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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Bear Rock Foods, Inc. trades as Bear Rock Café at 35 locations throughout AL, CO, FL, GA, MN, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,800 sq.ft. in lifestyle, power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings throughout AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, MA, MD, MN, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI during the coming 18 months. Panera Bread,  and Corner Bakery are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Paul Hunt, Bear Rock Foods, Inc., 1225 Crescent Green Drive, Suite 115, Cary, NC 27511; 919-859-6610, Fax 919-859-0710; Email: sdixon@bearrockfoods.com; Web site: www.bearrockfoods.com.

 

Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc. trades as Dippin’ Dots at 268 locations nationwide and internationally. The beaded ice cream shops occupy spaces of 100 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, lifestyle, outlet, specialty, strip and tourist centers and malls. Plans call for 75 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.  Preferred cotenants include Old Navy, Limited, Limited Too, Gap and Abercrombie & Fitch.

   For more information, contact Jamie Ehling, Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc., 5110 Charter Oak Drive, Paducah, KY 42001; 270-575-6992, Fax 270-575-6997; Email: jamehl@dippindots.com; Web site: www.dippindots.com.

 

Quizno’s Corp. trades as Quizno’s Subs at 3,700 locations nationwide and internationally. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and airports. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a daytime population of 10,000 earning $43,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Stacie Lange, Quizno’s Corp., 1475 Lawrence Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202; 720-359-3300.

 

Epicurean’s Co. operates seven locations throughout  VA and Washington, DC. The sushi restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip, power and specialty centers. Plans call for six openings throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Vanguard Realty. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Len Harris, Vanguard Realty, 7200 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-547-1153, Fax 301-547-1003; Email: lharris@vanguardrealty.com.

 

The Turning Point operates four locations throughout NJ. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and lifestyle and power centers. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by R.J. Brunelli & Co., Inc. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact Hung Lam, R.J. Brunelli & Co., Inc., 400 Perrine Road, Suite 405, Old Bridge, NJ 08857; 732-721-5800, Fax 732-721-9241; Web site: www.njretailrealty.com.

 

Jamba Juice operates 400 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Manhattan the metro areas of NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Northwest Atlantic Real Estate Services.

   For more information, contact Jacqueline Klinger, Northwest Atlantic Real Estate Services, 711 Westchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10604; 914-328-2222, Fax 914-328-2121; Email: Jacqueline@northwestatlantic.com.

 

BJ’s Kountry Kitchen, Inc. trades as BJ’s Kountry Kitchen at six locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Gary Honeycutt, BJ’s Kountry Kitchen, Inc., 4539 North Brawley, Suite 105, Fresno, CA 93722; 559-275-1981, Fax 559-275-8786.

 

Ralph’s Famous Italian Ices operates 38 locations throughout FL, MA, NJ and NY. The frozen dessert shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 18 openings throughout FL, MA, NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty & Development. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Rita’s Italian Ice is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Marvin Hartman, Pliskin Realty & Development, 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225; Email: mhartman@pliskinrealty.com.

 

Meson Ole Restaurants operates 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. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market 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.

 

Carlson Restaurants Worldwide trades as T.G.I. Friday’s at 500 locations nationwide. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, strip and specialty centers and malls. Plans call for 50 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble and Target. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Ed McGraw, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide, 4201 Marsh Lane, Carrollton, TX 75007; 972-662-4548, Fax 972-662-5501; Web site: www.fridays.com.

 

MFP Franchise Systems, Inc. trades as My Friend’s Place at 26 locations throughout GA. The healthy fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL, MS, NC, PA, SC and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact John Thomas, MFP Franchise Systems, Inc., 904 Bombay Lane, Rosewell, GA 30076; 770-817-4200, Fax 770-817-4202.

 

Hooters of America, Inc. trades as Hooters at 385 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 85 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years.

   For more information, contact Mike Locey, Hooters of America, Inc., 1815 The Exchange, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-951-2040; Email: mlocey@hooters.com; Web site: www.hooters.com.

 

Marble Slam Creamery, Inc. trades as Marble Slab Creamery at 448 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. Growth opportunities are sought 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.

