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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideK Investments Of Ohio, Ltd trades as Perkins Family Restaurants at 38 locations in OH, KY, PA, NJ and MD. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Russ Berner, K Investments Of Ohio, Ltd., 1388 State Route 487, Bloomsberg, PA 17815; 570-784-0111, Fax 570-784-3376.
American Food Courts operates 23 locations in CA, IL, OH, SC and VA. The food court development company utilizes multi-brand food courts or single-space concepts of 1,300 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, strip and power centers, college campuses and military brands. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities for multi-brand food courts are sought nationwide, and single-space unit opportunities are sought in the greater Los Angeles, CA area. Brands include Sbarro, Taco Bell Express, A & W, Manchu Wok, Java City, Coca Cola, Juice Works, Mrs. Fields, TCBY, Chik-Fil-A, Sara Lee Sandwich Shoppe, Coffee Beanery, Ltd., Rice King and Villa Pizza. For more information, contact Kelly Marks, American Food Courts, 11726 San Vicente Boulevard Suite 280, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310-820-1195, Fax 310-820-1902, Web site: www.afcbrands.com or contact Ed Ruus, American Food Courts, 130 West Wieuca Road Suite 202, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-256-3280, Fax 404-256-3564.
Family Steak Houses Of Florida trades as Ryan’s Family Steak House at 23 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in FL during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and the first location opened in 1982. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Ed Alexander, Family Steak Houses Of Florida, 2113 Florida Boulevard, Neptune Beach, FL 32266; 904-249-4197, Fax 904-249-1466.
Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc. trades as Hardee’s at 3,941 locations East of the Mississippi. The fast food venues occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion East of the Mississippi during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Gary Mendon, Hardee’s Food Systems, Inc., 3916 State Street Suite 300, Santa Barbara, CA 93105; 805-569-6665, Fax 805-898-4224. Una Mas Restaurants, Inc. trades as Una Mas at 40 locations in CA, ID, IL and OR. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, power and mixed-use centers. Plans call for expansion in CA, ID, IL and OR during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Angela Pace, 528 East Weddel Drive Suite 7, Sunnyvale, CA 84089; 408-747-7000, Fax 408-744-1051, Web site: www.unamas.com
James Original Coney Island operates 24 locations in TX. The food venues occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for expansion in San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin, TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Darrin Straughan, James Original Coney Island, 11111 Katy Highway #700, Houston, TX 77079; 713-932-1500, Fax 713-932-0061, Email: d.straughan@jamesconeyisland.com Web site: www.jamesconeyisland.com
The Original Pancake House Franchising, Inc. trades as The Original Pancake House in 23 states nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites with seating available for 110 to 120 patrons, and freestanding locations with 50 to 60 parking spots. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. For more information, contact Jon Liss, The Original Pancake House Franchising, Inc., 8601 SW 24th Avenue, Portland, OR 97219; 503-246-4955, Fax 503-245-2396.
Omni Management, Inc. trades as Taco Time at 10 locations in WA and ID. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and malls. Plans call for expansion in WA and ID during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 residing within a 1.5-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000. For more information, contact Cordell Briggs, Omni Management, Inc., 2410 North Monroe, Spokane, WA 99205; 509-323-3296, Fax 509-323-3297. Mirabile Investment Corp trades as Burger King and Popeye’s at 49 locations in AR, MS and TN. The fast food eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. The eateries also co-brand within the company’s convenience center concepts. Plans call for expansion in AR, MS and TN during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase land and build freestanding locations. Typical leases are 30 years. For more information, contact J.J. McNelis, Mirabile Investment Corp., 6805 Whitten Bend Cove, Memphis, TN 38133; 901-324-0450, Fax 901-324-2953.
Flash Foods, Inc. trades as Krystal at three locations in FL and GA. The fast food eateries occupy a land area of 200 ft. by 175 ft. in freestanding locations and out parcels of strip centers. Plans call for expansion in northern FL and GA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Tony Rentz, Flash Foods, Inc., PO Box 2149, Waycross, GA 31502; 912-285-4011, Fax 912-285-5610.
North Pizza, Inc. trades as Sicily’s Ultimate Italian Buffet at 11 locations in LA and MS. The restaurants, offering an Italian buffet and full game room, occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in LA and MS during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 to 80,000 residing within a 10-mile radius earning an average income of $30,000 to $40,000. The company cites Wal*Mart, Old Navy, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, Office Max, TJ Maxx, PetsMart and large multi-plex theaters as preferred cotenants. For more information, contact Eric North, North Pizza, Inc., 2109 South Burnside Avenue, Gonzales, LA 70737; 225-647-5847, Fax 225-647-6906.
Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc. trades as Jose’s Mexican Food and M. Cocina Mexican Grill at six locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, entertainment and power centers. Plans call for three openings in southern, Inland Empire and Orange County, CA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Nordstrom, Macy’s, Wal*Mart and Vons. Specific improvements are required, and preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $60,000. The company cites Baja Fresh and Rubios as competition, and profiles its typical customer as 30 to 45 years old and college educated. Sales average $350 psf, and leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Jose Jara, Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc., 741 S. Allen Street B, San Bernardino, CA 92408; 909-890-0123, Fax 909-890-1166. |