Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Subway Partners, Inc. trades as Subway at 42 locations in southeast FL. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, mixed-use and tourist centers, malls, urban/downtown areas and outparcels. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s and Taco Bell as competition. Sales of $400 psf have been reported. The company will also purchase outparcels of five acres or more. A land area of 0.5 to two acres is required.

For more information, contact John Giorgi, Subway Partners, Inc., PO Box 812467, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-981-8761, Fax 561-981-8762; Email: johngiorgi@aol.com.

Togo’s operates 300 locations throughout the west. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles County, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. Baskin Robbins operates more than 1,000 locations nationwide. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles County, CA during the coming 18 months. Damon & Pythias operates one location in CA. The restaurant occupies a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA during the coming 18 months. Z Pizza operates 16 locations throughout CA. The pizzerias occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Lisa Humiston or Shalane Respondek, Epsteen & Associates, 1429 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361.

Edo Japan, Inc. trades as Edo Japan at 100 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MD, NM, NV, OR, TX, UT and WA. The restaurants, specializing in Japanese cuisine, occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 600 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for four to eight openings throughout the west and Canada during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising. Sales of $750 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Tom Donaldson, Edo Japan, Inc., 4838 32nd Street Southeast, Calgary, Alberta T2B 2S6; 403-215-8810, Fax 403-215-8801; Email: 403-215-8810, Web site: www.edojapan.com.

Southern Maid Donut Flour Co. trades as Southern Maid Donut Shop at 92 locations throughout AL, CA, FL, LA, MS, TX, UT and WA. The doughnut shops occupy a space of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, LA, NC and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with dry cleaners, ice cream shops and post offices.

For more information, contact David Hargrove, Southern Maid Donut Flour Co., 3615 Cavalier Drive, Garland, TX 75042; 972-272-6425, Fax 972-276-3549; Email: dunner1@gte.net; Web site: www.southerndonuts.com.

Border Grill operates four locations throughout CA and NV. The restaurants occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown area and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by CB Richard Ellis. Lazy Dog Cafe and Bar operates one location in CA. The restaurant occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles and Orange Counties, CA during the coming 18 months. Market Broiler operates seven locations throughout CA. The seafood restaurants occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Buca Di Beppo operates 84 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy a space of 8,500 sq.ft. in endcaps, pad sites, strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months. King’s Fish House operates 11 locations throughout CA. The seafood restaurant occupies a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, pad sites and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles County, CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Lynda Boyer, CB Richard Ellis, 1840 Century Park East, Suite 700, Los Angeles, CA 90067; 310-550-2579, Fax 310-203-9624; Email: lboyer@cbrichardellis.com.

Arthur Treacher’s Fish and Chips operates 165 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in endcaps. Plans call for 15 openings throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty &Development. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Marvin Hartman, Pliskin Realty & Development, 179 Westbury Avenue, Carte Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225.

Qdoba Mexican Grill operates 80 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, GA, ID, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, NE, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WI. The Mexican restaurants occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,300 sq.ft. in endcaps, power and specialty centers. Plans call for four to five openings throughout AL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Bayer Realty. Demographics include a high daytime population. Panera Bread operates 350 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy a space of 4,500 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for five openings throughout AL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets.

For more information, contact Hutner Keller, Bayer Realty, 2222 Arlington Avenue, Birmingham, AL 32505; 205-939-3111, Fax 205-939-3149.

The Krystal Co. trades as Krystal at 422 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The quick-serve restaurants occupy a space of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 60 openings throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within three miles earning between $30,000 and $40,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with discount department stores and supermarkets.

For more information, contact Gary Greve, The Krystal Co., One Union Square, Chattanooga,TN 37402; 423-757-1562, Fax 423-757-5610; Email: ggreve@krystalco.com; Web site: www.krystalco.com.

