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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideRunza Restaurants operates 63 locations in NE, CO, IA, KS and SD. The sandwich and hamburger restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in regional, strip and outlet centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets plus eastern WY. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising. For more information contact Dan Rudolph, Runza Restaurants, 5931 South 58th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68516; 402-423-2394; Fax 402-423-5726.
Bridgeman’s Restaurant, Inc. trades as Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Shoppes at 70 locations in IA, MN, ND and WI. The ice cream stores occupy 750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in IA, MN, ND and WI. The company is looking for cobranding opportunities. For more information contact Steve Lampi, Bridgeman’s Restaurant, Inc., 6201 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55343; 763-971-2947; Fax 763-971-2950.
Buffets, Inc. trades as Hometown Buffet, Tahoe Joe’s, Original Roadhouse Grill and Old Country Buffet at 400 locations in 40 states nationwide. The full line buffet style restaurants occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. in power and strip center and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide with an emphasis on the mid-Atlantic states and FL. Preferred demographics include a population count of 150,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. Leases running ten years are typical. The company prefers discount stores and regional grocery stores as cotenants. For more information contact Brad McNaught, Buffets, Inc., 1460 Buffet Way, Egan, MN 55121; 651-994-8608; Fax 651-365-2356.
Sub Station II operates 90 locations in AL, CA, GA, KY, NC, NV, SC, TN and VA. The sub and deli sandwich restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings and existing opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running three to five years with options are typical. The company prefers Wal*Mart, Kmart, or grocery stores as cotenants. The company is franchising. For more information contact Susan Vaden, Sub Station II, Inc., 425 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150; 803-773-4711; Fax 803-775-2220.
Dairy Belle Freeze Inc. trades as Dairy Belle at 13 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip, outlet and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CA. Preferred demographics include a population count of 20,000 residing in a two-mile area earning an average annual household income of $40,000. The company is franchising. For more information contact Pat Sousa, Dairy Belle Freeze Inc., 780 Montague Expressway, San Jose, CA 95131; 408-433-9337; Fax 408-433-9395.
Back Yard Burgers operates 95 locations in MS, AL, GA, SC, NC, OH, MO, FL, KS, AR, LA, TX, KY, TN, OK, IL and IN. The gourmet hamburger shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with drive thrus. Plans call for 25 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in the Southeast, Midstates, Mid-Atlantic regions and TX and OK. Leases running five to 10 years with options are typical. The company prefers a population count of 30,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $35,000. The company requires a minimum land area of 36,000 sq.ft. For more information contact Ray Jones, Back Yard Burgers, Inc., 1657 North Shelby Oaks Drive, Suite 105, Memphis, TN 38134; 901-367-0888; Fax 901-367-0999.
Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. trades as BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 28 locations in CA, CO, HI and OR. The restaurants featuring microbrewed beer occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power, regional, strip, entertainment and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in AZ, CA, CO and NV. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company prefers to locate near theaters, entertainment venues or other restaurants. For more information contact Bob Lombardo, Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc., 16162 Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; 714-848-3747; Fax 714-848-5587; E-mail: bob@bjsbrewhouse.com.
NPC International Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 837 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company prefers to be located near a Wal*Mart. For more information contact Ron Yartz, NPC International Inc., 14400 College Boulevard, Suite 202, Lenexa, KS 66215; 913-327-5555; Fax 913-327-5850. Tacoma, Inc. trades as Taco Bell and Pizza Hut at 24 locations throughout VA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought throughout VA. The company prefers a population count of 20,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $25,000. For more information contact Tim Reith, Tacoma, Inc., 328 East Church Street, Martinsville, VA 24112-2815; 540-666-9417; Fax 540-666-9427.
BoJangles Restaurants, Inc. trades as BoJangles Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuit at 280 locations in AL, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 15 years with three five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population count of 30,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $25,000 to $40,000. The company prefers to cotenant with big box retailers and requires a minimum of three-quarters of an acre of land. The company is franchising. For more information contact Victor Webber, BoJangles Restaurants, Inc., 9432 Southern Pines Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273-5557; 704-527-2675; Fax 704-523-6676.
East West Buffet operates seven locations in CA, NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, value and mixed-use centers and urban, downtown and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. For more information contact Marvin Hartman, Pliskin Realty & Development, 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100; Fax 516-997-7225.
Comida Corporation trades as Mi Amigos Mexican Grill at four locations throughout AZ. The Mexican specialty restaurants occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. in strip and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the southwestern states. Preferred demographics include a population count of 300,000 residing in a four-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. For more information contact Noel Candland, Comida Corporation, 1307 East Southern Boulevard, Suite D, Mesa, AZ 85204; 408-892-7955; Fax 480-892-1281; E-mail: comida@juno.com.
