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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Bullard Enterprises trades as Burger King at 19 locations throughout NC and SC.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.  Preferred cotenants include TargetMcDonalds is cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Chip Bass, Bullard Enterprises, 808 Salem Woods Drive, Suite 202, Raleigh, NC 27615; 910-738-7183, Fax 910-738-1821.

 

Brusters Ice Cream operates 175 locations throughout GA, NC, OH, PA, SC and VA.  The old-fashioned ice cream stores occupy spaces of 1,150 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Plans call for two openings throughout Atlanta, GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Shumacher Group.  A land area of 0.66 acres to 0.75 acres is required.  Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning an average household income of $60,000.  Baskin Robbins and Cold Stone Creamery are cited as competition.  The company is franchising.  The Italian Oven operates 60 locations nationwide.  The Italian restaurants, which feature gourmet pizzas from a wood-fired oven, a wide selection of pastas, salads, sandwiches and specialty entrees, 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, with representation by The Shumacher Group.  Typical leases run 10 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.  The Olive Garden is cited as competition.

   For more information about the GA expansions only, contact Harold Shumacher, The Shumacher Group, 3188 Saybrook Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-240-0040, Fax 404-266-9271; Email: harold@shumacher.com ; Web sites: www.brustersicecream.com  and www.shumacher.com .

 

Barnies Coffee & Tea Co., Inc. trades as Barnies Coffee & Tea Co. at 100 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, IN, NC, NJ, NY, SC, TN and VA.  The coffee shops, which also sell tea, frozen drinks, pastries, prepackaged foods and wine and beer, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in endcaps, freestanding locations, malls, urban/downtown areas and outlet, power, specialty and strip centers.  Plans call for 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 10 years.  A vanilla shell is required.  Preferred cotenants include Macys, upscale department stores, movie theaters and supermarkets.  Starbucks is cited as competition.  The company is franchising.

   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 .

 

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates 300 locations throughout AZ, CA and NV.  The specialty shops, which sell coffee beans, rare teas, and accessories, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in endcaps, pad sites and drive-thrus.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino counties and San Gabriel, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by California Commercial Partners, Inc.  Typical leases run five years.

   For more information about the CA expansions only, contact Ian Furar, California Commercial Partners, Inc., 220 Newport Center Drive, Suite 18, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-717-7711, Fax 949-717-0011; Email: ifurar@calcompartners.com ; Web site: www.coffeebean.com .

 

Focus Brands trades as Carvel and Cinnabon at 1,200 locations nationwide and internationally.  The ice cream and cinnamon rolls shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and entertainment, lifestyle, power, specialty and tourist centers.  Plans call for 63 openings throughout Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Morris and Passaic counties in NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by Evergreen Commercial Real Estate.  Typical leases run 10 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and pharmacies.  TCBY, Dairy Queen and Baskin Robbins are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Douglas Balduini, Evergreen Commercial Real Estate, 1037 U.S. Highway 46, Clifton, NJ 07013; 973-470-9304, Fax 973-470-9821; Email: dougb@evergreencommercial.com ; Web site: www.evergreencommercial.com .

 

B&B Consultants trades as Sonic Drive-In at 143 locations throughout AZ, CO, NM, NV and TX.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 10 years with four, five-year options.  Specific improvements are required.  Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within two miles.  A lot of 25,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. is required.

   For more information, contact Mike Paulowsky, B&B Consultants, 750 North 17th Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005; 505-524-8998, Fax 505-523-2205.

 

Lazy Dog Café and Bar operates one location in CA.  The casual, full-service restaurant occupies 7,500 sq.ft. in endcaps and freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Orange County and Los Angeles, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by CB Richard Ellis.  Typical leases run 15 to 20 years with two to three, five-year options.

   For more information, contact Lynda Boyer, CB Richard Ellis, 1840 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310-550-2579, Fax 310-203-9624; Email: lynda.boyer@cbre.com ; Web site: www.cbre.com .

 

Noodles & Co. operates 61 locations throughout CO, IL, MN and WI.  The restaurants, which serve global noodle dishes, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout WI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Polacheck.  Typical leases run five to 10 years.  A vanilla shell is required.  Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile.  Preferred cotenants include other fast, casual restaurants.

   For more information about the WI expansion only, contact Sandy Golden, Polacheck, 777 East Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202; 414-274-1639, Fax 414-273-4362; Email: sgolden@polacheck.com .