   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

 

Atlanta Bread Co. operates 165 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in soup, salad and sandwiches, occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population  of 25,000 within a five-minute drive earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Holland Burton, Atlanta Bread Co., 1955 Lake Park Drive, Suite 400, Smyrna, GA 30080; 770-432-0933, Fax 770-444-1991; Web site: www.atlantabread.com.

 

J+J Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Bavarian Soft Pretzels, Pretzel Gourmet and Treat Zone at 37 locations throughout CT, IN, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and WV. The snack food shops occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in power and outlet centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to seven years. Auntie Anne’s and Pretzel Time are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Gavin Mutter, J+J Restaurant Group, Inc., 50 West Roseville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601; 717-299-0968, Fax 717-299-1476; Email: gmutter@jjsnack.com.

 

Lizard’s Thicket, Inc. trades as Lizard’s Ticket at 12 locations throughout SC. The country cooking restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with six, five-year options. The company also acquires sites.

   For more information, contact Bobby Williams, Lizard’s Thicket, Inc., 1036 Market Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803-799-5016, Fax 803-799-2512.

 

Noodles & Co. operates 61 locations throughout CO, IL, MN, TX, UT, VA and WI. The restaurants, specializing in global noodle dishes, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty and mixed-use centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 20 openings throughout ID and UT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Prime Commercial. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble, T.J. Maxx, Target and Old Navy. Noodles & Things is cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Stuart Thain or Zach Beaudry, Prime Commercial, 6900 South 900 East, Suite 100, Midvale, UT 84047; 801-561-5800, Fax 801-561-8900; Email: sthain@primeslc.com, zbeaudry@primeslc.com; Web site: www.primeslc.com

 

Gosh Enterprises, Inc. trades as Charley’s Steakery at 250 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, specializing in Philly cheese steaks and grilled sandwiches, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, strip and tourist centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Bobby Drouin, Gosh Enterprises, Inc., 2500 Farmers Drive, Suite 140, Columbus, OH 43235; 614-923-4700, Fax 614-923-4701.

 

Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream operates 65 locations throughout IA, IL, MN, MO, ND and WI. The pizzerias and ice cream shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three to five openings throughout the Midwest during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Tim Anderson, Happy Joe’s Pizza & Ice Cream, 2705 Happy Joe Drive, Bettendorf, IA 52722; 563-332-8811.

 

Golden Corral Corp. trades as Golden Corral Family Steak House at 500 locations nationwide. The buffet style restaurants occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 35 to 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot and Wal*Mart.

   For more information, contact Gordon Poulsen, Golden Corral Corp., 5151 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27612; 919-781-9310, Fax 919-881-4654; Email: gpoulsen@goldencorral.net; Web site: www.goldencorral.net.

 

Roy Yamoguchi Enterprises and Outback Steakhouse trades as Roy’s Restaurant at 19 locations throughout CA, GA, MD, NV and PA. The restaurants, specializing in Asian-Pacific Rim cuisine, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout FL, Chicago, IL; Washington, DC and the West Coast during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options.

   For more information, contact Tom Swift, Roy Yamoguchi Enterprises and Outback Steakhouse, 1300 Dove Street, Suite 105, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-222-2223, Fax 949-222-0313; Web site: www.roysrestaurants.com.

 

Brown’s Chicken & Pasta, Inc. trades as Brown’s Chicken & Pasta at 47 locations throughout FL, IL and IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Thomas Kennefick, Brown’s Chicken & Pasta, Inc., 489 West Fullerton Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126; 630-617-8800, Fax 630-617-5900.

 

Great Wraps operates 60 locations throughout AL, CA, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MI, NC, NJ, NY, PA, TN, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants, specializing in wrapped sandwiches, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power, strip and lifestyle centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 40 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $35,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   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.

 

Wendy’s International (Divisional Office) trades as Wendy’s at 150 locations throughout CT and NY. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout CT, NJ and the boroughs of NY during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and Target. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within two miles.

   For more information, contact Wayne Tomlin, Wendy’s International (Divisional Office), 500 Bi-County Boulevard, Farmingdale, NY 11735; 631-694-7500, Fax 631-694-7540.

