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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Romacorp Inc. trades as Tony Roma’s World Famous Grill at 220 locations in AL AZ CA CO FL GA MD MO NC NV OH OR SC TN TX and WA. The restaurants specializing in chicken and ribs occupy spaces of 6 500 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps of strip centers. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA FL NV and TX. Demographic requirements include a population of 100 000 within three miles earning $35 000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. A land area of 1.5 acres to 2.0 acres is required.

For more information contact John Artope Romacorp Inc. c/o Navigator Group 9304 Forest Lane #200 Dallas TX 75243; 214-343-7800 Fax 214-343-7777; Web site: www.tonyromas.com

Village Inn of Albuquerque trades as Village Inn at nine locations in NM. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NM during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Paul Bronstein Village Inn of Albuquerque 5601 Domingo Road NE Albuquerque NM 87108; 505-255-5506 Fax 505-255-7694.

Ronzio Management Systems Inc. trades as Ronzio Pizza at 17 locations in MA and RI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas outlet and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CT MA and RI. The company is franchising and will assist with real estate.

For further information contact Julian Angelone Ronzio Management Systems Inc. Six Blackstone Valley Place Suite 202 Lincoln RI 02865; 401-334-9750 Fax 401-334-0030.

Chevys Inc. (East Coast) trades as Chevys (Mexican) Rio Bravo Cantina (Mexican) and Funzio Universal Pasta at 160 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7 800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls power mixed-use entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 250 000 within five miles earning a median household income of $45 000. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For further information contact Allan Marquardt Chevys Inc. (East Coast) 15200 Shady Grove Road #460 Rockville MD 20850; 301-926-2552 Fax 301-926-5944; Email: allan.mardquardt@chevys.com

Hospitality Restaurant Group LLC/Lobdell Management trades as Taco Bell Pizza Hut and KFC at 90 locations in FL MI and NY. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in MI and NY during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25 000 within two miles earning $30 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target. The company cites other quick-serve restaurants as competition. Leases running 10 to 40 years with options are typical.

For more information contact Ken Underwood Hospitality Restaurant Group LLC/Lobdell Management 812 South Garfield Suite 4 Traverse City MI 49686; 231-941-5052 Fax 231-941-2369.

Toojay’s Management trades as Toojay’s Original Gourmet Deli at 14 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact William Korenbaum Toojay’s Management 3654 Georgia Avenue West Palm Beach FL 33405; 561-659-9011 Fax 561-659-9703.

West Penn Foods Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 11 locations in PA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3 100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in PA (western) during the coming 18 months. One acre of land is required.

For more information contact John Tonti West Penn Foods Inc. 6463 Proprietors Road Worthington OH 43085; 614-847-0022 Fax 614-847-0027.

Velvet Restaurant Inc. trades as Velvet Grill at 10 locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact William Owen Jr. Velvet Restaurant Inc. 610 Anacapa Street Santa Barbara CA 93101; 805-565-5941 Fax 805-565-5752.

Western Chance Inc. trades as KFC at nine locations in AZ. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ (southern) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Jack Shettlesworth Western Chance Inc. 1065 South Craycroft Road Tucson AZ 85711; 520-747-2361 Fax 520-747-5309.

The Moore Sonic Group trades as Sonic Drive-In at 16 locations in OK. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in OK (southern) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Joe Moore The Moore Sonic Group P.O. Box 1069 Pauls Valley OK 73075; 405-238-7594.

Max & Erma’s Restaurants Inc. trades as Max & Erma’s Restaurants at 67 locations throughout IL IN GA KY MI MO NC OH PA VA and WI. The casual restaurants occupy spaces of 6 300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls power specialty and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL IN GA KS KY MI MO NY (western) NC OH PA TN VA and WI during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within three miles earning $40 000 to $60 000 as the average household income. Leases running 20 years with options are typical and the company prefers to acquire property. The company is franchising. Sales of $350 psf have been reported.

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-ermas.com

Due Diligence Inc. trades as Subway at nine locations in CA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Brant Toogood Due Diligence Inc. 8885 Rio San Diego Drive Suite 237 San Diego CA 92108; 619-688-9255 Fax 619-688-9291.

Tutti’s operates four locations in FL. The restaurants specializing in Italian food occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps of strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Israel Yunger Tutti’s 635 Collins Avenue (Near Eighth Street) Miami Beach FL 33139; 305-538-0012 Fax 305-932-2097.

Taco John’s of Iowa Inc. trades as Taco John’s at 13 locations throughout IA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA during the coming 18 months. A land area of 30 000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information contact Jeff Brands Taco John’s of Iowa Inc. 1401 North C Street Sioux Fall IA 57104; 605-338-1330.

