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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Cosi operates 65 locations in CT, MA, MI, NJ, NY and Washington, DC. The upscale cafes occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations and specialty and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CT and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Chase Commercial Real Estate LLC.

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.

American Restaurant Group trades as Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus and Stuart Anderson’s Cattle Company at 105 locations in AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, IN, MN, NM, NV, OR, UT and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,700 sq.ft. to 7,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the west and midstate regions during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 125,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Randy Panek, American Restaurant Group, 6611 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630; 916-987-5486, Fax 916-987-5487; Email: rpanek.ba@rt.net, Web site: www.stuartandersons.com.

Baker Burgers, Inc. trades as Baker’s Burgers at 37 locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Neal Baker, Baker’s Burgers, Inc., 1875 Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408; 909-884-7241, Fax 434-286-2306.

The Honey Baked Ham Company of GA, Inc. trades as Honey Baked Ham Company & Cafe at 150 locations in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, LA, MS, MO, NC, NE, NV, SC, TN and UT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, outparcels and power and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings this year and 15 to 20 openings next year throughout the existing markets. Typical leases run five years with three five-year options. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Chris Leavitt, The Honey Baked Ham Company of GA Inc., 5445 Triangle Parkway #400, Norcross, GA 30092; 678-966-3309, Fax 678-966-3135; Email: cleavitt@hbham.com; Web site: www.ga.honeybaked.com.

Cinnamonster Franchise Group Inc. trades as Cinnamonster at 36 locations in the central states and midwest regions. The stores, which serve monster-sized cinnamon buns, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,100 sq.ft. in regional malls and outlet centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options.

For more information, contact Rick Dukeson, Cinnamonster Franchise Group Inc., 7346 South Alton Way, Building 10-A, Engelwood, CO 80112; 303-770-5075, Fax 303-770-5083.

Bill McCan’s Sonics trades as Sonic Drive-In at 44 locations in FL, GA, OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Bill McCan, Bill McCan’s Sonics, 7201 West Vickery Boulevard, Suite 201, Fort Worth, TX 76116; 817-735-1380, Fax 817-731-0405.

Manchu Wok, Inc. trades as Manchu Wok, Japan Grill, China Inn and Oishii Kitchen at 240 locations nationwide, Canada and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations, airports, college campuses and malls. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact David Worts, Manchu Wok, Inc., 85 Citizen Court Unit 9, Markham, Ontario, Canada, L6G 1A8; 905-946-7200, Fax 905-946-7201; Web site: www.manchuwok.com.

BC Pizza, Inc. trades as BC Pizza at 13 locations in MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout central and northern MI. The company is franchising

For more information, contact Chris Nelson, BC Pizza, Inc., PO Box 244, Boyne City, MI 49712-0244; 231-582-2288, Fax 231-582-3319.

Barrett Restaurants, Inc. trades as Abington Ale House & Grill, Charlie Horse, The Tirrell Room and McTeels Magical Mountain Mini Golf Course at five locations in MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout MA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Richard Barrett, Barrett Restaurants Inc., 1235 Bedford Street, Abington, MA 02351; 781-871-3025, Fax 781-871-6524.

Breadeaux Pisa, Inc. trades as Breadeaux French Pizza at 106 locations in IA, IL, KS, MI, MO, NC, NE, TX, WI and Canada. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for three to 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 4,000 within two miles earning an average household income of $30,000.

For more information, contact John Jarrett, Breadeaux Pisa, Inc., 1010 W. St. Maartens Dr.. St. Joseph, MO 64506; 816-364-1088; Fax 816-364-3739.

Giff’s Sub Franchise System, Inc. trades as Giff’s Subs at six locations in northwest FL. The sub, soup and salad shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Growth is franchise driven.

For more information, contact Lance Arnette, Giff’s Sub Franchise System, Inc., 4 Cambridge Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; 850-864-5468.

Carvel Corp. trades as Carvel Ice Cream & Bakery at 359 locations in AZ, CT, DE, FL, GA, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, Canada and Puerto Rico. The frozen desert stores occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the eastern region and FL during the coming 18 months. Mall sites occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft, while freestanding locations occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. Leases running 10 years or more are typical. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles.

