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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Dylan’s Candy Bar operates four locations throughout FL, NY and TX. The cafes, which specialize in candy and gifts, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and mixed-use centers. Plans call for four openings throughout CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, MA, NJ, NV, NY, TX and Europe during the coming 18 months, with representation by Robert K. Futterman & Associates. For more information, contact Karen Bellantoni or Robert Futterman, Robert K. Futterman & Associates, 140 East 45th Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017; 212-599-3700, Fax 212-599-3744; Email: kb@rkf.com; Web site: www.rkf.com.
Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits operates 1,784 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact James Goldberg, Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits, 5555 Glen Ridge Connector N.E., Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30342; 404-459-4450, Fax 404-459-4535; Email: jgoldberg@afce.com.
Restaurant Development Group trades as Red Star Tavern, Bar Louie, Bluepoint and The Grill Room at 40 locations throughout AL, AZ, GA, IL, MN, NC, NV, OH, PA and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and entertainment, power, strip, specialty and tourist centers. Plans call for 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases are 20 years. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Roger Greenfield, Restaurant Development Group, 412 North Clark Street, Chicago, IL 60610; 312-755-0990 Ext. 16, Fax 312-755-0993; Web site: www.rdgchicago.com.
Maggie Moo’s International trades as Maggie Moo’s at 102 locations nationwide. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in malls and power, strip and entertainment centers. Plans call for 100 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites its competition as Starbucks, Target and Panera Bread. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 within three to five miles. Competition is cited as Cold Stone Creamery. For more information, contact Elizabeth Angel, Maggie Moo’s International, 10025 Governor Warfield Parkway, Suite 301, Columbia, MD 21044; 410-740-2100 Ext. 136, Fax 410-740-1500; Email: elizabetha@maggiemoos.com; Web site: www.maggiemoos.com.
Jack In The Box operates 1,947 locations throughout AZ, CA, ID, LA, MO, NC, OR, SC, TN, TX and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a drive-thru and requires a land area of 30,000 sq.ft. The company is exploring new markets in the Southeast. For more information, contact Charlie Watson, Jack In The Box, 9330 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA 92123; 858-571-2121, Fax 858-694-1543; Web site: www.jackinthebox.com.
Fogo De Chao Churrascaria, LLC trades as Fogo De Chao at five locations throughout CA, GA, IL and TX. The Brazilian steakhouses occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Swearingen. The company prefers long-term leases and requires a land area of 1.5 acres to two acres. For more information, contact Keith Budner, Swearingen, 5950 Berkshire Lane, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75225; 214-365-2702, Fax 214-365-2799; Email: kbudner@swearingen.com; Web site: www.swearingen.com.
High Tech Burrito operates 16 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip, specialty and neighborhood centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, NV, OR and WA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as Baja Fresh and La Salsa. Growth is franchise-driven. For more information, contact Brian Malone, High Tech Burrito, 755 Baywood Drive, Suite 165, Petaluma, CA 94954; 707-283-0500, Fax 707-283-0505; Email: bmalone@hightechburrito.com.
Fresh Concepts trades as Fresh City at 12 locations throughout CT, MA and NH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for six openings throughout FL, MA, MI, NJ and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Larry Reinstein, Fresh Concepts, 145 Rosemary Street, Needham, MA 02494; 617-527-9600 Ext. 810, Fax 781-453-8686; Web site: www.freshcity.com.
Triarc Restaurant Group trades as T.J. Cinnamon’s at 260 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in baked goods, occupy spaces of 200 sq.ft. to 400 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, airports and hotels. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dan Collins, Triarc Restaurant Group, 1000 Corporate Drive, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33334; 954-351-5187, Fax 954-351-5190; Web site: www.arbys.com.
Unique Restaurant Corp. trades as Deli Unique, Cafe Jardin, Duet, Flying Fish Tavern, Morels, Plaza Deli, No Vi Chophouse & Lobster Bar, Sourdough Bread Factory, Northern Lake Seafood Co. and Porto Bello at 11 locations throughout MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and hotels. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Matthew Prentice, Unique Restaurant Corp., 30100 Pelegraph Road, Suite 251, Bringham Farm, MI 48025; 248-646-0370, Fax 248-646-0379; Email: mprentice01@uniquerestaurants.com; Web site: www.uniquerestaurants.com.
World Rapps Northwest, Inc. trades as World Rapps at 15 locations throughout CA and WA. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout AZ, CO, GA, OR and TX during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company prefers to cotenant with Pottery Barn, Nordstrom, Gap, Macy’s, Restoration Hardware, P.F. Chang’s and William Sonoma. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Scott Shepard, World Rapps Northwest, Inc., 401 2nd Avenue, Suite 150, Seattle, WA 98104; 206-233-9727, Fax 206-233-0539; Email: lcortine@appleamerican.com.
P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. trades as P.F. Chang’s China Bistro at 90 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in Chinese cuisine, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 to 18 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Marci Rude, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc., 15210 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ 85254; 602-957-8986, Fax 602-957-8998; Web site: www.pfchangs.com. For more information regarding locations east of the Mississippi River, contact Len Kareska, 708-354-2600.
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