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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideMax & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Max & Erma’s Restaurants at 65 locations throughout IL, IN, GA, KY, MI, NC, OH, PA, SC and VA. The restaurants, offering casual American food, occupy spaces of 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, entertainment, power and specialty centers. Plans call for expansion throughout IL, IN, GA, KY, MI, NC, OH, PA, SC and VA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000 to $60,000. The company is franchising, and sales average $350 psf. The company prefers to purchase sites. Leases running 20 years with options are typical. For more information, contact Christopher Holgate, Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc., 4849 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, OH 43229; 614-431-5800, Fax 614-431-4100, Email: christopher@max-erma.com
Lee’s Ice Cream Inc. trades as Lee’s Ice Cream at 15 locations in D.C.,VA and MD. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls, downtown areas, power and specialty centers. Plans call for expansion in D.C., FL, GA, MD, NC and SC. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a 10 mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. For more information, contact Scott Garfield, Lee’s ice Cream Inc., 1125 Desoto Road, Baltimore, MD 21223; 410-525-2224, Fax 410-525-8320.
Del’s Lemonade operates 33+ locations nationwide, in Taiwan, Aruba and Japan. The eateries, serving all natural lemonade, popcorn, nachos, pretzels and fruit drinks, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in AZ and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising and requires a land area of half an acre. Leases running five years with options are typical. For more information, contact Joe Padula, Del’s Lemonade, 1260 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920; 401-463-6190, Fax 401-463-7931.
Ledo Pizza System Inc. trades as Ledo Pizza at 51 locations in D.C., MD, PA and VA. The restaurants, offering Italian food, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, tourist areas and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in D.C., MD, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising and prefers to locate near supermarkets. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Robert Beall, Ledo pizza System, Inc., 2568A Riva Road #202, Annapolis, MD 21401-7405; 410-721-6887, Fax 410-266-6888.
Carrols Corp trades as Burger King, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana at 520 locations in AZ, CT, FL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX and VT. The fast food eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in AZ, CT, FL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX and VT. A land area of approximately one acre is required. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Rick Cross, Carrols Corp, 968 James Street, Syracuse, NY 13217; 315-424-0513, Fax 315-479-9616.
Fairview Dairy, Inc. trades as Valley Dairy at 13 locations in PA. The family restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in Belle Vernon, Greensburg, Latrobe, Altoona and Irwin, PA. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Joe Greubel, Fairview Dairy, Inc., 1562 mission Road, Latrobe, PA 15650; 724-537-7111.
Bickfords Family Restaurants operate 65 locations in CT, MA, NH, RI and VT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and land areas of approximately one and a half acres. Plans call for expansion in CT, MA, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. For more information, contact James Shine, Bickfords Family Restaurants, 1330 Soldiers Field Road, Boston, MA 02135; 617-782-4010 ext. 3009, Fax 617-783-2554.
Restaurant Developers Corp. trades as Arabica Coffeehouse at 34 locations throughout D.C., IN, NY, OH, PA and VA. The coffeehouses occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls, freestanding locations, mixed-use, outlet and value centers. Plans call for expansion throughout IN, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA and WV during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and sales average $220 psf. A vanilla shell is required, and preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within a two-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000. Leases running ten years with two five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Jerry Delventhal, Restaurant Developers Corp., 5755 Granger Road #200, Independence, OH 44131-1442; 216-398-1101, Fax 216-398-0707.
Subway Development of San Diego trades as Subway at 105 locations in San Diego County, CA. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in malls, downtown areas, strip, outlet and power centers. Plans call for expansion in San Diego County, CA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within a one-mile radius earning an average income of $20,000. A vanilla shell is required and leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Brant Toogood, Subway Development of San Diego, 8885 Rio San Diego Drive #237, San Diego, CA 92108; 619-688-9255, Fax 619-688-9291.
AFC Enterprises Inc. trades as Church’s Chicken at 1,400 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick serve chicken eateries occupy spaces of 1,780 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase or ground lease, and seeks grocery anchored sites. KFC is competition, and a population of 30,000 residing within a two mile radius is preferred. The company is franchising, and leases running ten years with four five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Barry Millman or Stuart Lenhoff, Horizon Realty Inc., 3715 Ventura Drive, Arlington Heights, IL 60004; 847-870-8585, Fax 847-870-1888.
White Castle System, Inc. trades as White Castle at 350+ locations throughout IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH and TN. The fast food eateries occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, OH and TN during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites in major metro markets, and prefers to build its own buildings, considering all out parcels and lots. A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. is required and a drive thru is a must. For more information, contact Sam Grani, White Castle System, Inc., 555 W. Goodale Street, Columbus, OH 43215; 614-228-5781, Fax 614-559-2560.
Checkers/Rally’s operates 925+ locations nationwide. The fast food eateries occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with double drive thrus. Plans call for franchise-driven expansion nationwide and corporate expansion in the Tampa, FL market during the coming 18 months. A land area of half an acre is required, and the company will lease or purchase. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 residing within a one-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000. The company will consider remodeling existing restaurants. Leases running five to seven years are typical. For more information, contact William Rosich, Checkers/Rally’s, 1679 Cedar Cliff Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080; 770-433-3226, Fax 770-433-2933.
Cooker Restaurant Corp. trades as Cooker Bar & Grille at 65 locations in FL, GA, IN, KY, MI, NC, OH, PA, TN and VA. The restaurants, offering American fare and liquor, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps. Plans call for expansion throughout the southeast and midstates during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required, and preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. Leases running ten years with options are typical. For more information, contact Todd Sorrin, Cooker Restaurant Group, 5500 Village Boulevard, W. Palm Beach, FL 33407; 561-615-6000, Fax 561-615-6009.
Baja Fresh Mexican Grill operates 100 locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, MD, NV, OH, OR, TX and VA. The eateries occupy spaces of 2,700 sq.ft. to 3,300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in the D.C. Metro area during the coming 18 months, with interest in Tyson’s Corner and Merrifield in northern VA, Bethesda, MD and the area around Montgomery County, MD. The company seeks sites with outdoor seating. For more information, contact Robert Solomon, Robert A. Solomon & Associates, Inc., 4901 Fairmont Avenue Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-657-9433, Fax 301-657-2555, Email: rsolo99220@aol.com
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