LDB Corp. trades as Mr. Gatti’s at 160 locations in AL, IN, KS, KY, LA, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The pizzerias, also featuring entertainment, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeastern states during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For details, contact Charlie Thomas, LDB Corp., 444 Sidney Baker Street South, Kerrville, TX 78028; 830-257-2000, Fax 830-257-2003.

For details, contact Bob Ruckriegel or Carol Meyer, B.R. Associates, Inc., 4201-A Mannheim Road, Jasper, IN 47546; 812-482-3212, Fax 812-482-9347; Email: carolm@psci.net; Web site: www.brsidal.com.

Erik’s Deli Cafe Inc. trades as Erik’s Deli Cafe at 24 locations in CA. The restaurants, serving lunch and dinner in casual surroundings, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for as many as five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $400 psf have been reported.

Rhoads Holdings Ltd. trades as Le Peep Grill at 73 locations nationwide. The restaurants, offering lunch and breakfast, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running seven to 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. The company is licensing.

Carrols Corp. trades as Burger King, Pollo Tropical and Taco Cabana at 520 locations in AZ, CT, FL, IN, KY, MA, ME, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TX and VT. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for a total of 30 openings during the coming 18 months, of which 12 are earmarked for Burger King, six for Pollo Tropical and 12 for Taco Cabana. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. A land area of one acre is required.

Pizza Guys Franchising Corp. trades as Pizza Guys at 37 locations in CA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and value, power and specialty centers. Plans call for 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the East Bay area of CA. Preferred cotenants include video centers and closeout retailers. The company cites Domino’s, Papa John’s and Pizza Hut as competition. Leases run five to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Subway operates 70 locations in NJ. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in power, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for three openings per month. Expansion will take place throughout northern NJ, with representation by Jeffery Realty Inc.

Breadsmith Franchising Inc. trades as The Breadsmith at 37 locations in CA, CO, CT, IL, IN, MI, MN, MO, OH, SD, TX and WI. The eateries, specializing in traditional European hard crusted bread baked from scratch daily without preservatives, additives or fat, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and specialty centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the northeastern and midwestern states, with particular interest throughout IL, MI and WI. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Starbucks and coffeeshops. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell, specific improvements and tenant improvement allowance are required. The company is franchising.

Lee’s Ice Cream, Inc. trades as Lee’s Ice Cream at 15 locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The eateries, specializing in ice cream, occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, GA, MD, NC, SC, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements may be required. The company is franchising. Average sales of $600 psf have been reported.

Penn Station, Inc. trades as Penn Station East Coast Subs at 102 locations throughout IN, KY, MI, MO and OH. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as 40 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, and TN.

Taco John’s International Inc. trades as Taco John’s at 414 locations in AR, AZ, CO, FL, IA, ID, IL, KS, KY, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NV OH, SD, TN, TX and WA. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in Mexican food, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. The company is franchising.

Flamer’s Corp. trades as Flamer’s Charburgers & Chicken at 83 locations nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The quick-serve restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, specialty, mixed-use, outlet, tourist, value and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Target, Wal*Mart and T.J. Maxx. The company cites McDonald’, Burger King, Wendy’s and Rally’s as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

Valentino’s Inc. trades as Valentino’s at 52 locations in IA, KS, ND, NE, MN and PA. The restaurants, specializing in soups, salads, pizza and breads, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in power, outlet, mixed-use, tourist and strip centers. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ; the Twin Cities area of MN; Kansas City, MO and Orlando, FL. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $45,000 to $50,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include T.J. Maxx, Wal*Mart and Target. The company cites Old Country Buffet and Golden Corral. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. A land area of 2.5 acres to three acres is required.

Church’s Chicken operates 1,450 locations nationwide and internationally. The quick-serve restaurants, specializing in chicken, occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with a drive-thru strip center endcaps. Plans call for 140 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide and internationally. Leases running 10 years with four five-year options are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. A land area of 25,000 sq.ft. is required.

Beverages & More operates 24 locations in CA. The stores, specializing in wines, spirits, cigars and accessories, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment, power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Los Angeles and surrounding counties in CA, with representation by Staubach Co. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble and theaters. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.