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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Macayo Restaurants, LLC trades as Macayo Mexican Restaurants at 15 locations throughout AZ and NV. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, southern CA, CO and NV during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $33,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Steve Johnson, Macayo Restaurants, LLC 3117 North 16th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85016; 602-264-1831, Fax 602-212-2422.
Bear Rock Cafe operates 30 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in endcaps, outparcels and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Shannon Dixon, Bear Rock Cafe, 1225 Crescent Green Drive, Suite 155, Cary, NC 27511; 919-859-6610, Fax 919-859-0710; Email: sdixon@bearrockfoods.com; Web site: www.bearrocks.com.
International Coffee & Tea, Inc. trades as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 200 locations throughout AZ, CA, NV and internationally. The coffee houses occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three five-year options. For more information, contact Paul Goldman, International Coffee & Tea, Inc., 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-237-2326, Fax 310-815-2504; Web site: www.coffeebean.com.
Hospitality Well Done trades as Dakota’s, Perry’s Fish House, Sweetwaters and Sirloin Saloon at 10 locations throughout CT, MA, NY and VT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MA, NJ and RI during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact David Melincoff, Hospitality Well Done, 2517 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482; 802-985-8074, Fax 802-985-104; Email: hwd@steakseafood.com; Web site: www.steakseafood.com.
Humphries Development of North Indiana trades as Eddie Merlot’s at three locations throughout IN and TX. The steakhouses occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Detroit, MI; St. Louis, MO and Cleveland and Cincinnati OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Smith & Wollensky is cited as competition. A land area of two acres is required. For more information, contact Dave Cook, Humphries Development of North Indiana, 997 Chestnut Hills Parkway, Fort Wayne, IN 46814; 260-625-3047, Fax 260-625-4894; Email: daveinind@aol.com; Web site: www.eddiemerlots.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. Typical leases run five years with five, five-year options. Pizza Hut, Domino’s and Papa John’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Hank Ferrazza, Cassano’s, Inc., 1700 East Stroop Road, Ketterling, OH 45429; 937-294-8400, Fax 937-294-8107.
Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Max & Erma’s at 97 locations throughout GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings throughout GA, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, VA and WI during the coming 18 months. A land area of two acres is required. Typical leases run 20 years with options. T.G.I Friday’s, O’Charley’s and Champps are cited as competition. For more information, contact Christopher Holgate, Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc., 4849 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, OH 43229; 614-431-5800, Fax 614-431-4100; Email: christopher@max-ermas.com; Web site: www.max-ermas.com.
Morton’s Restaurant Group trades as Morton’s Steakhouse and Bertolini’s at 68 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, specialty centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for five openings throughout CA, FL, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MO, NJ, OH and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. For more information, contact Allan Schreiber, Morton’s Restaurant Group, 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11042; 516-627-1515, Fax 516-627-2050.
Grill Concepts trades as Daily Grill and The Grill on the Alley at 25 locations throughout CA, IL and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls, specialty centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years with options. Specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Robert Chais, Grill Concepts, PO Box 571681, Tarzana, CA 91357; 310-822-3409, Fax 310-726-1140; Email: robertchais@aol.com.
Kala Enterprises, Inc. trades as Candyopolis at 13 locations throughout KS, MO and OK. The candy stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA, IL, MO, NE and OK during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven to 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Sweet Factory is cited as competition. For more information, contact Darrell Yoder or Ernie Thomas, Kala Enterprises, Inc., 1706 East 123rd Terrace, Olathe, KS 66061; 913-780-2177, Fax 913-780-1773; Email: kalaent@aol.com.
Little Tokyo Management, Inc. trades as Little Tokyo Quick Service Food Court at 43 locations throughout AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, MN, NY, OH, PA, TN, WA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, specializing in Japanese and Chinese fast food, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact David Wu, Little Tokyo Management, Inc., 3421 North Lakeview Drive, Suite 168, Tampa, FL 33618; 813-265-3955, Fax 813-265-3428; Email: dthwu@yahoo.com.
