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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Ben’s Kosher Deli & Restaurant Corp. trades as Ben’s Kosher Deli at 10 locations throughout FL and NY. The delis occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for two openings throughout Westchester County, NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 17 years are typical. A contribution allowance is required. Sales of $700 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Ronald Dragoon, Ben’s Kosher Deli & Restaurant Corp., 47 West Nicholia Street, Hicksville, NY 11801; 516-933-9200, Fax 516-933-9221; Email: ronnie@bendeli.net, Web site: www.bensdeli.net.

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.

Fired Up, Inc. trades as Johnny Carino’s Country Italian at 62 locations throughout AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, MT, NM, OK, TX and UT. The restaurants occupy a space of 6,150 sq.ft. in power, specialty, value and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Legend Retail Group, LLC. The company prefers to cotenant with big-box retailers. A land area of 60,000 sq.ft. to 80,000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information, contact Christopher Burton, Legend Retail Group, LLC, 4601 DTC Boulevard, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80220; 720-529-2995, Fax 720-489-7711; Email: christopher@legendretailgroup.com.

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.

Pudgie’s Pizza trades as Pudgie’s Pizza & Sub Shops at 28 locations throughout NY and PA. The pizzerias occupy a space of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout PA during the coming 18 months. A land area of two to three acres is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites Pizza Hut, Subway and Dominos as competition. The company plans to start franchising in 2004.

For more information, contact David Clearey, Pudgies Pizza, 350 South Main Street, Elmira, NY 14904; 607-734-4869, Fax 607-734-4983; Web site: www.pudgiespizza.com.

Caffino, Inc. trades as Caffino at 26 locations throughout CA. The eateries, specializing in coffee and pastries, occupy 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.

Atlanta Bread Co. operates 160 locations throughout AL, AR, CA, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. The bakeries occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, pad sites and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are south throughout central and northern NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. The company is franchising. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 65,000 within three miles earning $65,000 as the average household income and a daytime population of 25,000 within three miles. The company prefers to cotenant with Barnes & Noble and movie theaters. The company cites Panera Bread, Starbucks Cafe and Cosi as competition.

For more information, contact Don Solino, The Goldstein Group, 2100 Route 208, Fairlawn, NJ 07410; 201-703-9700, Fax 201-703-9678; Email: dsolino@thegoldsteingroup.com.

Applebee’s International, Inc. trades as Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill at 1,300 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and strip, power, specialty, entertainment and value centers. Plans call for 150 openings nationwide, except for Hawaii, during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target, Kohl’s and Home Depot. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company is franchising. A land area of 50,000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information, contact Judy Layton, Applebee’s International, Inc., 4551 West 107th Street, Suite 100, Overland Park, KS 66207; 913-967-4173, Fax 913-341-1697; Email: alan.williger@applebees.com; Web site: www.applebees.com.

Damon’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Damon’s Grill at 145 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy a space of 6,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 25 openings throughout AZ, DE, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, MO, NJ, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target and Wal*Mart. Leases running 15 years with options are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company cites casual chain restaurants as competition. The company is franchising. Sales of $450 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Ed Williams, Damon’s Restaurants, Inc., 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, OH 43220; 614-442-7900, Fax 614-273-3121; Email: 614-273-3121, Web site: www.damons.com.

Figaro’s Italian Pizza, Inc. trades as Figaro’s Pizza at 88 locations throughout AZ, CA, CT, FL, ID, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NH, NV, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA and WI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 90 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Blockbuster Video, Hollywood Video and major supermarkets. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For details, contact Steve Nilsby, Figaro’s Italian Pizza, Inc., 1500 Liberty Street, Southeast, Suite 160, Salem, OR 97302; 503-371-9318, Fax 503-363-5364; Email: steve@figaros.com.

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.

Cassano’s, Inc. trades as Cassano’s Pizza at 39 locations throughout IL and OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four to six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with five five-year options are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles. The company cites Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Papa John’s as competition.

For more information, contact Hank Ferrazza, Cassano’s, Inc., 1700 East Stroop Road, Kettering, OH 45429; 937-294-8400, Fax 937-294-8107.

The Winning Team, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 35 locations throughout NC. The restaurants, specializing in roast beef sandwiches, occupy spaces 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.

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.