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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Rubio’s Baja Grill operates 170 locations throughout AZ and CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers and malls. Plans call for 15 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Gast Retail Group. For more information, contact Lori Gast, Gast Retail Group, 18555 Lookout Drive, Yorba Linda, CA 92886; 714-777-9779, Fax 714-777-9778.
Vocelli Pizza operates 107 locations throughout FL, MD, OH, PA, VA and WV. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video and dry cleaners. Typical leases run five years with two, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. Papa John’s, Domino’s and Pizza Hut are cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jack Sclabassi, Vocelli Pizza, 2101 Greentree Road, Suite A-202, Pittsburgh, PA 15220; 412-279-9100, Fax 412-279-9781.
Buttercup Bake Shop operates one location in NY. The restaurant occupies spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westchester, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Branded Concept Development. For more information, contact Alexandra Turboff, Branded Concept Development, 115 East 23rd Street, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10010; 212-260-5210, Fax 212-260-5211.
Raving Brands trades as Moe’s Southwest Grill at 175 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, endcaps and freestanding locations. Plans call for 150 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. Preferred demographics include a daytime population of 10,000 within one mile earning $60,000 as the median household income. For more information, contact Hunter Roquemore, Raving Brands, 2915 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30305; 404-392-4658, Fax 770-234-5225.
Cosimo’s Pizza operates 42 locations throughout CT, MA, MD, ME, NJ, NY, PA, RI and VT. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for eight openings throughout CT, FL, GA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Bieri Co. Typical leases run 10 years. Sbarro is cited as competition. For more information, contact Jim Bieri, The Bieri Co., 1500 1st National Building, 600 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48226; 313-962-2800, Fax 313-962-5070.
TCBY operates 1,800 locations nationwide. The yogurt shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty and entertainment centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sachse Real Estate. Typical leases run five years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Matt Adamczyk, Sachse Real Estate, 315 South Beverly Drive, Suite 415, Beverly Hills, CA 90212; 310-284-7100, Fax 310-284-7817.
Rothmann’s Steakhouse and Burton & Doyle Steakhouse operates four locations throughout NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Ripco Real Estate. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles. For more information, contact Jeremy Isaacs, Ripco Real Estate Corp., 420 Jericho Turnpike, Jericho, NY 11753; 516-933-8880, Fax 516-933-2514.
Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie operates 10 locations throughout AL, GA, KY, NC and SC. The concept occupies spaces of 650 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and tenant improvements are required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Ted Senters, Incredible Chocolate Chip Cookie, PO Box 6375, Macon, GA 31208; 478-742-8455, Fax 478-742-8457.
Pollo Campero operates 300 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. For more information, contact Steve Ganalon, Epsteen & Associates, 1429 4th Street, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361.
Folks Restaurant Ltd. trades as Po’ Folks and Folks at 14 locations throughout AL, AZ, CA, FL, GA, KY, NC, TN and VA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA and FL during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within 20 miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Bob Evans and Shoney’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Al Lyczkowski, Folks Restaurant Ltd., 508 Harmon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32401; 850-763-0501, Fax 850-872-0072.
Five Guys Famous Burgers & Fries operates 30 locations throughout DE, MD, NC, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 25 to 30 openings throughout northern DE and New Castle, DE and Philadelphia, Chester Montgomery Counties in PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Michael Salove Co. For more information, contact Stanton Brown, Michael Salove Co., 1831 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19103; 215-568-2600, Fax 215-568-2666.
Thaxco, Inc. trades as Popeyes Chicken & Biscuits at six locations throughout AL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell is required. For more information, contact E.D. Corte Jr., Thaxco, Inc., 2866 Dauphin Street, Suite P, Mobile, AL 36606-2482; 251-473-1742, Fax 251-473-1744.
Wendy’s of Colorado Springs, Inc. trades as Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers at 83 locations throughout AZ, CO, HI, IN, MI, NM, OH, SD and UT. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 3,300 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. McDonald’s and Burger King are cited as competition. For more information, contact Tom Reinhard, Wendy’s of Colorado Springs, Inc., 1515 North Academy Boulevard, Suite 400, Colorado Springs, CO 80909; 719-573-8557, Fax 719-573-8737.
Posa Posa Pizzeria/Restaurant trades as Posa Posa Pizzeria/Restaurant at two locations throughout FL and NY. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip, power and entertainment centers. Plans call for one opening in either Jersey City, NJ or Westchester, NY during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required. Typical leases run 20 years. For more information, contact John Mandara, Posa Posa Pizzeria/Restaurant, 121 Rockland Center, Route 59, Nanuet, NY 10954; 845-623-7050, Fax 845-623-7150.
Jerry’s Systems’s Inc. trades as Jerry’s Sub Shops at 125 locations throughout DE, MD, PA, VA and internationally. The pizzerias/sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video, Giant, Safeway and Home Depot. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Robbin Brinkhoff or Nancy Catron, Jerry’s Systems, Inc., 15942 Shady Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877; 301-921-8777, Fax 301-948-3508.
Subway Development of San Diego trades as Subway at 149 locations throughout San Diego County, CA. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in malls, downtown areas and strip, power and outlet centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Target and supermarkets. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Brant Toogood, Subway Development of San Diego, 8885 Rio San Diego Drive, Suite 237, San Diego, CA 92108; 619-688-9255, Fax 619-688-9291; Email: btoogood@subwaysd.com. |