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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Austin Sonic, Inc. trades as Sonic Drive-In at 101 locations in TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,320 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of 0.66 acres is required.

For more information, contact Jerry Conway, Austin Sonic, Inc., 4513 Burleson Road, Austin, TX 512-462-0393, Fax 512-462-3639.

Village Inn of Albuquerque trades as Village Inn at nine locations in NM. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Paul Bronstein, Village Inn of Albuquerque, 5601 Domingo Road NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108; 505-255-5506, Fax 505-255-7694.

Arby’s Canada trades as Arby’s at 128 locations in Canada. The restaurants occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mike Brown or Nancy Cougar, Arby’s Canada, 6299 Airport Road, Suite 200, Mississauga, ON L4V 1N3; 905-672-2729, Fax 905-672-2755.

Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery trades as Cottage Inn Pizza at 56 locations in MI and OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Shafyi Broumand, Cottage Inn Carry Out and Delivery, 4844 Jackson Road, Suite 201, Ann Arbor, MI 48105; 734-663-2470, Fax 734-747-7177; Web site: www.cottageinn.com.

Wine Street Spirits operates two locations in MN. The liquor stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical, but negotiable.

For more information, contact Brad Weiss, Wine Street Spirts, 859 Village Centre Drive, North Oaks, MN 55127; 651-483-1767, Fax 651-483-0004.

Lammes Candies operates 11 locations in TX. The candy stores occupy a space of 800 sq.ft. in strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Pam Teich, Lammes Candies, 200 B. Parker Drive, Suite 500, Austin, TX 78728; 512-310-1885, Fax 512-310-1885.

Barnett Management trades as Burger King at 20 locations in AZ. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout AZ during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Tom Barnett, Barnett Management, 7816 North 19th Avenue, Suite 200, Phoenix, AZ 85021; 602-864-9874, Fax 602-864-9791; Email: tombarnett67@aol.com.

Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys & Deli operates 17 locations in TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Bruce Lazarus, Antone’s Famous Po’ Boys & Deli, 13100 Northwest Freeway, Suite 160, Houston, TX 77040; 713-934-2100, Fax 713-934-2200.

Casual Restaurants Concepts, Inc., trades as Applebee’s at 21 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for the opening of four units throughout FL during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.5 acres is required for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Steve Brown, Casual Restaurant Concepts, Inc., 205 South Hoover Boulevard, Suite 305, Tampa, FL 33609; 813-286-2006, Fax 813-289-2950.

Janjer Enterprises, Inc. trades as Popeyes and Cinnabon at 18 locations in MD and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. and 2,400 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Jerome Friedlander, Janjer Enterprises, Inc., 12150 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904; 301-625-5920, Fax 301-625-0045.

Wen-Rich, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 16 locations in GA and VA. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Home Depot, Lowe’s and Target.

For more information, contact Ed Anderson, Wen-Rich, Inc., 812 Moorefield Park Drive, Suite 304, Richmond, VA 23236; 804-323-9363, Fax 804-323-0570.

Panchero’s, Inc. trades as Panchero’s Mexican Grill at nine locations in IA and MI. The restaurants, specializing in Mexican cuisine, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in the endcap of strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought through the midwest, southeast and mountain states during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Rodney Anderson, Panchero’s, Inc., PO Box 1786, Iowa City, IA 52244; 319-351-4551, Fax 319-358-6435.

Yumygurt operates two locations in CA. The frozen dessert shops occupy a space of 800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the San Francisco Bay area of CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Benny Leung, Yumygurt, 650-G Central Avenue, Alameda, CA 94501; 510-865-1351.

Campbell Soup, Inc. trades as Pepperidge Farm at 88 locations in states east of MS and three states west of MS. The stores, which specialize in baked goods, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip and outlet centers. Plans call for seven to 10 openings in states east of MS during the coming 18 months. Leases running three to five years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company will not consider supermarket-anchored centers.

For more information, contact Bart Delaney, Campbell Soup, Inc., 595 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06851; 203-846-7381, Fax 203-846-7529.

Yours Truly Restaurant trades as Yours Truly at six locations in OH. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Larry Shibley, Yours Truly Restaurant, 30 North Main Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022; 440-247-3232; Web site: www.ytr.com.

Potomac Foods trades as Burger King at 30 locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening in DE during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mike DiSeveria, Potomac Foods, 9123 Gaither Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; 301-721-2900, Fax 301-721-2569.

