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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 40 locations in MI. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings throughout MI during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.2 to 2.0 acres is required. The company cites McDonald’s and Burger King as competition.

For more information, contact Bob Potts, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc., 1971 East Beltline Avenue, Northeast, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 616-776-2600, Fax 616-776-2776.

Jani Restaurants operates 11 locations in CT and NY. The restaurants, specializing in Chinese and Japanese cuisine, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. Typical leases run 15 years. Demographic requirements include a population of 60,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $60,000. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters and Wal*Mart.

For more information, contact Bob Weil, c/o Robert Weil & Assoc., 33 Old Field Hill Road #27, Southbury, CT 06488; 203-267-5659, Fax 203-267-5662.

Real American Restaurants, Inc. trades as Tomatina’s at two locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,250 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, power and entertainment centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning an average household income of $60,000. The company cites Pomodoro, Olive Garden and Il Forniao as competition. The company is franchising. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Dean Haskell, Real American Restaurants, Inc., 3020 Kerner Boulevard, Suite C, San Rafael, CA 94901; 415-257-4210, Fax 415-257-4205.

World of Nuts & Coffee operates 13 locations in NY. The shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion is planned in NY.

For more information, contact Mohammad A. Sadat, World of Nuts & Coffee, 847 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 212-338-0555, Fax 212-338-0634.

The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro trades as Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, The Coach House and The Deep Fork Grill at five locations in OK. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OK during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Chris Lower, The Metro Wine Bar & Bistro, 6418 North Western Avenue, Oklahoma City, OK 73116; 405-842-1000, Fax 405-840-5963.

Janjer Enterprises Inc. trades as Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken at 28 locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, serving fried chicken, occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings in MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include major supermarkets and McDonald’s. Typical leases run 20 to 30 years. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 within one mile earning an average household income of $45,000 to $50,000.

For more information, contact Jerome Friedlander, Janjer Enterprises Inc., 12150 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904; 301-625-5920, Fax 301-625-0045.

Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc. trades as Jose’s Mexican Food and M. Tortilla Mexican Grill at six locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings in southern and Inland Empire, CA during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in freestanding locations, in-line spaces and endcaps facing main streets. Preferred cotenants include Macy’s, Target, Vons and other high-frequency retailers. The company cites Rubio’s and Baja Fresh as competition. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $335 psf have been reported. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 with in three miles earning an average household income of $60,000.

For more information, contact Jose Jara, Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc., 741 South Allen Street B, San Bernardino, CA 92408; 909-890-0123, Fax 909-890-1166.

RJ Gator’s operates 16 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.5 acre is required. Preferred cotenants include big-box, entertainment retailers and cinemas.

For more information, contact Tim Timotheo, RJ Gator’s, 609 Hepburn Avenue, Suite 103, Jupiter, FL 33458; 561-575-0326, Fax 561-575-9220; Web site: www.rjgators.com.

Mr. Goodcents Franchise System Inc. trades as Mr. Goodcents Subs and Pastas at 124 locations in AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, KS, KY, MO, NE, NV, OK, SD and TX. The restaurants, specializing in sandwiches and pasta, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning an average household income of $45,000. The company cites Subway and Blimpie as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Department of Franchising, Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems Inc., 8997 Commerce Drive, Desoto, KS 66018; 913-583-8400, Fax 913-583-3500; Web site: www.mrgoodcents.com.

Long John Silver’s Inc. trades as Long John Silver’s at 1,200 locations in 33 states. The restaurants, featuring quick-serve seafood and chicken, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 65,000 within three miles. Typical leases run 20 years. The company is franchising.

For corporate information, contact William Madden, Long John Silver’s, Inc., PO Box 11988, Lexington, KY 40579; 859-543-6513, Fax 859-543-6904; Email: bmadden@ljsilver.com; Web site: www.ljsilvers.com.

Lamp Post Pizza trades as Lamp Post Pizza and Backstreet Brewery at 41 locations in AZ, CA and TX. Lamp Post Pizza occupies 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. and Backstreet Brewery occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in CA and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Tom Barro, Lamp Post Pizza, 3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 320, Tustin, CA 92780; 714-731-6171, Fax 714-731-0951.

Farnsorth Enterprises trades as Pat’s Pizza at 15 locations in ME. The restaurants, serving pizza and Italian specialties, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years plus options. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning an average household income of $35,000. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, supermarkets and ice cream parlors.

For more information, contact Bruce Farnsworth, Farnsworth Enterprises, 11 Mill Street, Orono, ME 04473; 207-866-2111, Fax 207-866-3304.