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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Hebert Candies operates six locations throughout MA. The stores, specializing in candy and ice cream, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the New England states during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years with options.

   For more information, contact Jeanie Hebert, Hebert Candies, 575 Hartford Pike (Route 20), Shrewsbury, MA 01545; 508-845-8051, Fax 508-842-3065.
 

3 For 1 Pizza & Wings operates 110 locations throughout Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with a five-year option. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Domino’s is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact David Huston, 3 For 1 Pizza & Wings, 10 Bay Street, Suite 802, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5J 2R8; 416-360-0888, Fax 416-360-5543.


Archibald’s
operates two locations in AL. The fast food barbecue restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Woodrow Washington III, Archibald’s, 6601 Buttermilk Road, Cottondale, AL 35403; 205-562-9911.
 

Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. trades as BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 31 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, HI, OR and TX. The restaurants, specializing in microbrewed beer, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment and mixed-use centers, malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, NV and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years with two to three five-year options. Preferred cotenants include theaters, entertainment centers and restaurants.

   For more information, contact Bob Lombardo, Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc., 16162 Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; 714-848-3747; Email: bob@bjbrewhouse.com; Web site: www.bjbrewhouse.com.


Louise’s Trattoria
operates eight locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Rob Serritella, Louise’s Trattoria, 15335 Morrison Street, Suite 240, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 818-788-0500, Fax 818-501-5186.
 

Ranch 1 operates 50 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, MD, NJ, NY, RI, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, specializing in grilled chicken, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, outlet and value centers, malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. McDonald’s, Starbucks and Boston Market are cited as competition. The company is franchising.

   For more information, contact John Oguturk, Ranch 1, 567 7th Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10018; 212-354-6666, Fax 212-730-4444.
 

Carlucci Hospitality Group trades as Carlucci’s and Strega Nona at four locations throughout IL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options.

   For more information, contact Joe and Charlie Carlucci, Carlucci Hospitality Group, 6111 North River Road, Rosemont, IL 60018; 847-518-0990, Fax 847-518-0999.
 

Bryant Restaurants, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 21 locations throughout NC and SC. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of one acre is required.

   For more information, contact Richard Bryant, Bryant Restaurants, Inc., 4004 Barrett Drive, Suite 106, Raleigh, NC 27609; 910-486-4400, Fax 800-368-1021.
 

Colonial Ice Cream, Inc. trades as Colonial Cafe and Colonial Ice Restaurant at six locations throughout IL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the suburban area of Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Tom S. Anderson, Colonial Ice Cream, Inc., PO Box 377, Saint Charles, IL 60174; 630-584-0088, Fax 630-584-1711.
 

Balke Enterprises trades as Burger King at six locations throughout AR. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces 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 Max Balke, Balke Enterprises, PO Box 6004, Hot Springs National Park, AR 71902; 501-623-6467, Fax 501-625-6842.
 

Anthony-Thomas Candy Co. trades as Anthony-Thomas Candy at 14 locations throughout OH. The candy stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Joseph Zanetos, Anthony-Thomas Candy Co., 1777 Arlingate Lane, Columbus, OH 43228; 614-274-8405, Fax 614-274-0019; Web site: www.anthony-thomas.com.


J+J Restaurant Group, Inc.
trades as Bavarian Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Gourmet and Treat Zone at 37 locations throughout CT, IN, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and WV. The restaurants 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 home and specialty centers. Typical leases run five to seven years.

   For more information, contact Gavin Mutter, J+J Restaurant Group, Inc., 505 West Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601; 717-299-0968, Fax 717-299-1476; Email: gmutter@jjsnack.com.
 

North Pizza, Inc. trades as Sicily’s Ultimate Italian Buffet at 10 locations throughout LA and MS. The pizzerias 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. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact Eric North, North Pizza, Inc., 2109 Burnside Avenue, Suite D, Gonzales, LA 70737; 225-647-5847, Fax 225-647-6906.
 

Great Harvest Franchising, Inc. trades as Great Harvest Bread Co. at 206 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in wheat bread products, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for 24 openings annually nationwide. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options. The company is franchising.

   For more information, contact T.J. Nelson, Great Harvest Franchising, Inc., 28 South Montana Street, Dillon, MT 59725; 406-683-6842, Fax 406-683-5537.
 

