Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


OSF International Inc. trades as Old Spaghetti Factory at 35 locations in CA CO GA HI IN KY MO MN OH TN UT and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 9 600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the western and mid-states regions during the coming 18 months. A liquor license is required. A land area of 70 000 sq.ft. to 90 000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information contact Ric Holderman OSF International Inc. 0715 SW Bancroft Street Portland OR 97201; 503-225-0433 Fax 503-226-6214; Web site: www.osf.com; Email: bobm@osf.com

Petrucci’s Franchising Inc. trades as Petrucci’s Ice Cream Co. at 45 locations in CA DE FL MD NJ NC OH and PA. The eateries offering ice cream and frozen desserts occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide primarily throughout the east coast market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Dennis Mason Petrucci’s Franchising Inc. 2362 State Road Bensalem PA 19020; 215-245-6688 Fax 215-245-1563; Web site: www.petruccis.com

Zephyr Ice Cream Shop Inc. trades as Byron’s and Zephyr at five locations in IL. The casual restaurants featuring sandwiches occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire property.

For more information contact Byron Kouris Zephyr Ice Cream Shop Inc. 1767 West Wilson Avenue Chicago IL 60640; 773-728-6070 Fax 773-784-0384.

Camille Inc. trades as Denny’s at nine locations in CA. The eateries occupy spaces of 3 500 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations on one acre of land and pads sites. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Javid Mansouri Camille Inc. P.O. Box 491608 Los Angeles CA 90049; 301-880-2222 Fax 301-546-9399.

Chelo’s Restaurant operates nine locations in RI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT MA and RI during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Pam Chelo Chelo’s Restaurant 1725 Mendon Road Suite 205 Cumberland RI 02864; 401-312-6500 Fax 401-312-6501.

Livingston Ventures trades as Sunset Grill at one location in HI. The restaurant occupies space of 5 000 sq.ft. in a freestanding location. Growth opportunities are sought throughout HI during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Fred Livingston Livingston Ventures 1270 Ala Mona Boulevard Suite 100 Honolulu HI 96814; 808-949-4754 Fax 808-949-4757.

Dairy Queen of Virginia Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 138 locations in VA. The eateries occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout VA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Mark P. Dunham Dairy Queen of Virginia Inc. 12020 Wyndham Lake Drive Glen Allen VA 23059; 804-364-3006 Fax 804-364-2346.

Dink Inc. trades as Long John Silver’s at 10 locations in VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought in VA (Tidewater) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Bill Brewer Dink Inc. 804 Newton Road Suite 103 Virginia Beach VA 23462; 757-497-8761 Fax 757-497-1356.

Pete Esch Inc. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 48 locations in AR GA IL KS MO and TN. The eateries occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Pete Esch Pete Esch Inc. P.O. Box 1137 Rogers AR 72757; 501-636-7786 Fax 501-636-8395.

Petro’s Chili & Chips Inc. trades as Petro’s Chili & Chips at 15 locations in AL KY and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations 700 sq.ft. to 850 sq.ft. in malls and 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TN during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Dale or Keith Widmer Petro’s Chili & Chips Inc. 5614 Kingston Pike Knoxville TN 37919; 865-588-1076 Fax 865-588-0916.

Café La Brioche operates five locations in MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MA and NH (southern) during the coming 18 months. The company is interested only in acquiring sites in pre-existing locations. Freestanding locations and strip centers in suburban markets only are of interest.

For more information contact Nicholas Liakas Sr. Café La Brioche 101 Maine Street Cambridge MA 02142; 617-661-6886 Fax 617-868-8585.

Shoney’s Inc. trades as Shoney’s and Captain D’s at 548 locations throughout the southeast markets. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 750 sq.ft. (Captain D’s) and 5 500 sq.ft. (Shoney’s) in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Jeff Gordon Shoney’s Inc. 1727 Elm Hill Pike Nashville TN 37210; 615-231-2446 Fax 615-231-2689.

Burger King Corporation trades as Burger King at 8 300 locations nationwide. The quick-serve restaurants occupy various sized spaces in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls power specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. A land area of one acre with easy access is required for freestanding units.

For more information contact Mike Allanso Burger King Corporation 17777 Old Cutler Road Miami FL 33157; 305-378-7775 Fax 305-378-3047; Web site: www.burgerking.com

Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants trades as Lee’s Hoagie House at 20 locations in NJ and PA. The eateries specializing in sandwiches occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout DE FL MD NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact John Connell Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants 26 Second Street Pike South Hampton PA 18966; 215-742-8111 Fax 215-322-2537.

Stokely Hospitality Enterprises trades as Applewood Farmhouse Applewood Farmhouse Grill Baskin-Robbins Brass Lantern and Burning Bush at eight locations in TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7 500 sq.ft. to 9 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA NC and TN during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact William Stokely Stokely Hospitality Enterprises 250 Applevalley Road Sevierville TN 37862; 865-429-5700 Fax 865-429-5705.

