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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Antler Management trades as Popeye’s Famous Fried Chicken at 17 locations throughout IL and IN. The fast food chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. is required. For more information, contact David Antler, Antler Management, 2860 River Road, Suite 390, Des Plains, IL 60018; 847-824-2525, Fax 847-824-2233.
Chipotle Mexican Grill operates 500 locations nationwide. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, mixed-use, power and strip centers. Plans call for 150 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. For more information, contact Rex Jones, Chipotle Mexican Grill, 1543 Wazee Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80202; 303-595-4000, Fax 303-390-0650; Website: www.chipotle.com .
Kohr Brothers, Inc. trades Kohr Brothers Frozen Custard at 37 locations throughout AZ, DE, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 150 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, tourist and transportation centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven to 10 years. For more information, contact Shonda Gardiner, Kohr Brothers, Inc., 2151 Richmond Road, Suite 200, Charlottesville, VA 22911; 434-975-1500, Fax 434-975-1505.
Blimpie of Long Island trades as Blimpie at 25 locations throughout Long Island, NY. The sandwich shops, selling subs, salads and panini’s, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $100,000 as the average household income. Subway and Quiznos are cited as competition. For more information, contact Patrick Conlin, Blimpie of Long Island, 3000 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756; 516-735-4700, Fax 516-735-6897; Email: pjconlin@msn.com .
Fifth Avenue Chocolatiere trades as Fifth Avenue Chocolatiere at five locations throughout NY and internationally. The chocolate shops occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 400 sq.ft. in downtown areas, strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Joe Whaley, Fifth Avenue Chocolatiere, 43-10 23rd Street, Long Island City, NY 11101; 718-361-6427, Fax 718-361-8600l; Email: wjosephwhaley@aol.com ; Website: www.1800chocolate.net .
Churchs Chicken operates 1,200 locations nationwide and internationally. The fast food chicken restaurants occupy spaces of 1,850 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 120 openings nationwide and internationally 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 30,000 to 40,000 within two miles earning $25,000 to $50,000 as the average household income. A land area of 20,000 sq.ft. is required. For more information, contact Scott Moffitt, Churchs Chicken, 980 Hammond Drive, Suite 1100, Atlanta, GA 30328; 770-350-3800, Fax 770-512-3920; Website: www.churchs.com .
Earl’s Restaurant LTD trades as Earl’s at 52 locations throughout AZ, CO and Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, entertainment centers and urban/downtown centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ and CO during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within two miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. Houston’s and PF Changs are cited as competition. For more information, contact John Mulvaney, Earl’s Restaurant LTD, 108-949 West 3rd Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V7P 3P7; 604-984-4606, Fax 604-984-2263; Email: jmulvaney@earlsgreatfood.com ; Website: www.earlsgreatfood.com .
Dynaco, Inc. trades as Perko’s Café at 40 locations throughout CA. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Randy Brooks, Dynaco, Inc., 2246 East Date Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706; 559-485-8520, Fax 559-485-3704; Website: www.perkoscafe.com .
Golden Franchising Corp. trades as Golden Chick at 74 locations throughout OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 to 12 openings throughout AR, LA, OK and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Popeye’s and Church’s Chicken are cited as competition. For more information, contact Kelly Creighton, Golden Franchising Corp., 11488 Luna Road, Dallas, TX 75234; 972-831-0911, Fax 972-831-0401; Email: gcinfo@goldenchick.com ; Website: www.goldenchick.com .
Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie operates 10 locations throughout AL, GA, KY, NC and SC. The dessert 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 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.
California Banquet Corp. trades as Beckham Grill, Shakers and Wild Thyme Café at six locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Locos and Carrows are cited as competition. For more information, contact David Yost, California Banquet Corp., 601 Fair Oaks Avenue, South Pasadena, CA 91030; 626-796-8866, Fax 626-796-8887, Email: calbanquet@aol.com .
Big Boy International, LLC trades as Bob’s Big Boy at 450 locations throughout AZ, CA, FL, HI, IL, IN, MI, NC and OH. The restaurants, which offer breakfast, sandwiches and dinner entrees, occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. to 5,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, downtown areas and entertainment, mixed-use and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, FL, MI, NC, NV, Cleveland, OH and SC 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 Dave Knitter, Big Boy International, LLC, 4199 Marcy, Warren, MI 48091; 586-759-6000, Fax 586-759-0119; Email: dknitter@bigboy.com ; Web site: www.bigboy.com .
Del’s Lemonade operates 33 locations nationwide and internationally. The shops, selling lemonade, popcorn, nachos, pretzels and fruit drinks, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three to five openings throughout CT and FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. A land area of five acres is required. For more information, contact Joe Padula, Del’s Lemonade, 1260 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920; 401-463-6190, Fax 401-463-7931l; Website: www.dels.com .
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