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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc. trades as Shells at 25 locations throughout FL. The casual dining seafood restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Daniel Bergeron, Shells Seafood Restaurants, Inc., 16313 North Dale Mabry Highway, Suite 100, Tampa, FL 33618; 813-961-0944, Fax 813-960-9059; Web site: www.shellsseafood.com.

Pretzels Plus, Inc. trades as Pretzels Plus at 22 locations in LA, MD, NC, PA, TN, VA and WV. The stores, selling soft pretzels and other snack foods, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and tourist destinations. Growth opportunities are sought in MD and PA during the coming 18 months. Competition is cited as Auntie Anne’s and Wetzel’s Pretzels. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Brad Eline, Pretzels Plus, Inc., 639 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331; 717-633-7927, Fax 717-633-5078; Email: beeline@pretzelsplus.com.

Schiano’s Enterprises, Inc. trades as Schiano’s Italian Restaurant at 17 locations throughout NC, NJ, NY and SC. The restaurants, specializing in Italian fast food, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC and SC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options.

For more information, contact Frank Schiano, Schiano’s Enterprises, Inc., 7201 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223; 803-788-8100.

The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Loop Pizza Grill at 30 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, LA and NC. The pizza restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Publix, Harris Teeter and Winn-Dixie. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within a three-mile radius. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mark Starbuck, The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc., One San Jose Place, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32257; 904-268-2609 Ext. 210, Fax 904-268-5809; Email: mstarbuck@looppizzagrill.com.

The Honey Baked Ham Co. operates 60 locations throughout AZ, KS, KY, MD, MN, OH and WI as well as the metropolitan areas of Kansas City, MO and Philadelphia, PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and outlet centers as well as malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company seeks both temporary and permanent locations.

For more information, contact Marc Spiros, The Honey Baked Ham Co., 11935 Mason Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249; 513-583-9700, Fax 513-583-4191; Email: mspiros@honeybaked-oh.com.

Valenti Development Group trades as KFC at 45 locations throughout IL, IN and WI. The fast-food restaurants, specializing in fried chicken, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are being sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The land area requirements are between 27,000 sq.ft. and one acre. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within a three-mile radius. The company also trades as Wendy’s at 118 locations throughout AR, MO, MS, PA and TN. The fast-food restaurants, specializing in hamburgers, occupy spaces of 3,340 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites and the land area requirements are between 22,000 sq.ft. and one acre. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within a three-mile radius. The company also trades as Chili’s at 14 locations throughout AL and MS. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The land area requirement is one acre.

For more information, contact Steven Underwood, Valenti Development Group, 1775 Moriah Woods Boulevard, Suite 5, Memphis, TN 38117; 901-462-0470, Fax 901-462-0469.

RPM Pizza, Inc. trades as Domino’s Pizza at 140 locations throughout AL, AR, LA and MS. The pizza carryout and delivery restaurants occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. utilizing inline and endcap locations in strip centers, and freestanding units. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years.

For more information, contact Steve Adcock, RPM Pizza, Inc., 15384 5th Street, Gulfport, MS 39503; 228-832-4000 Ext. 2269, Fax 228-832-1092; Email: stevea@rpmpizza.com.

Reel Hospitality, LLC trades as Dakota, Tuscan Kitchen and Sweetwaters at three locations throughout CT and VT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,500 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets and MA, ME, NH and RI during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include big box retailers, hotels and movie theaters. Competition is cited as Niccos Cucina, Longhorn Steakhouse, Outback Steakhouse and 3 Tomatoes. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $50,000.

For more information, contact David Melincoff, Reel Hospitality, LLC, 2517 Shelburne Road, Shelburne, VT 05482; 802-985-8074 Ext. 126; Fax 802-985-1074; Web site: www.reelhospitality.com.

Tossed Franchise Corp. trades as Tossed at 10 locations throughout FL, GA, IN, MA, NC, NJ, NY, TN and TX. The restaurants, selling salads, crepes, sandwiches and melts, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in lifestyle centers. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with five, five-year options. Preferred cotenants include high-end retailers. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $65,000. Competitors include Panera Bread and casual fast-food restaurants. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Dan Hicks, Tossed Franchise Corp., 401 East Las Olas Boulevard, Suite 1500, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301; 954-828-1963, Fax 954-332-2365; Email: dan@tossedfranchise.com; Web site: www.tossed.com.

Franktitude operates five locations throughout FL. The hot dog restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power, specialty and strip centers, airports, colleges, hotels and other entertainment locations as well as urban/downtown and freestanding locations. Plans call for 100 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by APE Realty. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $45,000. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mark Camara, APE Realty, 4491 West Whitewater Avenue, Weston, FL 33332; 954-389-1885 Ext. 111, Fax 954-389-3174; Email: mcamara@aperealty.com