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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideSpectrum Foods Inc. trades as Prego Beverly Hills, Pregos of Irvine, Stars Cafe Prego of San Diego, Prego of San Francisco, Spuntino’s, Spiedini, Guaymas and McArthur Park at 16 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in CA. The company also trades as Spoons California Grill at 20 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in regional, power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CA. For more information contact Ken Mucha, Spectrum Foods, Inc., 450 Newport Center Drive, Sixth Floor, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-721-8000; Fax 949-721-8426.
Port of Subs operates at 115 locations in AZ, CA, NV, UT and WA. The restaurants featuring subs and sandwiches occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running five years with options are typical and the company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 residing in a one-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $40,000. The company prefers drug store and grocery anchored centers. For more information contact John Larsen or Laura Tanaka, Port of Subs, Inc., 5365 Mae Anne Avenue, Suite A-29, Reno, NV 89523; 775-747-0555; Fax 775-747-1510.
Newport Creamery operates 43 locations in CT, MA and RI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and regional centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. The company prefers Lord & Taylor, Wal*Mart, Kmart and supermarkets as cotenants. For more information contact John Sheehan, Newport Creamery, 208 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842; 401-847-0390; Fax 401-848-5984.
Growth Management Corporation trades as Amigo’s at 39 locations in MO, NE and KS. The Mexican fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in regional malls, freestanding locations and cobranding opportunities. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. For more information contact Roger Moore, Growth Management Corporation, 3201 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 112, Lincoln, NE 68502; 402-488-8500; Fax 402-488-0926.
Master Group trades as Master Wok and Bourbon Street Cafe at 70 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces in strip, regional, outlet and entertainment centers and freestanding and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities for the Bourbon Street Cafe concept are sought nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population count of 200,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $40,000. For more information contact Don Wong, Master Group, 701 Montrose Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080; 908-756-8888; Fax 908-756-8555.
Cucina! Cucina! Inc. trades as Cucina! Cucina! Italian Cafe at 14 locations in CA, OR and WA. The restaurants specializing in Italian food occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in regional and strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical and the company has one franchised location. For more information contact Bill Schwartz, Cucina! Cucina! Inc., 1745 114th Avenue Southeast, Suite 100, Bellevue, WA 98004; 425-635-3575; Fax 425-637-7055.
Real American Restaurants, Inc. trades as Tomatina’s at four locations in CA and FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power, regional and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for six 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 prefers to cotenant with movie theaters. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $60,000. The company cites Pasta Pomodoro, Olive Garden and Il Forniao as competition. The company lists sales of over $500 psf and is franchising. For more information contact Dean Haskell, Real American Restaurants, Inc., 180 Harbor Drive, Suite 201, Sausalito, CA 94966; 415-289-3700; Fax 415-289-3705.
Apple Gold Group trades as Applebee’s at 63 locations in AR, CA, NC and OK. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. The company needs 1.1 acres to 1.3 acres of land and the company prefers to acquire sites. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Home Depot and Target. For more information contact John Melinowski, Apple Gold Group, 170 Wind Chime Court, Raleigh, NC 27615; 919-846-2577; Fax 919-846-0121.
Le Peep Grill operates 74 locations nationwide. The breakfast and lunch restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in power centers and the end caps of strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. The company does not want to locate in centers anchored by grocery stores or discount retailers. For more information contact Sandra Nilges, Nilges Commercial Realtors, 1570 East Easter Avenue, Centennial, CO 80122; 303-738-0197; Fax 303-738-0199.
Anthony’s Seafood Group trades as Anthony’s Fish Grotto, Anthony’s Fishettes and Star of the Sea at seven locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CA. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information contact Rick Ghio, Anthony’s Seafood Group, 5232 Lovelock Road, San Diego, CA 92210; 619-291-7254; Fax 619-298-1212; Web site: www.gofishanthonys.com.