 

Dinner By Design operates one location in Grayslake, IL. The restaurant occupies a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Darien, Downers Grove, Hinsdale and Westmont, IL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Affinity Commercial Real Estate.

   For more information, contact Tracey White, Affinity Commercial Real Estate, 999 Plaza Drive, Suite 320, Schaumburg, IL 60173; 847-407-2273, Fax 847-407-2274; Email: tracey@foracre.com.

 

Ruby Tuesday operates 600 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,600 sq.ft. to 6,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA and RI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sullivan Hayes Cos. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $30,000 to $50,000 as the average household income. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Tim McNamara, Sullivan Hayes Cos., 10 Waterside Drive, Suite 200, Farmington, CT 06032; 860-677-5252, Fax 860-679-5260.

 

ABP Corp. trades as Au Bon Pain at 250 locations throughout the eastern, southern and midwestern regions and internationally. The restaurants, specializing in baked products, sandwiches, salads and soups, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, freestanding locations, strip centers, airports, universities and offices. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout IL, MA, MN, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Thomas V. Pedulla, ABP Corp., One Au Bon Pain Way, Boston, MA 02210; 617-423-2100

 

Birraporetti’s Restaurant operates two locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Mike Horan, Birraporetti’s Restaurant, 1997 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019; 713-529-9191, Fax 713-529-0282.

 

Concept Acquisitions, LLC trades as Mountain Mike’s Pizza at 100 locations throughout CA and OR. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 16 openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Brad Gordon, Concept Acquisitions, LLC, PO Box 950459, Lake Mary, FL 32795; 407-322-1781.

 

Angilo’s Pizza operates 36 locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 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 Steven Jones, Angilo’s Pizza, 607 Shepherd Lane, Lockland, OH 45215; 513-821-6292, Fax 513-821-4491. 

 

Apple American Group, LLC trades as Applebee’s at 110 locations throughout DE, IN, NJ, OH, PA, WA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years with four, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Lorin Cortina, Apple American Group, LLC, 225 Bush Street, Suite 1470, San Francisco, CA 94104; 415-374-8125, Fax 415-835-0222.

 

American Restaurant Group trades as Stuart Anderson’s Black Angus and Stuart  Anderson’s Cattle Co. at 90 locations throughout AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, NM, NV, OR, UT and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,800 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 125,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Randy Panek, American Restaurant Group, 6611 Folsom-Auburn Road, Folsom, CA 95630; 916-987-5486, Fax 916-987-5487.

 

AJA CC. Holding, LLC trades as Church’s Chicken at 17 locations throughout FL. The restaurants, specializing in fried chicken, occupy spaces of 1,900 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $32,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Archie Giles or Max McKinny, AJA CC. Holding, LLC, 2455 Hollywood Boulevard, Suite 205, Hollywood, FL 33020; 954-453-1160, Fax 954-453-9161.

 

Cheesecake Factory operates 78 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Baltteis & Schnur. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $70,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Robert Schnur, Baltteis & Schnur, 1940 Century Park East, Suite 200, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310-282-5300.

 

Shorty Small’s operates five locations throughout AR, MO and OK. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR and OK during the coming 18 months, with representation by Higdon Development. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 within five miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. Smokey Bones and Famous Dave’s are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact John Higdon, Higdon Development, PO Box 3307, Cedar Park, TX 78630; 512-255-6814, Fax 512-255-4793; Web site: www.shortysmalls.com.

 

Blimpie International, Inc. trades as Blimpie Subs & Salads at 1,500 locations nationwide. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, strip, entertainment, specialty and mixed-use centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 300 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Jay Archer, Blimpie International, Inc., 180 Interstate North Highway, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-984-2707, Fax 770-933-6109; Web site: www.blimpie.com.

 

All-American Specialty Restaurants, Inc. trades as All-American Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops, All-American Deli & Ice Cream Shops and Buena Vista Coffee & Tea at 34 locations throughout CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT and WA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in malls and strip, specialty and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, WA, the Midwest and Southwestern regions during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact C.R. Duffie Jr., All-American Specialty Restaurants, Inc., 812 Southwest Washington Street, Suite 1110, Portland, OR 97205; 503-224-6199, Fax 503-224-5042; Email: crduffie@allamericanicecream.com; Web site: www.allamericanicecream.com.

