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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideJimmy Johns Gourmet Sandwiches operates 90 locations in IA, IL, IN, KS, MN, MO, NC, NE, OH, PA, TN, TX, UT and WI. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as 75 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites Subway as competition. The company is franchising, and profiles its typical customer as 18 to 34 years. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Linda Kelley, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 600 Tollgate Road Suite B, Elgin, IL 60123; 847-888-7206, Fax 847-888-7070.
Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants trades as Lee’s Hoagie House at 20 locations in NJ and PA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three openings in DE, FL, MD, NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius. The company is franchising, and profiles its typical customer as males 18 to 54 years old. Leases running ten years are typical. For more information, contact Allan Lewin, Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants, 7414 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19152; 215-742-8111, Fax 215-322-2537.
Family Pizza, Inc. trades as Family Pizza at 25 locations in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Canada. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Hal Schmidt, Family Pizza, Inc., Bay 10-318-105 ST, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N1Z3; 306-955-0215, Fax 306-955-0215.
Dolly’s Pizza Franchising trades as Dolly’s Pizza at 30 locations in CA and MI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 14 openings in southern CA and MI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near a chain drug store and/or video store. A vanilla shell is required, and preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. The company cites Papa John’s, Pizza Hut and Domino’s as competition. Leases running five years with two options are typical. For more information, contact Bob Lewis, Dolly’s Pizza Franchising, 1097 Union Lake Road Suite 8, White Lake, MI 48386; 248-360-6440, Fax 248-360-7020.
Philly Franchising Company trades as Philly Connection at 90 locations in AL, FL, GA, NC, SC and TN. The cheese steak shops, offering eat in, take out and delivery service, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings in MS and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a grocery store and Wal*Mart anchor, and cites Schlotsky’s, McAlister’s and Jersey Mike’s as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. A vanilla shell is required, and the company is franchising. Leases running five years with five-year options are typical. For more information, contact John Pollock, Philly Franchising Co., 120 Interstate N. Parkway Suite 112, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-952-6152, Fax 770-952-3168, Email: johnpollock@phillyconnection.com, Web site: www.phillyconnection.com
Taco Maker, Inc. trades as Taco Maker at 120 locations in 23 states nationwide. The fast food locations occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The Mexican food concept will co-brand with the company’s other two concepts, Mayan Jamma Juice and Jake’s Over The Top, and is also seeking co-branding opportunities in convenience stores and mall food courts. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Bob Strong, Taco Maker, Inc., 4605 Harrison Boulevard 3rd Floor, Ogden, UT 84403; 801-476-9780, Fax 801-476-9788.
Subway Management trades as Subway at seven locations in Hillsborough County, FL. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000 to $40,000. The company cites Blimpie and Quizno as competition. A vanilla shell/specific improvements is required. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical, and the first location opened in 1987. For more information, contact Masgood Khan, Subway Management, PO Box 290766, Tampa, FL 33887; 813-985-7899, Fax 813-984-8283.
Keys Group Corp trades as Friendly’s Ice Cream And Family Restaurants at seven locations in GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for two openings in FL during the coming 18 months. The company plans to open more than 40 locations during the coming 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a two-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000. The company is franchising, and leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Brady Keys, Keys Group Corp, 407 North Slappey Boulevard, Albany, GA 31701; 229-432-5397, Fax 229-436-6042.
The Thinking Person trades as Home Economist at four locations in IL. The stores, offering healthy snack foods, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and community centers. Plans call for expansion in IL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Renee Fabsits, The Thinking Person, 2299 Buse Road, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007; 847-593-2300, ext. 184, Fax 847-593-2330.
Development Resources trades as Thinny Delites at two locations in PA. The stores, offering frozen deserts, fast food, ice cream, muffins, pretzels and bottled beverages, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in Montgomery, Bucks and Philadelphia County, PA during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites in anchored strip centers. For more information, contact Allen Slifkin, Development Resources, 2115 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149; 215-745-7300.
Mill Franchising, Inc. trades as Green Mill at 29 locations in KS, MN, ND, NE and WI. The restaurants, offering American food and liquor, occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in CO, IA and NE during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell/tenant improvement allowance is preferred, and the company is franchising. For more information, contact Todd King, Mill Franchising, Inc., 4105 Lexington Avenue N, Suite 240, Arden Hills, MN 55126; 651-690-1946, Fax 651-766-8477, Web site: www.greenmill.com
Brann’s Inc. trades as Brann’s Steakhouse And Grille at six locations in MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,900 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in MI during the coming 18 months. The company requires two acres for freestanding locations. The company cites Chili’s and Ruby Tuesday as competition, and prefers to cotenant with TJ Maxx and Target. For more information, contact Tommy Brann, Brann’s Inc., 4945 South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 616-538-4384, Fax 616-538-4382. |