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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc. trades as Old Chicago at 57 locations throughout AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, OH, OR and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in strip and power centers, and freestanding and urban/downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Denver, CO; Kansas City, KS; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR and WI during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, with a separate franchising division, while 51 of the units are corporately owned. The company also trades as Rock Bottom Brewery at 31 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, IA, IL, IN, MA, MD, MN, PA, OH, OR VA, WA, WI and Washington DC. The restaurants and micro-brewery occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip and entertainment centers, freestanding and urban/downtown locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the East and Mid-states during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Liz Parker, Rock Bottom Restaurants Inc., 248 Centennial Parkway, Suite 100, Louisville, CO 80027; 303-664-4000, Fax 303-664-4199; Email: lparker@rockbottom.com; Web site: www.rockbottom.com. Outback Steakhouses, Inc. trades as Bonefish Grill at 28 locations throughout the East and Mid-states during the coming 18 months. The casual seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 50 openings, throughout the East and Mid-states, during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking endcaps and inline space.For more information, contact Carl Sahlsten, Outback Steakhouses, Inc., 2202 North Westshore Boulevard, Fifth Floor, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195; Email: carlsahlsten@outback.com. Thundercloud Inc. trades as Thundercloud Subs at 25 locations throughout TX. The stores, which specialize in deli submarine sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in San Antonio, TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with dry cleaners and yogurt restaurants. Typical leases run three to five years.For more information, contact David Cohen, Thundercloud, Inc., 1102 W. 6th Street, Austin, TX 78703; 512-479-8815 Ext. 102, Fax 512-479-8806. The Sheik Restaurant trades as Sheik Restaurant at seven locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. The restaurants are individually owned. For more information, contact Louie Salameh, The Sheik Restaurant, 9720 Atlantic Boulevard, Jacksonville, FL 32225; 904-721-2660, Fax 904-721-2668. Wahoo’s Fish Taco operates 37 locations throughout CA and CO. The restaurants, specializing in Mexican food, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power and entertainment centers, malls and freestanding and urban/downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Curtis & Associates. A high daytime population with a trade area income of $65,000 and up is required. For more information, contact Brad Rogers, Curtis & Associates, 3187 Airway Avenue, Suite F, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-540-1400, Fax 714-540-7411. Atlanta Bread operates 230 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end-caps. Plans call for as many as 30 openings in MD, NC and VA during the coming 18 months with representation by Restaurant Brokers & Developers, Inc. The company also represents Mama Fu’s, a one-unit operation in Atlanta, GA. The restaurant, specializing in Asian Cuisine, occupies spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 60 openings in MA and VA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Restaurant Brokers & Developers, Inc. Outdoor seating is required. The company also represents Chee Burger Chee Burger, a four-unit chain with locations throughout MA and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in inline, end-cap and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as five openings in MA, VA and Washington DC during the coming 18 months. The company also represents Green Turtle with five locations throughout MD. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in end-cap and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 12 openings in the coming three years. Typical leases run 10 years with two five year options.For more information, contact Jim McGinnis or Joe Spinelli, Restaurant Brokers & Developers, Inc., PO Box 141, College Park, MD 20741; 800-424-7714, Fax 301-345-8012; Web site: www.therestaurantbroker.com. Tri-City Foods, Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 21 locations throughout OH, MI and WV. The restaurants, specializing in pizza, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq. ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding and urban/downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact Ted Swan, Tri-City Foods, Inc., 150 North Oliver Street, Wichita, KS 67208; 316-685-1324 Ext. 16, Fax 316-685-2234. MGW Group Inc. trades as Cookie Bouquet and Cookies By Design at 249 locations nationwide. The restaurants, which specialize in cookies and cookie arrangements, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact David Patterson, MGW Group Inc., 1865 Summit Avenue, Suite 605, Plano, TX 75074; 972-398-9536, Fax 972-398-9542. The Krystal Company trades as Krystal at 422 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 60 openings throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, MN, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. A land area of 32,000 sq.ft. is required. The company is franchising. The company prefers to cotenant with discount department stores and supermarkets.For more information, contact Gary Greve, The Krystal Company, One Union Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-757-1562, Fax 423-757-5610; Email: ggreve@krystalco.com; Web site: www.krystalco.com. Velvet Restaurant Inc. trades as Velvet Grill at ten locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.For more information, contact William Owen Jr., Velvet Restaurant Inc., 25 Sierra Vista Road, Santa Barbara, CA 90108; 805-565-5941; Fax 805-565-5752. U.S. Restaurants Inc. trades as Burger King at 50 locations throughout GA, NJ and PA. