For more information contact Brad McNaught Buffet Inc. 1460 Buffet Way Eagan MN 55121; 651-994-8608 Fax 651-365-2356; Email bradm@buffetsinc.com; Web site: www.buffet.com.

Philly Franchising Co. trades as Philly Connection at 90 locations throughout AL FL GA NC SC and TN. The eateries specializing in cheesesteaks and hoagies occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 400 sq.ft. in strip centers power centers and downtown areas. Plans call for 25 openings in AL FL GA IL NC SC TN and TX during the next 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25 000 residing within a three-mile radius. Leases running five years with a two-year option are typical. The preferred cotenants are grocery stores and Wal*Mart.

For more information contact John Pollack Philly Franchising Co. 120 Interstate North Parkway East Suite 112 Atlanta GA 30339; 770-952-6152 Fax 770-952-3168.

McDonald’s Corporation trades as McDonald’s at 375 locations in TN. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 2 300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in TN during the next 18 months.

For more information contact Perry Pelton 100 Winter Circle Suite 400 Brentwood TN 37027; 615-370-9020 Fax 615-370-6230.

Folks Restaurant Ltd. trades as Po’ Folks at 16 locations in AL AZ CA FL GA IN KY NC TN and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding sites. Growth opportunities are sought in CA and throughout the southeast during the next 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 residing within a 20-mile radius earning an average income of $25 000. Bob Evans and Shoneys are cited as competition.

For more information contact Al Lyczkowski Folks Restaurant Ltd. 737 Jenks Avenue Panama City FL 32401; 850-763-0501 Fax 850-872-0072; Web site: www.pofolks.com.

Centex Subway Inc. trades as Subway at 14 locations in TX. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought for Brazos County TX.

For more information contact Jean Pearn Centex Subway Inc. P.O. Box 10161 College Station TX 77842; 979-693-3933 Fax 979-693-1593.

Great Western Dining trades as Papa John’s Red Robin Winners and Copper Sky at 14 locations in WA. The pizza delivery shops occupy spaces of 1 300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for four openings for the Papa John’s concept in the east side of Seattle WA during the next 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

For more information contact Kevin Sonneborn Great Western Dining 6840 Fort Dent Way #350 Seattle WA 98188; 206-243-4911 Fax 206-243-4918.

Round Table Franchise Corp. trades as Round Table Pizza at 558 locations in AK AZ CA HI ID OR UT WA and internationally. The family restaurants serving gourmet pizza occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings in CA HI ID OR and WA during the next 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with a supermarket.

For more information contact Jack Toth Round Table Franchise Corp. 2175 North California Boulevard Walnut Creek Suite 400 CA 95496; 925-274-1700 Fax 925-974-3978; Web site: www.roundtablepizza.com.

Charo Chicken Systems trades as Charo Chicken at 10 locations in CA. The fast food restaurants specializing in Mexican chicken occupy spaces of 1 700 sq.ft. to 2 200 sq.ft. in power centers strip centers malls and freestanding sites. Plans call for five openings in southern CA during the next 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 10 000 residing within a two-mile radius earning an average income of $60 000. The company prefers to cotenant with a grocery store. A vanilla shell is required. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company cites El Pollo Loco as competition.

For more information contact Moe Bonakdar Charo Chicken Systems 1077 Pacific Coast Highway #182 Seal Beach CA 90740; 714-960-2348 Fax 714-969-5718; Email bonakda@earthlink.net; Web site: www.charochicken.com.

Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers operates six locations in OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding sites. Growth opportunities are sought in OH during the next 18 months.

For more information contact Steven Head Cold Beer & Cheeseburgers 2751 Miamisburg Centerville Road Dayton OH 45459; 937-291-1500.

Apple Gold Group trades as Applebee’s at 63 locations in AR CA NC and OK. The restaurants offering casual dining occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. on 1.3 acres of land in freestanding facilities and power centers. Plans call for 10 openings in AR CA NC and OK during the next 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average annual income of $50 000. The company prefers to acquire land and prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart Home Depot and/or Target.

For more information contact John Melinowski Apple Gold Group 170 Wind Chime Court Raleigh NC 27615; 919-846-2577 Fax 919-846-0121.

Golden Corral Corp. trades as Corral Family Steak House at 500 locations nationwide. The buffet restaurants occupy spaces of 9 000 sq.ft. to 11 000 sq.ft. in power centers and malls. Plans call for more than 75 openings nationwide during the next 18 months.

For more information contact Gordon Poulsen Golden Corral Corp. 5151 Glenwood Avenue Raleigh NC 27612; 919-781-9310 Fax 919-881-4654; Email gpoulsen@goldencorral.net; Web site: www.Goldencorral.net.

Dynaco Inc. trades as Country Waffles at 37 locations in CA and the Phillipines. The restaurants serving breakfast and lunch occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers. Plans call for three openings in CA during the next 18 months. The company is looking for existing restaurants to convert. Leases running 10 to 15 years are typical. The company also trades as Perko’s Cafe at 40 locations in CA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in freestanding entertainment outlet and tourist sites. Freestanding facilities require a land area of 25 000 sq.ft. to 35 000 sq.ft. Plans call for six openings in northern CA during the next 18 months. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical.

For more information contact Phil Parrish Dynaco Inc. 2246 East Date Avenue Fresno CA 93706; 559-485-8520 Fax 559-485-3704; Email parrish428@aol.com.

Omaha Steaks operates 70 units nationwide. The stores specializing in prepackaged steak and seafood occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. in upscale lifestyle and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the next 18 months.

For more information contact Mary Mayberger Omaha Steaks 4400 South 96th Street Omaha NE 68127; 402-597-3000 Fax 402-597-8185.