Wendy’s International, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 6,000 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,300 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for 400 or more openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ron Wallace, Wendy’s International, Inc., 4288 West Dublin-Granville Road, Dublin, OH 43017; 614-764-3099, Fax 614-764-6737.

West Quality Food Service trades as KFC, KFC/Taco Bell and Rally’s at 71 locations in AL, LA, MS and TN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for the opening of four locations throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact William West, West Quality Food Service, PO Box 2906, Laurel, MS 39440, 601-649-2522, Fax 601-649-9307; Email: w.west@westquality.com; Web site: www.westquality.com.

C.M.R. Partners, L.L.P. trades as Ponderosa Steak House at 12 locations throughout IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.5 to 2.5 acres is required. The company prefers to cotenant with Super Wal*Mart and big-box retailers. A vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. The company cites Golden Corral, Ryan’s and Old Country Buffet as competition.

For more information, contact Brian Ripley, C.M.R. Partners, L.L.P., 8383 Craig Street, Suite 288, Indianapolis, IN 46250; 317-845-1250, Fax 317-845-1252.

Tutti’s operates one location in FL. The restaurant, which specializes in Italian cuisine, occupies a space of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Israel Yunger, Tutti’s, 635 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-538-0012, Fax 305-932-2097.

Barney’s operates six locations in CA. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the bay area of San Francisco, CA.

For more information, contact Director of Real Estate, Barney’s, 1591 Solano Avenue, Berkley, CA 94707; 510-526-8185, Fax 510-526-3470.

Great Western Dining trades as Papa John’s, Red Robin, Winners and Copper Sky at 14 locations in WA. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for the opening of four units throughout the existing market, with a focus east of Seattle during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Kevin Sonneborn, Great Western Dining, 6840 Fort Dent Way, Suite 350, Seattle, WA 98188; 206-243-4911, Fax 206-243-4918.

Toojay’s Management trades as Toojay’s Original Gourmet Deli at 16 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact William Korenbaum, Toojay’s Management, 3654 Georgia Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL 33405; 561-659-9011, Fax 561-659-9703.

Southern Multifoods, Inc. trades as Taco Bell, KFC, and Pizza Hut at 102 locations in TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Kenneth Durrett, Southern Multifoods, Inc., 101 East Cherokee Street, Jacksonville, TX 75766; 903-586-1524, Fax 903-586-9644.

Watermark Donut Co. trades as Dunkin’ Donuts at 30 locations in CT and MA. The doughnut shops occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout downtown Boston, MA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a drive-thru, when possible, in strip locations.

For more information, contact Sean Sullivan, Watermark Donut Co., Dunkin’ Donuts, 370 Dorchester Avenue, South Boston, MA 02127; 617-464-4001, Fax 617-464-3880.

Steak-Out Franchising, Inc. trades as Steak-Out at 70 locations in AL, AZ, CO, GA, FL, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, SD, TN, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years with options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $42,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Joe McCord, Steak-Out Franchising, Inc., 6801 Governor’s Lake Parkway, Suite 100, Norcross, GA 30071; 678-533-6000, Fax 678-291-0222.

Colonial Ice Cream, Inc. trades as Colonial Café and Colonial Ice Cream Restaurant at seven locations throughout IL. The restaurants occupy a space 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the suburbs of Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Tom S. Anderson, Colonial Ice Cream, Inc., PO Box 377, Saint Charles, IL 60174; 630-584-0088, Fax 630-584-1711.

Pergom, Inc. trades as Walt’s Roast Beef at eight locations in RI. The restaurants occupy a space of 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Raymond Perrotta, Pergom, Inc., 680 Resevoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910; 401-785-2530.

Bud’s Chicken & Seafood operates seven locations in FL. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern FL during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical.

For more information, contact Mark Brinkman, Bud’s Chicken & Seafood, 518 Industrial Avenue, Suite 12, Boynton Beach, FL 33426; 561-736-3344, Fax 561-736-5205.

Carisch, Inc. trades as Arby’s at 60 locations throughout IA, ND, NE, MT and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout Milwaukee, WI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. A land area of 40,000 sq.ft. is required for freestanding sites.

For more information, contact Gerry Carisch, Carisch, Inc., 641 East Lake Street, Suite 226,Wayzata, MN 55391; 952-473-4291, Fax 952-476-7293.

Peter Piper, Inc. trades as Peter Piper Pizza at 145 locations in AZ, CA, CO, MI, NM, NV,TX, UT and Mexico. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout Phoenix, AZ, San Diego, CA and Las Vegas, NV during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 85,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Leslie Brown, Peter Piper, Inc., 6263 North Scottsdale, AZ 85250; 480-609-6400, Fax 480-609-6520; Email: lbrown@peterpiperpizza.com.