Saxby’s Coffee operates 12 locations throughout CO. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings throughout CO, IL and IN during the coming 18 months, with representation by Proven Record, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. Starbucks is cited as competition. For more information, contact John Larson, Proven Record, Inc., 100 Convention Center Drive, Suite 700, Las Vegas, NV 89109; 970-567-7752; Email: john@saxbycoffee.com.
Retail Development Consultants, Inc. trades as Johnny Carino’s at six locations throughout GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Tom Smith, Retail Development Consultants, Inc., 1563 Brentwood Drive, Marietta, GA 30062; 770-578-0744, Fax 770-321-0955.
Margaritas Management Group trades as Margaritas Mexican Restaurant at 16 locations throughout CT, MA, ME and NH. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for two openings throughout MA and RI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Jackman Commercial Realty, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact John A. Jackman, Jackman Commercial Realty, Inc., 526 Fox Hollow Way, Manchester, NH 03104; 603-645-6441, Fax 603-625-6027; Email: jajackman@earthlink.net; Web site: www.jackmanrealty.com.
Penn Station, Inc. trades as Penn Station East Coast Subs at 134 locations throughout IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, VA and WV. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 35 to 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Kinko’s, video stores, dry cleaners, drug stores and salons. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Mark Partusch, Penn Station, Inc., 8276 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45255; 513-474-5957, Fax 513-474-7116; Web site: www.penn-station.com.
Sub Station II, Inc. trades as Sub Station II at 90 locations throughout southern CA, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN and VA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,500 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. For more information, contact Susan Vaden, Sub Station II, Inc., 425 North Main Street, Sumter, SC 29150; 803-773-4711, Fax 803-775-2220; Email: franchise@substationII.com; Web site: www.substationII.com.
B R Guest, Inc. trades as Atlantic Grill, Blue Water Grill, Coconut Grill, Isabella’s, Ocean Grill, Park Avalon and Ruby Foo at 14 locations throughout AZ, Las Vegas, NV and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Steve Hanson, B R Guest, Inc., 206 Spring Street, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10012; 212-529-0900, Fax 212-653-0111; Web site: www.brguestrestaurants.com.
Houlihan’s Restaurant Group trades as Bristol Bar & Grill, Devons and Chequers at six locations throughout GA, IL, KS, MO and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings east of the Mississippi River during the coming 18 months. Houlihan’s operates 80 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,200 sq.ft. to 7,200 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers, freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for 10 openings throughout CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NJ, PA, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bridget Grams, Houlihan’s Restaurant Group, 8700 State Line Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66206; 913-901-2519, Fax 913-901-2651; Email: bgrams@houlihans.com; Web site: www.houlihans.com.
Pizza Factory, Inc. trades as We Toss ‘Em, They’re Awesome Pizza at 115 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, ID, MN, NV and WA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip and tourist centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Nikki Vanbelson, Pizza Factory, Inc., 49430 Road 426, Suite D, Oakhurst, CA 93644; 559-683-3377, Fax 559-683-6879; Web site: www.pizzafactoryinc.com.
Plamondon Cos. trades as Roy Rogers at 15 locations throughout MD and VA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. to 3,700 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. Typical leases run 20 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jim Plamondon, Plamondon Cos., 4 South McCain Drive, Frederick, MD 21703; 301-695-5051, Fax 301-695-5066; Email: jimp@plamondon-cos.com; Web site: www.royrogersrestaurants.com.
Coulter Enterprises, Inc. trades as Lonestar Restaurants at 260 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 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 Karen Perrill, Coulter Enterprises, Inc, 224 East Douglas, Suite 700, Wichita, KS 67202; 316-264-8888, Fax 316-264-2926.
Robeks Corp. trades as Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats at 36 locations throughout AZ, CA, FL, NJ, NY and OH. The shops, which specialize in smoothies, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, strip and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 60 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Starbucks. For more information, contact Jimmer Bolden, Robeks Corp., 1230 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 400, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 310-727-0500, Fax 310-943-1877; Email: jbolden@robeks.com; Web site: www.robeks.com.