 

Brigham’s, Inc. trades as Brigham’s at 29 locations throughout MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and tourist and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MA and NH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years.

   For more information, contact George Trafton, Brigham’s, Inc., 30 Mill Street, Arlington, MA 02174; 781-648-9000, Fax 781-646-0507; Web site: www.brighams.com.

 

Sticky Fingers operates 13 locations throughout FL, NC, SC and TN. The restaurants, specializing in barbeque ribs, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout GA, NC, SC and TN during the coming 18 months, with representation by Herman Walldorf & Co., Inc. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within a 10-minute drive earning $45,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Rudy Walldorf, Herman Walldorf & Co., Inc., 109 East 8th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-756-2400, Fax 423-756-2404; Email: rwalldorf@walldorf.com.

 

Dolly’s Pizza Franchising trades as Dolly’s Pizza at 37 locations throughout MI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Papa John’s, Pizza Hut and Domino’s are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Robert Lewis, Dolly’s Pizza Franchising, 1097 Union Lake Road, Suite B, White Lake, MI 48386; 248-360-6440, Fax 248-360-7020; Email: info@dollyspizza.com; Web site: www.dollyspizza.com.

 

IHOP operates 11 locations throughout WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Polacheck Co.

   For more information regarding expansion throughout WI, contact Peter Glasser, Polacheck Co., 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 3250, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 414-274-1638, Fax 414-273-4362.

 

Campbell Soup, Inc. trades as Godiva Choclatier, Inc. at 268 locations nationwide and in Canada. The candy shops occupy spaces of 850 sq.ft. in malls and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within 10 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Pepperidge Farm operates 88 locations east of the Mississippi River. The stores, specializing in packaged baked goods and soups occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip and outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Bart Delaney, Campbell Soup, Inc., 595 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851; 203-846-7259, Fax 203-846-7287.

 

Bull On the Beach operates six locations throughout DE and MD. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD and Myrtle Beach, SC during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required. Outback is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Phil Houck, Bull on the Beach, 12507 Sunset Avenue, Suite 8, Ocean City, MD 21842; 410-213-2555, Fax 410-213-2594; Email: bullonthebeach@aol.com.

 

Capt. D’s, Inc. trades as Captain D’s Seafood at 543 locations nationwide and internationally. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Jeff Hammers, Capt. D’s, Inc., 1717 Elm Hill Pike, Nashville, TN 37210; 615-231-2368, Fax 615-231-2689.

 

Caffino, Inc. trades as Caffino at 26 locations throughout CA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bob Tast, Caffino, Inc., 3130 Crow Canyon Place, Suite 120, San Ramon, CA 94583; 925-543-2900, Fax 925-275-6868.

 

Harman Management Corp. trades as KFC at 337 locations throughout CA, CO, UT and WA. The fast food restaurants, specializing in chicken, occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, mixed-use, strip and specialty centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within 1.5 miles.

   For more information, contact Karen Gutke, Harman Management Corp., 199 1st Street, Suite 212, Los Altos, CA 94022; 650-941-5681, Fax 650-941-5678; Email: kareng@harmans.com.

 

Applebee’s operates eight locations throughout northwest Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Grubb & Ellis. Typical leases run 15 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles.

   For more information, contact Tim McMahon, Grubb & Ellis, 4675 MacArthur Court, Suite 1600, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-608-202.

 

Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees operates 410 locations nationwide and internationally. The specialty coffee shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls, entertainment, mixed-use, specialty and tourist centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Zorehkey and Associates.

   For more information, contact Mike Zorehkey, Zorehkey and Associates, 30021 Tomas Street, Suite 300, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688; 949-713-3233, Fax 949-713-9984; Email: mzorehkey@cox.net; Web site: www.gloriajeans.com.

