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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Gosh Enterprises, Inc. trades as Charley’s Steakery at 200 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants, specializing in Philly cheesesteaks, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Steak Escape is cited as competition. For more information, contact Larry Payne, Gosh Enterprises, Inc., 2500 Farmers Drive, Suite 140, Columbus, OH 43235; 614-923-4700, Fax 614-923-4746.
Flash Foods, Inc. trades as Krystal at seven locations throughout FL and GA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 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 Tony Rentz, Flash Foods, Inc., PO Box 2149, Waycross, GA 31502; 912-285-4011, Fax 912-285-5610.
Fairview Dairy, Inc. trades as Valley Dairy at 12 locations throughout western PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Joe Greubel, Fairview Dairy, Inc., 1562 Mission Road, Latrobe, PA 15650; 724-537-7111; Email: valleydairy@wpa.net.
Whataburger Restaurants of AZ, Inc. trades as Whataburger at 450 locations throughout AZ, NM and TX. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout TX during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Carl Kocurek, Whataburger Restaurants of AZ, Inc., One Whataburger Way, Corpus Christi, TX 78411; 361-878-0650, Fax 361-878-0488.
J.W. Restaurants trades as Rice Bowl Express and American Chicken Bistro at 30 locations throughout CA, CO, IA, MO, SD, TX and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, NM and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Jeremy Lai, J.W. Restaurants, 2629 Wagon Train Lane, Diamond Bar, CA 91765; 909-312-2698, Fax 909-396-1378.
Asian Concepts, Inc. trades as Mark Pi’s Chinese Restaurant at 36 locations throughout AZ, CO, IN, MO, OH and India. The restaurants, specializing in Asian cuisine, 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. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within one mile earning $45,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Mark Pi Jr., Asian Concepts, Inc., 3126 Valley View, Columbus, OH 43204; 614-737-2550, Fax 614-737-2547; Email: mpj@markpi.com.
Hooters of America, Inc. trades as Hooters at 385 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, entertainment and tourist centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 85 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot, Lowe’s and Sam’s Club. For more information, contact Mike Locey, Hooters of America, Inc., 1815 The Exchange, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-951-2040; Email: mlocey@hooters.com; Web site: www.hooters.com.
Godfather’s Pizza, Inc. trades as Godfather’s Pizza at 578 locations nationwide. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 25 to 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. For more information, contact Pam Fox, Godfather’s Pizza, Inc., 9140 West Dodge Road, Omaha, NE 68114; 402-255-2632, Fax 402-255-2687; Web site: www.godfathers.com.
The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc. trades as Loop Pizza Grill at 23 locations throughout FL, GA and NC. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for eight openings throughout AL, FL, GA, LA and NC during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Publix, Harris Teeter and Winn-Dixie. Typical leases run 10 years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Mike Starbuck, The Loop Restaurant Group, Inc., One San Jose Place, Suite 1, Jacksonville, FL 32257; 904-268-2609, Fax 904-268-5809; Email: mstarbuck@looppizzagrill.com; Web site: www.loopgrill.com.
The Capital Grill operates three locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in mixed-use centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Baltimore, MD; northern VA and metro Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Madison Retail Group. Typical leases run 20 years. Potbelly Sandwich Works operates 60 locations throughout IL, MD, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, endcaps, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout metro Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Madison Retail Group. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Jim Farrell, Madison Retail Group, 1850 M Street Northwest, 12th Floor, Washington, DC 20036; 202-730-2000, Fax 202-730-2030; Email: jfarrell@madisonretail.com; Web site: www.madisonretailgroup.com.
Country Waffles, Inc. trades as Country Waffles at 36 locations throughout CA and the Phillippines. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers. Plans call for four openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Hervey Brooks, Country Waffles, Inc., 720 East North Avenue, Suite 108, Fresno, CA 93725; 559-233-4330, Fax 559-233-4301.
The Great Cookie, Inc. trades as The Great Cookie at 10 locations throughout MD. The restaurants occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bob Mulfinger, The Great Cookie, Inc., 3400 Barry Paul Road, Suite 4, Randallstown, MD 21133; 410-496-9330, Fax 410-496-9334.
Woltemath-Otis Development, Inc. trades as Noodles & Co. at 61 locations throughout CO, IL, MN, TX, VA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty and mixed-use centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for nine openings throughout NE during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Jim Otis, Woltemath-Otis Development, Inc., 9140 West Dodge Road, Suite 242, Omaha, NE 68114; 402-392-1092, Fax 402-397-1579; Email: jotis@aol.com; Web site: www.noodles.com.
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