Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Tully’s Coffee Corp. trades as Tully’s Coffee at 101 locations throughout CA, ID, OR and WA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip, specialty and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with four, five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites its competition as Starbucks.

For more information, contact Kate Husz, Tully’s Coffee Corp., 3100 Airport Way South, Seattle, WA 98134; 206-233-2070, Fax 206-233-2077.

Dynaco, Inc. trades as Country Waffles at 33 locations throughout CA and the Phillipines. The restaurants, which specialize in breakfast and lunch, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers. Plans call for four openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. 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 cites limited menu coffee shops as competition. The company is franchising. Average sales of $200 psf have been reported. Perko’s Cafe operates 42 locations throughout CA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 35,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. and prefers to cotenant with a motel or retail complex. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as Denny’s, Carrows and Coco’s. Average sales of $350 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Phil Parrish, Dynaco, Inc., 2246 East Date Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706; 559-485-8520, Fax 559-485-3704; Email: parrish428@aol.com.

J+J Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Bavarian Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Gourmet and Treat Zone at 55 locations throughout CT, IN, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and WV. The stores, which specialize in snack foods, occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in power and outlet centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include specialty retailers, home centers and department stores. Typical leases run five to seven years. The company cites its competition as Auntie Anne’s and Pretzel Time. The company is franchising.

Charo Chicken Systems trades as Charo Chicken at 11 locations throughout CA. The fast food Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in power, strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population of 20,000 earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as El Pollo Loco. The company is franchising. Average sales of $500 have been reported.

Barrett Restaurants, Inc. trades as Abington Ale House & Grill, Charlie Horse, McTeel’s, Magical Mountain Mini Golfcourse and The Tirrell Room at five locations throughout MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices operates 32 locations throughout NJ and NY. The shops, which specialize in Italian ices, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, strip and entertainment centers. Plans call for 18 openings throughout NJ and NY, with a focus on Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island and the Bronx during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty & Development. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

Sasnak Management trades as Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Cafe and Applebee’s at 68 locations throughout IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, SD, VA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and mixed-use centers. Plans call for four openings throughout IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, NE and WI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart and Target. Typical leases run 15 years. A vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. The company cites Chi-Chi’s, Chevy’s, Don Pablos and On The Border as competition.

North Pizza, Inc. trades as Sicily’s Ultimate Italian Buffet at 11 locations throughout LA and MS. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout AL, LA, MS and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites its competition as large buffets. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within three miles earning $30,000 to $40,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Old Navy, Sam’s Club, Bed Bath & Beyond, OfficeMax, T.J. Maxx, PetsMart and theaters.