 

Buffets, Inc. trades as Hometown Buffet, Old Country Buffet and Tahoe Joes at 351 locations nationwide.  The full-line, buffet style restaurants occupy spaces of 9,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in endcaps, strip centers and freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the West Coast during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 10 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  A land area of two acres is required.  Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Wal*Mart, Target, Home Depot, Ross Dress For Less and regional supermarkets.  Preferred demographics include a population of 175,000 within five miles earning $38,000 to $48,000 as the average household income.  Golden Corral and Ryans are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Carla Groebner, Buffets, Inc., 1460 Buffet Way, Eagan, MN 55121; 651-994-8608, Fax 651-365-2356; Email: carla.groebner@buffetsinc.com ; Web site: www.buffet.com .

 

Johnny Rockets operates three locations throughout Chicago, IL.  The fifties-styled restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment and lifestyle centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during coming 18 months, with representation by Baum Realty Andys Frozen Custard operates nine locations throughout AR, MO and TX.  The custard stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites.  Plans call for seven to 10 openings throughout CO, IL, OK and TX during the coming 18 months, with representation by Baum Realty.  A land area of one acre to 30,000 sq.ft. is required.

   For more information about Johnny Rockets, contact Bill Selonick or Jason Berngard.  For more information about Andy’s Frozen Custard, contact Bill Selonick or Anthony Campagni, Baum Realty, 1030 West Chicago Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60622; 312-275-3140 for Bill Selonick, 312-275-3117 for Jason Berngard, 312-275-3105 for Anthony Campagni, Fax 312-666-7970; Emails: bill@baumrealty.com , jason@baumrealty.com  and anthony@baumrealty.com ; Web site: www.baumrealty.com .

 

East West Buffet operates five locations throughout CA, NJ and NY.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers.  Plans call for four openings throughout NJ and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty & Development.  Typical leases run 15 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

   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 .

 

Panera Bread operates 105 locations throughout FL and OH.  The cafes occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 5,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment, mixed-use and power centers.  Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Quest Co.  Typical leases run 10 years with options.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  A land area of 1.5 acres is required.  Preferred cotenants include big box retailers, bookstores and Super Target.

   For more information, contact Dong Seligman, Quest Co., 1180 Spring Center South Boulevard, Suite 102, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714; 407-786-4001, Fax 407-786-4004; Email: don@questcompany.com ; Web site: www.questcompany.com .

 

The Turning Point operates six locations throughout NJ.  The upscale restaurants, which serve breakfast, lunch and brunch, but not dinner, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and lifestyle, mixed-use, power, specialty and strip centers.  Plans call for five openings throughout NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by RJ Brunelli & Co., Inc.  Typical leases run 10 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble, Banana Republic, Talbots and Ann Taylor Loft.  Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $100,000 as the average household income.  The company is franchising.

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

 

Bennetts Bar-B-Que, Inc. trades as Bennetts Bar-B-Que Steak, Bennetts Smokehouse & Saloon and Bennetts Pit Bar-B-Que at eight 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 .

 

Quiznos operates 3,000 locations nationwide and internationally.  The restaurants, which specialize in oven-toasted sandwiches, occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and entertainment, lifestyle, outlet, power, specialty, strip and tourist centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout Orange County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Chase Realty Advisors.  Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Mark Chase, Chase Realty Advisors, 4857 West 147th Street, Suite A, Hawthorne, CA 90250; 310-644-6439 Ext. 114, Fax 310-644-6414; Email: mchase@chaserealtyadvisors.com ; Web site: www.chaserealtyadvisors.com .

 

Starbucks Coffee operates 11,000 locations nationwide and internationally.  The coffee and pastry shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout New York, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Northwest Atlantic Real Estate Services, LLC.  Typical leases run 10 years with options.

   For more information, contact David Firestein, Northwest Atlantic Real Estate Services, LLC, 711 Westchester Avenue, 2nd Floor, White Plains, NY 10604; 914-328-2222, Fax 914-328-2121; Email: david@northwestatlantic.com ; Web site: www.northwestatlantic.com .

 

El Pollo Loco operates 75 locations throughout CA.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, entertainment, mixed-use and power centers and urban/downtown areas.  Plans call for 10 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Gast Retail Group.  Typical leases run 20 years.  A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required.

