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Numero Uno Corp. trades as Numero Uno at 30 locations throughout CA and OR. The restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four to eight openings throughout Orange County, CA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with a movie theater. Leases running five years are typical. The company cites Pizza Hut and Domino’s as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Dan Rouse, Numero Uno Corp., 3550 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1616, Los Angeles, CA 90010; 213-252–9991, Fax 213-252-9995; Email: numagicpizza@att.net.

Dock’s Great Fish, Inc. trades as Dock’s Great Fish at eight locations throughout IL and WI. The fish stores occupy a space of 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Larry Pintozzi, Dock’s Great Fish, Inc., 1826 West 103rd Street, Chicago, IL 60643; 773-238-3100, Fax 773-238-3152.

Dolly’s Pizza Franchising trades as Dolly’s Pizza at 30 locations throughout CA and MI. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 11 openings throughout southern CA and MI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near a chain drug store or a video store. Leases running five years with a two-year option are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company cites Papa John’s, Pizza Hut and Domino’s as competition.

For more information, contact Bob Lewis, Dolly’s Pizza Franchising, 1097 Union Lake Road, Suite B; White Lake, MI 48386; 248-360-6440, Fax 248-360-7020.

Western Chance, Inc. trades as KFC at eight locations throughout AZ. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Jack Shettlesworth, Western Chance, Inc., 1065 South Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85711; 520-747-2361; 520-747-5309.

Catskill Restaurant Group trades as Burger King at five locations throughout NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Charles Dalsgard, Catskill Restaurant Group, 37B North Main Street, Ellenville, NY 12428; 845-647-1284, Fax 845-647-1486.

Centex Subway, Inc. trades as Subway at 13 locations throughout TX. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Brazos County, TX during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Jean Pearn, Centex Subway, Inc. PO Box 10161, College Station, TX 77842; 979-693-3933, Fax 979-693-1593.

La Madeleine operates 63 locations throughout AZ, GA, LA, MD, TX, VA and Washington, DC, while Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar operates 10 locations throughout AZ, CA, FL, MA, MD, TN, TX, VA and WA. La Madeleine occupies spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in power centers, freestanding locations and endcaps. Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar occupies a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in hotels, mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought for La Madeleine throughout the Mid-Atlantic states during the coming 18 months and for Fleming’s throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC, with representation by Next Realty. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. The company seeks build-to-suits. Preferred sites include supermarket-anchored centers with bookstores, craft stores and other restaurants.

For more information, contact George Z. Galloway, c/o Next Realty, 1364 Beverly Road, Suite 202, McLean, VA 22101; 703-442-4500, Fax 703-288-3351.

Pepe’s, Inc. trades as Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant at 57 locations throughout IL and IN. The restaurants, specializing in Mexican cuisine, occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for six openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with a 10-year option are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company cites Chi-Chi’s as competition.

For more information, contact William Thil, Pepe’s, Inc., 1325 West 15th Street, Chicago, IL 60608; 312-733-2500, Fax 312-733-2564.

Earl’s Restaurant, LTD trades as Earl’s at 52 locations throughout AZ, CO and TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for one to two openings throughout AZ and CO during the coming 18 months. A land area of 65,000 sq.ft. is required. The company prefers to cotenant with mid to high-end retailers. Leases running two to 25 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company cites Houston’s and P.F. Chang’s as competition.

For more information, contact John Mulvaney, Earl’s Restaurants, LTD, 108-949 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3P7; 604-984-4606, Fax 604-984-2263; Email: jmulvaney@earlsgreatfood.com; Web site: www.earls.com.

Thomas & King, Inc. trades as Applebee’s Restaurants at 80 locations throughout AZ, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH and PA. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,069 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings throughout AZ, IL, KY, MO, OH and PA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot, Kroger and Wal*Mart. The company cites O’Charley’s and Ruby Tuesday as competition.

For more information, contact Daren Duby, Thomas & King, Inc., 249 Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507; 859-254-2180, Fax 859-254-2191; Email: dduby@tandk.com; Web site: www.tandk.com.

Charlie’s Food Co., Inc. trades as Hot Dog Charlie’s at five locations throughout NY. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL and NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Charles Fentekes, Charlie’s Food Co., Inc., 626 2nd Avenue, Troy, NY 12182; 518-235-2485, Fax 518-235-7152.

Camille, Inc. trades as Denny’s at eight locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in pad sites and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. A land area of one acre is required for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Javid Mansouri, Camille, Inc., PO Box 491608, Los Angeles, CA 90049; 310-880-2222, Fax 310-546-9399.

Great Outdoor Sub Shop, Inc. trades as Great Outdoor Sub Shop at nine locations throughout TX. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Dallas and Houston, TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Gerry Oliverie, Great Outdoor Sub Shop, 900 East Parker Road, Plano, TX 75074; 972-423-2693, Fax 972-424-7798.

