Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Little Caesar Enterprises Inc. trades as Little Caesars Pizza at 4,000 locations nationwide. The eateries, featuring pizza, sandwiches and salads, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets, video stores and pharmacies. Leases running five years plus options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mike Atwell, Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201; 313-983-6000, Fax 313-983-6494.

Chicago’s Pizza Franchises trades as Chicago’s Pizza at 12 locations throughout IN and OH. The pizzerias, also featuring salad and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL, IN, KY, MI or OH.

For more information, contact Robert McDonald, Chicago’s Pizza Franchises, 1111 North Broadway, Greenfield, IN 46140; 317-462-9878, Fax 317-467-1877.

Dixie Cream Flour Co. trades as Dixie Cream Donut Shop at 20 locations in FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, TX and WI. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Opportunities for franchisees are sought throughout the southern and southeastern states during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Walter Thomas, Dixie Cream Flour Co., PO Box 147, Bowling Green, KY 42102; 270-782-6109, Fax 270-781-4931.

Indus Foods Inc./Indus Steakhouses Inc. trades as Ponderosa Steak House at 19 locations in NY and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout upstate NY and PA. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Bhoopinder Metha, Indus Foods Inc./Indus Steakhouses Inc., 1170 Pittsford Victor Road, Pittsford, NY 14534; 716-248-2440, Fax 716-248-3271.

Kolache Factory Inc. trades as Kolache Factory at 18 locations in TX. The restaurants, specializing in bacon and cheese kolaches, rancheros and barbecued beef, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout TX. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites donut and bagel shops as competition. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $325 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Kirk Steel, Kolache Factory Inc., 15730 Park Row, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77084; 281-829-6188, Fax 281-829-6813; Email: ksteel@kolfac.com; Web site: www.kolachefactory.com.

Austin Grills operates six locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, with a Tex-Mex bar and theme, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and lifestyle and mixed-use centers. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the mid-Atlantic states, from Philadelphia, PA to Raleigh, NC, with representation by Innovative Concept Associates, Inc. Preferred cotenants include restaurants and lifestyle retail and entertainment concepts. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 15 years plus options are typical. The company is interested in converting existing restaurants, build-to-suit opportunities or acquisitions of pad sites. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Outdoor seating is preferred. King Street Blues operates two locations in VA. The southern restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and specialty, mixed-use, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout MD and VA, with representation by Innovative Concept Associates, Inc. Preferred cotenants include other restaurants. The company cites Red, White & Blue as competition. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

For more information, contact Steve Graul (Austin Grills) or Don Senich (King Street Blues), Innovative Concept Associates, Inc., 11617 Clubhouse Court, Reston, VA 20190; 703-736-8918, Fax 703-736-8919; Email: steve.graul@inconceptinc.com or don.senich@inconceptinc.com; Web site: www.inconceptinc.com.

Sticky Fingers operates eight locations in FL, NC, SC and TN. The restaurants, specializing in ribs and barbecue foods, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Jacksonville, FL and Columbia and Greenville, SC, with representation by Herman Walldorf & Co. The company cites Red, Hot & Blue as competition. A land area of 1.2 acres is required.

For more information, contact Rudy Walldorf, Herman Walldorf & Co., 109 East Eighth Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-756-2400, Fax 423-756-2404; Email: rwalldorf@walldorf.com.

Roadhouse Grill Inc. trades as Roadhouse Grill at 83 locations in FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, NY, OH and SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout central and north NY; Cincinnati, OH; KY and states east of the Mississippi during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mick Owens, Roadhouse Grill Inc., 2703-A Gateway Drive, Pompano Beach, FL 33069; 954-957-2600, Fax 954-969-5421.

Mitchell Peterson Inc. trades as Perkins Family Restaurant at seven locations in OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the Dayton and Columbus, OH markets. Preferred cotenants include theaters, McDonald’s, Taco Bell, BP and Speedway. The company cites Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel as competition. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Tom Ziegler, Mitchell Peterson Inc., 1170 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504; 937-325-8744, Fax 937-325-6257; Email: kminor@mitchellpeterson.com.

Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘N More trades as Chock Full O’ Nuts at 75 locations in the northeastern states. The eateries occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and specialty, entertainment, tourist and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Fairfield, CT, in addition to NJ and NY. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information, contact Michael Lembeck, Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘N More, 223 Wall Street, PMB 185, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-271-1232.

Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc. trades as Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘N Biscuit at 280 locations in AL, FL, GA, KY, MD, NC, PA, SC, TN and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 35 openings during 2002 and 45 openings during 2003. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Preferred cotenants include big-box retailers. Leases running 15 years plus three five-year options are typical. A land area of 0.75 acre is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Victor Webber, Bojangles’ Restaurants Inc., 9432 Southern Pines Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28273; 704-527-2675, Fax 704-523-6676.