Salt Creek Grille operates three locations throughout CA and NJ. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Street Advisors. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters and other upscale restaurants. For more information, contact Linda Crowley, Urban Street Advisors, 110 Newport Center Drive, Suite 200, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-464-9675, Fax 949-464-9674; Email: lcrowley1@cox.net.
RJ Gator’s operates 18 locations throughout FL, LA and NC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings throughout FL, NC, LA and TX during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.5 acres is required. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Tim Timoteo, RJ Gator’s, 609 Hepburn Avenue, Suite 103, Jupiter, FL 33458; 561-575-0326, Fax 561-575-9920; Email: leadgator@rjgators.com; Web site: www.rjgators.com.
Ameci Pizza & Pasta, Inc. trades as Ameci Pizza and Pasta at 43 locations throughout CA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with five, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Nick Andrisano, Ameci Pizza & Pasta, Inc., 6603 (B&C) Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-712-0110, Fax 818-712-0792; Email: nandrisano@aol.com; Web site: www.amecipizzaandpasta.com.
Home Cafe trades as Arby’s at 29 locations throughout MD, NY and VA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout MD and northern VA during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Target, Giant, Best Buy and Home Depot. For more information, contact Tom Louie, Home Cafe, 10500 Sager Avenue, Fairfax, VA 22030; 571-216-2592, Fax 301-698-0192; Email: tlouie@adelphia.net.
The Rib Crib operates 27 locations throughout AR, CA, FL, KS, MO, MT, NM, OK and TX. The restaurants, specializing in barbecue, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 12 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. For more information, contact Marc Chastain, The Rib Crib, 4271 West Albany, Broken Arrow, OK 74012; 918-459-9999, Fax 918-459-0699; Email: mchastain@ribcrib.com; Web site: www.ribcrib.com.
Trufoods, Inc. trades as Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips at 300 locations nationwide. The fast food seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for 24 openings throughout MA and MD during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options. For more information, contact Peter Daghilan, Trufoods, Inc., 5 Dakota Drive, Suite 302, Lake Success, NY 11042; 516-358-0600, Fax 516-358-5076; Email: lif@trufoods.com; Web site: www.trufoods.com.
Jersey Mike’s Franchise System trades as Jersey Mike’s Submarines & Salads at 280 locations throughout FL, GA, IN, KY, MA, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX and VA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 60 to 70 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and video stores. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Subway, Blimpies and Quizno’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Mike Parkhill, Jersey Mike’s Franchise System, 1973 Highway 34 Suite E21, Wall Township, NJ 07719; 732-282-2323, Fax 732-282-2244; Email: mparkhill@jerseymikes.com; Web site: www.jerseymikes.com.
OSF International, Inc. trades as Old Spaghetti Factory at 39 locations throughout CA, CO, GA, HI, IN, KY, MN, MO, TN, UT and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 9,800 sq.ft. in power, entertainment, tourist and mixed-use centers, freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for one opening in either AZ, CO, HI, IN or OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years with three five-year options. For more information, contact Ric Holderbaum, OSF International, Inc., 0715 Southwest Bancroft Street, Portland, OR 97239; 503-225-0433, Fax 503-226-6214; Email: ric@osf.com; Web site: www.osf.com.
Giff’s Sub Shop Franchise System, Inc. trades as Giff’s Subs at six locations throughout northwest FL. The restaurants, specializing in steak sandwiches, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Lance Arnette, Giff’s Sub Shops Franchise System, Inc., 4 Cambridge Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; 850-864-5468.
Brinkers International, Inc. trades as Macaroni Grill at 170 locations nationwide. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 7,154 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Deb Chappell-Nelson and Marvin Golbois, Brinkers International, Inc., 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-770-3294, Fax 972-770-9467.
Wendy’s Management trades as Wendy’s at six locations throughout LA. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within 10 miles. For more information, contact Steve Kelly, Wendy’s Management, 1700 Martin Luther King Drive, Monroe, LA 71202; 318-323-4404, Fax 318-587-5331.
Claddagh Irish Pub operates six locations throughout IN, MI, MN and OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and entertainment centers. Plans call for six openings throughout AL, FL, GA, TN and TX during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Space. A land area of two acres is required for freestanding locations. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Brian Epstein, Urban Space, 238 South Meridian Street, Suite 201, Indianapolis, IN 46225; 317-423-1111, Fax 317-423-0527; Email: bepstein@urbanspaceusa.com.
