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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp. trades as Rita’s Ices.Cones.Shakes and Other Cool Stuff at 287 locations throughout DE, FL, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC and VA. The stores, which specialize in water ice, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, pads and strip centers. Plans call for 75 openings throughout CT, DE, MD; northern NJ; Staten Island, West Chester, Brooklyn, Long Island and Poughkeepsie, NY; OH, PA and Fairfax County, VA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, fast food restaurants and video stores. Typical leases run five years with three five-year options. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles. The company requires a land area of 0.5 acres. Competition is cited as Carvel, Maggie Moo’s and Cold Stone Creamery. For more information, contact Fern Piazza, Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp., 1525 Ford Road, Bensalem, PA 19020; 215-633-9899, Fax 215-633-9922; Email: realestate@ritascorp.com; Web site: www.ritasice.com.
Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc. trades as Abbot’s Frozen Custard at 24 locations throughout NY and Japan. The stores, which specialize in gourmet frozen custard and frozen yogurt, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NY, with a focus on Buffalo and Syracuse, during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Robert Amico, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc., 4791 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612; 585-865-7400, Fax 585-865-6034; Email: robamico@worldnet.att.net; Web site: www.abbottscustard.com.
Warner Food Management trades as Jack In The Box at 64 locations throughout AZ and CA. The restaurants occupy land areas of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout Los Angeles, CA during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within two miles. The company cites its competition as McDonald’s and Burger King. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Sudesh Sood, Warner Food Management, 21820 Burbank Boulevard, Suite 220, Woodland Hills, CA 91367-6484; 818-883-3592, Fax 818-883-4624.
The Italian Oven operates 60 locations nationwide. The restaurants, which feature gourmet pizzas from a wood-fired oven, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,400 sq.ft. in endcaps and pads. Plans call for one opening per year throughout GA, with representation by The Schumacher Group. The company requires a land area of one to 1.25 acres. Typical leases run 10 years plus options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles or 80,000 within five miles. The brokerage company also represents Bruster’s Ice Cream, a 175-unit chain with locations throughout GA, NC, OH, PA, SC and VA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 1,150 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Plans call for 10 to 20 locations throughout GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Schumacher Group. The company requires a land area of 0.65 acres to one acre. A modified vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. The company prefers to own its sites and locate near hotels, apartments, sports complexes, parks, hospitals and churches. For more information, contact Harold Schumacher, The Schumacher Group, 3188 Saybrook Drive, Atlanta, GA 30319; 404-240-0040, Fax 404-266-9271.
AFC Enterprises, Inc. trades as Cinnabon at 615 locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in baked goods, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. in malls and tourist areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, LA, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Macy’s, Sears, JCPenney and Old Navy. Typical leases run five to 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 65,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as Auntie Anne’s, Mrs. Fields and Haagen-Dazs. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Debbie Ferrell, AFC Enterprises, Inc., 6 Concourse Parkway, Suite 1700, Atlanta, GA 30328; 770-391-9500, Fax 770-353-3093; Email: dferrell@afce.com; Web site: www.cinnabon.com.
Western Chance, Inc. trades as KFC at eight locations throughout Tucson, AZ. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Jack Shettlesworth, Western Chance, Inc., 1065 South Craycroft Road, Tucson, AZ 85711; 520-747-2361, Fax 520-747-5309.
Bear Rock Cafe operates 22 locations throughout AL, CO, GA, MN, NC, NE, TN and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in endcaps and inline spaces. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties in CT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Harbor Commercial Real Estate. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising and prefers to locate near daily needs shopping centers. Cold Stone Creamery operates 800 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Harbor Commercial Real Estate, LLC. The company prefers to cotenant with movie theaters, bookstores and restaurants. For more information regarding Cold Stone Creamery, contact Penny Wickey, Harbor Commercial Real Estate, LLC, 30 Jelliff Lane, 2nd Floor, Southport, CT 06890; 203-254-7400, Fax 203-255-4431. For more information regarding Bear Rock Cafe, contact Charlie Manuel, Harbor Commercial Real Estate, LLC, 300 Jelliff Lane, Second Floor, Southport, CT 06890; 203-254-7400, Fax 203-255-4431; Email: cmanuel@harborcommercial.com; Web site: www.bearrockfoods.com.
