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Plamondon Cos. trades as Roy Rogers at 16 locations in MD and VA. The restaurants, which specialize in chicken, burgers and roast beef sandwiches, occupy a space of 3,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four to six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company cites Burger King as competition. The company requires a land area of one acre.

For more information, contact Jim Plamondon, Plamondon Cos., 4 S. McCain Drive, Frederick, MD 21703; 301-695-5051.

Checkers and Rally’s operate 795 locations in the midwestern and southeastern states. The restaurants occupy a space of 750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, MD and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to seven years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $35,000 as the average household income. A land area of 0.5 acres is required. Restaurants with double drive thrus are preferred. Only the Checkers concept is expanding.

For more information, contact Margie Link, Checkers/Rally’s, 1679 Cedar Clif Drive, Smyrna, GA 30080; 813-283-7000, Fax 813-283-7001.

Jerry’s Systems, Inc. trades as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza at 130 locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Catron Real Estate. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, theaters and video stores. Leases running five years are typical. The company cites Quizno’s and Subway as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Nancy Catron-Hruneni, c/o Catron Real Estate, 2905 Mitchell Ville Road, Suite 205, Bowie, MD 20716; 301-249-6673, Fax 301-249-7675.

Grill Concepts trades as Daily Grill and The Grill on the Alley at 20 locations in CA, IL and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in malls, specialty centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, Chicago, IL, Washington, DC and major metro areas during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Robert Chais, Grill Concepts, PO Box 571681, Tarzana, CA 91357; 310-822-3409, Fax 310-820-6530.

East West Buffet operates five locations in CA, NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty & Development. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Marvin Hartman, c/o Pliskin Realty & Development, 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225.

Olga’s Kitchen, Inc. trades as Olga’s Kitchen at 28 locations in CA, IL, MI, and OH. The restaurants occupy a space of 3,200 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout MI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers sites anchored by 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.

Home Grown Industries of GA trades as Mello Mushroom at 53 locations in AL, FL, GA, NC and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mike Nicholson, Home Grown Industries of GA, 695 North Avenue N.E., Atlanta, GA 30308; 404-505-2806.

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, NM, NV, OK and TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and malls. 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 Marty Goldsmith, Furr’s Restaurant Group, Inc., 30001 E. President George Bush Highway, Suite 200, Richardson, TX 75082; 972-808-2923, Fax 972-808-5709.

Gorin’s Homemade trades as Gorin’s Homemade Café & Grill at 28 locations in AL, GA, NC and SC. The restaurants, which specialize in grilled sandwiches, occupy a space of 1,750 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, and strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL, GA and NC during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

For more information, contact Bob Soloman, Gorin’s Homemade, 4 Executive Park East, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-248-9900, Fax 404-248-0180.

Doherty Enterprises, Inc. trades as Applebee’s at 32 locations in NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and malls. Plans call for five openings in northern and central NJ during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Edward W. Doherty or Bill Johnson, Doherty Enterprises, Inc., 7 Pearl Court, Allendale, NJ 07401; 201-818-4669, Fax 210-818-0807.

Huddle House, Inc. trades as Huddle House Restaurants at 360 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The 24-hour restaurants occupy a space of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, tourist and mixed-use centers, outlets and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 70 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include fuel centers and travel plazas. A land area of 0.5 acres is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Cory Durden, Huddle House, Inc., 2969 E. Ponce de Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030; 800-418-9555, Fax 404-377-0497; Web site: www.huddlehouse.com.

Fat Boys’ Bar-B-Q Franchise Systems trades as Fat Boys’ Bar-B-Q at eight locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mitchell Smith, Fat Boys’ Bar-B-Q Franchise Systems, 1940 10th Avenue, Suite B, Vero Beach, FL 32960; 561-794-1080, Fax 561-794-9590.

Total Entertainment trades as Fox & Hound English Pub and Grill and Bailey’s at 49 locations in the eastern and midwestern regions. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, power and entertainment centers. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.5 to two acres and a vanilla shell are required. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Gary Judd, Total Entertainment, 250 South Stemmons, Louisville, TX 75067; 972-219-2657, Fax 972-219-2658; Email: garyjudd@totent.com; Web site: www.totent.com.