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as three openings throughout NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Henry White, U.S. Restaurants, 1780 Swede Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422; 610-277-4200, Fax 610-277-5160. Little Caesar Enterprises Inc. trades as Little Caesars Pizza at 4,000 locations nationwide. The restaurants, which specialize in pizza, sandwiches and salads, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, video and drug stores. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.For more information, contact Mike Atwell, Little Caesar Enterprises Inc., 2211 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48201; 313-983-6300, Fax 313-983-6232; Email: michael.atwell@lcecorp.com. Southeast Food Service trades as Wendy’s at 90 locations throughout CA and TN. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.75 acres is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within two miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.For more information, contact Tina Hertzel, Southeast Food Service, 9041 Executive Park Drive, Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37923; 865-691-1393, Fax 865-691-1014. Wake Up & Live Inc. trades as Java and Java Primo at four locations throughout ID. The restaurants occupy spaces 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, however the company will expand anywhere provided the operator becomes a partner or licensee.For more information, contact Todd Rippo, Wake Up & Live Inc., P.O. Box 1028, Hailey, ID 83333; 208-726-2882, Fax 208-726-1771. Pick Up Sticks operates 80 locations throughout AZ, CA, IL and NV. The quick serve restaurants, which specialize in Chinese cuisine, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, Chicago, IL and Las Vegas, NV during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with major supermarkets. Typical leases run five years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within two miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. The company cites Panda Express and Pei Wei as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Kevin Reilly, Pick Up Stix, 1021 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673; 949-366-8747, Fax 949-361-2209; Email: edh@pickupstix.com; Web site: www.pickupstix.com. Schick Enterprises Inc. trades as Taco Bell at seven locations throughout MI and WI. The restaurants, which specialize in quick serve Mexican food, occupy spaces of 1,250 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in the upper Peninsula of MI during the coming 18 months. A land area of 35,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. is required. The company prefers to cotenant with convenience stores. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Robert Schick, Schick Enterprises Inc., 949 First Street, Menominee, MI 49858; 906-863-1100, Fax 906-863-0150; Email: bobschick@cybrzn.com. Ohcal Foods, Inc. trades as Subway at 400 locations throughout Los Angeles, CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment and tourist centers, and freestanding and urban/downtown locations. Plans call for as many as 100 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with coffee shops. For more information, contact Joyce Lichten, Ohcal Foods, 20501 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 375, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; 818-715-9400, Fax 818-715-0542; Email: joycelichten@ohcalfoodsinc.com. Ram International Ltd. operates 28 locations throughout CO, ID, IL, IN, OR, TX, WA and WI. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and shopping centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL and WA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jeff Chandler, Ram International, Inc., 10013 59th Avenue Southwest, Tacoma, WA 98499; 253-588-1788, Fax 253-584-8563; Email: jchandler@theram.com. Holsum Bakery, Inc. trades as Holsum Thrift Store at nine locations throughout AZ. The food stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding and end-cap locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Ed Dubiel, Holsum Bakery Inc., 2322 West Lincoln Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009; 602-252-2351, Fax 602-257-1151; Web site: www.holsumaz.com. WRC Worldwide Restaurant Concepts trades as Pat & Oscar’s Restaurants at 21 locations throughout AZ and CA. The restaurants, which specialize in bread sticks, pizza, pasta salads, sandwiches, chicken, ribs and desserts, occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft., with a patio, in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 11 openings in CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years with options. A pad or vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with big box retailers and movie theaters. An outdoor seating area is required. For more information, contact Mark Seferial, WRC Worldwide Restaurant Concepts, 10679 Westview Parkway, San Diego, CA 92126; 858-695-8500 Ext. 3533; Fax 858-566-1821; Email: mark@breadstick.com. Japanese Restaurant Limited trades as Made In Japan and Teriyaki Experience at 70 locations throughout Canada. The quick serve restaurants occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. in malls, outlet, entertainment and tourist centers and urban/downtown locations. Plans call for as many as eight openings in Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Average sales of $1,000 psf have been reported.For more information, contact Nik Jurkovic, Japanese Restaurant Limited, 700 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 3W5; 905-337-7777, Fax 905-337-0331. BJ’s Country Kitchen, Inc. trades as BJ’s Kountry Kitchen at six locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outlet and strip centers. Plans call for one opening per year throughout the existing market. