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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores trades as Cracker Barrel at 528 locations nationwide.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, entertainment, outlet, power and tourist centers.  Plans call for 25 openings throughout the Midwest and Southeastern regions during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 10 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

  For more information, contact Jim Torcivia, Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, PO Box 787, Lebanon, TN 37088; 615-443-9262, Fax 615-235-4054; Website: www.crackerbarrel.com.

 

Bridgeman’s, Inc. trades as Bridgeman’s Ice Cream Shoppes at 130 locations throughout IA, MN, ND, SD, TX and WI.  The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

  For more information, contact Steve Lampi, Bridgeman’s Inc., 6201 Brooklyn Boulevard, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429; 763-971-2947, Fax 763-971-2950; Email: steve@bridgemans.com; Website: www.bridgemans.com.

 

The Italian Oven operates 60 locations nationwide.  The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers.  Plans call for one to two openings throughout Atlanta, GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Shumacher Group.  Typical leases run five to 10 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.  Olive Garden is cited as competition. Bruster’s Ice Cream operates 175 locations throughout GA, NC, OH, PA, SC and VA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 1,150 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Plans call for three to six openings in Atlanta, GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Shumacher Group. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.  The company is franchising.

  For more information, contact Harold Shumacher, The Shumacher Group, 3188 Saybrook Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-240-0040, Fax 404-266-9271; Email: harold@shumacher.com; Web site: www.brustersiceream.com.

 

CKE Restaurants, Inc. trades as Carl’s Jr. at 929 locations throughout AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, KS, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX, UT, WA and Mexico.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 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 Becky Davis, CKE Restaurants, Inc., 6307 Carpenteria Avenue, Suite A, Carpenteria, CA 93013; 888-688-7537, Fax 714-780-6345; Website: www.ckr.com.

 

Buddy’s Bar-B-Q operates 15 locations throughout TN.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and specialty centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Southeast during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 20 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $39,000 as the average household income.

  For more information, contact Mark Smothers, Buddy’s Bar-B-Q, 5806 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919; 865-584-1924, Fax 865-588-7211.

 

Bennett’s Bar-B-Que, Inc. trades as Bennett’s Bar-B-Que & Steak, Bennett’s Smokehouse & Saloon and Bennett’s Pit Bar-B-Que at nine locations throughout CO, NC and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 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 Jim Caruso, Bennett’s Bar-B-Que, Inc., 12503 East Euclid Drive, Suite 80, Centennial, CO 80111; 303-792-3088, Fax 303-799-7941; Email: info@bennettsbbq.com; Web site: www.bennettsbbq.com.

 

Dijan, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 15 locations throughout PA, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 650 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and outlet, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years in malls and 20 to 29 years in freestanding locations.

   For more information, contact Roy McDonald, Dijan, Inc., 1647 Forest Acre Drive, Clarks Summit, PA 18411; 570-343-0666, Fax 570-343-7784.

 

Brand Name Real Estate, LLC trades as Froots Smoothies, Shakes, Salads and Wraps at six locations throughout FL, GA and LA. The concept, specializing in smoothies, juices, shakes, salads and wraps, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout AZ, FL, GA, IL, LA, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required.  Jamba Juice and Smoothie King are cited as competition. 

  For more information, contact Scott Mortier, Brand Name Real Estate, LLC, 10300 West Higgins Road, Suite 3000, Rosemont, IL 60018; 847-803-4900, Fax 847-803-0787; Email: scottm@brandnamefranchising.com; Website: www.brandnamefranchising.com.

 

Brinker International trades as Chili’s at 950 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,600 sq.ft. in endcaps and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Marvin Golbois, Brinker International, 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-980-9917, Fax 972-770-9467.

 

Taco Mayo Franchise Systems, Inc. trades as Taco Mayo at 93 locations throughout AR, KS, MO, OK and TX. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout southwest, MO during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Taco Bell is cited as competition.

  For more information, contact Kurt Dinnes, Taco Mayo Franchise Systems, Inc., 10405 Greenbriar Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73159-7651; 405-691-8226 Ext.156, Fax 405-691-2572; Website: www.tacomayo.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 Ext.24, Fax 804-378-1517.

 

Restaurant Developers Corp. trades as Mr. Hero, Mr. Hero Grill and Mr. Hero Express at 110 locations throughout DE, IL, NC, OH, PA and VA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 15 to 25 openings throughout MI, NC and OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Specific improvements are required. Subway, Arby’s, Quiznos and Great Steak are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Arabica Coffeehouse and Arabica Express operate 36 locations throughout DE, IL, NC, OH, PA and WV. The coffee shops, which serve pastries and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in lifestyle, power, strip and specialty centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout the Southeast and Midwest during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bob Krieger, Restaurant Developers Corp., 5755 Granger Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131; 216-398-1101, Fax 216-398-0707; Email: rkrieger@mrhero.com.

 

Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. trades as Village Inn at 226 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,441 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Bakers Square operates 149 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,486 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Midwest during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Frank Scherer, Vicorp Restaurants, Inc., 400 West 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216; 303-296-2121, Fax 303-672-2607.