LDD Corporation trades as Mr. Gatti’s at 172 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the southeastern states. The company is franchising and will be growing through company-owned stores as well. For more information contact Charlie Thomas, LDD Corporation, 444 Sidney Baker South, Kerrville, TX 78028; 830-257-2000; Fax 830-257-2003.
Bill’s Barbecue, Inc. operates 11 locations throughout VA. The Virginia-style barbecue restaurants occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip, specialty and outlet centers, regional center food courts and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the Richmond, VA area. Leases running three to five years with options are typical. The company prefers to take over existing fast food sites and prefers tenant improvement allowances. For more information contact Tom Chaffin, Bill’s Barbecue, Inc., 927 Meyers Street, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-353-2757; Fax 804-353-1120.
Papa Gino’s operates 200 locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 2,900 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in strip, power, specialty, transportation and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 25 openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Preferred demographics include a population count of 30,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $35,000. The company needs a minimum of 32,000 sq.ft. of land for a freestanding location. For more information contact Vincent Brown, Papa Gino’s Inc., 600 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026; 781-461-1200; Fax 781-461-1896.
Jo-Benly Enterprises, Inc. trades as Domino’s Pizza at 23 locations throughout CO. The pizza restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CO. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population count of 20,000 residing in a two-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $25,000. For more information contact Jeffrey Litman, Jo-Benly Enterprises, Inc., 9600 West Jewell Road, Suite 4, Lakewood, CO 80232; 303-989-8390; Fax 303-989-8418. Marble Slab Creamery operates 132 locations in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NM, NV, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and WA. The ice cream and yogurt stores occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power, regional, entertainment, strip and lifestyle centers and downtown/urban locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population count of 50,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. A vanilla shell is required and the company is franchising. For more information contact Chris Elliott, Marble Slab Creamery Inc., 3100 South Gessner Road, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77063; 713-780-3601; Fax 713-780-0264; E-mail: marbleslab@marbleslab.com.
International House of Pancakes trades as IHOP at 985 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, regional, entertainment ands mixed-use centers and downtown and freestanding locations. Plans call for 72 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide with an emphasis on MN and OH. Leases running 25 years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population count of 50,000 residing in a one-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $38,000. The company prefers to cotenant with Lowes, Home Depot and other big box retailers. The company cites Shoney’s, Denny’s, Perkins and Bob Evans as competition. The company needs one acre of land for freestanding locations. For more information contact Joe Kennedy, International House of Pancakes, 1050 Wall Street West, Lyndhurstm NJ 07003; 201-935-6800; Fax 201-964-0522; E-mail: jkennedy@ihopcomp.com.
International Dairy Queen, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 5,900 locations around the world. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical. The company prefers a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowances. The company is focusing on freestanding sites and is franchising. For more information contact Jim Goeppner, International Dairy Queen Inc., P.O. Box 39286, Minneapolis, MN 55439-0286; 612-830-0200; Fax 612-830-0450. The Coffee Beanery Ltd. trades as the Coffee Beanery at 200 locations in 30 states nationwide. The specialty coffee stores occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in traditional neighborhood strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Growth will be through franchises. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population count of 20,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $35,000. The company lists GNC, Radio Shack and Mail Boxes, Etc. as preferred cotenants. For more information contact Kevin Shaw, The Coffee Beanery Ltd., 3429 Pierson Place, Flushing, MI 48433; 810-733-1020; Fax 810-733-1536; E-mail: kevins@beanerysupport.com.
Schakolad Chocolate Factory trades at six locations in FL, Israel and the Bahamas. The chocolate stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in regional, strip and specialty centers and downtown locations. Plans call for four to six openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in CA, NJ and VA. The company is franchising. For more information contact Edgar Schaked, Schakolad Chocolate Factory, 408 North Orlando Avenue, Suite 131, Winter Park, FL 32789; 407-677-4114; Fax 407-677-4118.
Erik’s Deli Cafe operates 24 locations throughout CA. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and downtown and freestanding locations. Plans call for three to five openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought throughout CA. Leases running 10 years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. The company has $400 psf sales. Preferred demographics include a population count of 50,000 in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. For more information contact Erik Johnson, Erik’s Deli Cafe, 365 Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; 831-458-1818; Fax 831-458-9797; E-mail: Erik@eriksdelicafe.com.
Villa Enterprises Management Ltd. Inc. trades as Villa Pizza, Villa Pizza Cucina and Cozzolis Pizza at 200 locations nationwide. The pizza and Italian cuisine restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in regional, outlet, entertainment and tourist centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Leases running 10 years are typical and the company is franchising. For more information contact Biagio Scotto, Villa Enterprises Management, 17 Elm Street, Morristown, NJ 07960; 973-285-4800; Fax 973-285-5252; E-mail: bscotto@villapizza.com. |