 

Country Fare Group trades as Brass Elephant, City Lights Seafood, Enrico’s Pizzeria, Milton Inn, King’s Contrivance Restaurant, Remomo Café Italiano and Sweet Temptations at seven locations throughout MD and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Charles Giles, Country Fare Group, 10150 Shaker Drive, Columbia, MD 21046; 410-244-8811, Fax 410-244-8815.

 

La Madeleine French Bakery & Café operates 64 locations throughout AZ, GA, LA, MD, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The bakeries occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip, specialty, mixed-use and entertainment centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within seven miles earning $115,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Marsh Getto-Aikens, La Madeleine French Bakery & Café, 6688 North Central Expressway, Suite 700, Dallas, TX 75206; 214-696-6962, Fax 214-696-0485; Web site: www.lamadeleine.com.

 

Centex Subway, Inc. trades as Subway at 13 locations throughout TX. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Brazos County TX and surrounding areas during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bert Keller, Centex Subway, Inc., PO Box 10161, College Station, TX 77842; 979-693-3933.

 

Spangles Restaurant operates 21 locations throughout KS. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by D.J. Dooman Realty. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within two miles.

   For more information, contact David Dooman, D.J. Dooman Realty, 437 North Hillside, Wichita, KS 67214; 316-687-1188.

 

Cheers, Inc. trades as E.Z.’s at 10 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in 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

 

D&P Properties trades as Sonic Drive-In at 24 locations throughout IL, KY, MO and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,320 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Jack Dewitt, D&P Properties, PO Box 427, Dyersburg, TN 38025; 731-286-0744, Fax 731-286-2354.

 

International Dairy Queen, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 5,900 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, specializing in ice cream, hamburgers and French fries, require a land area of one acre in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MN, WA and WI during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles.

   For more information, contact Jim Goeppner, International Dairy Queen, Inc., PO Box 39286, Minneapolis, MN 55439; 952-896-8604, Fax 952-830-0450; Email: jim.goeppner@idq.com; Web site: www.dairyqueen.com.

 

Legal Sea Foods, Inc. trades as Legal Sea Foods at 32 locations throughout FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, RI, VA and Washington, DC. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, Philadelphia, PA, RI, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Chip Wade, Legal Sea Foods, Inc., One Seafood Way, Boston, MA 02210; 617-530-9000, Fax 617-530-9022; Web site: www.legalseafoods.com.

 

Dink, Inc. trades as Long John Silver’s at nine locations throughout VA. The seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Bill Brewer, Dink, Inc., 804 Newtown Road, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; 757-497-8761.

 

Dairy Queen Enterprises trades as Dairy Queen at 57 locations throughout IL and MO. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Sam Temperato, Dairy Queen Enterprises, 11911 Westline Drive, St. Louis, MO 63146; 314-569-1600.

 

Claddagh Irish Pub operates 14 locations throughout IN, MI, MN, OH and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in entertainment and lifestyle centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL, GA, IL, TN and TX during the coming 18 months, with representation by Urban Space. 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.

 

Coolbrand International trades as Tropicana Smoothies, Juices & More at 12 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, lifestyle and power centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Joe Arancio, Coolbrands International, 4175 Veterans Highway, Suite 314, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779; 480-502-2006; Web site: www.tropsmoothies.com.

 

Islands Restaurants operates 49 locations throughout AZ, CA and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,300 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Lewis Jackson, Islands Restaurants, 5750 Fleet Street, Suite 120, Carlsbad, CA 92008; 760-268-1800.

 

Buck’s Pizza Franchising, Inc. trades as Buck’s Pizza at 85 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Lance or Evelyn Benton, Buck’s Pizza Franchising, Inc., PO Box 405, Dubois, PA 15801; 814-371-3076, Fax 814-371-4214; Email: lance@buckspizza.com.

 

Humphries Development of North Indiana trades as Eddie Merlot’s at two locations throughout IN. The upscale steak houses occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Minneapolis, MN; Columbus, OH and Milwaukee, WI during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 60,000 within five miles earning $75,000 as the average household income.

   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.

 

Jani Restaurants operates 14 locations throughout CT and NY. The Asian hibachi restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in entertainment and strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Robert A Weil & Associates. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Bob Weil, Robert A. Weil & Associates, 33 Old Field Hill Road, Suite 27, Southbury, CT 06488; 203-267-5659; Web site: rweil5659@charter.net.