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Gary Honeycutt, BJ’s Country Kitchen, Inc., 4539 North Brawley, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93722; 559-275-1981, Fax 559-275-8786. Pepe’s Inc. trades as Pepe’s Mexican Restaurant at 57 locations throughout IL and IN. The restaurants, which specialize in Mexican food, occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with a 10-year option. A vanilla shell and handicap equipped restrooms are required. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.For more information, contact William Thil, Pepe’s Inc., 1325 West 15th Street, Chicago, IL 60608; 312-733-2500, Fax 312-733-2534. Burger Baron, Inc. trades as Lot-A-Burgers at 12 locations throughout OK. The restaurants occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market, with a focus on Tulsa, OK, during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact John P. Akers, Burger Baron, Inc., 401 South Dewey Avenue, Suite 214, Bartlesville, OK 74003; 918-336-1818, Fax 918-338-0888. Austin Sonic, Inc. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 52 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,320 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX and Mexico during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jerry Conway, Austin Sonic, Inc., PO Box 17788, Austin, TX 78760; 512-462-0393, Fax 512-462-3639. Fatburger Corp. trades as Fatburger at 50 locations throughout AZ, CA, NV and WA. The restaurants, which feature a 1950’s retro look, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in GA, FL, MI, NC, NJ, SC, TX and WA. The company prefers to cotenant with offices and movie theaters. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jim Konstantinides, Fatburger Corp., 1218 Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-319-1820, Fax 310-319-1863; Web site: www.fatburger.com. Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Burton & Doyle Steak House operate three locations throughout NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ripco Real Estate Corp. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within 10 miles. Mama Sbarro’s Pizzeria operates 18 locations throughout NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, inline spaces and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ripco Real Estate Corp. Boulder Creek Steakhouse operates 15 locations throughout NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 7,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for seven openings throughout CT and NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ripco Real Estate Corp. The company requires a ground lease and wants to locate near a major highway.For more information, contact Jeremy Isaacs, Ripco Real Estate Corp., 420 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753; 516-933-8880, Fax 516-933-2514; Email: jisaacs@ripcony.com. Nathan’s Famous, Inc. trades as Nathan’s Famous at 200 plus locations nationwide. The restaurants, which specialize in Coney Island hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken and seafood, occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. for kiosks and 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,300 sq.ft. for in-line spaces in freestanding locations, malls and power, outlet, and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is also seeking sites in captive markets, such as college campuses, airports, sports arenas and hotels. Typical leases run 10 years. The company is franchising.For more information, contact Carl Paley, Nathan’s Famous, Inc., 1400 Old Country Road, Suite 400, Westbury, NY 11590; 516-338-8500 Ext. 230, Fax 516-338-7220; Email: cpaley@nathansfamous.com. Damon & Pythias operates one location in CA. The restaurant occupies spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates.For more information, contact Lisa Humiston, Epsteen & Associates, 1429 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361; Web site: www.zpizza.com. Centex Subway, Inc. trades as Subway at 13 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX, with a focus on Brazos County, during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bert Keller, Centex Subway, Inc., PO Box 10161, College Station, TX 77842; 979-693-3933, Fax 979-693-1593. Country Cookin’, Inc. trades as Country Cookin’ at 15 locations throughout VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact David Preston, Country Cookin’, Inc., 4335 Brambleton Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018; 540-774-0613 Ext. 101, Fax 540-774-9554. Sonic Corp. trades as Sonic at 2,700 locations nationwide. The drive-in restaurants occupy spaces of 1,362 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Drew Ritger, Sonic Corp., 101 Park Avenue, Suite 1400, Oklahoma City, OK 73102; 405-280-7654, Fax 405-290-7404.
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