For more information, contact Scott Kern, Carvel Corp., 20 Batterson Park Road, Farmington, CT 06032; 860-677-6811; Fax 860-677-6663.

CiCi’s Pizza trades as CiCi’s Pizza at 380 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and VA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets, Wal*Mart and Target. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact John Finch, CiCi’s Pizza, 1080 West Bethel Road, Coppell, TX 75019; 972-745-4201; Fax 972-745-4204; Web site: www.cicispizza.com.

Q’s Restaurant Group trades as Cheddars at 32 locations in GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN, TX and VA. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 7,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and value, tourist and power centers. Plans call for two openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months. The company needs a 20-year lease or fee simple purchase. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact Bill Hickman, c/o Landmark Site, Inc., 13902 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 199, Tampa, FL 33618; 813-960-2663; Fax 813-960-2885; Email; bgh.lansit@verizon.net Web Site: www.landmarksiteinc.com.

Family Sports Concepts, Inc. trades as Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pubs at 70 locations in AL, FL, GA and KY. The sports pubs occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, endcaps and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Nick Vojnovic, Family Sports Concepts, Inc., 5510 W. LaSalle St. Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-226-2333; Fax 813-226-0030; Web site: www.beefobradys.com.

A. Pavone, Inc. trades as Pavone’s Pizza at five locations in NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout central NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Angelo Pavone, A. Pavone Inc., Shopping Town Mall, Dewitt, NY 13214, 315-446-9400, Fax 315-446-6731.

Logan’s Road House Restaurant trades as Logan’s Road House Restaurant at 84 locations in AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, TN, TX, VA and WV. The steakhouses occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX and the southeast and midwest during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a location near Wal*Mart or Target. Leases running 20 years or more with options are typical. A land area of 1.6 acres to two acres is required.

For more information, contact Gaylor Cole, Logan’s Road House Restaurant, 3011 Armory Drive, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-885-9056; Fax 615-391-8061.

Wendy’s International trades as Wendy’s and Tim Hortons at 8,246 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,969 sq.ft. on a land area of one acre in freestanding locations, malls (food courts), travel centers, colleges and universities. Plans call for 350 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $37,000 as the average household income. The preferred daily traffic count is 20,000 vehicles.

For more information, contact Beth Ambler, Wendy’s International, 4288 W. Dublin-Granville Rd., Dublin, OH 43017; 614-764-3100; Fax 614-764-6737; Email: beth_ambler@wendy’s.com; Web site: www.wendys.com

Moe’s Southwest Grill operates seven locations in GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred areas include Tuscaloosa and Huntsville, AL and college markets. Growth is franchise driven.

For more information, contact Greg Hess, c/o The Shopping Center Group of Alabama/Chainlinks, 200 Union Hill Dr., Suite 200, Birmingham, AL 35209; 205-870-5655; Fax 205-870-5559; Email: Greg@shoppingcentergroup.net.

Ben’s Kosher Deli & Restaurant Corp. trades as Ben’s Kosher Deli at nine locations in NY. The delis, which specialize in New York-style Kosher food, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, malls and downtown locations. Plans call for one to two openings throughout CT during the coming 18 months. Sales of $800 psf have been reported. Leases running 16 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $85,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Ronald Dragoon, Ben’s Kosher Deil & Restaurant Corp., 47 W. Nicholia St., Hicksville, NY 11801; 516-933-9200; Fax 516-933-9221; Web site: www.bensdeli.net.

Boardwalk Peanut Shoppe trades as Boardwalk Peanut Shoppe at seven locations in NJ. The food stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, resorts and malls. Plans call for two openings throughout NJ during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Leo Yager, III, Boardwalk Peanut Shoppe, P.O. Box 1134, Pleasantville, NJ 08232; 609-272-1511; Fax 609-407-0937. Web Site: www.boardwalkpeanuts@att.net.

