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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Dixie Lee Food Systems, Ltd. trades as Dixie Lee Chicken and Seafood at 80 locations throughout NY and Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. KFC is cited as competition. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact David Silvester, Dixie Lee Food Systems, Ltd., 497 Dundas Street West, Suite 200, Belleville, Ontario, Canada K8P 1B6; 613-962-1299, Fax 613-962-3182; Email: info@dixieleechicken.com.
Kernels Popcorn, Ltd. trades as Kernels Extraordinary Popcorn at 100 locations throughout CA, Canada, South Korea and Australia. The stores, specializing in popcorn and gift packages, occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 500 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Scott Staiman, Kernels Popcorn, Ltd., 40 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 250, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4P 3A2; 416-487-4194.
Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie operates 10 locations throughout AL, GA, KY, NC and SC. The cookie shops occupy spaces of 650 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is required. For more information, contact Ted Senters, Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie, PO Box 6375, Macon, GA 31208; 478-742-8455, Fax 478-742-8457.
Heckel’s Family Restaurant operates four locations throughout WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. to 5,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Rose Kienholz, Heckel’s Family Restaurant, 2131 Altoona Avenue, Eau Claire, WI 54701; 715-834-5586, Fax 715-834-1928.
Waikiki Hawaiian Grill operates five locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and pad sites. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Retail Net Lease Properties, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. For more information, contact Eric Knudson, Retail Net Lease Properties, Inc., 360 North Sepulveda Boulevard, Suite 1020, El Segundo, CA 90245; 310-252-7656, Fax 310-414-0040; Email: ericnlp@pacbell.net.
Round Table Franchise Corp. trades as Round Table Pizza at 558 locations throughout AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR and WA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 40 openings throughout CA, HI, NV, OR, and WA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and supermarkets. For more information, contact Jack Toth, Round Table Franchise Corp., 1320 Willow Pass Road, Suite 600, Concord, CA 94250; 925-969-3900; Web site: www.roundtablepizza.com.
New World Restaurant Group trades as Manhattan Bagel and Chesapeake Bagel at 204 locations throughout CT, FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA, SC and VA. The bagel shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Cold Stone Creamery. Subway and Quizno’s are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Craig Garwood, New World Restaurant Group, 100 Horizon Center Boulevard, Hamilton, NJ 08691; 609-631-7000, Fax 609-631-7068; Email: cgarwood@nwgri.com; Web site: www.manhattanbagel.com.
Jerry’s Systems, Inc. trades as Jerry’s Subs & Pizza at 125 locations throughout DE, MD, PA, VA and internationally. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video, Giant, Safeway and Home Depot. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Bob Waugh, Jerry’s Systems, Inc., 15942 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; 301-921-8777, Fax 301-948-3508.
Folks Restaurant Ltd. trades as Po’ Folks at 14 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA and NC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA and FL during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within 20 miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Bob Evans and Shoney’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Al Lyczkowski, Folks Restaurant, Ltd., 508 Harmon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-763-0501, Fax 850-872-0072; Email: al@pofolks.com; Web site: www.pofolks.com.
Caribou Coffee Co., Inc. trades as Caribou Coffee Co. at 335 locations throughout CO, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, OH, VA, WI and Washington, DC. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, urban/downtown areas and mixed-use, power and strip centers. Plans call for 100 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 20,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Mary Schuette, Caribou Coffee Co., Inc., 3900 Lake Breeze Avenue, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429; 763-592-2200, Fax 763-592-2440; Web site; www.cariboucoffee.com.
Wing Zone operates 84 locations nationwide. The restaurants, specializing in Buffalo wings, chicken fingers, sandwiches and burgers, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip and value centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the eastern U.S. during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Schultz Organization. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. KFC is cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Juan’s Mexicali operates one location in WI. The casual Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, power and strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout central NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Schultz Organization. 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 $65,000 as the average household income. Fatburger operates 75 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in entertainment, power and strip centers and malls. Plans call for 10 openings throughout NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Schultz Organization. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Johnny Rockets and Cheeburger Cheeburger are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. Baja Fresh operates 300 locations nationwide. The quick serve Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in entertainment, power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout Bergen, Passaic, Essex and Morris Counties, NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Schultz Organization. For more information, contact Dan Geller, The Schultz Organization, 900 Route 9 North, Woodbridge, NJ 07095; 732-855-0001, Fax 732-855-0034.
J. Alexander’s Corp. trades as J. Alexander’s at 27 locations throughout AL, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, OH, TN and TX. The restaurants, specializing in mesquite-grilled seafood, steaks and chicken, occupy spaces of 7,400 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Plans call for three openings throughout AL, CO, FL, IL, KS, KY, LA, MI, MO, OH, TN and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 175,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Rick Carson, J. Alexander’s Corp., PO Box 24300, Nashville, TN 37202; 615-269-1917, Fax 615-269-1919; Email: rcarson@jalexanders.com.
Culvers Frozen Custard operates 292 locations throughout CO, IA, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, TX, WI and WY. The frozen dessert shops occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Tom Goldsmith, Culvers Frozen Custard, 540 Water Street, Prarie Du Sac, WI 53578; 608-644-2143, Fax 608-644-2163; Web site: www.culvers.com.