Tricon Yum! Brands trades as KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut at 30,417 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. A land area of 30,000 sq.ft. is required for freestanding units.

For more information, contact David Gibbs or Rosie Delia, Tricon Yum! Brands, 14841 Dallas Parkway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-338-7700, Fax 972-338-7122; Email: rosie.delia@yum.com.

Beverages & More operates 26 locations throughout CA. The stores, specializing in wine, spirits and cigars, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact David Richards, Beverages & More, 1470 Enea Circle, Suite 1600, Concord, CA 94520; 925-609-6049, Fax 925-609-6334.

Coast Line Food Service trades as Wendy’s at 88 locations nationwide. The quick-serve eateries occupy a land area of 30,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Brian Winstead, Coast Line Food Service, 16885 West Bernardo Drive, Suite 350, San Diego, CA 92127; 865-691-1393, Fax 865-691-1014.

RPM Pizza, Inc. trades as Domino’s Pizza at 161 locations throughout AL, AR, LA and MS. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, strip centers and co-branding in convenience stores. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Leases running three years are typical.

For more information, contact Steve Adcock, RPM Pizza, Inc., 15394 Fifth Street, Gulfport, MS 39503; 228-832-4000 Ext. 269, Fax 228-832-1092; Email: lindao@rpmpizza.com.

Quizno’s Corp. trades as Quizno’s Subs at 1,700 locations nationwide and internationally. The eateries, featuring oven-toasted sub sandwiches, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in food courts or 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads, or in-line spaces in malls, travel, lifestyle, neighborhood, community and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 1,000 openings during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a daytime population of 10,000 within the trade area earning $43,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Stacie Lange, Quizno’s Corp., 1415 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80202; 720-359-3300, Fax 720-359-3393.

Firehook Bakery trades as Firehook Bakery and Coffeehouse at nine locations throughout VA and Washington, DC. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Pierre Abufhacra, Firehook Bakery, 214 North Fayette Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-519-3903; Web site: www.firehook.com; Email: pierre@firehook.com.

Cheers operates five locations throughout VA. The bar/restaurants occupy land areas of one to two acres in pad sites or freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout VA and WV during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Shopping Center Group of the Virginias. Required demographics include a population of 30,000 within two to 10 miles. The company will consider existing locations of one to two acres, and is interested in acquisitions and ground leases. Leases running 20 years with four five-year options are typical. Potential sites should be located near at least 100,000 sq.ft. of retail or office users.

For more information, contact Rob Heavner, c/o The Shopping Center Group of the Virginias, 534 Settler’s Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669; 757-722-2500, Fax 757-723-0001.

Dickinson Enterprises trades as KFC at seven locations throughout WA. The restaurants occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout WA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Eric Fuller and Associates. Leases running 20 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Scott Dickinson or Debbie Ewing, c/o Eric Fuller & Associates, 1203 NE 78th Street, Vancouver, WA 98665; 360-574-0606, Fax 360-574-8260; Email: kfcdickinson@attbi.com; Web site: www.kfcdickinson.com.

Zheng’s Family Restaurant, King’s Buffet, Royal Gourmet and China Wong operate 10 locations throughout GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA and VA. The Chinese restaurants and buffets occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. in food courts and 7,500 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Agronsky & Co. The company prefers second generation restaurant spaces. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. A turnkey is preferred.

For more information, contact David Agronsky, Agronsky & Co., 501 Slaters Lane, Suite 909, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-549-6684, Fax 703-549-4517; Email: agronsky@home.com.

Wendy’s Management trades as Wendy’s at five locations throughout LA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout LA during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 150,000 within 10 miles earning $14,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Steve Kelly, Wendy’s Management, 1700 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe, LA 71202; 318-323-4404, Fax 318-587-5331.

Zesto Snack Shops, Inc. trades as Zesto’s at five locations throughout GA. The quick-serve hamburger eateries occupy spaces of 3,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout GA.

For more information, contact Lee J. Livaditis, Zesto Snack Shops, Inc., 2963 Piedmont Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-261-4497, Fax 404-261-1409.

Chicken Out Rotisserie operates 30 locations throughout MD, NC and VA. The eateries, specializing in chicken, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and lifestyle and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Atlanta, GA; MD; NC and VA, with representation by Street Sense Retail Advisors.

For more information, contact Guy Silverman, c/o Street Sense Retail Advisors, 2401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20037; 202-530-0035, Fax 202-530-9797.

Crazy Pizza, Inc. trades as La Pizza Loca at 59 locations throughout CA. The pizzerias, specializing in delivery, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout southern CA. Required demographics include a population of 30,000 within one mile. The company caters to a Hispanic clientele. The company cites Pizza Hut and Papa John’s as competition. Leases running five years plus options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mark Tarlov, Crazy Pizza, Inc., 9550 Firestone Boulevard, Downey, CA 90241; 562-745-2344, Fax 562-862-7919.

