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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Qdoba Mexican Grill operates 80 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, NE, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in endcaps and power and specialty centers. Plans call for four to five openings throughout AL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Bayer Properties. The company also represents Panera Bread with 350 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,800 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for five openings throughout AL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Bayer Properties. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. For more information, contact Hunter Keller, Bayer Properties, 2222 Arlington Avenue, Birmingham, AL 35205; 205-939-3111, Fax 205-939-3149; Email: hkeller@bayerproperties.com; Web site: www.bayerproperties.com.
Taco Cabana trades as Taco Cabana and Two Pesos at 121 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, GA, IN, LA, MN, NM, NV, OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout TX during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Brad Smith, Taco Cabana, 8918 Tesoro Drive, Suite 200, San Antonio, TX 78217; 210-804-0990, Fax 210-804-2031; Email: brad@tacocabana.com; Web site: www.tacocabana.com.
Munson Chocolates trades as Munson Chocolates at 10 locations throughout CT. The stores, specializing in chocolates and desserts, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in specialty and power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within five miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jim Florence, Munson Chocolates, Route 6, PO Box 9217; Bolton, CT 06043; 860-647-8639, Fax 860-649-7209.
T-Bonz Gill & Grill trades as T-Bonz Gill & Grill and Liberty Steakhouse & Brewery at 10 locations throughout GA, NC and SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, freestanding locations and outlet centers. Plans call for three to four openings throughout AL, GA, NC, SC and VA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire land areas of at least 1.7 acres. For more information, contact Jerry Scheer, T-Bonz Gill & Grill, 1177 Southgate Drive, Charleston, SC 29407-4209; 843-763-7905, Fax 843-766-4358.
Manhattan Bagel Co. trades as Manhattan Bagel, Chesapeake Bagel, New World Coffee, Paragon Bagel and Willoughby’s Coffee & Tea at 204 locations throughout CT, GA, MA, MD, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC and VA. The bagel shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA and northern VA during the coming 18 months. The company cites Dunkin’ Donuts and bagel chains as competition and is franchising. Leases running 10 years are typical. For more information, contact Wayne Barry, The Manhattan Bagel Co., 100 Horizon Center Boulevard, Hamilton, NJ 08691; 609-631-7000, Fax 609-631-7067; Email: wbarry@nwrgi.com; Web site: www.manhattanbagel.com.
Red Hot & Blue, Inc. trades as Red Hot & Blue Memphis Pit Bar-B-Que at 38 locations throughout CO, GA, IL, KS, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, TX and VA. The barbeque restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout CO, MD, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company cites Famous Dave’s and other barbeque restaurants as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Dave Knutsen, Red Hot & Blue, Inc., 1701 Clarendon Boulevard, Suite 105, Arlington, VA 22209; 703-526-4182, 703-526-4182, Fax 703-528-4789.
Peter Piper, Inc. trades as Peter Piper Pizza at 132 locations throughout AZ, CA, MI, NM, NV, TX and Mexico. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 8,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout Phoenix, AZ during the coming 18 months, with representation by Phoenix Commercial Advisors. The company prefers to cotenant with Target, Wal*Mart and supermarkets. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 85,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. Average sales of $100 psf have been reported. Specific improvements are required. Competition is cited as Chuck E. Cheese. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Leslie Brown, Phoenix Commercial Advisors, 14635 North Kierland Boulevard, Suite 160, Scottsdale, AZ 85250-5411; 480-609-6400, Fax 480-609-6520; Email: lbrown@peterpiperpizza.com.
Covelli Enterprises trades as Panera Bread at 35 locations throughout OH, PA and WV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, strip, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OH during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers International. The company prefers to cotenant with Target and supermarkets. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Lynda Newman-Lerner, Colliers International, 23825 Commerce Park Drive, Cleveland, OH 44122; 216-514-5100, Fax 216-514-5106; Email: lynda.newman@colliers.com.
Creative Foods Corp. trades as Burger King at 20 locations throughout NJ and NY. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in power, outlet and mixed-use centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for five openings throughout Queens, NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites McDonald’s and Wendy’s as competition and is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 in the trade area. For more information, contact Joe Della Monica, Creative Foods Corp., 310 East Shore Road, Suite 207, Great Neck, NY 11023; 516-466-3880, Fax 516-466-5680.
