Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Travaglini Enterprises trades as Chovy’s at one location in PA. The Italian restaurant occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and mixed-use, specialty, strip and tourist centers.  Plans call for one opening in OH or PA during the coming 18 months. Specific improvements are required. Bob Evans and Olive Garden are cited as competition. Perkins Family restaurants operates 31 locations throughout OH and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use, specialty, strip and tourist centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. Specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact Thomas Gray, Travaglini Enterprises, 547 West 6th Street, Erie, PA 16507; 814-724-9521, Fax 814-455-6074.

 

Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc. 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. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, MI, NC, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 400,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Allan Schreiber, Morton’s Restaurant Group, Inc., 3333 New Hyde Park Road, New Hyde Park, NY 11042; 516-627-1515, Fax 516-627-2050.

 

Hard Rock Café International, Inc. trades as Hard Rock Café at 114 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and resorts. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Oliver Munday, Hard Rock Café International, Inc., 6100 Old Park Lane, Orland, FL 32835; 407-445-7625, Fax 407-445-7937; Email: oliver_munday@hardrock.com; Web site:  www.hardrock.com.

 

Manchu Wok, Inc. trades as Manchu Wok at 206 locations nationwide, throughout Canada and internationally. The Chinese restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers, food courts and street fronts. Plans call for 35 to 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Bob Vrenjak, Manchu Wok, Inc., 85 Citizen Court, Unit 9, Markham Ontario, Canada L6G 1A8; 905-946-7200, Fax 905-946-7201; Web site: www.manchuwok.com.

 

Fortner Foods trades as Sir Pizza at 15 locations throughout TN. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within five miles earning $30,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Rod Fortner, Fortner Foods, 830 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129; 615-896-9660, Fax 615-896-6568.

 

Houlihan’s Restaurant Group trades as Bristol Bar & Grill 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. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide 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 specialty and strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Rob Ellis, Houlihan’s Restaurant Group, 8700 State Line Road, Suite 100, Leawood, KS 66206; 913-901-2500, Fax 913-901-2651; Email: rellis@houlihans.com; Web site: www.houlihans.com.

 

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant operates 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, 526 Fox Hollow Way, Manchester, NH 03104; 603-645-6441, Fax 603-625-6027; Email: jjackman@jackmanrealty.com; Web site: www.jackmanrealty.com.

 

Green Mill Restaurants, Inc. trades as Green Mill at 35 locations throughout KS, MN, ND and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for eight openings throughout CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, ND and WI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. Applebee’s and T.G.I. Friday’s are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Todd King, Green Mill Restaurants, Inc. 4105 Lexington Avenue North, Suite 240, Arden Hills, MN 55126; 651-203-3100, Fax 651-203-3101; Web site: www.greenmill.com.

 

Panchero’s, Inc. trades as Panchero’s Mexican Grill at 28 locations throughout CO, IA, IN, MI, MN, NE and WI. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CO, FL, IA, IN, MI, MN, NE and WI during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Rodney Anderson, Panchero’s, Inc., 2475 Coral Court, Suite B, Coralville, IA 52241; 319-545-6565, Fax 319-545-6570; Web site: www.pancheros.com.

 

Malnati Organization, Inc. trades as Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria at 22 locations throughout IL. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Stu Cohen, Malnati Organization, Inc., 3685 Woodhead Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-562-1814, Fax 847-562-1950; Web site: www.loumalnatis.com.

 

Panda Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Panda Express, Panda Inn and Hibachi-San at 750 locations nationwide. The Chinese restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in power, strip, mixed-use and entertainment centers, malls, freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas, universities and airports. Plans call for 130 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Frank Miller or Debbie Kalfas, Panda Restaurant Group, Inc., 1683 Walnut Grove Avenue, Rosemead, CA 91770; 626-799-9898, Fax 626-927-9888; Web site: www.pandaexpress.com.

 

Al Copelands trades as Copelands of New Orleans and Copeland & Cheesecake Bistro at 47 locations throughout AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, KS, LA, MD, MN, MS, NC, NM, OH, TN, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and entertainment centers. Plans call for six openings throughout  CA and FL during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within two miles earning $80,000 as the average household income. Typical leases run 20 years with options. Specific improvements are required. Cheesecake Factory is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Emerson Simmons, Al Copeland Investments, 1405 Airline Drive, Metaire, LA 70001; 504-830-1000, Fax 504-828-6726; Email: emerson_simmons@alcopeland.com; Web site: www.alcopeland.com.

 

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub trades as Ninety Nine Restaurant at 103 locations throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI and VT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,600 sq.ft. to 6,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with seven, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Chili’s, T.G.I. Friday’s and Applebee’s are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Bud Fraumeni, Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub, 160 Olympia Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801; 781-932-5157, Fax 781-933-0821; Email: bfraumeni@99restaurants.com; Web site: www.99restauants.com.

 

Wine Street Spirits operates two locations in MN. The shops occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MN during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Brad Weiss, Wine Street Spirits, 859 Village Centre Drive, North Oaks, MN 55127; 651-483-1767, Fax 651-483-0004.

 

Arni’s, Inc. trades as Arni’s at 18 locations throughout IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in IN during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bradley Cohen, Arni’s, Inc., 2200 Elmwood Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47904; 765-447-1108, Fax 765-447-8764.

 

Danny’s Fried Chicken operates 12 locations throughout AL, FL, LA and MS. The restaurants, specializing in fried chicken, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Clint Colgin, Danny’s Fried Chicken, PO Box 2966, Morgan City, LA 70381; 985-384-6040.

 

Dixie Restaurants, Inc. trades as Dixie Café at 23 locations throughout AR, TN and OK. 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 Allan Roberts, Dixie Restaurants, Inc., 1215 Resamen Park Road, Little Rock, AR 72202; 501-666-3494, Fax 501-666-8900.

 

BBWI, Inc. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 18 locations throughout AR, LA and MS. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact M.L. Bagwell, BBWI, Inc., 407 West Park Avenue, Greenwood, MS 38930; 662-455-1131, Fax 662-455-9010.

 

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.