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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding NationwideSubway Partners, Inc. trades as Subway at 30 locations in southeastern FL. The fast-food restaurants occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, tourist, outlet, power, entertainment and strip centers. The company plans five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL (Boward and Palm Beach counties). Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. The company requires one-quarter to one-half acre of land for freestanding units. Preferred co-tenants include Home Depot and Walgreens. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 residing within one mile earning $45,000 as the average income. For further information, contact John Giorgi, Subway Partners, Inc., 1724 W. Hillsboro Boulevard, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442; 561-981-8761, Fax 561-981-8762; Email johngiorgi@aol.com.
Star Buffet Inc. trades as J.B. Restaurant, North Star, Buddy Freddy’s, Holiday House, J.J. North and Casa Bonita at 61 locations in 11 western states, FL and GA. The family-style restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Holiday House and J.B. Restaurants require 5,500 sq.ft., and the other concepts require 8,000 to 10,000 sq.ft. The company plans six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in northern CA, FL, NV and the Rocky Mountain states. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 residing within 25 miles earning $30,000 as the average income. For more information, contact Bob Wheaton, Star Buffet Inc., 1312 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257; 480-425-0397, Fax 480-425-0494.
Marie Callender’s Pie Shops Inc. trades as Marie Callender’s Restaurant at over 170 locations in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, NM, OR, TX, UT, WA and Mexico. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,100 sq.ft. to 7,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers major anchors as co-tenants and is franchising. For more information, contact Jim Travis, Marie Callender’s Pie Shops, Inc., 1100 Town & Country Road, Suite 1300, Orange, CA 92868; 714-542-3355, Fax 714-550-4016; Web site www.mcpies.com; Email realestate@mcpies.com.
Jackie’s International, Inc. trades as Bumpers, Pizza Inn and Western Sizzlin at 59 locations in AL, AR, MS and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations or pads. The company plans four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AR, MS, MO, TN, and TX. The company requires one-half to two acres of land. Leases running five years are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 residing within three miles earning $25,000 as the average income. For more information, contact S.L. Sethi, Jackie’s International, Inc., 1554 W. Peace Street, Canton, MS 39046; 601-855-0146, Fax 601-855-9305.
Spinx Company Inc. trades as Burger King at six locations in NC and SC. The fastfood restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Currently there are five combination locations in the company’s convenience/gas facilities as well as one stand alone location. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets for combination locations, which require two acres of land, during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Richard Phipps, Spinx Company Inc., 1414 E. Washington Street, Greenville, SC 29607; 864-233-5421, Fax 864-255-5689.
Rodizio Restaurants International Inc. operates six locations in CO, TX and UT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. The company plans six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in HI, PA, TX and UT. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. For more information, contact Ivan Utrera, Rodizio Restaurants International Inc., 2305East Arapahoe Road, #130, Littleton, CO 80122; 303-738-8108, Fax 303-738-8110.
Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘N More operates 40 locations in MA, NH, NY and RI. The specialty food stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads sites. Growth opportunities are sought in CT, MA, NH, NJ, NY and RI during the coming 18 months. The company requires a minimum of one-half acre of land. For more information, contact Michael Lembeck, Quikava Gourmet Coffees ‘N More, 223 Wall Street, Huntington, NY 11743; 631-271-1232, Fax 631-271-7218.
Uno Restaurant Corp. trades as Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill at 165 locations nationwide and internationally. The casual theme restaurants, specializing in pizza and pasta, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, entertainment and power centers. The company plans 25 openings of corporate stores in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the northeast corridor, Baltimore, MD, Orlando/Tampa, FL, IN, NY, OH, TN and Washington, D.C. Leases running 15 to 20 years with options are typical, however the company prefers to purchase the land. The company is also franchising. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $40,000 as the average income. For more information, contact Maurice Molod, Uno Restaurant Corp., 100 Charles Park Road, Boston, MA 02132, 617-323-9200, Fax 617-218-5378; Web site www.pizzeriauno.com, Email maurie.molod@pizzeriauno.com.
Club Sandwich operates eight locations in CT, NJ and NY. The specialty sandwich restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 15 years are typical. For more information, contact Mickey Devito, Club Sandwich, 107 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840; 203-966-4053, Fax 203-849-0405.