Breadsmith Franchising Inc. trades as The Breadsmith at 42 locations in CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, SD, TX and WI. The bakeries bake preservative-free European-style bread daily and occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in specialty and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the midstates and northeastern U.S. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical and a vanilla shell and specific tenant improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $50,000. The company is franchising. For more information contact Jock Mutschler, Breadsmith Franchising Inc., 409 East Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217; 414-962-1965; Fax 414-962-5888; Web site: www.breadsmith.com.
Fast Food Management trades as Arby’s (2), El Pollo (4) and Denny’s (1) at seven locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought for the El Pollo concept throughout southern CA. Leases running 20 years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 in a two-mile radius. For more information contact Walter Beck, Fast Food Management, 15643 Sherman Way, Suite 430, Van Nuys, CA 91406-4135; 818-781-8305; Fax 818-781-8308.
Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Elmer’s Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner at 30 locations in AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, UT and WA. The family dining restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout UT. The company may need a liquor license depending on the state. For more information contact Jerry Scott, Elmer’s Restaurants, Inc., 11802 Southeast Stark Street, Portland, OR 97216; 503-252-1485; Fax 503-257-7448.
Metrotainment Cafes trades as Garrison’s Broiler & Tap at seven locations throughout GA. The restaurants with a bar occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings and expansion opportunities are sought throughout GA. Leases running 20 years are typical and specific improvements are required. The company needs at least 1.5 acres of land. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing in a three-mile radius with an average annual household income of $75,000. For more information contact Jeffrey Landau, Metrotainment Cafes, 1057 Juniper Street Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30309; 404-249-8488; Fax 404-249-9395.
Twistee Treat operates 35 locations in FL and MO. The ice cream and gourmet coffee stores occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in regional and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in FL, GA and TX. The company needs 11,250 sq.ft. of land for freestanding locations. Leases running three years with three three-year options are typical and a vanilla shell is required. The company operates one corporate store, 30 independent stores and four franchise units. The company is franchising and cites Dairy Queen as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual income of $24,000. For more information contact Stephen Wells, Twistee Treat Corporation, 301 East Clark Street, Warrensburg, MO 84093; 660-747-4272; Fax 660-747-5230.
Strizzi’s Restaurant operates six locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in power centers and downtown, urban and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the Las Vegas, NV area. For more information contact Ray Bartolomucci, Strizzi’s Restaurant, Inc., 7950 Dublin Boulevard, Suite 109, Dublin, CA 94569; 925-551-3399; Fax 925-551-3351.
Tavern Restaurant Group trades as Nicholsons Tavern & Pub in Cincinnati, OH. The restaurant and bars occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in power centers and urban and downtown locations. Plans call for one to two openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in the midstates and southern states. The company describes its average customer as affluent and over 25 years old. The company prefers major independent restaurants, P.F. Chang’s and Palamino’s as cotenants. For more information contact W. Nick Sanders, Tavern Restaurant Group, 11385 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249; 513-605-4700; Fax 513-605-4706.
Elephant Bar Restaurant operates 14 locations throughout CA. The casual dining restaurants occupy 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power, regional and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in AZ, CA, CO, NM and WA. Leases running 20 years with two five-year options and a vanilla shell is required. Specific improvements and tenant improvement allowances are negotiable. Preferred demographics include a population of 225,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $55,000. For more information contact Randy Baugh, Development Consultants, Inc., 4807 Clayton Road, Suite 125, Concord, CA 94521; 805-967-0887; Fax 925-274-1998.
Wen-Rich Inc. trades as Tumbleweed Southwest Grill at 16 locations throughout VA and trades as Wendy’s at 63 locations in GA and VA. The Southwest Grill concept occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in power and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout VA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in power and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in GA and VA, exclusive of the Washington, DC market. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average annual household income of $40,000. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target. For more information contact Donald Allen, Wen-Rich Inc., 812 Moorfield Park Drive, Suite 304, Richmond, VA 23236; 804-323-9363; Fax 804-323-0570.
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