Jinil Au Chocolat operates two locations in NY. The stores, which specialize in gourmet kosher chocolates, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the upper west side of New York, NY during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact David Jinil, Jinil Au Chocolat, 414 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516; 516-295-2550, Fax 516-295-2608; Email: jinil@jinil.com; Web site: www.jinil.com.
Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery operates six locations throughout CT and MA. The stores occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, strip, specialty, mixed-use, outlet, value and tourist centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with five, five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. Average sales of $250 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Jerry Puiia, Between Rounds Bagel Deli & Bakery, 19A John Fitch Boulevard, Route 5, South Windsor, CT 06074; 860-291-0323, Fax 860-289-2732; Email: brjerrypuiia@snet.net; Web site: www.betweenroundsbagel.com.
Scarbrough Management Corp. trades as Chili’s at five locations throughout HI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and specialty, power and outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near Wal*Mart or supermarkets. For more information, contact William Scarbrough, Scarbrough Management Corp., 2236 Camino Ramon, San Ramon, CA 94583; 925-866-8424, Fax 925-866-1956; Email: scars2@aol.com.
West Penn Foods, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 13 locations throughout PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southwestern PA during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of one acre. For more information, contact John Tonti, West Penn Foods, Inc., 73 East Wilson Bridge Road, Worthington, OH 43085; 614-847-0022, Fax 614-847-0027.
Acapulco Restaurants, Inc. trades as Acapulco and El Torito at 137 locations throughout CA, IN, MO and OR. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, mixed-use and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required. For more information, contact Patrick McGorky, Acapulco Restaurants, Inc., 4001 Via Oro, Suite 200, Long Beach, CA 90810-1400; 310-513-7500, Fax 310-830-5149; Email: mcgorky@eltorito.com; Web site: www.acapulcorestaurants.com.
The Pizza Pipeline, Inc. trades as The Pizza Pipeline at 16 locations throughout CO, ID, MT, OR, UT and WA. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Gene Boik, The Pizza Pipeline, Inc., 418 West Sharp Avenue, Spokane, WA 99201; 509-326-1977, Fax 509-326-3017; Email: corp@pizzapipeline.com; Web site: www.pizzapipeline.com.
Biscuitville, Inc. trades as Biscuitville at 48 locations throughout NC and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout NC during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bernie Jennings, Biscuitville, Inc., 213 West River Street, Graham, NC 27253; 336-229-6671, Fax 336-229-5246; Web site: www.biscuitville.com.
Wal-Bon of Ohio, Inc. trades as Napoli’s Pizza at 11 locations throughout OH and WV. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as McHappy’s Donuts at six locations throughout OH and WV. The donut shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact William Waldeck, Wal-Bon of Ohio, Inc., 2515 Washington Boulevard, Belpre, OH 45714; 740-423-6351, Fax 740-423-6700.
Indian River Coffee Co. operates two locations throughout FL. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Lightle Commercial. The company prefers to cotenant with Publix. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites its competition as Starbucks. For more information, contact Brian L. Lightle, Lightle Commercial, 1901 South Harbor City Boulevard, Suite 800, Melbourne, FL 32901; 321-722-0707, Fax 321-722-0581; Web site: www.lightlecommercial.com.
Danny’s Fried Chicken operates 12 locations throughout AL, FL, LA and MS. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout LA during the coming 18 months. The company is developing a new prototype. For more information, contact Elizabeth Colgin, Danny’s Fried Chicken, PO Box 2966, Morgan City, LA 70381-2966; 985-384-6040.
Burger King Corp. trades as Burger King at 7,855 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,600 sq.ft. in downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Joyce Dery, Burger King Corp., 434 Birch Street, Suite 209, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-597-9705, Fax 949-597-0403; Email: jdery@whopper.com; Web site: www.burgerking.com. For nationwide expansion, call 305-378-7593.
ABC Liquors, Inc. trades as ABC Fine Wines & Spirits at 165 locations throughout FL. The liquor stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for six openings throughout southeastern FL during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 1.5 acres. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Thomas Hartmann, ABC Liquors, Inc., PO Box 593688, Orlando, FL 32859; 407-851-0000 Ext. 221, Fax 407-857-5500; Email: thomas.hartman@abcfws.com; Web site: www.abcfinewineandspirits.com.