Akwen Ltd. trades as Wendy’s at 22 locations throughout OH. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bruce Obenour, Akwen Ltd., 3743 Bottler Oaks Drive, Suite A, Uniontown, OH 44685; 330-896-0742, Fax 330-896-2235.
 

Abby’s Restaurant trades as Abby’s Pizza Inn at 33 locations throughout OR and WA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, Abby’s Restaurant, 1960 River Road, Eugene, OR 97474.
 

A.P.G. Enterprises trades as Beggar’s Pizza at six locations throughout IL. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Larry Garetto, A.P.G Enterprises, 12660 Western Avenue, Blue Island, IL 60406; 708-535-9500, Fax 708-389-3655.
 

Wendy’s of the Pacific, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 20 locations throughout CA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Tom Stanley, Wendy’s of The Pacific, Inc., 1308 Kansas Avenue, Suite 6, Modesto, CA 95351; 209-577-6690, Fax 209-524-3217.
 

Carbone’s Pizzeria operates 29 locations throughout MN, SD and WI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Tom Carbone, Carbone’s Pizzeria, 680 East 7th Street, St. Paul, MN 55016; 651-771-5553, Fax 651-771-3320.
 

Chelda, Inc. trades as Ham’s Restaurant at 18 locations throughout NC and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 6,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Charlie Erwin, Chelda, Inc., PO Box 10386, Greensboro, NC 27404; 336-855-3008, Fax 336-855-6688.
 

Snappy Tomato Pizza Co. trades as Snappy Tomato Pizza at 54 locations throughout FL, IN, KY, MO, OH and TN. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years with options. The company is franchising.

   For more information, contact Vito LaCorte, Snappy Tomato Pizza Co., 7230 Turfway Road, Florence, KY 41042; 859-525-4680, Fax 859-525-4686; Web site: www.snappytomato.com.
 

Bullets Corp. of America trades as Bullets Burgers/Chicken & More at 30 locations throughout AL, GA, MS, NC, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Southeast during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Brian Murphy, Bullets Corp. of America, 456-A Southlake Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23236; 804-378-0046, Fax 804-378-1517.
 

Churpeyes, Inc. trades as Church’s Chicken at 49 locations throughout AL, GA and SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Leon Irons, Churpeye’s, Inc., 5623 Fairfield Road, Columbia, SC 29203; 803-714-9888, Fax 803-714-1548.
 

The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc. trades as Melting Pot Restaurant at 75 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in fondue, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles.

   For more information, contact Mark Johnston, The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., 8810 Twin Lakes Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33614; 813-881-0055, Fax 813-889-9361; Email: johnston@meltingpot.com.
 

DiMartino’s Franchise Systems trades as Famous New Orleans Muffulettas at two locations in LA. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout New Orleans and Metairie, LA during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Peter Di Martino, Di Martino’s Franchise Systems, 1788 Carol Sue Avenue, Gretna, LA 70056; 504-392-7589, Fax 504-302-5468.
 

Rocknes operates 10 locations throughout OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Reisenfeld & Co. A land area of one acre is required.

   For more information, contact Eric Rivchun, Reisenfeld & Co., 3659 Green Road, Suite 315, Beachwood, OH 44122; 216-765-8080; Email: ejrivchun@reisenfeld.com; Web site: www.reisenfeld.com.
 

Huge American Restaurants trades as Burger King at 19 locations throughout TX. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Land areas of 0.75 to one acre are required.

   For more information, contact Gene Stern, Huge American Restaurants, 275 West Campbell Road, Suite 315, Richardson, TX 75080; 972-644-9494, Fax 972-644-9490; Email: hugebk@swbell.net.


Benihana, Inc.
trades as Benihana at 59 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles.

   For more information, contact Tom Bergen, Benihana, Inc., 8685 Northwest 53rd Terrace, Miami, FL 33166; 305-593-0770, Fax 305-592-6371.
 

Bergen Enterprises trades as Pizza Hut and Sonic Drive-In at 57 locations throughout AZ, NC, OK, SC and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Ted Bucholz, Bergen Enterprises, PO Box 721200, Norman, OK 73070; 405-360-3606, Fax 405-360-7540.