 

Subway Partners, Inc. trades as Subway at 71 locations throughout southeast FL. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle, outlet, power, specialty, strip and tourist centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact John Giorgi, Subway Partners, Inc., 6555 Somerset Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33496; 561-981-8761, Fax 561-981-8762; Email: johngiorgi@aol.com.

 

Samurai Sam’s operates 87 locations nationwide.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle and strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield County, CT and Manhattan, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Branded Concept Development.  The Great Steak & Potato Company operates 265 locations nationwide.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle and strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield County, CT and Manhattan, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Branded Concept Development.  Surf City Squeeze operates 87 locations nationwide.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle and strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield County, CT and Manhattan, Nassau, Suffolk, Orange, Putnam, Westchester and Rockland Counties, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Branded Concept Development.  Checkers operates 795 locations nationwide.  The fast-food restaurants occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle and strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Bergen, Essex and Hudson Counties, NJ and Nassau, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Branded Concept Development.

  For more information, contact Alexandra Turboff, Branded Concept Development, 115 East 23rd Street 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-260-5210 Ext.16, Fax 212-260-5211; Email: aturboff@bcdevelopment.com.

 

Earl’s Restaurants LTD trades as Earl’s at 52 locations throughout AZ, CO and TX.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in entertainment centers, freestanding locations, malls and urban/downtown areas.  Plans call for two openings throughout AZ and CO during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 15 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within two miles earning $75,000 as the average household income.  P.F. Chang’s is cited as competition.

  For more information, contact John Mulvaney, Earl’s Restaurants LTD, 108-949 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, BC, CN V7P 3P7; 604-984-4606, Fax 604-984-2263; Email: jmulvaney@earlsgreatfood.com.

 

Taco Bell/KFC Corp. Office trades as Taco Bell at seven locations throughout AL. The fast food Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. KFC operates 32 locations throughout AL, FL and GA. The restaurants, specializing in fried chicken, 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 Charles Nailen Jr., Taco Bell/KFC Corp. Office, 1676 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303; 334-793-0083, Fax 334-702-0302.

 

Taco Bell, Pizza Hut, KFC and Java Joe’s operates 88 locations throughout MD, NC, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of  3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by National Commercial Realty Advisors.

   For more information, contact Lee Garvin, National Commercial Realty Advisors, 121 Eagle Rock Trail, Hendersonville, NC 28739; 828-698-3281, Fax 828-698-3282; Email: leegarvin@netzero.com; Web site: www.nationalcommercialrealtyadvisors.com.

 

High Tech Burrito operates 13 locations throughout CA. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in malls, strip, specialty and lifestyle centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months. Baja Fresh, Chipotle and La Salsa are cited as competition. Preferred cotenants include video stores and movie theaters. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 60,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Brain Malone, High Tech Burrito, 755 Baywood Drive, Suite 165, Petaluma, CA 94954; 707-283-0500, Fax 707-283-0505; Email: bmalone@hightechburrito.com.

 

Sequoia Restaurant & Entertainment Group trades as Yardhouse at eight locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, FL, IL and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle and entertainment centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for four openings throughout AZ, FL and IL during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Brian Kjos and John Few, Sequoia Restaurant & Entertainment Group, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-706-6646, Fax 949-706-6634; Web site: www.sequoiacompany.com.

 

Spark Woodfire Cooking operates three locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ira Spilky & Associates. Typical leases run 10 years with options. Rockin’ Baja Lobster operates five locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle and mixed-use centers. Plans call for three openings throughout Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ira Spilky & Associates. Typical leases run 10 years with options. Kabuki operates seven locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Ventura Counties, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ira Spilky & Associates. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years with options.

   For more information, contact Ira Spilky, Ira Spilky & Associates, 2566 Overland Avenue, Suite 660, Los Angeles, CA 90064; 310-558-3241, Fax 310-202-1173; Email: spilky@mindspring.com; Web site: www.iraspilky.com.

 

Pizzeria Uno operates 200 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, NC, NH, NJ, NM, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, TN and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in power, specialty and entertainment centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Westchester, Rockland and Bronx, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Royal Properties, Inc. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within one mile earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Jeff Kintzer, Royal Properties, Inc., 850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; 914-237-3403, Fax 914-237-0196; Email: jskroyal@aol.com; Web site: www.royalproperties.com.

 

Cookies By Design, Inc. trades as Cookie Bouquet and Cookies By Design at 240 locations nationwide. The concept, specializing in cookies and cookie arrangements, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within 10 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact David Patterson, Cookies By Design, Inc., 1865 Summit Avenue, Suite 605, Plano, TX 75074; 972-398-9536, Fax 972-398-9542; Web site: www.cookiesbydesign.com.

 

Hospitality Restaurant Group LLC/Lobdell Management trades as Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and KFC at 90 locations throughout FL and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers and malls. Plans call for two openings throughout western and central NY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $30,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Ken Underwood, Hospitality Restaurant Group LLC/Lobdell Management, 745 South Garfield, Suite A, Traverse City, MI 49686;231-941-5052, Fax 231-941-2369.