Rubio’s Baja Grill operates 156 locations throughout AZ and CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, tourist areas and power, strip, specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Gast Retail Group. The company prefers to cotenant with big box retailers and other restaurants. For more information, contact Lori Gast, Gast Retail Group, 1855 Lookout Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886; 714-777-9779, Fax 714-777-9778; Email: gastgroup@aol.com.
FSC Foods Corp. trades as Jollibee at eight locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Arnie Balague, FSC Foods Corp., 2300 Contra Costa Boulevard, Suite 500, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523; 925-688-1600 Ext. 232, Fax 925-689-1925; Email: arnie.balague@jollibeeusa.com; Web site: www.jollibee.com.
New South Pizza trades as Brixx Pizza at four locations throughout NC. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in specialty and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout NC and SC during the coming 18 months. The company cites Starbucks as competition. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Jeff Van-Dyke, New South Pizza, 225 East 6th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202; 704-347-2749, Fax 704-376-4622; Email: brixxpizza@carolina.rr.com.
Capital Restaurant Concepts trades as Paolo’s, J. Paul’s, Old Glory and Georgia Brown’s at 13 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, specialty and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Paul Cohn, Capital Restaurant Concepts, 1305 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC 20007; 202-333-7336, Fax 202-333-6395; Web site: www.capitalrestaurants.com.
Jamba Juice operates 375 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in endcaps and strip and power centers. Plans call for 50 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Starbucks operates 6,000 locations nationwide and in Canada. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and strip centers. Plans call for 600 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Pick Up Stix operates 50 locations throughout AZ, CA, IL, NV and TX. The Chinese restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Ventura County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Beverages & More operates 28 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout west Los Angeles County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. For more information, contact Jason Gordon or Karen Klein, Epsteen & Associates, 1429 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361.
California Tortilla Group, Inc. trades as California Tortilla at four locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The fast food Mexican restaurants occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, mixed-use and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by John Elias Realty, Inc. The company cites its competition as Baja Fresh, Chipolte and Qdoba. The company is franchising. Eatzi’s Market And Bakery operates four locations throughout GA, MD and TX. The stores, which specialize in prepared foods, occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 13,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by John Elias Realty, Inc. For more information, contact John Elias, John Elias Realty, Inc., 2324 West Jappa Road, Suite 650, Lutherville, MD 21093; 410-823-5151, Fax 410-823-7137; Email: jierealty@aol.com; Web site: www.eatzis.com. For more information regarding Eatzi’s, contact Lawrence Ben Basset, John Elias Realty, Inc., 20305 Foxwood Terrace, Germantown, MD 20876; 301-343-5923, Fax 301-515-2814; Email: bosox678@aol.com.
Darden Restaurants, Inc. trades as Red Lobster at 650 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire land, but will lease. The company also trades as Olive Garden at 550 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company also trades as Bahama Breeze at 30 locations nationwide. The restaurants, which specialize in Caribbean food, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact John Doshna, Darden Restaurants, Inc., 5900 Lake Elenor Drive, Orlando, FL 32809; 407-245-4000, Fax 407-245-5627.
Davco Restaurant, Inc. trades as Wendy’s at 159 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for eight to 12 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of one acre. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within one mile. The company cites its competition as McDonald’s, Burger King and Chick-fil-A. For more information, contact Ann Portnow, Davco Restaurant, Inc., 1657 Crofton Boulevard, Crofton, MD 21114; 410-793-3905, Fax 410-721-8283; Email: awke@aol.com.
Club Sandwich operates three locations throughout CT. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. For more information, contact Mickey Devito, Club Sandwich, 107 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840; 203-966-4053, Fax 203-849-0405.
Red Robin International trades as Red Robin Restaurants at 215 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 6,318 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and power and entertainment centers. Plans call for 50 to 60 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers a land area of 1.5 acres. Typical leases run 15 years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Todd Brighton, Red Robin International, 5575 DTC Parkway, Suite 110, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; 303-846-6033, Fax 303-846-6013; Email: tbrighton@redrobin.com; Web site: www.redrobin.com.
Pepino’s Restaurant, Inc. trades as Pepino’s at five locations in WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 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 Joe Armeli, Pepino’s Restaurants, Inc., 17065 West Capitol Drive, Brookfield, WI 53005; 262-783-4400, Fax 262-783-6151.