Bickford’s Family Restaurants trades as Bickford’s Family Restaurants at 67 locations in CT, MA, NH, RI and VT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two to three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. A land area of approximately 1.5 acres is required.

For more information, contact Kevin Lynch, Bickford Family Restaurants, 1330 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston, MA 02135; 617-782-4010 Ext. 3009; Fax 617-783-2554; Web site www.bickfordfordsrestaurants.com.

Battleground Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Rock-Ola Café and Tripp’s Restaurant at 26 locations in NC, SC and VA. The restaurants occupy a land area of 1.25 acres in freestanding locations. Plans call for three to four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Thomas D. Mincher, Jr., Battleground Restaurant Group, Inc., P.O. Box 10398, Greensboro, NC 27404. 336-272-9355; Fax 336-272-5568

Benihana National Corp. trades as Benihana’s at 60 locations nationwide. The sit-down Japanese steak houses occupy spaces of 7,000 sq. ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 1,000,000 within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Thomas Bergan, Benihana National Corp., 8685 NW 53rd Terrace, Miami, FL 33166; 305-593-0770; Fax 305-592-6371.

Baja Sol Franchising, Inc. trades as Baja Tortilla Grill at eight locations in FL and MN. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN and the midwest region during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mike Platt, Baja Sol Franchising, Inc., 7173 Oak Pointe Curve, Wilmington, MN 55438; 612-280-1467; Fax 952-944-2001

Arthur Treacher’s, Inc. trades as Pudgie’s Famous Chicken and Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips at 235 locations nationwide. Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips occupies spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft., while Pudgie’s Famous Chicken occupies spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and downtown and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide with a focus on the New England states during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. Preferred demographics for Treacher’s Fish & Chips include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company will co-brand with other fast food concepts. Food courts with spaces of 450 sq.ft to 600 sq.ft. are preferred. In-line spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft are also of interest.

For more information, contact John Reily, Arthur Treacher’s, Inc., 5 Dakota Drive, Suite 302, Lake Success, NY 11042. 516-358-0600; Fax 516-358-5076; Email: pudgiestreachers@aol.com; Web site: www.arthurtreachersinc.com.

Antler Management trades as Popeyes Famous Fried Chicken at 17 locations in IL and IN. The restaurants specializing in fried chicken occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact David Antler, Antler Management, 2860 River Road #390, Des Plains, IL 60018; 847-824-2525; Fax 847-824-2233.

Arctic Circle Restaurants, Inc. trades as Arctic Circle at 83 locations in CA, ID, MT, NE, NV, OR, UT, WA and WY. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one to four openings throughout ID and UT during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within three miles earning $25,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact George Gary or Morgan Roberts, Arctic Circle Restaurants, Inc., P.O. Box 339, Midvale, UT 84047; 801-561-3620; Fax 801-561-9646.

ACW Corp. trades as Arby’s at 18 locations in DE, MD, NJ, PA, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,700 sq.ft. to 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for four openings throughout DE, MD, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years with options are typical. The company cites Wendy’s and McDonald’s as competition. Sales of $435 psf have been reported. The company needs a land of area of 45,000 sq.ft.

For more information, contact Charles Crawford, ACW Corp., 1 Riverwalk Ctr., Wilmington, DE 19801, 302-427-1776; Fax 302-427-1775.

Austin Grills, Inc. trades as Austin Grill at six locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in downtown and mixed-use locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is currently working on a freestanding location format.

For more information, contact Robert Wilder, Austin Grills, Inc., 2404 Wisconsin Ave., Washington, DC 20007; 301-907-7975 Ext. 107; Fax 202-337-2067. Web site: www.austingrill.com.

Barnsider Management Corp. trades as Barnsider, Barnsider Mile and a Quarter, Beverly Depot, Dandelion Green and Hardcover at five locations in MA, NY and RI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening throughout MA, NH, and NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Bill Swanson, Barnsider Management Corp., 15A Newbury St., Danvers, MA 01923; 978-777-3885; Fax 978-777-5038, Web site: www.barnsiderrestaurants.com.