The Briad Group trades as Wendy’s at 45 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The restaurants, which specialize in hamburgers, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, urban/downtown areas and power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 15 years with options up to 40 to 50 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Jim Ardizzone, The Briad Group, 30-A Vreeland Road, Florham Park, NJ; 973-822-0099, Fax 973-822-4511.

For more information, contact Wayne Tomlin, Wendy’s International, 500 Bi-County Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-7500, Fax 631-694-7540.

The Restaurant Co. trades as Perkins at 502 locations in 38 states and Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 15 to 25 openings throughout NJ during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. The company cites any full-service restaurant as competition. A land area of 65,000 sq.ft. plus 200 feet of frontage is required. The company is franchising.

USA Steak Buffet operates 16 locations throughout IA, NE, PA, OH, SD and WV. The restaurants occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target and Wal*Mart. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Sirloin Stockade and Golden Corral as competition. The company is franchising.

Bart-Rich Enterprises trades as Burger King at 13 locations in upstate NY and northern PA. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of one to five acres is required.

Fresh Concepts trades as Fresh City at eight locations in CT, MA and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for six openings throughout MA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Sales of $500 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.

Blimpie of Long Island trades as Blimpie at 28 locations in NY. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and power and strip centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Subway as competition. The company is franchising.

Legal Sea Foods, Inc. trades as Legal Sea Foods at 25 locations in FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, VA and Washington, DC. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, Chicago, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, Philadelphia, PA, VA and Washington, DC.

World Wide Restaurant Concepts trades as Sizzler at 331 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, DE, FL, HI, ID, MO, MT, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, TX, UT, WA and WI. The company is franchising and prefers second-generation sites.

Restaurant Management Co. trades as Pizza Hut at 100 locations in GA, LA, MT, NJ, OK, TX and WY. The pizzerias occupy spaces 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and inline locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Red Hot & Blue, Inc. trades as Red Hot & Blue Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que at 38 locations in CO, GA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout CO, MD, PA, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company cites Famous Dave’s and other barbeque concepts as competition. The company is franchising.

The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. trades as Melting Pot Restaurant at 60 locations in AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, LA, IL, IN, MD, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WA. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near upscale specialty stores. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Gertrude Hawk Chocolates, Inc. trades as Gertrude Hawk Chocolates at 47 locations in NJ, NY and PA. The candy stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required.

Atlanta Bread Co. operates 160 locations in AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI. The specialty bread shops occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Sales of $20 psf have been reported. The company prefers to cotenant with Barnes & Noble and movie theaters. The company cites Panera Bread and Starbucks Café as competition.

Papa Gino’s, Inc. trades as Papa Gino’s at 200 locations in CT, MA, NH, NY, RI and VT. The restaurants, which specialize in Italian cuisine, occupy spaces of 2,900 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with discount department stores, home centers and supermarkets. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

Restaurant Development Group trades as Red Star Tavern, Bar Louie, Bluepoint, Nick & Tony’s and The Grill Room at 22 locations in AL, AZ, IL, MN, NC, NV, OH, PA and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, urban/downtown areas and power, strip, specialty, lifestyle, entertainment, tourist and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, with a focus on Phoenix, AZ; Chicago, IL; Cleveland and Columbus, OH; Pittsburgh, PA; Minneapolis, MN; Raleigh, NC; Atlanta, GA; Birmingham, AL; Las Vegas, NV and Houston, TX during the coming 18 months. A 20-year lease is typical.

Cosi, Inc. trades as Cosi at 75 locations in CT, IL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, WI, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and tourist, entertainment, power, strip, specialty and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 85 openings throughout CT, IL, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, TX, WI, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Barnes & Noble, movie theaters, specialty retailers and restaurants. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla box is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company cites Panera Bread as competition.

Taco Casa International, LTD. trades as Taco Casa at 17 locations in FL, KS, KY, MS, PA, and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, CA, CO, MO and OK during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with T.J. Maxx and Target. Leases running five years with three options are typical. Preferred demographics, include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. The company cites Taco Bell as competition. The company is franchising.

The Cheesecake Factory and Grand Lux Cafe operate 44 locations in CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, TX and Washington, DC. The eateries occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in major metropolitan areas nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Baltteis & Schnur. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Nordstrom and Bloomingdales. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical.

South Queens KFC, Inc. trades as KFC at 11 locations in NY. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Queens section of New York, NY during the coming 18 months.

Weathervane Seafood Restaurants operates 21 locations in MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power, outlet, value, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and Home Depot.

For more information, contact Jeremy Gagner, Weathervane Seafood Restaurant, 31 Badgers Island West, Kittery, ME 03904; 207-439-0335 Ext. 128, Fax 207-439-7754; Web site: www.weathervaneseafoods.com.