restaurants featuring entertainment for children occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. to 15 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for as many 55 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company describes its typical customers as families with children under 12 years of age. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Roger Cardinale CEC Entertainment Inc. P.O. Box 152077 Irving TX 75015; 972-258-5501 Fax 972-258-5534; Web site: www.chuckecheese.com

Ameci Pizza & Pasta Inc. trades as Ameci Pizza and Pasta at 43 locations in AZ CA and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.

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

Diamond Dave’s Taco Co. Inc. trades as Diamond Dave’s Mexican Restaurants at 31 locations in IL IA MN MO SD and WI. The casual restaurants featuring Mexican/American fare occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 30 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in IL IA MN MO and WI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with five-year options are typical. Lease-hold improvement funds are required. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Stanley White Diamond Dave’s Taco Co. Inc. 201 South Clinton Street #281 Iowa City IA 52240; 319-337-7690 Fax 319-337-4707.

MGW Group Inc. trades as Cookie Bouquet and Cookies by Design at 226 locations nationwide. The stores specializing in cookies and cookie arrangements occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 24 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 200 000 within 10 miles earning $35 000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact David Patterson MGW Group Inc. 1865 Summit Avenue Suite 605 Plano TX 75074; 972-398-9536 Fax 972-398-9542.

Maui Tacos International Inc. trades as Maui Tacos at 20 locations in FL GA HI IL MN NJ NY NC TX and Washington DC. The quick-service restaurants occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls power specialty entertainment travel and strip centers. Plans call for two openings monthly. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 80 000 within two miles earning $50 000 to $60 000 as the average income. Leases running at least 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Charles Leaness Maui Tacos International Inc. 740 Broadway 12th Floor New York NY 10003; 888-Mauitacos Fax 212-995-2560; Home page: www.mauitacos.com; Email: chuckl@mauitacos.com

Hooters of America Inc. trades as Hooters at 286 locations (83 corporate and 203 franchises) nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information on franchise opportunities contact Greg Michael Hooters of America Inc. 1815 The Exchange Atlanta GA 30339; 770-951-2040 Fax 770-933-9464; for more information on corporate locations contact Jim Comer Comer Properties 165B Commerce Drive Fayette GA 30214; 770-460-1919 Fax 770-460-1958.

For more information contact A. Guy Mercurio LaMadeleine French Bakery & Café 6060 North Central Expressway #138 Dallas TX 75206; 214-696-6962 Fax 214-696-0485.

Churchs Chicken operates 1 450 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick-service fried chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations (with drive-thru) and end caps in strip centers. Plans call for 130 to 150 openings annually during the coming five years. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 within two miles. A daily traffic count of 20 000 vehicles is required.

For more information contact Mark Whittle Churchs Chicken 980 Hammond Drive NE #1100 Atlanta GA 30328; 770-350-3838 Fax 770-512-3924; Email: mwhittle@afce.com

For more information contact Ray Sutton Interstate Brands Corp. 12 East Armour Boulevard Kansas City MO 64111; 816-502-4000 Fax 816-502-4138.

Flamer’s Corporation trades as Flamer’s Charburgers & Chicken at 83 locations nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The quick-service restaurants specializing in gourmet burgers and chicken occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls specialty mixed-use outlet tourist value and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 14 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the continental United States and internationally. Preferred anchors include Lord & Taylor Dillards and Nordstrom. Leases running 10 years are typical and specific improvements are required.

For more information contact Farzin Darabi Flamer’s Corporation 500 South Third Street Jacksonville Beach FL 32250; 904-241-3737 Fax 904-241-1301.

Barleycorn’s Inc. trades as Barleycorn’s at three locations in KY and OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as two openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.

For more information contact Ken Heil Barleycorn’s Inc. 100 Industrial Road Cold Spring KY 41076; 859-442-3410 Fax 859-442-3419.

For more information contact John Deknatel Treats Canada Corporation 418 Preston Street Ottawa CN K1S 4N2; 613-563-4073 Fax 613-563-1982; Web site: www.treats.com; Email: deknatel@treats.com or info@treats.com

BJ’s Kountry Kitchen Inc. trades as BJ’s Kountry Kitchen at six locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. to 3 600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations outlet and strip centers. Plans call for one opening per year. Expansion will take place in CA. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Gary Honeycutt BJ’s Kountry Kitchen Inc. 4539 North Brawley Suite 105 Fresno CA 93722 559-275-1981 Fax 559-275-8786.

Embers America Restaurants trades as Embers America Family Restaurants at 60 locations in IA MN ND SD and WI. The family sit-down restaurants occupy spaces of 3 500 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and travel centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets and surrounding states during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact David or Henry Kristal Embers America Restaurants 1664 University Avenue St. Paul MN 55104; 651-645-6473 Fax 651-645-6866.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores trades as Cracker Barrel at 440 locations nationwide. The sit-down restaurants offering a home-style menu occupy spaces of 9 700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in markets east of the Mississippi. Land requirements for freestanding locations are two to three acres with pad sites requiring 1.5 acres.

For more information contact Jim Torcivia Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores P.O. Box 787 Lebanon TN 37088; 615-444-5533 Fax 615-235-4054.

Woody’s Bar-B-Q Inc. trades as Woody’s Bar-B-Q at 36 locations in FL GA and NC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 600 sq.ft. to 5 000 sq.ft. to 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations power and strip centers. Plans call for 14 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ IL MI OH and the southeast region. Anchors preferred include supermarkets and Wal*Mart. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell or conversions are required.

For more information contact Fred Rhoden Woody’s Bar-B-Q Inc. 6960 Bonneval Road Jacksonville FL 32216; 904-296-6940 Fax 904-296-6943.

Champagne French Café & Bakery operates 22 locations in AZ CA CO and NV. The restaurants specializing in soups salads quiches sandwiches and pastries occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ CA and NV. Demographic requirements include a population of 150 000 within three miles earning $55 000 as the average income. Preferred anchors include gourmet supermarkets. Leases running 10 to 15 years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell and improvements are required.

For more information contact Ira Spilky c/o Ira Spilky & Associates 1801 Avenue of the Stars Suite 906 Los Angeles CA 90067; 310-201-4335 Fax 310-201-0118; Web site: www.restaurantrealestateonline.com; Email: spilky@mindspring.com