Philly Franchising Co. trades as Philly Connection at 152 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, NJ, SC, TN and TX. The restaurants, specializing in steak sandwiches and hoagies, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip, specialty and power centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings throughout AL, FL, GA, IL, NC, NJ, SC, TN and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart and supermarkets and is franchising. For more information, contact John Pollack, Philly Franchising Co., 120 Interstate North Parkway East, Suite 112, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-952-6152, Fax 770-952-3168; Email: johnpollack@phillyconnection.com; Web site: www.phillyconnection.com.
McCormick & Schmick’s operates 42 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Plans call for five openings nationwide during the coming year. The company looks for spaces in former bank and office buildings and historic landmarks. Typical leases run 15 years plus options. For more information, contact Mert Wallen, McCormick & Schmick’s, 36 Ocean Vista, Newport, CA 92660; 949-640-8055, Fax 949-640-8055; Web site: www.mccormick&schmicks.com.
The Bad Ass Coffee Co. of Hawaii trades as Bad Ass Coffee at 50 locations nationwide and in Canada. The coffee shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. A location with a drive-thru is preferred. The company cites Starbucks as competition. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Harold Hill, The Bad Ass Coffee Co. of Hawaii, 166 West 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-463-1966, Fax 801-463-2606; Email: haroldh@badasscoffee.com; Web site: www.badasscoffee.com.
Tavern Restaurant Group trades as Nicholson’s Tavern & Pub at one location in OH. The restaurant occupies a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and power centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the Midwest and Southeast during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with P.F. Chang’s and Palamino. For more information, contact W. Nick Sanders, Tavern Restaurant Group, 11385 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 45249; 513-605-4700 Ext. 17, Fax 513-605-4706; Web site: www.tavernrestaurantgroup.com.
Taco John’s of Iowa, Inc. trades as Taco John’s at 14 locations throughout IA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and inline spaces. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. A land area of 30,000 sq.ft. is required. For more information, contact Jeff Brands, Taco John’s of Iowa, Inc., 1401 North C Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD 57104; 605-338-1330; Email: jbrands@vistacomm.com.
Travaglini Enterprises trades as Perkins Family Restaurants at 29 locations throughout NY, OH and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets, including western NY, during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 1.5 to four acres and prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Kaufmann’s and hotels. Competition is cited as Denny’s, Eat N Park, Bob Evans and IHOP. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Thomas Gray, Travaglini Enterprises, 231 Chestnut Street, Meadville, PA 16335; 814-724-4880, Fax 814-337-2630; Email: trav@toolcity.net.
Unique Restaurant Concepts trades as Max’s Grille, Prezzo and Astor Place at two locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of varied sizes in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Dennis Max, Unique Restaurant Concepts, 428 Plaza Royal, Suite 224, Boca Raton, FL 33432; 561-392-0611, Fax 561-750-2476; Email: dmax@maxsrestaurants.com.
Mitchell Peterson, Inc. trades as Perkins Family Restaurant at six locations throughout OH. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in either Dayton or Columbus, OH during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. The company cites its competition as Bob Evans and Cracker Barrel. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Cara Marie, Mitchell Peterson, Inc., 1170 Upper Valley Pike, Springfield, OH 45504-4018; 937-325-8744, Fax 937-325-6257.
Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants trades as Lee’s Hoagie House at 20 locations throughout NJ and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within three miles. The company cites its competition as WaWa and is franchising. For more information, contact John Connell, Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants, 26 2nd Street Pike, South Hampton, PA 18966; 215-742-8111, Fax 215-322-2537; Email: leessouth@aol.com; Web site: www.leeshoagiehouse.com.
J&H Foods/Simple Simon’s Pizza trades as Simple Simon’s Pizza at 225 locations throughout AL, AR, GA, IA, KS, LA, MO, NM, OK and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout KS, LA and TX during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 2,000 within three miles earning $24,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as Pizza Pro, Gambino’s and Pizza Hut. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Todd Miller, J&H Foods/Simple Simon’s Pizza, 6650 South Lewis Avenue, Tulsa, OK 74136-1040; 918-496-1272, Fax 918-493-6516; Web site: www.simple-simon.com.
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