Wendy’s of Montana, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 19 locations in MT, NE and WY. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Sam McDonald, Wendy’s of Montana, Inc., 2906 2nd Avenue North, Billings, MT 59101; 406-252-5125, Fax 406-252-6280.

Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc. trades as Jose’s Mexican Food and M. Tortilla Mexican Grill at six locations in CA. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Baja Fresh and Rubio’s as competition.

For more information, contact Jose Jara, Jose’s Mexican Food, Inc., 741 South Allen Street B, San Bernardino, CA 92408; 909-890-0123, Fax 909-890-1166; Email: josa@ysu.com.

Wahoo’s Fish Taco operates 14 locations in CA and CO. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and power and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Curtis & Associates. Preferred demographics include a population earning $65,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Brad Rodgers, c/o Curtis & Associates, 3187 Fairway Avenue, Costa Mesa, CA 92626; 714-540-1400, Fax 714-540-7411.

Dink, Inc. trades as Long John Silver’s at 10 locations in VA. The restaurants, specializing in seafood, occupy a space of 2,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the Tidewater area of VA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Bill Brewer, Dink, Inc., 804 Newton Road, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462; 757-497-8761, Fax 757-497-1356; Email: billrbrewer@aol.com.

Kasapis Brothers, Inc. trades as Ram’s Horn Family Restaurants and Malcrakey’s Pub at 24 locations in MI. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in power centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout FL, IL, IN, MI and OH. A land area of 1.5 acres is required. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $40,000 to $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites Bob Evans, Big Boy, Denny’s, Bill Knapps and IHOP as competition. The company is seeking build-to-suits and is franchising.

For more information, contact Gus Kasapis, Kasapis Brothers, Inc., 24225 West Nine Mile Road, Suite 214, Southfield, MI 48034; 248-350-3430, Fax 248-350-1024.

International Coffee & Tea, Inc. trades as The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf at 100 locations in AZ, CA, NV and internationally. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Paul Goldman, International Coffee & Tea, Inc., 1945 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90034; 310-237-2326, Fax 310-815-2504.

Asian Concepts, Inc. trades as Mark Pi’s Restaurant at 42 locations in AZ, IN, KY, MO, NV, OH and NV. The restaurants specializing in Oriental food, occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Mark Pi Jr., Asian Concepts, Inc., 3126 Valley View, Columbus, OH 43204; 614-737-2550, 614-737-2547; Email: mpj@markpi.com.

Taco Maker, Inc. trades as Taco Maker at 132 locations nationwide and as Jake’s Over the Top and Mayan Jamma Juice at 30 locations in CA, ID, IN, NC, NM, NV, UT, WA, WI and VA. Taco Maker, Jake’s Over the Top and Mayan Jamma Juice occupy spaces of 450 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Mayan Jamma Juice co-brands with the company’s other concepts and operates as a stand alone concept. Growth is franchise driven.

For more information, contact Bob Strong, Taco Maker, Inc., 4605 Harrison Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Ogden, UT 84403; 801-476-9780, Fax 801-476-9788; Web site: www.tacomaker.com.

Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades as Bahama Breeze at 30 locations, as Olive Garden at 550 locations and as Red Lobster at 650 locations nationwide. Bahama Breeze occupies spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft.; Olive Garden occupies a space of 8,000 sq.ft. and Red Lobster occupies a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers, endcaps and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites, but will lease.

For more information, contact John Doshna, Darden Restaurant, Inc., 5900 Lake Elenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32859; 407-245-4000, Fax 407-245-5627.

O’Charley’s, Inc. trades as O’Charley’s at 173 locations in 14 states throughout the south and east. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeast and lower midstates during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Les Lockhart, O’Charley’s, Inc., 3038 Cidco Drive, Nashville, TN 37204; 615-256-8500, Fax 615-782-5032.

Toarmina’s Pizza operates 16 locations in MI. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Lou Toarmina, Toramina’s Pizza, 673 Babbara Street, Westland, MI 48185; 734-729-9067, Fax 734-729-1882; Web site: www.toarminas.com.

B&B Consultants trades as Sonic Drive-In at 140 locations in AZ, CO, FL, GA, NV, NM and TX. The eateries occupy land areas of 25,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. for freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Phoenix, northeastern valley and Tucson, AZ; Denver and Colorado Springs, CO; Las Vegas and Pahrump, NV; NM and western TX throughout the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within two miles. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and supermarkets. Leases running 10 years plus four five-year options are typical. Specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact Mike Paulowsky, B&B Consultants, 750 North 17th Street, Las Cruces, NM 88005; 505-524-8998, Fax 505-523-2205.