 

The Krystal Co. trades as Krystal at 429 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 25 openings throughout OK during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and Kmart.

   For more information, contact Gary Greve, The Krystal Co., One Union Square, Chattanooga, TN 37402; 423-757-1562, Fax 423-757-5610; Email: ggreve@krystalco.com; Web site: www.krystalco.com.

 

L.A. Italian Kitchen Management, Inc. trades as L.A. Italian Kitchen at 12 locations throughout CA and NV. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CO, NM and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Joseph Desanti, L.A. Italian Kitchen Management, Inc., 1950 Old Tustin, Santa Ana,CA 92705; 714-835-6066, Fax 714-835-0653; Email: joe@laitaliankitchen.com; Web site: www.laitaliankitchen.com.

 

Cozymel’s operates 14 locations throughout AR, CA, IL, NV, NY, OH, TN and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Jack Baum, Cozymel’s, 5720 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240; 214-443-2000, Fax 214-443-2001; Email: jack.baum@cozymels.com; Web site: www.cozymels.com.

 

Johnny Rockets’, Inc. trades as Johnny Rockets’ at 151 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in malls and specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 within three miles.

   For more information, contact Greg Hubbard, Johnny Rockets’, Inc., 29670 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656; 949-643-6100, Fax 949-643-6200.

 

Great Outdoor Sub Shop, Inc. trades as Great Outdoor Sub Shop at seven locations throughout TX. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three to five-year options.

   For more information, contact Gerry Oliverie, Great Outdoor Sub Shop, Inc., 3910 Highway 67, Mesquite, TX 75150; 972-698-7505.

 

Taco Casa International Ltd. trades as Taco Casa at 10 locations throughout FL, KS, KY, MS and PA. The Mexican fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and tourist centers. Plans call for one to five openings throughout FL, KS, KY, MO, MS and OK during the coming 18 months. Typical lease run five years.

   For more information, contact Jill Reiter, Taco Casa International, Ltd., PO Box 4542, Topeka, KS 66604; 785-267-2548, Fax 785-267-2652.

 

NPC International, Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 790 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 to 20 openings throughout AL, AR, DE, FK, GA, KS, MO, MS, NC, OR, SC and WA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $39,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Ron Yartz, NPC International, Inc., 14400 College Boulevard, Suite 201, Lenexa, KS 66215; 913-327-5555, Fax 913-327-5850; Email: ryartz@kc.rr.com.

 

Huddle House, Inc. trades as Huddle House Restaurants at 382 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Brianne Skinner, Huddle House, Inc., 2969 East Ponce De Leon Avenue, Decatur, GA 30030; 800-418-9555.

 

Camolaur, Inc. trades as Taco Bell at nine locations throughout KS and MO. The Mexican fast food 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, Camolaur, Inc., 811 North Woodbine, Saint Joseph, MO 64506; 816-364-4249.

 

Huge American Restaurants trades as Burger King at 19 locations in TX. The fast food restaurants use spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in freestanding sites. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Gene Stern, Huge American Restaurants, 275 West Campbell Road, Suite 315, Richardson, TX 75080; 972-644-9494.

 

Flash Foods, Inc. trades as Krystal at seven locations throughout FL and GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of  2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding sites and strip centers. Growth will take place in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Tony Rentz, Flash Foods, Inc. PO Box 2149, Waycross, GA 31502; 912-285-4011, Fax 912-285-5610.

 

Growth Management Corp. trades as Amigo’s at 30 locations throughout NE. The Mexican fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding sites. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Roger Moore, Growth Management Corp., 3201 Pioneers Boulevard, Suite 112, Lincoln, NE 68502; 402-488-8500.

 

Wolfgang Puck Express operates six locations throughout CA and VA. Therestaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in specialty, mixed-use, entertainment and tourist centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought in  MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Transwestern Commercial Services.

   For more information, contact W. Alex Walker or Bill Miller, Transwestern Commercial Services, 1667 K Street Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20006; 202-775-7087/7033.