Unique Restaurant Corporation trades as Deli Unique Café Jardin Flying Fish Tavern Morsels Plaza Deli No. VI Chophouse & Lobster Bar Sourdough Bread Factory Northern Lakes Seafood Company and Porto Bello at 11 locations in MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 200 sq.ft. to 12 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MI during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Matthew Prentice Unique Restaurant Corporation 120 East 12th Street Hays KS 67601; 248-646-0370 Fax 248-646-0379.

Cosi operates 60 locations in CT DE NJ NY MA MI RI and Washington DC. The upscale cafes occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CT and NY (Westchester and Fairfield Counties) during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Scott Lifschultz c/o Chase Commercial Real Estate LLC 1111 Summer Street Stamford CT 06905; 203-324-0800 Fax 203-324-3125; Web site: www.chasecommercialre.com

Uptown Pizza Company trades as Pizza Hut at 11 locations in KS and NE. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Norman Staab Uptown Pizza Company 120 East 12th Street Hays KS 67601; 785-625-6195 Fax 785-625-6216.

Sasnak Management trades as Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café and Applebee’s at 68 locations in IA IL IN KS MI MN M NE SD VA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midstates region during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.3 acres is required.

For more information contact Mark Rouleau Sasnak Management 1877 North Rock Road Wichita KS 67206; 316-683-2611 Fax 316-681-2481; Email: mrouleau11@aol.com

Carolina Restaurant Group Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 70 locations in FL NC and SC. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Kathi Fight Carolina Restaurant Group Inc. 8040 Arrowridge Boulevard Suite 100 Charlotte NC 28273; 704-525-3434 Fax 704-525-2081.

Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Inc. trades as Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon at 244 locations and as Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 15 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 500 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide for both concepts. Demographic requirements include a population of 35 000 within three miles earning $35 000 as the average income. A vanilla shell and tenant improvements are required.

For more information contact John White Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon Inc. 224 East Douglas Suite 700 Wichita KS 67202; 316-264-8899 Fax 316-264-5988.

Mary’s Pizza Shack Inc. trades as Mary’s Pizza Shack at 15 locations in CA. The restaurants offering full service pizza and pasta plus wine and beer occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA (northern only and Contra Costa County). Preferred anchors include supermarkets and theaters.

For more information contact Vince Albano Mary’s Pizza Shack Inc. 793 Broadway Sonoma CA 95476; 707-938-3602 Fax 707-938-5976; Web site: www.maryspizza.com

El Centro Foods Inc. trades as Pizza Man ‘He Delivers’ at 49 locations in CA. The pizza delivery concept occupies spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (southern) during the coming 18 months. The company cites Pizza Hut Domino’s and Papa John’s as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 100 000 within three miles earning $40 000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information contact Robert Ohanian El Centro Foods Inc. 6930½ Tujunga Avenue North Hollywood CA 91605; 818-766-4395 Fax 818-766-1496.

Ruby’s Diner Group trades as Ruby’s Diner at 36 locations in AZ CA NV NY PA and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 800 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations outlet entertainment transportation and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is interested in sites with exterior patio areas where weather permits.

For more information contact Douglas Cavanaugh Ruby’s Restaurant Group 660 Newport Center Drive Suite 850 Newport Beach CA 92660; 949-644-7829 Fax 949-644-4625.

Chelda Inc. trades as Ham’s Restaurant at 18 locations in NC and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 6 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NC during the coming 18 months.

For more information contact Charles Erwin Chelda Inc. P.O. Box 10386 Greensboro NC 27404; 336-855-3008 Fax 336-851-2427.

Olga’s Kitchen Inc. trades as Olga’s Kitchen at 28 locations in CA IL MI and OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include major department stores.

For more information contact Michael Jordan Olga’s Kitchen Inc. 1940 Northwood Drive Troy MI 48084; 248-362-0001 Fax 248-362-2013.

Restaurant Development Group trades as Bar Louie Bluepoint Oyster Bar Nick & Tony’s and The Grill Room at 13 locations in AZ IL MN OH and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. to 8 000 sq.ft. (Bar Louie Nick & Tony’s) 6 000 sq.ft. to 8 000 sq.ft. (Bluepoint Oyster Bar) and 7 000 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. (The Grill Room) in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations malls power specialty entertainment tourist mixed-use and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information contact Roger Greenfield Restaurant Development Group 412 North Clark Street Chicago IL 60610; 312-755-0990 Fax 312-755-0993; Web site: www.rdgchicago.com