Zephyr Ice Cream Shop, Inc. trades as Byron’s and Zephyr at four locations throughout IL. The sandwich restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire property.

For more information, contact Byron Kouris, Zephyr Ice Cream Shop, Inc., 1767 West Wilson Avenue, Chicago, IL 60640; 773-728-6070, Fax 773-784-0384.

Boston Market operates 700 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by JBG Rosenfeld Retail.

For more information, contact Bob Schwenger, c/o JBG Rosenfeld Retail, 7101 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 1111, Bethesda, MD 20814; 301-657-0700, Fax 301-657-9850; Web site: www.jbgr.com; Email: bschwenger@jbgr.com.

Walker Holding LLC trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 14 locations in NC and VA. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NC.

For more information, contact Burt Walker, Walker Holding LLC, 960 Corporate Drive, Suite 409, Hillsborough, NC 27278; 919-644-7400 Ext. 23, Fax 919-644-7409.

Velvet Restaurant, Inc. trades as Velvet Grill at 10 locations in CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact William Owen Jr., Velvet Restaurant, Inc., 25 Sierra Vista Road, 25 Sierra Vista Road, Santa Barbara, CA 90108; 805-565-5941, Fax 805-565-5752.

Southeast Food Service trades as Wendy’s at 88 locations in CA and TN. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in southern CA during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within two miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. A land area of 0.75 acre is required. The company prefers to acquire property, followed by build-to-suits, then ground leases of 20 to 40 years.

For more information, contact Brian Winstead, Southeast Food Service, 9041 Executive Park Drive, Suite 300, Knoxville, TN 37923; 865-691-1393 Ext. 125, Fax 865-691-1014.

Russell Stover Candies trades as Russell Stover Candies Outlet Store at 53 locations nationwide. The candy stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Locations are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, especially on north/south interstates. The company prefers to acquire property.

For more information, contact Frank Livingston, Russell Stover Candies, 4900 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; 816-842-9240, Fax 816-855-2440.

Ale House Restaurants trades as Ale House Restaurants and Christine’s at 32 locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL.

For more information, contact Tom Patterson, Ale House Restaurants, 4815 Stemford Court, Orlando, FL 32826; 407-468-1642, Fax 407-482-2062.

Pita Franchise Corp. trades as Mr. Pita at 30 locations in MI. The eateries occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 18 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout MI and OH. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within two miles earning $50,000 to $75,000 as the average household income. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical. A land area of 1.5 acres is required for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Frank Lombardo, Pita Franchise Corp., 48238 Lake Valley Drive, Utica, MI 48317; 586-323-3624, Fax 586-323-3625.

Boston Restaurant Associates trades as Polcari’s Northend at four locations in MA and NH. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the New England states during the coming 18 months. The company prefers build-to-suits. Leases running 20 years are typical.

For more information, contact Steven Pelecano, Boston Restaurant Associates, 999 Broadway, Suite 400, Saugus, MA 01906; 781-231-7575, Fax 781-231-5225.

Italo’s Pizza Shop, Inc. trades as Italo’s Pizza Shop at 13 locations in OH. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout OH. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company cites Pizza Hut and Papa John’s as competition. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Jim Ventura, Italo’s Pizza Shop, Inc., 3560 Middlebranch Road, Suite EE, Canton, OH 44705; 330-494-0911, Fax 330-455-7443.

Mickey Finn’s Corp. trades as Mickey Finn’s at 13 locations in NE. The bar and grill eateries occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IA and OH. Leases running 20 years plus five three-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

For more information, contact Clyde Pittman, Mickey Finn’s Corp., PO Box 44, Oregon, MO 64473; 660-446-2010 Ext. 1, Fax 660-446-2006; Email: pittcoinc@aol.com.

Fortner Foods trades as Sir Pizza at 15 locations in TN. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TN during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 within five miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include video stores. Leases running five years plus a five-year option are typical. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Rod Fortner, Fortner Foods, 830 Old Salem Road, Murfreesboro, TN 37129; 615-896-9660, Fax 615-896-6568.

Folks Restaurant Ltd. trades as Folks at 16 locations in GA and as Po’ Folks in AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, IN, KY, NC, TN and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within 20 miles. The company cites Bob Evans and Shoneys as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Al Lyczkowski, Folks Restaurant Ltd., 737 Jenks Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-763-0501 Ext. 27, 850-872-0072; Web site: www.pofolks.com.