 

Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Co., LLC trades as Rita’s Ices. Cones. Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 33 locations throughout CT, DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA and WV. The Italian ice shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 100 openings throughout
the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles. Ralph’s, Carvel, Maggie Moos and Cold Stone Creamery are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Fern Piazza and Larry Barto, Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Co., LLC, 1525 Ford Road, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-633-9899, Fax 215-633-9922; Email: realestates@ritascorp.com; Web site: www.ritasice.com.

 

L&L Drive In trades as L&L Hawaiian Barbecue at 60 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, HI, IL, MI, NY, OR and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power, entertainment and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout NM, OR and WA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a  population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Panda Express and Pick-Up Stix are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Harry Alonzo, L&L Drive-In,  931 University Avenue, Honolulu, HI 96826; 808-951-9888, Fax 808-951-0888; Email: halonzo@msn.com; Web site: www.hawaiianbarbecue.com.

 

Padow’s Hams and Deli, Inc. trade as Padow’s Hams and Deli at 13 locations throughout VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout GA, NC and SC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include Lord & Taylor. Preferred demographics include a population of 350,000 within 10 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Sidney Padow, Padow’s Hams and Deli, Inc., 4925 West Broad Street, Suite 407, Richmond, VA 23230; 804-358-4267, Fax 804-355-3213; Email: sidney@padows.com; Web site: www.padows.com.

 

Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades as Red Lobster at 670 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in seafood, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with four, five-year options. Preferred cotenants include Target. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within 15 miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Olive Garden operates 550 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in Italian cuisine, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for 40 to 60 openings throughout the existing markets. Typical leases run 10 years with four, five-year options.

   For more information, contact John Doshna, Darden Restaurants, Inc., 5900 Lake Elenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809; 407-245-4000, Fax 407-245-5627.

 

Chao Praya Chinese Eatery trades as Chao Praya Chinese Eatery, Ichiban Japan and Fuji Express at 15 locations throughout AL, KY, LA, MS, NC, NV, OH, OK, TN, TX and WA. The restaurants, specializing in Asian cuisine, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft.  in freestanding locations, malls, urban/downtown areas and outlet, power and strip centers. Plans call for two openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Sears, JCPenney, Dillards and Belks.

   For more information, contact Brian Wiley, Chao Praya Chinese Eatery, 1880 Lakeland Drive, Suite 3, Jackson, MS 39216; 601-982-2863, Fax 601-982-2895.

 

The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii trades as Bad Ass Coffee at 55 locations nationwide and throughout Japan and Korea. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Starbucks is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Harold Hill, The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, 166 West 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-463-1966, Fax 801-463-2606; Email: haroldh@badasscoffee.com; Web site: www.badasscoffee.com.

 

Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co., Inc. trades as Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. at 100 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, IN, NC, NJ, NY, OH, SC, TN and VA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, lifestyle, power, specialty and strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 100 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Starbucks is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Jason McCord, Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co., Inc., 2126 West Landstreet Road, Suite 300, Orlando, FL 32809; 407-854-6603, Fax 407-854-6601; Email: jmccord@barniescoffee.com; Web site: www.barniescoffee.com.

 

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches operates 325 locations throughout AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT and WI. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip, lifestyle and outlet centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 150 openings throughout the East, Midwest and South during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Subway and Quiznos are cited as competition. Preferred cotenants include Starbucks and Cold Stone Creamery. Preferred demographics include a daytime population of 8,000 within a three-minute drive.

   For more information, contact Bob Morena, Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches, 2212 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820; 217-356-9900, Fax 217-359-2956; Email: bmorena@jimmyjohns.com; Web site: www.jimmyjohns.com.

 

Edo Japan, Inc. trades as Edo Japan at 85 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MD, NM, NV, OR, UT and WA. The fast food Japanese restaurants occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Plans call for six to eight openings throughout HI and western Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Tom Donaldson, Edo Japan, Inc., 4838 32nd Street Southeast, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2B 2S6; 403-215-8810, Fax 403-215-8801; Email: edo@edojapan.com; Web site: www.edojapan.com.

 

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 CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VA and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Bieri Co. Typical leases run 10 years. Sbarro is cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Jim Bieri, The Bieri Co., 1500 1st National Building, 600 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226; 313-962-2800, Fax 313-962-5070; Email: jbieri@biericompany.com; Web site: www.biericompany.com.

 

Bob Evans Farms, Inc. trades as Bob  Evans Restaurants/Owens Family Restaurants at 591 locations throughout DE, FL, IL, KS, KY, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, lifestyle, outlet, power and tourist centers and malls. Plans call for 33 openings throughout FL, MD, OH and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years.

   For more information, contact Stephen Warehime, Bob Evans Farms, Inc., 3776 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207; 614-492-4941, Fax 614-492-4990; Email: stephen_warehime@bobevans.com; Web site: www.bobevans.com.