Cedar Enterprises, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashion Hamburgers, Cinnabon and Baja Fresh at 127 locations throughout CT, IN, NV, TX and WA. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 3,800 sq.ft in outlots, freestanding locations, mixed-use, value, entertainment and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Hartford, CT; Indianapolis, IN; Las Vegas, NV and San Antonio, TX during the coming 18 months. The company plans to open five to seven Wendy’s, two to three Cinnabon stores and three to four Baja Fresh restaurants. The company prefers malls and power centers for Cinnabon and Baja Fresh. Leases running 20 to 25 years are typical. Specific improvements are required.

For more information, contact John Thaxton, Cedar Enterprises, Inc., 1328 Dublin Road, Suite 300, Columbus, OH 43215; 614-294-0631, Fax 614-294-1648; Email: jkthaxton@earthlink.net.

Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp. trades as Pizzeria Uno Chicago Bar and Grill at 190 locations nationwide and internationally. The pizzerias occupy a space of 6,000 sq.ft. in power and entertainment centers, freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for 15 company openings and 85 franchise openings throughout the greater Baltimore and Washington, DC area during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with big box retailers, theaters and national chains. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical. A fully-improved pad is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within five miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. A land area of 1.8 acres is required.

For more information, contact Maurice Molod, Uno Restaurant Holdings Corp., 100 Charles Park Road, Boston, MA 02132; 617-218-5327, Fax 617-218-5378; Email: maurie.molod@pizzeriauno.com; Web site: www.unos.com.

Ultimate Franchise Systems/Sobik’s International Franchise, Inc. trades as Sobik’s Subs at 35 locations throughout FL. The sub shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip and mixed-use centers, freestanding locations and outlets. Plans call for six openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Blockbuster Video. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Subway and Quizno’s as competition.

For more information, contact Dan Patterson, Ultimate Franchise Systems/Sobik’s International Franchise, Inc., 300 International Parkway, Heathrow, FL 32746; 407-682-6363, Fax 407-682-5522; Email: dpatterson@sobiks.com; Web site: www.sobiks.com.

Pretzels Plus, Inc. trades as Pretzels Plus at 30 locations throughout LA, MD, NC, NH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WV. The pretzel shops occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and value centers. Plans call for six openings throughout the East Coast during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company cites Auntie Anne’s as competition. The company is franchising. Sales of $225 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Alan Harbaugh, Pretzels Plus, Inc., 639 Frederick Street, Hanover, PA 17331; 717-633-7927, Fax 717-633-5078; Email: beline@pretzelsplus.com; Web site: www.pretzelsplus.com.

Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants trades as Lee’s Hoagie House at 20 locations throughout NJ and PA. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites WaWa as competition. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact John Connell, Lee’s Hoagie House Restaurants, 26 2nd Street Pike, South Hampton, PA 18966; 215-742-8111, 215-322-2537; Email: leesouth@aol.com.

Martin’s Restaurant Systems trades as Martin’s Restaurants at 14 locations throughout GA. The restaurants occupy a space of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company cites McDonald’s, Hardees and Mrs. Winners as competition.

For more information, contact Jerry Thompson, Martin’s Restaurant Systems, 5222 Floyd Road, Mableton, GA, 30126; 770-948-3922, Fax 770-944-3314; Email: operations@martinsrestaurants.com; Web site: www.martinsrestaurants.com.

Tout Sweet operates two locations throughout FL. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 1,700 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and entertainment centers. Plans call for three openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Felenstein Koniver Stern. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. The company cites Stone Cold Creamery as competition.

For more information, contact Larry Soroka, Felenstein Koniver Stern, 407 Lincoln Road, Suite 704, Miami Beach, FL 33139; 305-532-6100,Fax 305-532-6101; Email: soroka2@yahoo.com.

Sambuca Group, Inc. trades as Sambuca Jazz Cafe at five locations throughout CO, GA and TX. The restaurants occupy a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Plans call for two openings in major cities nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Sales of $550 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Holly Forsythe, Sambuca Group, Inc., 3333 Earhart, Suite 250, Carrolton, TX 75006; 972-458-0800, 972-458-0965; Email: hforsythe@teletam.net.