Papa’s Pizza To Go, Inc. trades as Papa’s Pizza To Go at 95 locations in AL, FL, IL, GA, MS, NC, SC, TN and VA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 8,000 within five miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and video stores. The company cites Pizza Hut and Domino’s as competition. The company is franchising. A $3.99 all-you-can-eat buffet concept is being explored. The buffet-style restaurants require spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft.

For more information, contact Ken White, Papa’s Pizza To Go, Inc., 4465 Commerce Drive, Suite 101, Buford, GA 30518; 770-614-6676, Fax 770-614-9095.

Bread & Chocolate, Inc. trades as Bread & Chocolate at seven locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The eateries occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets, with particular interest in the greater Washington, DC metro area during the coming 18 months. The company prefers sites with office and residential density.

For more information, contact Ernest Moser or Ted Manousakis, Bread & Chocolate, Inc., 1033 West Glebe Road, Alexandria, VA 22304; 703-549-7524, Fax 703-548-0999; Email: ernest.moser@breadandchocolate.net.

Buck’s Pizza Franchising, Inc. trades as Buck’s Pizza at 80 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 15 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Lance Benton, Buck’s Pizza Franchising, Inc., PO Box 405, DuBois, PA 15801; 814-371-3076, Fax 814-371-4214; Web site: www.buckspizza.com; Email: lance@buckspizza.com.

Bennett Management Corp. trades as Burger King at 31 locations throughout IN, MI and OH. The quick-serve eateries, specializing in burgers, fries and soft drinks, occupy spaces of 3,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include home improvement retailers. The company cites McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Taco Bell as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A land area of one to 1.5 acres is required.

For more information, contact David M. Chandler, Bennett Management Corp., 1540 South Holland Sylvania Road, Maumee, OH 43537; 419-865-0232, Fax 419-865-0912.

Pick Up Stix operates 60 locations in CA and NV. The quick-serve Chinese restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA and Chicago, IL during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 40,000 within two miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include major supermarkets. The company cites Panda Express and Pei Wei as competition. Leases running five years are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Ed Hoban, Pick Up Stix, 1021 Calle Recodo, San Clemente, CA 92673; 949-366-8747 Ext. 102, Fax 949-361-2209; Web site: www.pickupstix.com; Email: edh@pickupstix.com.

Arizona Fast Foods trades as WhatABurger at 36 locations in AZ. The quick-serve eateries occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout TX.

For more information, contact Monett Tungate, Arizona Fast Foods, 4600 Parkdale, Corpus Christi, TX 78411; 361-878-0650, Fax 361-878-0457.

Baja Broiler, Inc. trades as Chuy’s Mesquite Broiler at 35 locations in AZ, CA and NV. The restaurants with a Mexican motif occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical.

For more information, contact Mike Dubreuil, Baja Broiler, Inc., 2215 First Street, Suite 101, Simi Valley, CA 93065; 800-342-4897, Fax 805-582-2408.

Allied Restaurant Brokers trades as Joe & Nemo Hot Dog King at three locations in MA. The eateries occupy spaces of 100 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings over the coming five years. Expansion will take place throughout MA. High foot traffic is required in urban/downtown sites.

For more information, contact David Maida, Allied Restaurant Brokers, 61 Larkin Road, Byfield, MA 01922; 978-255-2176, Fax 978-255-2177.

ABC Liqors, Inc. trades as ABC Fine Wines & Spirits at 165 locations in FL. The stores, specializing in wine, gourmet food and gift baskets, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout southeastern FL. A land area of 1.5 acres is required.

For more information, contact Thomas Hartmann, ABC Liquors, Inc., PO Box 593688, Orlando, FL 32859; 407-851-0000 Ext. 221, Fax 407-857-5500; Web site: www.abcfinewineandspirits.com; Email: tomhartmann@abcfinewineandspirits.com.

Bill Thomas’ Halo Burger, Inc. trades as Bill Thomas’ Halo Burger at 10 locations in MI. The eateries, specializing in hamburgers and chicken, occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening throughout MI during the coming 18 months. The company cites McDonald’s and Burger King as competition. Leases running 10 years plus options are typical.

For more information, contact W. Terry Thomas, Bill Thomas’ Halo Burger, Inc., 800 South Saginaw Street, Flint, MI 48502; 810-238-4015, Fax 810-238-7358.