Kohr Brothers Inc. trades as Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard at 45 locations in AZ, DE, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The concept, specializing in frozen custard and orangeade, occupy spaces in kiosks (150 sq.ft.), dual concepts with pretzel or coffee retailer (700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft.) or freestanding walk-ups (800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft.) in freestanding locations, malls, power, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Dennis Poletti, Kohr Brothers Inc., 2115 Berkmar Drive, Charlottsville, VA 22901; 804-975-1500, Fax 804-975-1505.

Wine Street Spirits operates two locations in MN. The stores, offering a wide selection of wine and alcoholic beverages, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Brad Weiss, Wine Street Spirits, 859 Village Centre Drive, North Oaks, MN 55127; 651-483-1767, Fax 651-483-0004.

Southdown Corporation trades as Burger King at 44 locations throughout IN and TN. The fastfood restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average income. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For further information, contact Rhett Smith, Southdown Corporation, 500 Wilson Pike Circle, #100, Brentwood, TN 37027; 615-371-8150, Fax 615-371-8383.

For further information, contact Fred Encinas, In-N-Out Burgers Inc., 13502 Hamburger Lane, Baldwin Park, CA 91706; 626-813-8200, Fax 626-338-9173.

For further information, contact Joel Davis, Davis Bakery Inc., 13940 Cedar Road, University Heights, OH 44118; 216-932-7600.

For further information, contact Gary Jedd, Total Entertainment, 250 Sough Stemmons, Louisville, TX 75067; 972-219-2657; Fax 972-219-2658.

For more information, contact Bob Giaimo, Silver Diner Development, 11806 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852; 301-770-4187, Fax 301-770-2832.

For further information, contact Mark Johnston, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc., 8810 Twin Lakes Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33614; 813-881-0055, Fax 813-889-9361.

Cornett Management Co., Inc. trades as Topeka’s Steakhouse ‘N Saloon at three locations in PA, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in NC, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 250,000 within 10 miles earning $15,000 as the average per capita income. Land required is 1.8 acres to 2.0 acres. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For further information, contact Jim or Phil Cornett, Cornett Management Co., Inc., P.O. Box 838, Culpeper, VA 22701; 540-825-6444, Fax 540-829-1070.

Munson Chocolates operates 13 locations in CT and MA. The stores, specializing in chocolates and desserts, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought within the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Upscale cotenants preferred include Barnes & Noble.

For further information, contact Jim Florence Munson Chocolates, Route 6, P.O. Box 9217, Bolton, CT 06043; 860-647-8639; Fax 860-649-7209.

Taco Time International Inc. trades as Taco Time at 314 locations nationwide, in Canada, Japan and Kuwait. The quick-style Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY during the coming 18 months, with sites throughout ID, Portland, OR and Salt Lake City, UT of particular interest. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Lisa Ross, Taco Time International Inc., 3880 West 11th Avenue, Eugene, OR 97402; 541-687-8222, Fax 541-343-5208; Web site: www.tacotime.com

For further information, contact Hank Ferrazza, Cassano’s Inc., 1700 East. Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429; 937-294-8400, Fax 937-294-8107.

For further information, contact Bob Weil, c/o Robert A. Weil & Assoc., 33 Old Field Hill Road, #27, Southbury, CT 06488; 203-267-5659, Fax 203-267-5662.

For further information, contact Tom Browne, Huse Food Group Inc., 1803 North College Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47404; 812-332-4838, Fax 812-332-0607.

Jreck Subs, Inc. trades as Jreck Subs at 42 locations in NY. The restaurants, featuring deli submarine sandwiches and hot items, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

For further information, contact Peter Whitmore, Jreck Subs, Inc., P.O. Box 6, Watertown, NY 13601; 315-782-0760, Fax 315-788-8954.

Nicar Franchising Inc. trades as The Great Steak & Potato Co. at 240 locations nationwide (38 states). The restaurants, serving steak sandwiches and baked potatoes, occupy spaces of 650 sq.ft. (food court) to 1,800 sq.ft. (sit-down) in urban/downtown areas, malls, power, outlet, entertainment, travel and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Roger Burrin, Nicar Franchising Inc., 188 North Brookwood Avenue, Suite 100, Hamilton, OH 45011; 513-896-9695; Fax 513-896-3750.

Taco Mayo Franchises Systems Inc. trades as Taco Mayo at 100 locations in AR, KS, MO, OK and TX. The restaurants, featuring a Tex-Mex menu, occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within three miles. Leases running five to 15 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Kurt Dinnes, Taco Mayo Franchises Systems Inc., 10405 Greenbriar Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73159; 405-691-8226, Fax 405-691-2572; Web site: www.tacomayo.com

Ranch 1 operates 53 locations in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, MD, NJ, NY, RI, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, specializing in grilled chicken, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, power, specialty, outlet and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include McDonald’s, Starbucks and Boston Market. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact William Claramello, Ranch 1, 130 West 42nd Street, 21st Floor, New York, NY 10036; 212-354-6666, Fax 212-730-4444.

Bab Holdings, Inc. trades as Big Apple Bagels and My Favorite Muffin at 270 locations nationwide. The eateries, featuring bagels, coffee and muffins, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Tony Cervini, Bab Holdings, Inc., 8501 West Higgins Road, Suite 320, Chicago, IL 60631; 773-380-6100, Fax 773-380-6183; Web site: www.babinc.com

Carvel Corp. trades as Carvel Ice Cream & Bakery at 379 locations in CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, Washington, DC, Canada and Puerto Rico. The ice cream parlors, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. (mall) or 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. (freestanding) in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within five miles. Leases running 10 years with five five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Joe Bonassar, Carvel Corp., 20 Batterson Park Road, Farmington, CT 06032; 860-677-6811, Fax 860-677-6663.

Ram International, Ltd. operates 30 locations in AZ, CO, ID, IL, IN, OR, TX, WA and WY. The restaurants, featuring casual dining, occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ, IL and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $70,000 as the average income. The company prefers to locate near movie theaters, office and residential uses.

For further information, contact Cal Chandler, Ram International Ltd., 10013 59th Avenue S.W., Tacoma, WA 98499; 253-588-1788, Fax 253-584-8563.

Sizzler International Inc. trades as Oscar’s at 10 locations in AZ and CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for as many as seven openings annually for the coming three years. Expansion will take place in Orange and Los Angeles Counties, CA. The company requires an outside seating area of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. Sizzler International Inc. also trades as Sizzler at 350 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ, CA, DE, FL, HI, ID, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NY, NV, OR, TX, UT, WA and WI during the coming 18 months. Existing buildings only are of interest. The company is franchising.

For further information, contact Rudy Medina (Oscar’s), Sizzler International Inc., 10679 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126; 858-695-8500, Fax 858-695-8110; Melanie Spellens, (Sizzler), 6101 West Centinela Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230; 310-568-0135, Fax 310-568-8255.

Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc. trades as Old Chicago at 51 locations in CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MD, MN, MO, NE, OH, OR, TX, WA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in Denver, CO; Kansas City, KS; Minneapolis, MN and Portland, OR during the coming 18 months.

For further information, contact Liz Schenkel, Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc., 248 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, CO 80027; 303-664-4000, Fax 303-664-4199.