Parlour Enterprises trades as Bullwinkles and Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor at eight locations throughout CA, FL, NC, NY, OR and SC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for three openings throughout AZ, CA, NV and OR during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 300,000 within 15 miles. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Paul Kramer, Parlour Enterprises, 17 New Chardon, Laguna Nigel, CA 92677; 949-481-7676, Fax 949-496-0713.

Sweets from Heaven U.S.A. trades as Sweets From Heaven at 150 locations nationwide and internationally. The candy stores occupy a space of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment centers. Plans call for 12 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate in food courts. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company cites Sweet Factory as competition. The company is franchising. Sales of $400 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Mark Lando, Sweets From Heaven U.S.A., 1830 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-434-6711, Fax 412-434-6718; Web site: www.sweetsfromheaven.com.

Noodles & Co. operates 58 locations throughout CO, IL, MD, MN, VA and WI. The restaurants, specializing in noodle dishes, occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, strip, specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for 60 openings throughout Ann Arbor and Detroit, MI; Dallas and Fort Worth, TX and Salt Lake City, UT during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Jim Stonehill, Noodles & Co., 2590 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302; 720-214-1900, Fax 720-214-1932; Web site: www.noodles.com.

Aloha Restaurants, Inc. trades as Jolly Rogers, Montery Bay Canners, Buster’s Beach House and Dockside Grill at 10 locations throughout CA and HI. The restaurants occupy a space of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 25 years are typical. The company cites Mimi’s and Claim Jumper as competition. Sales of $285 have been reported.

For more information, contact Steven Moyer, Aloha Restaurants, Inc., 17320 Red Hill Avenue, Suite 190, Irvine, CA 92614; 949-250-0331, Fax 949-250-5735.

Checkers/Rally’s operates 795 locations throughout the midstates and south. The fast food restaurants occupy a space of 750 sq.ft. in power centers, malls, freestanding locations and outlets. Plans call for five openings throughout Tampa Bay, FL during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers-Arnold. A land area of 20,000 sq.ft. is required. The company prefers a lease. Demographics include a daytime population of 5,000 within one mile; 10,000 within two miles and 20,000 within three miles.

For more information, contact Tom Chamblee, Colliers-Arnold, 102 West Whiting Street, Suite 30, Tampa, FL 33602; 813-221-2290, Fax 813-224-9403; Email: tchamblee@colliersarnold.com.

Fat Burger operates 52 locations throughout AZ, CA, NV and WA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Commercial West Brokerage.

For more information, contact Mike Barron, Commercial West Brokerage, 4908 Hartwick Court, Rocklin, CA 95765; 916-595-7300, Fax 916-315-2167.

Ted’s Montana Grill operates two locations throughout GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas, power, specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for 18 openings throughout CO, GA, OH and TN during the coming 18 months. A land area of 1.2 acres is required. Leases running 10 years with three five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Max Sheets, Ted’s Montana Grill, 255 East Paces Ferry Road, Suite 350, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-266-1344, 404-233-6717.

Berry Hill Hot Tamales & Taco operates six locations throughout TX and Canada. The restaurants, specializing in Mexican food, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Denver, CO; Broward and Dade County, FL; Chicago, IL and New York, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Chadrow Realty Advisors. The company is seeking highly visible sites and "A" locations.

For more information, contact Alan Chadrow or Jaime Watson,Chadrow Realty Advisors, 3336 Richmond Avenue, Suite 302; Houston, TX 77098; 713-630-0606, Fax 713-630-0680; Email: jwatson@jefco.com.

Juice Stop operates 10 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in power, strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for 17 openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pratt & Associates. The company prefers to locate in high-traffic areas. Leases running 10 years are typical.

For more information, contact Rob Pratt, Pratt & Associates, 123 Washington Boulevard, Penthouse Suite, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292; 310-577-1414, Fax 310-577-1415; Email: rob@rlpratt.com.