Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Wendy’s International trades as Tim Horton’s at 2,261 locations throughout KY, ME, MI, NY, OH, WV and Canada. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Flint and Detroit, MI; Columbus and Dayton, OH and Buffalo and Rochester, NY during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact John Houck, Wendy’s International, 4150 Tuller Road, Suite 236, Dublin, OH 614-791-4208, Fax 614-791-4235.

Brinker International trades as Eatzi’s Market and Bakery at four locations throughout GA, MD and TX. The bakeries occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft to 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Carol Cobler, Brinker International, 6730 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-980-9917, Fax 972-770-1257; Email: carol.cobler@brinker.com.

Blommer, Inc. trades as Ollie’s Ovens and Sam’s Subs at 10 locations throughout WI. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles.

For more information, contact Peter Blommer, Blommer, Inc., 5900 North Port Washington Road, Glendale, WI 53217; 414-291-7883, Fax 414-278-1294.

Shorty Mall’s operates eight locations throughout AR, MO and OK. The restaurants occupy a space of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR, KS, LA, MO and OK during the coming 18 months, with representation by Higdon Development. Garfield’s Restaurant & Pub operates 50 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls, endcaps, convertible freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for five to six openings throughout IL, IN, MI, MO, OH, PA and WV during the coming 18 months, with representation by Higdon Development. Johnny Carino’s operates four locations throughout GA. The restaurants occupy a space of 6,000 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Higdon Development.

For more information, contact John Higdon, Higdon Development, 9029 Martha’s Drive, Austin, TX 78717; 512-255-6814, Fax 512-255-6814; Email: jghidon@austin.rr.com.

CEC Entertainment, Inc. trades as Chuck E. Cheese’s Pizza at 370 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 45 to 55 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Roger Cardinale, CEC Entertainment, Inc., PO Box 152077, Irving, TX 75015; 972-258-8507, Fax 972-258-8545; Web site: www.chuckecheese.com.

Bennett’s Bar-B-Que, Inc. trades as Bennett’s Bar-B-Que & Steak, Bennett’s Smokehouse Saloon and Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que at 22 locations throughout AZ, CO, NC, TN and UT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Jim Caruso, Bennett’s Bar-B-Que, Inc., 6551 South Revere Parkway, Suite 285, Englewood, CO 80111; 303-792-3088, Fax 303-799-7941.

Caffino, Inc. trades as Caffino at 26 locations throughout CA. The restaurants, specializing in coffee and pastries, occupy a spaces of 225 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Jeff Titterington, Caffino, Inc., 3130 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 120, San Ramon, CA 94583; 925-543-2900, Fax 925-275-6868.

Bella’s Pizza operates one location in RI. The pizzeria occupies a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 12,000 within six miles earning $15,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Bella’s Pizza, 659 West Main Road, Middletown, RI 02842; 401-849-8890.

The Winning Team, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 35 locations throughout NC. The restaurants, specializing in roast beef sandwiches, occupy a space of 3,200 sq.ft in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running four years are typical. The company prefers to acquire sites. A land area of one acre is required.

For more information, contact Joe Brumit, The Winning Team, Inc., 40 Seminole Street, Asheville, NC 28803; 828-274-5835, 828-274-9555.

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates 217 locations nationwide and internationally. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,475 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA and NV.

For more information, contact Paul Goldman, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-237-2378, Fax 310-815-2504; Email: pgoldman@coffeebean.com.

Central Park of America, Inc. trades as Central Park Restaurant at 55 locations throughout AL, AR, GA, ID, IL, NC, SC, TN and UT. The restaurants occupy a space of 650 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is looking to expand in strip centers.

For more information, contact Kevin Edwards, Central Park of America, Inc., 537 Market Street, Suite 301, Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-267-6575, Fax 423-267-4361.

Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. trades as Bakers Square at 147 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midstates during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Village Inn at 223 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Frank Scherer, Vicorp Restaurants, Inc., 400 West 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216; 303-296-2121, Fax 303-672-2212.

Koloache Factory, Inc. trades as Kolache Factory at 20 locations throughout IN and TX. The restaurants, specializing in kolaches, an eastern European sweet ball of dough encapsulating more than 28 flavors, occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in endcaps, freestanding locations and specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. A vanilla shell is required. Sales of $325 psf have been reported. The company cites restaurants serving breakfast and lunch as competition. Leases running five years with options are typical. The company is looking to expand in freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Kirk Steel, Kolache Factory, Inc., 15730 Park Row, Suite 150, Houston, TX 77084; 281-829-6188, Fax 281-829-6813; Email: ksteel@kolfac.com; Web site: www.kolachefactory.com.

Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘n More trades as Chock Full O’ Nuts at 90 locations throughout the northeast. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, strip, specialty and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 25 openings throughout Fairfield, CT, NJ and downstate NY. A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Michael Lembeck, Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘n More, 223 Wall Street, PMB 185, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-271-1232.

Johnny Rockets, Inc. operates 141 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in malls and specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five year options are typical. The company prefers to cotenant with entertainment, tourist and lifestyle centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites Ruby’s and 50s style diners as competition. The company is franchising. Sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Greg Hubbard, Johnny Rockets, Inc., 26970 Aliso Viejo, Parkway, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; 949-643-6100, 949-643-6200.

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp. trades as Krispy Kreme at 272 locations nationwide and in Canada. The doughnut shops occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Steve Jones, Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corp., 370 Knollwood Street, Suite 500, Winston-Salem, NC 27103; 336-725-2981, Fax 336-726-8253; Email: sjones@krispykreme.com; Web site: www.krispykreme.com.

Erik’s Deli Cafe, Inc. trades as Erik’s Deli Cafe at 24 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip and power centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for three to five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Sales of $400 psf have been reported. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Erik Johnson, Erik’s Deli Cafe, Inc., 365 Coral Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060; 831-458-1818, Fax 831-458-9797; Email: erik@eriksdelicafe.com; Web site: www.eriksdelicafe.com.