Diamond Dave’s Taco Co. trades as Diamond Dave’s Mexican Restaurant at 31 locations in IA, IL, MN, MO, SD and WI. The restaurants, serving Mexican/American food, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout IA, IL, MN and WI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 residing within a three-mile radius. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Stanley White, Diamond Dave’s Taco Co., 201 South Clinton Street, #281, Iowa City, IA 52240; 319-337-7690, Fax 319-337-4707.

For more information, contact Jerry Thompson, Martin’s Restaurant Systems, 5222 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA 30126; 770-948-3922, Fax 770-944-3314; Web site: www.martinsrestaurants.com.

Farmer Boys Food, Inc. trades as Farmer Boys at 20 locations throughout CA. The restaurants, specializing in hamburgers, occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. minimum in freestanding pads or corners. The company requires space for a drive-thru lane. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA. The company ground leases, purchases or build to suits.

Fresh Choice operates 45 locations in CA, TX and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft., with a patio, in entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. The company is interested in spaces near white-collar office locations and prominent entertainment centers.

Alonti Cafe operates 46 locations in IL, NJ, NY and TX. The self-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in downtown locations. During the coming 18 months, expansion opportunities are sought throughout the Chicago, IL area, NY and TX, with representation by Northwest Atlantic Partners. Typical leases run five to 10 years.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. trades as Chick-fil-A at 1,021 locations nationwide. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in chicken sandwiches and related foods, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 80 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred cotenants include Target, Wal*Mart, Lowe’s and Home Depot.

Planet Smoothie operates 400 locations nationwide. The eateries occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in pads, central business districts and strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in densely populated areas throughout northern NJ, with representation by The Goldstein Group.

L.A. Italian Kitchen Management Inc. trades as L.A. Kitchen at 10 locations in CA, NV and UT. The restaurants, specializing in pasta, pizza and salads, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,300 sq.ft. in food courts and malls. Plans call for 18 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, CA, CO, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY.

Subway operates 14,270 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in sandwiches, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and power and strip centers. The no-cook restaurant sites require no venting. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Royal Properties, Inc.

For more information, contact David Landes, Royal Properties, Inc., 850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; 914-237-3403, Fax 914-237-0196; Email: royaldl@aol.com; Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com.

B&B Land Ventures Inc. trades as Burger King and Popeye’s at 45 locations throughout IL. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Chicago, IL. Preferred cotenants include Target.

NY Burrito operates 58 locations in AL, AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT and WA. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in northern NJ, with particular interest in Hoboken, Jersey City, Mount Olive and Parsippany, with representation by Jeffery Realty Inc.

California Banquet Corp. trades as Beckham Grill, Shakers and Wild Thyme Cafe at six locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. One opening is planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion is sought throughout southern CA. The company cites Locos and Carrows as competition. The company prefers to take over existing restaurants. Sales of $375 psf have been reported.

Cousins Subs Systems, Inc. trades as Cousins Subs at 142 locations in AZ, CA, CO, IL, IN, MI, MN, ND, TX and WI. The eateries, specializing in sub sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Cedar Enterprises Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers at 105 locations in CT, IN, NV, TX and WA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, outlots and power, mixed-use, value and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. The company cites McDonald’s, Burger King, Carl’s Jr. and Sonic as competition. Leases running 20 years plus 10-year extensions are typical. A ground lease is required. A land area of one acre is required.

Border Grill and Ciudad operate five locations in CA. The restaurants, specializing in southwestern/Cuban cuisine, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought only for Border Grill throughout Orange and San Diego Counties plus Palm Springs, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Street Advisors. Salt Creek Grille operates three locations in CA and NJ. The restaurants, featuring upscale casual dining, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Street Advisors. Preferred cotenants include Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom. The company cites McCormick & Schmicks, J. Alexander and Houston’s as competition. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. The company also is interested in build to suits and existing restaurants. Yardhouse and Tequila Jack’s operate five locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, CA, CO and NV, with representation by Urban Street Advisors. Preferred cotenants include theaters and other fine restaurants.

Morton’s Restaurant Group trades as Morton’s of Chicago Steakhouse and Bertolini’s at 64 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MO, NJ, OH and TX. Leases running 15 years are typical.

Bull On The Beach operates five locations in DE and MD. The restaurants, with bars, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Two openings are planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Annapolis and Belauc, MD. The company cites Outback Steakhouse as competition. Typical leases run four to five years with options. A land area of 1.5 acres is required. Sales of $650 psf have been reported.

Woody’s Bar-B-Q, Inc. trades as Woody’s Bar-B-Q at 40 locations in AL, FL, GA and NC. The eateries occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC and TN during the coming 18 months. Leases running seven to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell or conversions are required. A land area of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. is required.

Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp., trades as Rita’s Water Ice and Rita’s Italian Ice at 239 locations in DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC and VA. The eateries, specializing in frozen desserts, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA. Leases running five years plus three five-year options are typical. The company is franchising.

Applebee’s International Inc. trades as Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar at 1,300 locations nationwide. The restaurants, offering casual dining, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, specialty, entertainment, value, tourist, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for 150 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, exclusive of HI. Leases running 15 years are typical. A land area of 50,000 sq.ft. is required.

Ameci Pizza & Pasta Inc. trades as Ameci Pizza and Pasta at 43 locations in AZ, CA and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming five months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Leases running 10 years plus five five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

The Krystal Co. trades as Krystal at 415 locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in square hamburgers, occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TX and VA. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and discount department stores. The company cites all quick-serve restaurants as competition. Leases running 20 years are typical. A land area of 32,000 sq.ft. is required. The company is franchising.

Jackie’s International, Inc. trades as Bumpers, Pizza Inn and Western Sizzlin at 59 locations in AL, AR, MS and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR, MS and TN during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

Diedrich Coffee Inc. trades as Diedrich Coffee at 105 locations in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, NC, OR and TX. The eateries, featuring whole bean coffee and bakery products, occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, high-traffic street locations, endcaps, pads and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, CO and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. The company also trades as Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees at 285 locations nationwide and internationally. The eateries occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

Noodles & Company operates 38 locations in CO, IL, MD, MN, VA and WI. The restaurants, specializing in global noodle dishes, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and entertainment, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 30 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Detroit, MI. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Sales of $400 psf have been reported.

Tout Sweet operates two locations in FL. The eateries, specializing in sandwiches, coffee, ice cream and confections, occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and lifestyle and strip centers. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout southern FL, with representation by Felenstein Koniver Stern. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters. The company cites Givadelis as competition. Leases running five years plus three five-year options are typical.

Hooters of America Inc. trades as Hooters at 303 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, featuring casual dining, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, tourist, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sam’s Club. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. Sales of $400 psf have been reported. A land area of 1.25 acres is required. The company is franchising.

Ultimate Franchise Systems/Sobik’s International Franchise Inc. trades as Sobik’s Subs in 35 locations in FL. The eateries occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outlet, mixed-use, tourist and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster and other video stores. The company cites Subway and Quizno’s as competition. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.