Sakura-Japanese Steak and Seafood House operates 13 locations throughout MD and VA. The Japanese steak and seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings annually throughout MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by JBG Rosenfeld Retail. The company prefers to locate in supermarket-anchored strip centers. For more information, contact Bob Schwenger, JBG Rosenfeld Retail, 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1111, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-657-0700, Fax 301-657-9850; Email: bschwenger@jbgr.com; Web site: www.jbgr.com.
Shelter Group trades as Rosa Mexicano and City Grill at four locations throughout NY and Washington, DC. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for two openings throughout Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas and Houston, TX and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years with options. For more information, contact Doug Griebel, Shelter Group, 846 7th Avenue, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10019; 212-397-0666, Fax 212-397-0999; Email: dgriebel@sheltergroup.net; Web site: www.rosamexicano.com.
Dairy Queen of Virginia, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 137 locations throughout VA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Richmond and northern VA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Mark Dunham, Dairy Queen of Virginia, Inc., 12020 Wyndham Lake Drive, Glen Allen, VA 23059; 804-364-3006, Fax 804-364-2346; Email: dqva1@aol.com.
Marble Slab Creamery, Inc. trades as Marble Slab Creamery at 375 locations nationwide. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power, entertainment, strip and lifestyle centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 175 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Chris Elliott, Marble Slab Creamery, Inc., 3100 South Gessner, Suite 305, Houston, TX 77063; 713-780-3601, Fax 713-780-0264; Email: celliott@marbleslab.com; Web site: www.marbleslab.com.
Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery trades as Cottage Inn Pizza at 65 locations throughout MI and OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN, MI and OH during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Shafyi Broumand, Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery, 4390 Concourse Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108; 734-663-2470, Fax 734-747-7177; Web site: www.cottageinn.com.
Chicago Franchise Systems, Inc. trades as Al’s Italian Beef and Nancy’s Pizzeria at 42 locations throughout GA, IA, IL, IN and MI. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings throughout IL, IN, MI and OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two five-year options. For more information, contact Eileen Holly, Chicago Franchise Systems, Inc., 8200 185th Street, Suite J, Tinley Park, IL 60477; 708-444-4411, Fax 708-444-4422; Email: eholly@chicagofranchise.com.
Zao Noodle Bar/Noodle Bar, Inc. operates five locations throughout CA and WA. The restaurants, specializing in Asian cuisine, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and upscale shopping districts. Plans call for one opening in the northern bay area of CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Metrovation Brokerage. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters and upscale apparel retailers. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Linda Braz, Metrovation Brokerage, 580 2nd Street, Suite 260, Oakland, CA 94607; 510-839-4000, Fax 510-465-4472; Email: lbraz@metrovation.com.; Web site: www.metrovation.com.
Figaro’s Italian Pizza, Inc. trades as Figaro’s Pizza at 89 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in pad sites, strip centers and endcaps. Plans call for 50 to 90 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video, Hollywood Video and supermarkets. Typical leases run five years with three five-year options. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 to 30,000 within the trade area. The company is franchising. For more information, 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; Web site: www.figaros.com.
Hartz Chicken Buffet operates 47 locations throughout MS and TX. The restaurants, specializing in chicken, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and specialty centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bill Knight, Hartz Chicken Buffet, 14451 Corner Stone Village, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77014; 281-583-0020, Fax 281-580-3752; Web site: www.hartz-chicken.com.
Wolfgang Puck Express operates one location in NJ. The restaurant occupies space of 3,500 sq.ft. in a freestanding location. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. For more information, contact Rennie Pincus, The Goldstein Group, 266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452; 201-703-9700, Fax 201-703-9678; Email: rpincus@thegoldsteingroup.com.
Larry’s Giant Subs operates 105 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, SC, TN, TX and WV. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Larry or Mitch Raikes, Larry’s Giant Subs, 4479 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32216; 904-739-9069, Fax 904-739-1218; Email: raikeye1@aol.com; Web site: www.larrysubs.com.