The Ice Cream Club, Inc. trades as Ice Cream & Yogurt Club at 35 locations throughout FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Rich Draper, The Ice Cream Club, Inc., 1580 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426; 561-731-3331, Fax 561-731-0311, Web site: www.icecreamclub.com.
Pollo Tropical trades as Pollo Tropical and Tropigrill at 83 locations throughout FL, Puerto Rico and Ecuador. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. The company requires a drive-thru and a land area of one acre. The company also is expanding an inline concept of 2,000 sq.ft. For more information, contact Glenn Rozansky, Pollo Tropical, 7300 North Kendall Drive, Eighth Floor, Miami, FL 33156; 305-670-7696 Ext. 1003, Fax 305-670-6403; Web site: www.pollotropical.com.
The Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers operates 27 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and power, strip and entertainment centers. Plans call for four openings throughout NV during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 25,000 sq.ft. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters, Costco and gas stations. For more information, contact Brent Maire, The Original Tommy’s World Famous Hamburgers, 517 East Wilson Avenue, Suite 104, Glendale, CA 91206; 818-240-0019, Fax 818-240-2919; Email: bmaire@originaltommy.com; Web site: www.originaltommy.com.
RPM Pizza, Inc. trades as Domino’s Pizza at 161 locations throughout AL, AR, LA and MS. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers, convenience stores and endcaps. Plans call for three openings throughout LA and MS during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical. For more information, contact Steve Adcock, RPM Pizza, Inc., 15394 5th Street, Gulfport, MS 39503; 228-832-4000, Fax 228-832-1092; Email: stevea@rpmpizza.com.
Camille, Inc. trades as Denny’s at eight locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of one acre for freestanding locations. For more information, contact Sam Sinclair, Camille, Inc., PO Box 15490, Long Beach, CA 90815; 909-214-1352, Fax 626-334-7712.
Shari’s Management Corp. trades as Shari’s Restaurants at 98 locations throughout CA, ID, NE, OR, WA and WY. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. The company cites IHOP, Perkins and Village Inn as competition. For more information, contact Dick Olsen, Shari’s Management Corp., 9400 Southwest Gemini Drive, Beaverton, OR 97008; 503-605-4299, Fax 503-605-4294; Web site: www.sharis.com.
Criteria Corp. trades as Charlie & Barney’s Bar & Grill and Mister Dan’s at four locations throughout IN. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dick Hogshire, Criteria Corp., 2000 South Meridian Street, Suite 350, Indianapolis, IN 46225; 317-673-4250 Ext. 156, Fax 317-673-4210.
The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group trades as Smith & Wollensky, Cite’s, ONE c.p.s., The Post House, Maloney & Porcelli, Park Avenue Cafe, The Manhattan Ocean Club and Mrs. Parks Tavern at 18 locations throughout FL, IL, LA, NV, NY, OH, PA, TX and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings per year throughout AZ, FL, NC, SC and TX. For more information, contact Steven J. Magnus, The Smith & Wollensky Restaurant Group, 1114 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10021; 212-838-2061, Fax 212-355-0120.
Seed Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Fazoli’s at 400 locations nationwide. The Italian restaurants occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. to 3,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 18 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Morgan Allen. Leases running 15 years with five-year extensions are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include Target, Wal*Mart, Barnes & Noble and Kohl’s. The company is franchising. For more information, contact David Byler, Morgan Allen, 720 Mariner, Austin, TX 78734; 512-261-9996.
Steak-N-Shake operates 400 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, TN, TX and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,880 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Scott Norrick, Steak-N-Shake, 36 South Pennsylvania Street, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46204-3634; 317-633-4100, Fax 317-655-7317; Web site: www.steaknshake.com.
Pollo Campero USA trades as Pollo Campero at 160 locations throughout southern CA, Mexico and Central America. The fast food chicken restaurants occupy a space of 3,500 sq.ft. in power and outlet centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 20 openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers Seeley. The company cites Pollo Loco, KFC and Popeyes as competition. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact Armando Aguirre, Colliers Seeley, 444 South Flower Street, Suite 2200, Los Angeles, CA 90071; 213-532-3263, Fax 213-327-3263; Email: aaguirre@colliers-seeley.com; www.colliers-seeley.com.
Toojay’s Management trades as Toojay’s Original Gourmet Deli at 18 locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market 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 Ext. 563, Fax 561-659-9703.
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