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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Cosimo’s Pizza operates 42 locations throughout CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI and VT. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Bieri & Associates. Typical leases run 10 years. Competition is cited as Sbarro. For more information, contact Jim Bieri, Bieri & Associates, 1500 1st National Building, 660 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226; 313-962-2800, Fax 313-962-5070; Email: jbieri@biericompany.com; Web site: www.biericompany.com.
Meson Ole Restaurants trades as Meson Ole Restaurant at nine locations throughout FL and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip and outlet centers. Plans call for two openings throughout FL and Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Tito Figueroa, Meson Ole Restaurants, 104 East Main Street, East Islip, NY 11730; 631-277-7798, Fax 631-277-7894.
Weathervane Seafood Restaurants operates 16 locations throughout MA, ME, NH, NY and VT. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,500 sq.ft. in power, outlet, value, entertainment and tourist centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout ME and NH. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Kohl’s. For more information, contact Jeremy Gagner, Weathervane Seafood Restaurants, 31 Badgers Island West, Kittery, ME 03904; 207-439-0335, Fax 207-439-7754; Web site: www.weathervaneseafood.com.
MHC, Inc. trades as Burger King and KFC at 21 locations throughout CT and MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for three to five openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years with options. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Harry Cromwell, MHC, Inc., 201 Park Avenue, West Springfield, MA 01089; 413-734-2148 Ext. 100, Fax 413-731-7639; Email: mhcquik@aol.com.
Whataburger of Mesquite, Inc. trades as Whataburger of Mesquite at 13 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Dallas, TX during the coming 18 months. A land area of 35,000 sq.ft. is required. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Bob Potter, Whataburger, Inc., 3200 Town East Boulevard, Mesquite, TX 75150; 972-270-3400, Fax 972-613-0508; Email: info@womtx.com; Web site: www.womtx.com.
Texas Turkeys, Inc. trades as Armadillo Willy’s BBQ at 10 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact John Berwald, Texas Turkeys, Inc., 994 Acacia Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022; 650-948-4659, Fax 650-948-5175.
Steve’s Place, Inc. trades as Steve’s Place Pizza, Pasta & Grill at eight locations throughout CA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in strip and power centers, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and a land area of one acre is required. For more information, contact Steve Wilkinson, Steve’s Place, Inc., 2850 Spafford Street, Suite C, Davis, CA 95616; 530-756-4317, Fax 530-756-4373; Web site: www.stevespizza.com.
Chipotle Mexican Grill operates more than 300 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, MD, MN, MO, NE, NV, NY, OH, OR, TX, VA, WA, WI and Washington, DC. The Mexican restaurants occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip and mixed-use centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for 175 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Rex Jones, Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1543 Wazee, Suite 200, Denver, CO 84039; 303-390-0639, Fax 303-390-0650; Email: rjones@chipotle.com; Web site: www.chipotle.com.
Seaboard Franchise Services, Co. trades as Avalon Diner at three locations throughout TX. The diners occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip and specialty centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. The company cites Chili’s and Red Robin as competition and is franchising. For more information, contact Keith Hudson, Seaboard Franchise Services Co., 3000 Weslayan, Suite 108, Houston, TX 77027; 713-622-9500, Fax 713-621-8200.
Southern Maid Donut Flour Co. trades as Southern Maid Donut Shop at 92 locations throughout AL, CA, FL, LA, MS, TX, UT and WA. The doughnut shops occupy a space of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, NC and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with dry cleaners, ice cream shops and post offices. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. For more information, contact David Hargrove, Southern Maid Donut Flour Co., 3615 Cavalier Drive, Garland, TX 75042; 972-272-6425, Fax 972-276-3549; Email: dunker1@gte.net; Web site: www.southerndonuts.com.
Taco Maker, Inc. trades as Jake’s Over the Top and Mayan Jamma Juice at 20 locations throughout CA, ID, IL, NM, NV, UT, WA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Taco Maker operates 143 locations nationwide. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bob Strong, Taco Maker, Inc., 4605 Harrison Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Ogden, UT 84403; 801-476-9780, Fax 801-476-9788; Web site: www.tacomaker.com.
Spirs Del Tiramasu operates four locations throughout FL. The restaurants, specializing in gourmet pizza, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and lifestyle, strip and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southeastern FL during the coming 18 months with representation by Felenstein, Koniver Stern. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Larry Soroka, Felenstein, Koniver Stern, 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-532-6100, Fax 305-532-6101; Email: soroka2@aol.com.
Toarmina’s Pizza operates 16 locations throughout MI. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Lou Toarmina, Toarmina’s Pizza, 673 Barbara Street, Westland, MI 48185; 734-729-9067, Fax 734-729-1882.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Inc. trades as Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 123 locations throughout AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA and RI. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Carl Sahlsten, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Inc., 2202 Northwestshore Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195; Email: carlsahlsten@outback.com.
Specialty Restaurant Development, LLC trades as Green Hills Grille at four locations throughout AL and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A land area of 1.2 to 1.5 acres are required. For more information, contact Guy Taylor, Specialty Restaurant Development, Inc., 1001 North Lake Destiny, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751; 407-661-3151, Fax 407-661-3152.
Wingstop Restaurants, Inc. trades as Wingstop at 150 locations throughout AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK and SC. The restaurants, specializing in chicken wings, occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by RTS Real Estate. Leases running five years with a five-year renewal. For more information, contact Marsha Schneider, RTS Real Estate, 1234 Northwest Highway, Garland, TX 75041; 972-698-7900, Fax 972-686-6503; Email: marsha@airmail.net. Web site: www.wingstop.com.
Thomas & King, Inc. trades as Applebee’s Restaurants at 80 locations throughout AZ, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH and PA. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,069 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot, Kroger and Wal*Mart. O’Charley’s and Ruby Tuesday are cited as competition. For more information, contact Daren Duby, Thomas & King, Inc., 249 Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507; 859-254-2180, Fax 859-254-2191; Email: dduby@tandk.com; Web site: www.tandk.com.
O’Naturals operates four locations throughout MA, ME and NH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for six to 13 openings throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming three years, with representation by Eastern Net Lease Advisors. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. For more information, contact Michael O’Mara, Eastern Net Lease Advisors, 21 Oak Way, Medway, MA 02053; 508-321-1422, Fax 508-321-1344; Email: mike@eastern1031.net; Web site: www.eastern1031.net.
Specialty Restaurant Development, LLC trades as Green Hills Grille at four locations throughout AL and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A land area of 1.2 to 1.5 acres are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 to 35,000 within five miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Guy Taylor, Specialty Restaurant Development, Inc., 1001 North Lake Destiny, Suite 100, Maitland, FL 32751; 407-661-3151, Fax 407-661-3152.
Toramina’s Pizza operates 16 locations throughout MI. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Lou Toarmina, Toarmina’s Pizza, 673 Barbara Street, Westland, MI 48185; 734-729-9067, Fax 734-729-1882.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Inc. trades as Carrabba’s Italian Grill at 123 locations throughout AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA and RI. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Carl Sahlsten, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Inc., 2202 Northwestshore Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195; Email: carlsahlsten@outback.com.
O’Naturals operates four locations throughout MA, ME and NH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for six to 13 openings throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming three years, with representation by Eastern Net Lease Advisors. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Michael O’Mara, Eastern Net Lease Advisors, 21 Oak Way, Medway, MA 02053; 508-321-1422, Fax 508-321-1344; Email: mike@eastern1031.net; Web site: www.eastern1031.net.
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