Checkers/Rally’s trades as Checkers and Rally’s at 800 locations throughout the Midwest and Southeast. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 50 openings nationwide for franchised stores and throughout New Orleans, LA and Indianapolis, IN for corporate stores during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to seven years. For more information, contact Julia Brown and MaryKay Stafford, Checkers/Rally’s, 4300 West Cypress Street, Suite 600, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-283-7000, Fax 813-283-7208; Email: www.checkers.com.
International House of Pancakes trades as IHOP at 1,160 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, mixed-use and entertainment centers, malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 25 years with four five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Joe Kennedy, International House of Pancakes, 1050 Wall Street West, Lyndhurst, NJ 07703; 201-935-6800, Fax 201-964-0552.
Embers America Restaurants and Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant operate 60 locations nationwide. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide for Joey’s Only Seafood Restaurant and throughout the Midwest for Embers America Restaurants during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Target. Typical leases run 10 years with a 10-year option. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Henry or David Kristal, Embers America Restaurants, 2561 Territorial Road, St. Paul, MN 55114; 651-645-6473, Fax 651-645-6866; Email: hkristal@embersamerica.com; Web site: www.joeyonlyusa.com.
Growth Management Corp. trades as Amigo’s at 39 locations throughout KS, MO and NE. The Mexican fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Roger Moore, Growth Management Corp., 3201 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 112, Lincoln, NE; 402-488-8500, Fax 402-488-0926.
Moestogo Corp. trades as Moe’s Italian Sandwich Shop at 11 locations throughout ME and NH. The restaurants, specializing in Italian sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers and street fronts. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MA, ME, NH and VT during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Stan DeLoid, Moestogo Corp., 15 Constitution Drive, Bedford, NH 03110; 603-472-8008, Fax 603-218-6018; Email: franchise@moestogo.com; Web site: www.moestogo.com.
IHOP Restaurants operate 1,000 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty, strip and mixed-use centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings throughout southern CA and NV during the coming 18 months, with representation by Strategic Retail Advisors. Typical leases run 20 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Wally Limburg, Strategic Retail Advisors, 567 San Nicolas Drive, Suite 300, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-640-6678, Fax 949-640-6696. Popeyes operates 2,800 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in fried chicken, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by Garrick-Aug Associates. Typical leases run 20 years with two five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles. Land areas of 22,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. are required. For more information, contact Gary Ford, Garrick-Aug Associates, 360 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 212-850-0206, Fax 212-983-7192; Email: ttourso@garrick2aug.com.
Champps Entertainment, Inc. trades as Champps at 52 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, MI, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SD, TX,VA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and upscale centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Craig Oberlander, Champps Entertainment, Inc., 10375 Park Meadows Drive, Suite 560, Littleton, CO 80124; 303-804-1333, Fax 303-804-8477.
Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy operates 45 locations throughout northern and central CA. The ice cream and candy stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty and entertainment centers, urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout Stockton, Modesto, Lodi, Redding, Sacramento, Fresno, Central Valley and the San Francisco Bay area of CA during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Target, Mervyn’s and supermarkets. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option. Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery are cited as competition. For more information, contact Steven Cohan, Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy, 2000 Wayne Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577; 510-297-0386, Fax 510-351-2562; Web site: www.loards.com.
Logan’s Road House Restaurant operates 132 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, OH, TN, TX, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years with options. Land areas of 1.6 to two acres are required. The company prefers to locate near Wal*Mart and Target. For more information, contact Carrie LeNeave, Logan’s Road House Restaurant, 3011 Armory Drive, Suite 300, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-885-9056, Fax 615-391-8061.
Claim Jumper Enterprises, Inc. trades as Claim Jumper at 32 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, NV and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 13,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, strip, lifestyle and entertainment centers and malls. Plans call for one to three openings throughout Tucson, AZ and Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Michael Dubin, Claim Jumper Enterprises, Inc., 16721 Milliken Avenue, Irvine, CA 92714; 949-756-9001, Fax 949-756-8733; Web site: www.claimjumper.com.