All American Specialty Restaurants, Inc. trades as All American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops at 34 locations in CA, CO, NV, OR and WA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in malls, strip, specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, NM, NV, OR and WA during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 900 sq.ft. malls and 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in anchored centers.

For more information, contact C.R. Duffie, Jr., All American Specialty Restaurants, Inc., 812 S.W. Washington Street #1110, Portland, OR 97205; 503-224-6199, Fax 503-224-5042; Emai: crduffie@allamericanicecream.com; Web site: www.allamericanicecream.com.

Stuft Pizza Franchise Co. trades as Stuft Pizza and Stuft Pizza and Brewing at 32 locations in CA and OR. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls, power, strip, entertainment and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. The company prefers to locate near supermarkets.

For more information, contact Jack Bertham, Stuft Pizza Franchise Co., 1040 Calle Cordillera #103, San Clemente, CA 92673; 949-361-2522, Fax 949-361-2501; Email: jbertstuft@aol.com.

Dairy Queen of Virginia, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 138 locations throughout VA. The ice cream stores occupy a space of 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings in Richmond and northern 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.

Restaurant Developers Corp. trades as Mr. Hero at 120 locations throughout IN, NY, OH, PA and VA. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings in the Charlotte, NC and Hampton, VA markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites Arby’s and Subway as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Bob Krieger, Restaurant Developers Corp., 5755 Granger Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131; 216-398-1101, Fax 216-398-0707; Email: rkrieger@aol.com; Web site: www.mrhero.com.

WKO trades a Sonic Drive In at 36 locations in FL, IL, KS and MO. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Real Estate Dynamics. A land area of one acre is required.

For more information, contact Bart Cohn, c/o Real Estate Dynamics, 6045 Martway Suite 101, Mission, KS 66202, 913-432-8800, Fax 913-432-8801.

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 eateries occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for at least two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in central NY, with a preference in Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and the southern tier. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $25,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical.

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

Gold Star Chili, Inc. trades as Gold Star Chili at 105 locations in KY and OH. The restaurants, featuring Mexican food and chili, 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 Dave Daoud, Gold Star Chili, Inc., 650 Lunken Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45230; 513-231-4541, Fax 513-624-4415.

Roly Poly Franchise Systems trades as Roly Poly Restaurants at 71 locations in AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, MI, SC and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 65 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 40,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company cites Schlotsky’s and Pinoza as competition. Leases running five years plus a five-year option are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. Average sales of $400 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Tim Lee, Roly Poly Franchise Systems, 3925 River Crossing, Indianapolis, IN 46240; 317-580-0500, Fax 317-848-7722; Web site: www.rolypolyusa.com.

Wendy Restaurants of Rochester trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 100 locations throughout IN, MI, NY, OH and PA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.

For more information, contact Greg Barkstrom, Wendy’s Restaurants of Rochester, 20 North Union Street, Rochester, NY 14607; 585-262-3630, Fax 585-262-2099.

Montana Mills Bread Co./Java Joe’s Coffee operates 21 locations in CT, NY, OH and PA. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in West Hartford, CT; NY; Columbus, OH and central and Pittsburgh, PA. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites Great Harvest as competition. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Richard Gunn, Montana Mills Bread Co./Java Joe’s Coffee, 95 Highland Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222; 716-885-8001, Fax 716-885-8002; Web site: www.montanamills.com.

Podnuh’s BBQ, Inc. trades as Podnuh’s Bar-B-Q at 11 locations in LA. The restaurants, specializing in traditional Louisiana Bar-B-Q, occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. with a drive-thru in freestanding locations or endcaps of strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout LA and MS. Leases running three to five years are typical. Specific improvements are required. A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required for freestanding locations. The company is franchising. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Ed Aydlett, Podnuh’s BBQ, Inc., 2021 Hudson Lane, Monroe, LA 71201; 318-387-7684, Fax 318-325-9107; Email: eaydlett@bayou.com.

Arby’s, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 3,300 locations nationwide. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 150 openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Triarc Restaurant Group. Expansion will take place nationwide. A land area of 40,000 sq.ft. is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Todd Adams, c/o Triarc Restaurant Group, 1000 Corporate Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33334; 954-351-5155, Fax 954-351-6822; Web site: www.arbys.com.