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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide August Moon, Inc. trades as Mandarin Garden, California Wraps and Bourbon Streak Café at eight locations throughout TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. The company prefers to acquire sites. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Hung Chen, August Moon, Inc., 6108 Steel Meadow, Suite 3, Nashville, TN 37211; 615-400-9689, Fax 615-333-9103.
El Pollo Loco operates 323 locations throughout AZ, CA, NV and TX. The quick serve Mexican and chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. For more information, contact Scott McQuown, El Pollo Loco, 3333 Michaelson Drive, Suite 550, Irvine, CA 92612; 949-399-2000, Fax 949-399-2025; Web site: www.elpolloloco.com.
International Coffee & Tea, Inc. trades as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 200 locations throughout AZ, CA, NV and internationally. The coffee, tea and pastry shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for 45 openings throughout AZ, CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Starbucks is cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within one mile earning $65,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Paul Goldman, International Coffee & Tea, Inc., 1945 South La Cienga Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-237-2326, Fax 310-815-2504; Email: pgoldman@coffeebean.com; Web site: www.coffeebean.com.
Vinny T’s of Boston operates 14 locations throughout CT, MA, ME and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation by National Commercial Brokers. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 with five miles. Panera Bread operates 600 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in soups and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation by National Commercial Brokers. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Harmon Lewis, National Commercial Brokers, 75 Second Avenue, Suite 315, Needham, MA 02494; Email: harmon@nationalcommercial.com; Web site: www.nationalcommercial.com.
RTM Restaurant Group trades as Arby’s at 770 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants, specializing in roast beef and chicken sandwiches, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Dan James, RTM Restaurant Group, 9311 North Meridian Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46260; 317-705-3010, Fax 317-705-3003; Email: djames@rtminc.com; Web site: www.rtminc.com.
Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy operates 45 locations throughout northern and central CA. The ice cream and candy shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, power, specialty and strip centers, urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for 15 openings throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. 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.
The Winning Team, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 36 locations throughout NC. The fast food 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. Typical leases run 20 years with four, five-year options. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Joe Brumit, The Winning Team, Inc., 40 Seminole Street, Asheville, NC 28803; 828-274-5835, Fax 828-274-9555; Email: joeb@ncarbys.com.
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands trades as Pretzel Time at 226 locations nationwide. The concepts, specializing in pretzels, occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle, tourist, mixed-use and outlet centers and malls. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Great American Cookie Co. operates 259 locations nationwide. The baked goods stands occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in malls and mixed-use, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout the southeast and southwestern states during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with a 10-year option. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Mrs. Fields Cookies operates 366 locations nationwide. The concepts, specializing in cookies, occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in malls and mixed-use, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for 60 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven years with a seven-year option. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Don Lewandowski, Mrs. Fields Famous Brands, 2855 East Cottonwood Parkway, Suite 400, Salt Lake City, UT 84121; 801-736-5600, Fax 801-736-5936; Email: DonL@mrsfields.com; Web site: www.mrsfieldsfranchise.com.
Chesapeake Foods, Inc. trades as Chili’s Grill & Bar and On The Border at 29 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Ruby Tuesday, Applebee’s and T.G.I. Friday’s are cited as competition. Typical leases run 20 years with options. For more information, contact Robert Easby-Smith, Chesapeake Foods, Inc., 1960 Gallow Road, Suite 200, Vienna, VA 22182; 703-827-0320, Fax 703-893-1536; Email: reasby@chesapeakerestaurants.com; Web site: www.chesapeakerestaurants.com.
Starbucks operates 2,250 locations throughout IL and northwest IN. The gourmet coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Metro Commercial Real Estate. For more information, contact Steven Baer, Metro Commercial Real Estate, 3340 Dundee Road, Suite 2C1, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-412-0101; Email: sbaer@metrocre.com.
Metrotainment Cafes trades as Garrison’s Broiler & Tap at seven locations throughout GA. The restaurant/bars occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Plans call for one opening in the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical lease run 20 years. 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 prefers to cotenant with movie theaters and national retailers. The Palm and Morton’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Jeffrey Landau, Metrotainment Cafes, 691 14th Street Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30318; 404-249-9468, Fax 404-249-9395; Email: jlanddau@metrocafes.com; Web site: www.metrocafes.com.
Subway Real Estate Corp. trades as Subway at 20,000 locations nationwide and internationally. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment, outlet, mixed-use and tourist centers, malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 3,000 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. For more information, contact Lisa Oak, Subway Real Estate Corp., 325 Bic Drive, Milford, CT 06460; 203-878-2791, Fax 203-783-7430; Email: oak.l@subway.com; Web site: www.subway.com.
Border Foods, Inc. trades as Taco Bell at 84 locations throughout MN. The fast food Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Lee Engler, Border Foods, Inc., 965 Decatur Avenue North, Golden Valley, MN 55427; 763-559-7338, Fax 763-559-2077; Web site: www.borderfoods.com.
Family Sports Concepts, Inc. trades as Beef O’Brady’s Family Sports Pubs at 162 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, KY, MI, MS, NC, SC and TX. The sports pub restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in supermarket anchored strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN, LA, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. Applebee’s is cited as competition. For more information, contact Greg Sausaman, Family Sports Concepts, Inc., 5510 West LaSalle Street, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-226-2333, Fax 813-226-0030; Email: greg@beefobradys.com; Web site: www.beefobradys.com.
Ohcal Foods, Inc. trades as Subway at 425 locations throughout Los Angeles, CA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell is required. Quizno’s, Blimpies and Panera Bread are cited as competition. For more information, contact Joyce Lichten, Ohcal Foods, Inc., 20501 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 375, Woodland Hills, CA, 91364; 818-715-9400, Fax 818-715-0542; Email: joycelichten@ohcalfoodsinc.com; Web site: www.subway.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 six openings throughout CA, ID, NV and TX during the coming 18 months. Pizza Hut, Domino’s and California Pizza Kitchen are cited as competition. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $80,000 as the average household income. 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.
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