D’Angelo Franchising Corp. trades as D’Angelo Sandwich at 200 locations throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Michael Rodelle, D’Angelo Franchising Corp., 600 Providence Highway, Dedham, MA 02026; 781-461-1792; Email: mrodelle@papaginos.com; Web site: www.dangelos.com.
Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 47 locations throughout MI. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three to five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. A land area of one to 1.5 acres is required. McDonald’s and Burger King are cited as competition. For more information, contact Bob Potts, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc, 1971 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 616-776-2600, Fax 616-776-2776; Email: rpotts@mhgi.net.
Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. trades as Buffalo Wild Wings at 256 locations throughout FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NY, OH, SC, TN and WI. The restaurants, specializing in buffalo wings, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact John Rose, Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., 1600 Utica Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55416; 800-499-9586, Fax 952-593-9787; Web site: www.buffalowildwings.com.
Gold Star Chili, Inc. trades as Gold Star Chili at 105 locations throughout KY and OH. The Mexican restaurants, specializing in chili, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dave Daoud, Gold Star Chili, Inc., 650 Lunken Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45230; 513-231-4541, 513-624-4415.
Cheers, Inc. trades as E.Z.’s at 10 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Chuck Chriswell, Cheers, Inc., 3330 Oakwell Court, Suite 205, San Antonio, TX 78218; 210-828-7770, Fax 210-828-9717; Web site: www.ezrestaurants.com.
Camolour, Inc. trades as Taco Bell at nine locations throughout KS and MO. The fast food Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jim Carter, Camolour, Inc., 811 North Woodbine, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-364-4249, Fax 816-364-0503.
Buddy’s Pizzeria operates nine locations throughout MI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and universities. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Robert Jacobs, Buddy’s Pizzeria, 31800 Northwestern Highway, Farmington Hills, MI 48334; 248-855-6222, Fax 248-855-6329.
Great Wraps operates 60 locations throughout AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, PA, TN, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, specializing in wraps, cheese steaks and burritos, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Christina Koestner, Great Wraps, 4 Executive Park East, Suite 315, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-248-9900, Fax 404-248-0180; Email: franchise@greatwraps.com; Web site: www.greatwraps.com.
Papa Murphy’s International, Inc. trades as Papa Murphy’s at 800 locations nationwide. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 100 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Frank Gunderson, Papa Murphy’s International, Inc., 8000 Northeast Parkway Drive, Suite 350, Vancouver, WA 98662; 360-260-7272, Fax 360-260-0500; Email: frankg@papamurphys.com; Web site: www.papamurphys.com.
Belleria Pizzeria, Inc. trades as Belleria Pizzeria at 13 locations throughout OH, The pizzerias occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jim Frasco, Belleria Pizzeria, Inc., 815 North Main, Hubbard, OH 44425; 330-534-5700, Fax 330-534-5715.
3 Dollar Cafe operates six locations throughout GA. The casual sports bars occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 16,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by CPI, Inc. For more information, contact Norman Davis, CPI, Inc., 1700 Enterprise, Suite 108, Marietta, GA 30067; 770-641-7822, Fax 770-984-9187.
Bud’s Chicken & Seafood operates seven locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. For more information, contact Mark Brinkman, Bud’s Chicken & Seafood, 518 Industrial Avenue, Suite 12, Boynton Beach, FL 33426; 561-736-3344, Fax 561-736-5205.
Valenti Development Group trades as Wendy’s at 114 locations throughout AR, MO, MS, PA and TN. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,340 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within three miles. KFC operates 45 locations throughout IL, IN and WI. The restaurants, specializing in chicken, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within three miles. For more information, contact Steven Underwood, Valenti Development Group, 1770 Moriah Woods Boulevard, Suite 10, Memphis, TN 38117; 901-462-0470, Fax 901-462-0469.
Lizard’s Thicket, Inc. trades as Lizard’s Thicket at 11 locations throughout SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with six, five-year options. For more information, contact Bobby Williams, Lizard’s Thicket, Inc., 1036 Market Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803-799-5916, Fax 803-799-2512; Web site: www.lizardsthicket.com.
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