Baldino’s Giant Jersey Subs operates 17 locations in GA NC and SC. The eateries specializing in subs and sandwiches occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations strip centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Toby Maham Baldino’s Giant Jersey Subs 760 Elaine Street Hinesville GA 31313; 912-368-2822 Fax 912-369-3923.

Flash Foods Inc. trades as Krystal at three locations in FL and GA. The restaurants occupy land areas of 200 ft. by 175 ft. in freestanding locations and outparcels of strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL (northern) and GA during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.75 acre to 0.80 acre is required.

For more information contact Tony Rentz Flash Foods Inc. P.O. Box 2149 Waycross GA 31502; 912-285-4011 Fax 912-285-5610.

Eegee’s Inc. trades as Eegee’s at 21 locations in AZ. The eateries specializing in submarine sandwiches and Italian ices occupy spaces of 1 800 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ (Tucson only) during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years with options for a maximum of 20 years total are typical.

For more information contact Bob Greenberg Eegee’s Inc. 3360 East Ajo Way Tucson AZ 85713; 520-294-3333 Fax 520-889-4340.

Una Mas Restaurants Inc. trades as Una Mas at 40 locations in CA ID IL and OR. The casual quick-serve Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1 700 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls power and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA IL and OR through mid-2002.

For more information contact Angela Pace Una Mas Restaurants Inc. 528 East Weddell Drive Suite 7 Sunnyvale CA 94089; 408-747-7000 Fax 408-744-1051; Web site: www.unamas.com

Metromedia Restaurant Group trades as Bennigans Grill and Tavern at 295 locations nationwide. The steakhouses offering affordable family dining occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 8 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.2 acres is required.

For more information contact Brian McGregor Metromedia Restaurant Group 6500 International Parkway Plano TX 75093; 972-588-5000 Fax 972-588-5661.

Dolphin Fast Food Inc. trades as Burger King at 13 locations in MN. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Kurt Kiel Dolphin Fast Food Inc. 258 Hennepin Avenue Minneapolis MN 55401; 612-338-4220 Fax 612-371-7488.

Bullwinkles Int’l. trades as Bullwinkles and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor at six locations in CA FL NY NC OR and SC. The eateries occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. to 11 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Paul Kramer Bullwinkles Int’l. 17 New Chardon Laguna Nigel CA 92677; 949-496-0431 Fax 949-496-0713.

1776 Inc. trades as Mama’s Café and Bright Shawl (banquet facility) at five locations in TX. The restaurants specializing in chicken-fried steak occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Beaux Roby 1776 Inc. 404 East Ramsey Road San Antonio TX 78216; 210-340-9559 Fax 210-525-8221.

Dickinson Enterprises trades as KFC at seven locations in WA. The quick-serve chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in WA (southwest Clark County) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Scott Dickinson Dickinson Enterprises 1203 NE 78th Street Vancouver WA 98665; 360-574-0606 Fax 360-574-8260.

Uno Restaurant Corp. trades as Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill at 170 locations nationwide and internationally. The casual theme restaurants specializing in pizza and pasta occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls power and entertainment centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place from ME to VA (Tidewater area) excluding CT for corporate stores but franchisees are expanding nationwide. Leases running 15 to 20 years plus options are typical.

For more information contact Maurice Molod Uno Restaurant Corp. 100 Charles Park Road Boston MA 02132; 617-323-9200 Fax 617-218-5409; Web site: www.unos.com; Email: maurie.molod@pizzeriauno.com

Abbott & Avard LLC trades as Burger King at seven locations in AR and TX. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR OK and TX during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.75 acre to one acre is required.

For more information contact Nathan Avard Abbott & Avard LLC 3444 Summerhill Road Texarkana TX 75503; 903-794-9996 Fax 903-794-9997.

Furr’s Restaurant Group Inc. trades as Furr’s Cafeterias and Bishop’s at 102 locations in AR AZ CA CO IA IL KS MO NV NM OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with options are typical.

For more information contact Paul Hargett Furr’s Restaurant Group Inc. 30001 East President George Bush Highway Suite #200 Richardson TX 75082; 972-808-2923 Fax 972-808-5713.

Martin’s Restaurant Systems trades as Martin’s Restaurants at 14 locations in GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in GA. The company cites Mrs. Winners Hardees and Chik-Fil-A as competition. A land are of 0.75 to 1.0 acre is required. The company has reported average sales of $400 psf.

For more information contact Jerry Thompson Martin’s Restaurant Systems 5222 Floyd Road Mableton GA 30126; 770-948-3922 Fax 770-944-3314.

Wingstop Restaurants Inc. trades as Wingstop at 32 locations in CO FL GA IL LA MO OK and TX. The restaurants specializing in chicken wings occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 75 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 60 000 within three miles earning $45 000 as the average income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. The company is franchising. Sales of $416 psf have been reported.

For more information contact Marsha Schneider c/o RTS Real Estate Services 1234 Northwest Highway Garland TX 75041; 972-698-7900 Fax 972-686-6502; Web site: www.wingstop.com; Email: marsha@airmail.net