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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc. trades as Ruth’s Chris Steak House at 97 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 225,000 within 10 miles earning $90,000 as the average household income. Competition is cited as Morton’s and Smith & Wollensky. For more information, contact Phil Demena, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Inc., 500 International Parkway, Suite 100, Heathrow, FL 32746-5500; 954-757-6688, Fax 954-757-6689; Email: pdemena@ruthschris.com; Web site: www.ruthschris.com.
The Cravery operates four locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers International. For more information, contact Marc Feder, Colliers International, 4643 South Ulster Street, Suite 1000, Denver, CO 80237; 303-745-5800, Fax 303-745-5888; Email: mfeder@colliersb-k.com; Web site: www.thecravery.com.
Taco Bueno Franchise Co., L.P. trades as Taco Bueno at 150 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 45 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company requires lot sizes between 30,000 sq.ft. and 35,000 sq.ft. Typical leases run 20 years with 10, 10-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within five miles earning $30,000 to $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jeff Seeberger, Taco Bueno Franchise Co., L.P., 3033 Kellway Drive, Suite 122, Carrollton, TX 75006; 972-417-4843, Fax 972-417-4811; Web site: www.tacobueno.com.
Sakura-Japanese Steak and Seafood House operates 17 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for four openings per year throughout MD, NJ, PA, VA and Washington, DC, with representation by JBG Rosenfeld Retail. Preferred sites are anchored by supermarkets. For more information, contact Bob Schwenger, JBG Rosenfeld Retail, 4445 Willard Avenue, Suite 700, Chevy Chase, MD 20815; 301-657-0700, Fax 301-657-9850; Email: bschwenger@jbgr.com.
Figaro’s Italian Pizza, Inc. trades as Figaro’s Pizza at 106 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in pad sites with drive-thrus, endcaps, inline spaces and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video, Hollywood Video and supermarkets. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is required. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population of 25,000 to 30,000. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mark Hagel, Figaro’s Italian Pizza, Inc., 1500 Liberty Street, Suite 160, Salem, OR 97302; 503-371-9318, Fax 503-363-5364; Email: markh@figaros.com; Web site: www.figaros.com.
Vicorp Restaurants, Inc. trades as Village Inn at 259 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,441 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CO, FL, TX and UT during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Frank Scherer, Vicorp Restaurants, Inc., 400 West 48th Avenue, Denver, CO 80216; 303-296-2121, Fax 303-672-6211; Web site: www.vicorpinc.com.
Quiznos Subs trades as Quiznos Subs at 5,035 locations nationwide and internationally. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in entertainment, power, specialty, tourist and strip centers, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for 1,800 to 2,000 openings nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Leah Laughlin, Quiznos Subs, 1475 Lawrence Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202; 720-359-3300, Fax 866-365-1186; Email: realestate@quiznos.com; Web site: www.quiznos.com.
Ram International trades as Ram Restaurant & Brewery at 28 locations throughout CO, ID, IL, IN, OR, WA and WY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in endcaps, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within three miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jeff Iverson Jr., Ram International, 10013 59th Avenue S.W., Lakewood, WA 98499; 253-588-1788, Fax 253-588-0713; Web site: www.theram.com.
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. trades as Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 310 locations nationwide, in Canada, Guam and the United Arab Emirates. The stores, which specialize in chocolate, candy and nuts, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in specialty, outlet, tourist, entertainment and mixed-use centers and malls. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. Competition is cited as Godiva. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Kraig Carlson or Dave Richie, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., 265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303; 970-259-0554, Fax 970-259-5895; Email: carlson@rmcs.net; Web site: www.sweetfranchise.com.
The Bad Ass Coffee Co. of Hawaii, Inc. trades as The Bad Ass Coffee Co. at 65 locations nationwide and internationally. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and endcaps. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred sites include a drive-thru and the company will look at urban/downtown areas. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Starbucks is cited as competition. For more information, contact Harold Hill, The Bad Ass Coffee Co. of Hawaii, Inc., 166 West 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-463-1966, Fax 801-463-2606; Email: haroldh@badasscoffee.com; Web site: www.badasscoffee.com. |