PB&J Restaurant trades as Yia, Yia’s Eurocafe Bistro, Coyote Grill, Grand Street Cafe, Paul and Bill’s, Yahoo’s and Eau Bistro at 11 locations in CO, KS and MO. The upscale restaurants occupy spaces of 2,900 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and specialty centers. The company plans four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion is planned for the midwest. For more information, contact Greg Hirleman, PB&J Restaurant, Inc., 4740 Grand, First Floor, Kansas City, MO 64112; 816-561-8525, Fax 816-561-8350.
Johnny Rockets’ Inc. operates 140 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, serving hamburgers and fries in an old malt shop atmosphere, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought in metro areas throughout CA, FL, GA, IL, NC, NV, SC and WA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 80,000 residing within three miles earning $60,000 as the average income. The company cites Ruby’s and ‘50s-style diners as competitors. Their preferred co-tenants include entertainment, tourist and lifestyle retailers. The company reports average sales of $500 psf and is franchising. Written submittals with all the necessary information are required. For more information, contact Eric Lambiase, Johnny Rockets’ Inc., 15635 Alton Parkway, Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92618; 949-789-7575, Fax 949-789-7588.
Lizard’s Ticket, Inc. operates 11 locations in SC. The restaurants, which specialize in country cooking, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in Columbia, SC during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with six five-year options are typical and the company will also purchase. The company is interested in taking over restaurants and requires 1.5 to two acres of land. For more information, contact Bobby Williams, Lizard’s Thicket, Inc., 1036 Market Street, Columbia, SC 29201; 803-799-5016, Fax 803-799-2512.
Kasapis Brothers, Inc. trades as Malcrakey’s Pub and Ram Horn Family Restaurants at 26 locations in MI. The family restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, outlet and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Gus Kasapis, Kasapis Brothers, Inc., 24225 W. Nine Mile Road, #214, Southfield, MI 48034; 248-350-3430, Fax 248-350-1024.
MCL Cafeterias Inc. operates 25 locations in OH, IL and IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, MCL Cafeterias Inc., 2730 E. 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220; 317-257-5425, Fax 317-251-6306.
Bravo! Developments trades as Bravo!Italian Kitchen at 11 locations throughout IN, LA, OH and PA and as Lindey’s American Bistro at one location. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment centers. Plans call for one opening of the Bravo!Italian Kitchen concept during the coming 18 months. Growth opportunities are sought in the east coast of FL, Louisville, KY, MI and Cleveland, OH. Leases running 10 years with one or two five-year options are typical. The company also trades as Brio Tuscan Grill at three locations in OH and FL. The higher-end Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 7,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment centers. Plans call for four to six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the east coast of FL, Louisville, KY, MI, and Cleveland, OH. Leases running ten years with one or two five-year options are typical. Preferred co-tenants include movie theaters, J. Crew, Barnes & Noble and high-end retailers. For more information, contact Robert Miles, Bravo!Developments, 4644 Kenny Road, Columbus, OH 43220; 614-326-7944, Fax 614-326-7943.
Stockade Companies, Inc. trades as Sirloin Stockade (57 locations), Montana Mike’s Steakhouse (six locations) and Coyote Canyons (three locations). The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. (Coyote Canyon or Sirloin Stockade, buffet restaurants) or 4,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. (Montana Mike’s, a full-service steakhouse and restaurant) in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide except in CA and HI during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dan Spitz, Stockade Companies, Inc., 1524 SE Eleventh St., Lees Summit, MO 64081; 816-347-8496, Fax 816-347-9652.
Seed Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Fazoli’s at 375 locations nationwide (38 states). The fastfood/casual Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 15 years with 20 year options are typical and specific improvements are required. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three to five miles earning $50,000 as average income. The company describes their typical customer as middle income/white collar. Preferred co-tenants include Target, Wal*Mart, Barnes & Noble and Kohl’s. For more information, contact Tom Lally, Seed Restaurant Group, Inc. c/o Morgan Allen, 2470 Palumbo Drive, Lexington, KY 40509; 859-268-1668, Fax 859-268-2263. |