Waugh Co. trades as Burger Street, Casa Viva and Taco Viva at 21 locations throughout OK and TX. The restaurants, specializing in burgers and Mexican cuisine, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven years. Preferred cotenants include Super Target, Super Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jeff Stewart, Waugh Co., 10903 Alder Circle, Dallas, TX 75238; 214-349-9600, Fax 214-349-9427.
Arby’s of Canada, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 130 locations throughout Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Typical leases run 20 years. For more information, contact Mike Brown, Arby’s of Canada, Inc., 6299 Airport Road, Suite 200, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L4V 1N3; 905-672-2729 Ext. 223, Fax 905-672-2755; Email: mbrown@arbys.com; Web site: www.arbys.com.
Raving Brands trades as Moe’s Southwest Grill at 283 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle, power and strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 150 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Darin Kraetsch, Raving Brands, 2915 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-732-4600, Fax 404-603-8070; Email: darin@moes.com; Web site: www.ravingbrands.com.
Coast Line Food Service trades as Wendy’s at 96 locations throughout CA and TN. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jenny Christian-Roach, Coast Line Food Service, 10801 Thornmint Road, Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92127; 865-691-1393, Fax 858-613-3949.
Family Buffet, Inc. trades as Family Buffet at 10 locations throughout MA, NH and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart. For more information, contact Michelle Sui, Family Buffet, Inc., 19 Gates Street, Concord, NH 03301; 603-568-5608, Fax 603-225-3835; Email: hchen2388@aol.com.
Casual Restaurant Concepts, Inc. trades as Applebee’s at 100 locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for six to 10 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Steve Brown, Casual Restaurant Concepts, Inc., 205 South Hoover Boulevard, Suite 402, Tampa, FL 33609; 813-286-2006, Fax 813-289-2950.
Carter Enterprises trades as Church’s Chicken, Pizza Hut, Texas Burger and Subway at 14 locations throughout TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two to three, five-year options. For more information, contact James Carter, Carter Enterprises, PO Box 429, Madisonville, TX 77684; 936-348-3703, Fax 936-348-5907.
Castleberry Investments, Inc. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 30 locations throughout OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Thomas Castleberry, Castleberry Investments, Inc., PO Box 2009, Elk City, OK 73648; 580-225-6041, Fax 580-225-6056.
Colonial Foods trades as Pizza Hut at 103 locations throughout MD, VA and WV. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 4,500 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 Mike McClelland, Colonial Foods, 112 Bruton Court, Chesapeake, VA 23322; 757-512-3030, Fax 757-512-3040.
Baker’s Burgers, Inc. trades as Baker’s Burgers at 35 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Inland Empire area of CA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Terry Talley, Baker’s Burgers, Inc., 1875 Business Center Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92408; 909-884-7241 Ext. 257, Fax 909-885-4059.
Left Bank operates five locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for three openings throughout CA and NV during the coming 18 months, with representation by Townsend & Associates. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within 10 miles. For more information, contact Michael Townsend, Townsend & Associates, 5757 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90036; 310-286-9945, 323-904-6302; Email: michael@townsendassociates.com.
Fireweed Ventures trades as TCBY at six locations throughout ID. The yogurt shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within two miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx and Lord & Taylor. For more information, contact Jim Mowbray, Fireweed Ventures, 620 West Franklin Street, Boise, ID 83702; 208-384-5010, Fax 208-384-1969.
Clock Restaurant, Inc. trades as Clock Restaurant at 18 locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Home Depot and hotels. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Denny’s and IHOP are cited as competition. For more information, contact John Trinigali, Clock Restaurant, Inc., 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 126, Boca Raton, FL 33487; 561-994-3440, Fax 561-994-3655.
Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants trades as Lee’s Hoagie House at 20 locations throughout NJ and PA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact John Connell, Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants, 26 2nd Street Pike, South Hampton, PA 18966; 215-742-8111, Fax 215-322-2537; Web site: www.leeshoagiehouse.com.
Pepino’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Pepino’s at five locations throughout WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 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 Joe Armeli, Pepino’s Restaurants, Inc., 17065 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005; 262-783-4400, Fax 262-783-6151.
Cheeburger Cheeburger operates six locations throughout DE, MD and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Baltimore, MD and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Mackenzie/Cushman & Wakefield. Season’s Pizza operates 12 locations throughout MD. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Baltimore, MD during the coming 18 months, with representation by Mackenzie/Cushman & Wakefield. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact David Dochter, Mackenzie/Cushman & Wakefield, 2328 West Joppa Road, Suite 200, Lutherville, MD 21093; 410-821-8585, Fax 410-427-0444; Email: ddochter@mackenziecommercial.com.
King Street Blues, Inc. trades as King Street Blues at three locations throughout VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in entertainment, mixed-use, specialty and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout MD and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance isrequired. Red Hot & Blue is cited as competition. For more information, contact Doug Harvey, King Street Blues, Inc., 5810 Kingstowne Centre, Alexandria, VA 22315; 703-313-0400, Fax 703-719-9133.
Dairy Queen of Tyler, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen at 11 locations throughout TX. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Smith County, TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 5,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Darrell Forster, Dairy Queen of Tyler, Inc., 106 East Heritage Drive, Tyler, TX 75703; 903-561-4018. |