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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide The Office & Charlie Brown Restaurants trades as Office Bar & Grill at seven locations in NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. One opening is planned in NJ during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Charlie Brown’s Steakhouse at 35 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and mixed-use centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. A land area of 1.5 acres is required. The company also trades as Jolly Trolley at two locations in NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout NJ, NY and PA. For all concepts, demographic requirements include a population of 60,000 within five miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Ray Chmiel, The Office & Charlie Brown’s Restaurants, 1450 Route 22 West, Mountainside, NJ 07092; 908-518-1800, Fax 908-518-1509. Carlson Restaurants Worldwide trades as T.G.I. Friday’s at 700 locations nationwide. The restaurants, offering casual dining, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL, IL, MA, MD, MI, MN, NJ, NY, PA and VA. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target and Barnes & Noble. The company cites Chili’s, Bennigans and Applebee’s as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A land area of two acres is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jo El Quinlan, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, 7540 LBJ Freeway, Suite 100, Dallas, TX 75251; 972-450-3611, Fax 972-450-5320; Web site: www.fridays.com. Runza Restaurants operates 63 locations in CO, IA, KS, NE and SD. The restaurants, specializing in hamburgers and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for seven openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CO, IA, KS, MO, NE and SD. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Dan Rudolph, Runza Restaurants, 5931 South 58th Street, Suite D, Lincoln, NE 68516; 402-423-2394, Fax 402-423-5726; Web site: www.runza.com. Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Panda Express and Panda Inn at 402 locations in 37 states nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, college campuses, power, mixed-use, entertainment, travel and strip centers. Plans call for 150 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. A land area of 0.5 acre is required for freestanding locations. For more information, contact Kevin Reilly, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., 899 El Centro Street, South Pasadena, CA 91030; 626-799-9898, Fax 626-402-8688; Web site: www.pandaexpress.com. Hunsaker Management trades as Long John Silver’s at seven locations in FL, GA and KY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Jim or Steve Hunsaker, Hunsaker Management, 103 Bradley Drive, Nicholasville, KY 40356; 859-885-6475, Fax 859-885-6742. Seaboard Franchise Services Co. trades as Avalon Diner at three locations in TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, CO, NM and OK. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within four miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company is franchising. Average sales of $350 psf have been reported.For more information, contact Keith Hudson, Seaboard Franchise Services Co., 3000 Weslayan, Suite 108, Houston, TX 77027; 713-622-9500, Fax 713-621-8200. CLP Corp. trades as McDonald’s at 45 locations in AL. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place within a 75-mile radius of Birmingham, AL. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 within the trade area. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Target, Wal*Mart and supermarkets. The company cites Burger King, Wendy’s, Krystal, KFC and Sonic as competition. Leases running 20 years plus five five-year options are typical. A land area of one acre is required. The company is interested in raw land.For more information, contact Edward J. Levins, CLP Corp., 121 Summit Parkway, Homewood, AL 35209; 205-942-0451, Fax 205-942-1218. Brandy Corp trades as Arby’s and Burger King at 15 locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and within convenience stores. Growth opportunities are sought in KY and OH during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bill Martin, Brandy Corp., 7346 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230; 513-232-2233, Fax 513-624-2634; Email: wmartin33@cs.com. Ronzio Management Systems, Inc. trades as Ronzio Pizza at 17 locations in MA and RI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, outlet and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include 12,000 to 15,000 households within a two to three-mile radius. Preferred cotenants include video stores and supermarkets. The company cites Domino’s as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.For more information, contact Julian Angelone, Ronzio Management Systems, Inc., Six Blackstone Valley Place Suite 202, Lincoln, RI 02865; 401-334-9750, Fax 401-334-0030; Web site: www.ronziopizza.com; Email: jpangelone@cox.net. MCL Cafeterias, Inc. trades as MCL Cafeterias at 23 locations throughout IL, IN and OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Rosanne Crowe, MCL Cafeterias, Inc., 2730 E. 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 317-257-5425, Fax 317-251-6306. Margaritas Mexican Restaurant operates 14 locations in CT, ME and NH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Jackman Commercial Realty, Inc. Expansion will take place throughout MA and RI. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. The company prefers to acquire second-generation restaurants, and is not interested in new construction.For more information, contact John A. Jackman, c/o Jackman Commercial Realty, Inc., 526 Fox Hollow Way, Manchester, NH 03104; 603-645-6441, Fax 603-625-6027. McKenzie’s Barbeque operates three locations in TX. The restaurants, featuring dine-in, catering and take-out, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical. For more information, contact Darin McKenzie, McKenzie’s Barbeque, 1501 North Frazier Street, Conroe, TX 77301; 936-539-4300, Fax 936-539-4380; Web site: www.mckenziesbarbeque.com. The Restaurant Group of South Florida, LLC trades as Church’s Chicken at 17 locations in FL. The eateries, specializing in fried chicken, occupy spaces of 1,900 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $32,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target. The company cites KFC and Popeyes as competition. Leases running 20 years are typical. A land area of 0.25 to 0.5 acres is required. The company is franchising.For more information, contact Lloyd Speck, The Restaurant Group of South Florida, LLC, 19501 NE 10th Avenue, Miami, FL 33179; 305-690-6888, Fax 305-690-9422. Claddagh Irish Pub operates six locations throughout IN, OH, MI and MN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Space. Expansion will take place throughout FL; Atlanta, GA; PA and TN. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites Fade as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A tenant improvement allowance of $25 psf to $100 psf is required. A land area of 1.5 acres is required for freestanding locations.For more information, contact Brian Epstein, c/o Urban Space, 238 South Meridan Street, Suite 501, Indianapolis, IN 46225; 317-423-1111, Fax 317-423-0527; Email: bepstein@urbanspaceusa.com. Bob Evans Farms, Inc. trades as Bob Evans at 495 locations in DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The family-style restaurants occupy spaces of 5,200 sq.ft. to 5,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 48 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets, with the exception of MI, IA and TX. The company cites Cracker Barrel, IHOP, Perkins and Eat N’ Park as competition. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company is interested in raw land. For more information, contact Stephen Warehime, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., 3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207; 614-492-4941, Fax 614-492-4990. Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Max & Erma’s Restaurants at 74 locations in GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI. The restaurants, specializing in casual dining, occupy spaces of 5,800 sq.ft. to 6,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power, specialty and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, NC, western NY, OH, PA, TN, VA and WI. 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 plus options are typical. The company prefers to acquire property. Average sales of $350 psf have been reported. The company is franchising. 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. Papa Murphy’s International, Inc. trades as Papa Murphy’s at 656 locations in 22 states. The pizzerias, also featuring unbaked pizzas, calzones and lasagnas, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout San Diego, CA and the Midwestern states. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 within three miles. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Frank Gunderson, with sites in AK, CA, ID, OR, MT, NV, UT, WA and WY; Dick Larson, with sites in northern IL (Chicago), IN, IA, MN, ND, SD and WI; Dave Cleves, with sites in CO, IL, IN, KS, NE, NM, MO and OH; Papa Murphy’s International, Inc., 8000 N.E. Parkway Drive, #350, Vancouver, WA 98662; 360-260-7272, Fax 360-260-0500; Web site: www.papamurphys.com; Email: jeffs@papamurphys.com. Empress Food Products trades as Empress Chili at 13 locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The restaurants, specializing in chili, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets. The company cites Skyline Chili and Gold Star Chili as competition. Leases running five years are typical. A shell requiring specific improvements is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Joseph Kiradjieff, Empress Food Products, 10592 Taconic Terrace, Cincinnati, OH 45215; 513-771-1441, Fax 513-771-1442. |