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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Sequoia Restaurant & Entertainment Group trades as Smith & Wollensky at eight locations throughout FL, GA, IL, IN, LA, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in mixed-use and tourist centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for one opening nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Brian Kjos, Sequoia Restaurant & Entertainment Group, 610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-706-6646, Fax 949-706-6634; Website: www.sequoiacompany.com.
Damon’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Damon’s Grill at 145 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,100 sq.ft. to 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 15 openings throughout FL, GA, IL, MD, NJ, PA, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Ed Williams, Damon’s Restaurants, Inc., 4645 Executive Drive, Columbus, OH 43220; 614-442-7900, Fax 614-273-3121; Email: ewilliams@damons.com ; Website: www.damons.com.
Rentzios, Inc. trades as Rentzios Greek Food Restaurants at 16 locations throughout AZ, CO, MT, TX and WY. The Greek restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Tom Rentzios, Rentzios, Inc., 4690 South Yosemite Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; 303-267-0300.
Concept Acquisitions, LLC trades as Mountain Mike’s Pizza at 108 locations throughout CA and OR. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. For more information, contact Brad Gordon, Concept Acquisitions, LLC, PO Box 950459, Lake Mary, FL 32795; 407-322-1781; Website: www.mountainmikes.com.
Sticky Fingers operates 16 locations throughout FL, NC, SC and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout GA, NC, SC and TN during the coming 18 months, with representation by Herman Walldorf & Co., Inc. Typical leases run 10 years with options. A vanilla shell is required. 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 .
Brown’s Chicken & Pasta, Inc. trades as Brown’s Chicken & Pasta at 43 locations throughout IL and IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. 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; Website: www.brownschicken.com .
Flash Foods, Inc. trades as Krystal, Taco Bell and Dairy Queen at 20 locations throughout FL and GA. 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. For more information, contact Tony Rentz, PO Box 2149, Waycross, GA 31502; 912-285-4011 Ext. 2327, Fax 912-490-1087; Website: www.flashfoods.com .
The Coffee Beanery, LTD trades as The Coffee Beanery at 200 locations nationwide and internationally. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within five miles earning $38,000 as the average household income. Starbucks and Caribou Coffee are cited as competition. For more information, contact Kevin Shaw, The Coffee Beanery, LTD, 3429 Pierson Place, Flushing, MI 48433; 810-244-8155, Fax 810-733-1536; Email: kevins@beanerysupport.com ; Website: www.coffeebeanery.com .
Giff’s Sub Shop Franchise System, Inc. trades as Giff’s Subs at three locations throughout northwest FL. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Lance Arnette, Giff’s Sub Shop Franchise System, Inc., 4 Cambridge Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547; 850-864-5468.
Sonic Corp. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 3,039 locations nationwide. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, excluding the northeastern region, during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Drew Ritger, Sonic Corp., 300 Johnny Bench Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73104; 405-280-7654, Fax 405-290-7404; Email: dritger@sonicdrivein.com ; Website: www.sonicdrivein.com.
Vie De France Bakery & Café operates nine locations throughout CA, IL, MD, VA and Washington, DC. The cafes, specializing in baked goods, soups, salads, sandwiches and specialty coffee, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, CA, northern VA and Washington DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sax Realty, Inc. Typical leases run five years with five-year options. Panera Bread, Au Bon Pain and La Madeline are cited as competition. For more information, contact Ralph Tapiero, Sax Realty, Inc., 4912 Del Ray Avenue, Suite A, Bethesda, MD 20814; 240-497-1192, Fax 240-497-1070; Email: rtapiero@saxrealty.com.
Panchero’s Franchise Corp. trades as Panchero’s Mexican Grill at 32 locations throughout CO, FL, IA, MI, MN, NE and WI. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets 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 Franchise Corp., 2475 Coral Court, Suite B, Coralville, IA 52241; 319-545-6565, Fax 319-545-6570; Website: www.pancheros.com.
Pretzels Plus, Inc. trades as Pretzels Plus at 22 locations throughout LA, MD, NC, PA, TN, VA and WV. The pretzel shops occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings throughout MD and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Auntie Anne’s and Wetzels Pretzels are cited as competition. For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, 639 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331; 717-633-7927, Fax 717-633-5078; Email: beeline@pretzelsplus.com ; Website: www.pretzelsplus.com .
International Dairy Queen, Inc. trades as Dairy Queen, Orange Julius Treat Center and Orange Julius at 413 locations nationwide. The dessert shops, specializing in soft ice cream and smoothies, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle, outlet and specialty centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 25 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Cold Stone Creamery and Jamba Juice are cited as competition. For more information, contact Martha Rothenberger, International Dairy Queen, Inc., 7505 Metro Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55439-0286; 952-896-2517, Fax 952-830-0450; Email: martha.rothenberger@idq.com ; Website: www.orangejulius.com . |