   For more information, contact Lori Gast, Gast Retail Group, 18555 Lookout Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886; 714-777-9779, Fax 714-777-9778; Email: lori@gastretailgroup.com .

 

Subway operates over 20,000 locations nationwide and internationally.  The restaurants, with more than two million different sandwich combinations available on the menu, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and specialty centers.  Plans call for 25 openings throughout upstate NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Vanguard Fine Retail Store Leasing, LLC.  Typical leases run five years.  Preferred cotenants include supermarkets.  McDonalds, Burger King, Wendys, Taco Bell, KFC, Quiznos, Blimpie and Arbys are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Ken Brownell, Vanguard Fine Retail Store Leasing, LLC, 2050 Western Avenue, Suite 201, Guilderland, NY 12084; 518-862-0861, Fax 518-452-5972; Email: kbrownell@vaguardfine.com ; Web site: www.vanguardfine.com .

 

California Pizza Kitchen operates 180 locations throughout CA and NY.  The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and entertainment, power and specialty centers.  Plans call for five openings throughout metro and Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Breslin Realty.  Typical leases run 10 years.  A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.  Preferred cotenants include P.F. Changs and The Cheesecake Factory.  A land area of one acre is required.

  For more information, contact Jay Siano, Breslin Realty, 500 Old City Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530; 516-741-7400, Fax 516-741-5621; Email: jsiano@breslinrealty.com ; Website: www.breslinrealty.com .

 

Century Fast Foods, Inc. trades as Taco Bell at 37 locations throughout CA.  The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 20 years.  Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within three miles earning $25,000 as the average household income.

  For more information, contact James DeBoard, Century Fast Foods, Inc., 10350 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 260, Los Angeles, CA 90025; 310-203-8404, Fax 310-203-8247.

 

Jersey Mike’s Franchise System trades as Jersey Mike’s Submarines & Salads at 300 locations nationwide.  The sandwich shops, also selling soups and salads, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers.  Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run five years with options.  Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.  Subway, Blimpie and Quizno’s are cited as competition.

  For more information, contact Jerry Kallman, Jersey Mike’s Franchise System, 2251 Landmark Place, Manasquan, NJ 08736-1026; 732-282-2323, Fax 732-292-8256; Website: www.jerseymikes.com .

 

Corn Dog Factory International trades as Corn Dog Factory at 29 locations throughout CA, UT, Washington, DC and internationally.  The corn dog stands, selling hot dogs, lemonade and French fries, occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and outlet centers.  Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months.  Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $25,000 as the average household income.

  For more information, contact Kerrie Kilgore, Corn Dog Factory International, 12 South Main Street, Suite 206, Layton, UT 84041; 801-546-9909, Fax 801-546-9901; Email: info@corndogfactory.com ; Website: www.corndogfactory.com .

 

Outback Steakhouse, Inc. trades as Bonefish Grill at 106 locations throughout AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN and VA.  The casual seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. to 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout the east, midstates and western regions during the coming 18 months. 

  For more information, contact Tracey Delatore, Outback Steakhouse, Inc., 2202 North Westshore Boulevard, 5th Floor, Tampa, FL 33607; 813-282-1225, Fax 813-282-9195; Website: www.outback.com .

 

Raising Canes operates 30 locations throughout LA, MS, OH and TX.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations.  Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, AR, AZ, FL, GA, LA, MS, OH, NC, NV, SC and TX during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 15 years with five, five-year options.  Preferred cotenants include Target and Wal*Mart.  Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles or 75,000 within five miles.  A land area of one acre is required.

  For more information, contact Rick Fuchs, Raising Canes, 5757 Corporate Boulevard, Suite 200, Baton Rouge, LA 70808; 225-383-7400, Fax 225-383-7404; Email: rickfuchs@raisingcanes.com ; Website: www.raisingcanes.com .

 

Apple American Group, LLC trades as Applebee’s at 127 locations throughout CA, DE, IN, NJ, OH, PA, WA and WV.  The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps.  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; Email: lcortina@appleamerican.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 entertainment, specialty 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 earning $55,000 as the average household income. 

  For more information, contact Greg Hubbard, Johnny Rockets, Inc., 26970 Aliso Viejo Parkway, Suite 100, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.

 

D & P Properties trades as Sonic Drive-In at 26 locations throughout IL, KY, MO and TN.  The fast food 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 38025-0427; 731-286-0744, Fax 731-286-2354.