International House of Pancakes operates 985 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern VA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Next Realty Mid-Atlantic. A land area of 45,000 sq.ft. is required for freestanding units.

For more information, contact George Galloway, c/o Next Realty Mid-Atlantic, 1364 Beverly Road, Suite 202, McLean, VA 22101; 703-442-4500, Fax 703-288-3351.

Country Kitchen International trades as Country Kitchen at 241 locations nationwide. The family restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Required demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles. A land area of 1.25 acres is required for freestanding locations. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Charles Myers, Country Kitchen International, 801 Deming Way, Madison, WI 53744; 608-833-9633, Fax 608-833-9080; Web site: www.visitcountrykitchen.com; Email: cmyers@countrykitchen.net.

Copper Cellar Corp. trades as Calhoun’s Grill, Copper Cellar Restaurant, Cappuccino’s, Cumberland Grill, Chesapeake’s, Smokey Mountain Brewery and Cherokee Grill at 14 locations throughout TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TN during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Michael Chase, Copper Cellar Corp., PO Box 50370, Knoxville, TN 37950; 865-522-3500, Fax 865-522-8526; Web site: www.coppercellar.com; Email: generalinfo@coppercellar.com.

Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 43 locations throughout MI. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 18 openings during the coming 24 months. Expansion will take place throughout western MI. The company cites McDonald’s and Burger King as competition. A land area of 1.2 to two acres is required.

For more information, contact Bob Potts, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc., 1971 East Beltline Avenue NE, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 616-776-2600, Fax 616-776-2776; Email: rpotts@mhgi.net.

Jani Restaurants operates 13 locations throughout CT and NY. The Chinese and Japanese Hibachi restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield County, CT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Robert A. Weil & Associates. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and movie theaters. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact Bob Weil, c/o Robert A. Weil & Associates, 33 Old Field Hill Road, Suite 27, Southbury, CT 06488; 203-267-5659, Fax 203-267-5662; Email: bobweil@att.net.

Outback Steakhouses, Inc. trades as Outback Steakhouse at 700 locations nationwide. The family steakhouses occupy spaces of 6,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and tourist, entertainment, power and strip centers. Plans call for 60 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred cotenants include major retailers and movie theaters. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Denny Rouse, Outback Steakhouses, Inc., 2202 North Westshore Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195; Email: dennyrouse@aol.com.

Handel’s Ice Cream & Yogurt operates 24 locations throughout IN, OH and PA. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,560 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outlet centers. Plans call for as many as 15 openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers International. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.

For more information, contact Tori Rendano, c/o Colliers International, 23825 Commerce Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122; 216-514-5100, Fax 216-514-5106; Email: tori.rendano@colliers.com.

Coco Moka Cafe operates 35 locations nationwide. The coffeehouses occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power and lifestyle centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Royal Properties, Inc. Expansion will take place throughout CT, NJ and NY. The company cites Starbucks as competition.

For more information, contact Jeff Kintzer, c/o Royal Properties, Inc., 850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; 914-237-3403, Fax 914-237-0196; Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com; Email: jskroyal@aol.com.

Pizza USA Management, Inc. trades as Pizza USA at 10 locations throughout FL, IA and MO. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in pizza, pasta and salad, occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. in food courts of malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeastern states during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact John Castellano, Pizza USA Management, Inc., 1761 West Hillsboro Boulevard, Suite 401, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; 954-428-5660, Fax 954-428-5560; Email: snc01@bellsouth.net.

Blimpie operates 50 locations throughout CA. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by G.C. Properties. The company cites Subway, Togo’s and Quizno’s as competition. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Kirk Coult, c/o G.C. Properties, 2152 DuPont Drive, Suite 203, Irvine, CA 92612; 949-752-8811, Fax 949-752-2331.

Uptown Diner operates one location in KS. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in freestanding locations and power and strip centers throughout KS and MO during the coming 18 months, with representation by Block & Co., Inc. Cornbread Café operates one location in MO. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in freestanding locations and power and strip centers throughout MO during the coming 18 months, with representation by Block & Co., Inc.

For more information, contact David Block, c/o Block & Co., Inc., 605 West 47th Street, Suite 100, Kansas City, MO 64112; 816-932-5550, Fax 816-932-5599; Email: dblock@blockandco.com.

Archibald’s operates two locations throughout AL. The barbeque restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings during the coming five years. Expansion will take place throughout AL.

For more information, contact Woodrow Washington III, Archibald’s, 6601 Buttermilk Road, Cottondale, AL 35403; 205-562-9911.