Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Specialty Restaurants Corp. trades as Castaway, Crawdaddy’s, Baby Doe’s, 94th Aero Squadron, Shang Hai Reds and others, at 43 locations in CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, CO, DE, FL, GA, IL, LA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX and WI. Leases running 40 years are typical.

For more information, contact Rob Waldman, Specialty Restaurants Corp., 8191 East Kaiser Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92808; 714-279-6100.

Brann’s, Inc. trades as Brann’s Steakhouse and Grille at seven locations in MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in Northfield, MI during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx and Target. The company cites its competition as Chili’s and Ruby Tuesday’s. A land area of two acres is required.

For more information, contact Tommy Brann, Brann’s, Inc., 4945 South Division Avenue, Grand Rapids, MI 49548; 616-534-5421, Fax 616-538-4382.

Galardi Group, Inc. trades as Wienerschnitzel at 350 locations in AZ, CA, CO, LA, NM, NV, TX and UT. The eateries, specializing in hotdogs, occupy spaces of 1,750 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power and strip centers. Plans call for 35 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, CA, CO, NV, TX and UT. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within two miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart. The company cites McDonald’s as competition. A land area of 23,000 sq.ft. is required. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Lou Boemia, Galardi Group, Inc., 4440 Von Karmen, Suite 222, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-851-2639, Fax 949-851-2615.

Brinkers International, Inc. trades as Corner Bakery at 76 locations in CA, CO, GA, IL, MD, PA, TX, VA and Washington DC. The bakeries occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking endcap sites and will consider pad sites.

For more information, contact Blake Bernet, Brinker’s International, Inc., 6820 LBJ Freeway, Dallas, TX 75240; 972-770-5838, 214-722-1646.

Lepta, Inc. trades as Western Sizzlin at six locations in AL and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, GA and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Target and Wal*Mart. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Pat Verzertzis, Lepta, Inc., 2200 Gault Avenue North, Ft. Payne, AL 35967; 256-845-6111, Fax 256-845-3484; Email: patvezertzis@aol.com.

Leeann Chin, Inc. trades as Leeann Chin Chinese Cuisine at 48 locations in MN. The restaurants, specializing in Chinese cuisine, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, mixed-use, strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CO, IL, MO and WI during the coming 18 months. Leases running seven years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Mary Bunting, Leeann Chin, Inc., 3600 West 80th Street, Suite 210, Bloomington, IN 55431; 952-896-3606, Fax 952-896-3615.

Farmer Boys Food, Inc. trades as Farmer Boys Restaurants at 22 locations in CA. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in hamburgers, occupy freestanding spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. with a drive-thru. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. A land area of at least 25,000 sq.ft. is required. Expansion will take place throughout southern CA. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company prefers to acquire property.

For more information, contact Joe Mineo, Farmer Boys Food, Inc., 3452 University Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501; 909-275-9900, Fax 909-275-9930; Email: jmineofb@aol.com.

Chicken Kitchen Corp. trades as Chicken Kitchen at 19 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout AZ and FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Starbucks and Panera Bread. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites Boston Market as competition.

For more information, contact Frank Blackman, Chicken Kitchen Corporation, 10800 Biscayne Boulevard, North Miami, FL 33161; 305-892-7878, Fax 305-892-7887, Email: fblackman@chickenkitchen.com.

Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc. trades as BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery and BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse at 28 locations in CA, CO, HI and OR. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, mixed-use and entertainment centers, freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, CO, Chicago, IL, NV and TX. Leases running 10 to 15 years with two to three five-year options are typical. The company prefers to cotenant with theaters, entertainment centers and restaurants.

For more information, contact Bob Lombardo, Chicago Pizza & Brewery, Inc., 16162 Beach Boulevard, Suite 100, Huntington Beach, CA 92647; 714-848-3747, Fax 714-848-5587; Web site: www.jsbrewhouse.com; Email: bob@bjsbrewhouse.com.

Great Wraps trades as Great Wraps at 45 locations in AL, FL, GA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, PA TN, TX, and Washington, DC. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeast, Mid-Atlantic, southwest, midstates and northeast during the coming 18 months. An area of 500 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. for mall sites is required in the southeast, Mid-Atlantic, southwest and midwest. An area of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. for strip centers is required in the southwest and southeast.

For more information, contact Mark Caplan, Great Wraps, 4 Executive Park East, Suite 315, Atlanta, GA 30329; 404-248-9900, Fax 404-248-0180.

Marco’s, Inc. trades as Marco’s Pizza at 133 locations throughout IN, MI and OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near TCBY, video stores, and bagel shops. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles earning $32,000 as the average household income. A tenant improvement allowance is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Joe Richard, Marco’s, Inc., 5252 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43623; 419-885-7000, Fax 419-885-5215.

Montesini Pizza trades as Montesini Pizza at six locations in NJ and PA. The pizzerias occupy a space of 2,400 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for two openings throughout CA, FL, NJ and PA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Antonio Schiano, Montesini Pizza, 200 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102; 215-735-7210, Fax 215-735-7213.

Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy trades as Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy at 35 locations in northern CA. The ice cream shops occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company operates units in the San Francisco Bay area and Sacramento, CA, and seeks sites in northern CA. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Steven Cohan, Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy, 2000 Wayne Avenue, San Leandro, CA 94577; 510-297-0386, Fax 510-351-2562.

Long John Silver’s, Inc. trades as Long John Silver’s at 1,200 locations in 33 midwest and southeast states. The restaurants, which specialize in seafood and chicken, occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years for a build to suit are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 65,000 within three miles. Corporate expansion is expected in CA, FL, MO, OH, TX, VA and Washington, DC.

For more information, contact Scott Fatzinger, Long John Silvers, Inc., PO Box 11988, Lexington, KY 40579; 859-543-6513, Fax 859-543-6904; Web site: www.ljsilvers.com; Email: bmadden@ljsilver.com.

Ledo Pizza System, Inc. trades as Ledo Pizza at 60 locations in FL, MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the Mid-Atlantic and southeast regions during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with video stores, supermarkets and post offices. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. Sales of $360 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Robert Beall, Ledo Pizza System, Inc., 2568 Riva Road, Suite 202, Annapolis, MD 21401; 410-721-6887, Fax 410-266-6888.

Larry’s Giants Subs trades as Larry’s Giant Subs at 90 locations in FL, GA, SC, TN, TX and WV. The sandwich shops occupy a space of 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Larry or Mitch Raikes, Larry’s Giant Subs, 8616 Bay Meadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256; 904-739-2498, Fax 904-739-2502.