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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Max & Erma’s Restaurants, Inc. trades as Max & Erma’s Restaurants at 98 locations throughout GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, NC, OH, PA, WA and WI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle and power centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout IN, MI, MO, OH, PA and WA during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Gap, Target and Cheesecake Factory. O’Charley’s, T.G.I. Friday’s and Bennigan’s are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Phil Drake, Max & Erma’s Restaurant, Inc., 4849 Evanswood Drive, Columbus, OH 43229; 614-431-5800, Fax 614-431-4100; Web site: www.max-ermas.com.
Cosi, Inc. trades as Cosi at 90 locations throughout CT, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VA, WI and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, mixed-use, entertainment and tourist centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 90 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble and movie theaters. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla box is required. Panera Bread is cited as competition. For more information, contact Larry Bader, Cosi, Inc., 1751 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL 60015; 847-444-3200, Fax 847-597-8884; Web site: www.getcosi.com.
Padrino’s Cuban Express, Inc. trades as Padrino’s Cuban Cuisine at four locations throughout FL. The restaurants, specializing in family style Cuban cuisine, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Geoffrey Stevens, Padrino’s Cuban Express, Inc., 1225 Northwest 17th Avenue, Suite 104, Delray Beach, FL 33445; 561-901-1933, Fax 561-272-9968.
The Ice Cream Club, Inc. trades as The Ice Cream and Yogurt Club at 30 locations throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, NC and TX. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Plans call for three to four openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Rich Pettifor, The Ice Cream Club, Inc., 1580 High Ridge Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33426; 800-535-7711, Fax 561-731-0311.
Saladworks, Inc. operates 20 locations throughout MD, NJ and PA. The restaurants, specializing in salads, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power, strip, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers, malls, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sax Realty, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Vie De France operates 20 locations throughout CA, FL, IL, MD, NY, VA and Washington, DC. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power, strip and specialty centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sax Realty, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $80,000 as the average household income. Panera Bread is cited as competition. For more information, contact Ralph Tapiero, Sax Realty, Inc., 4912 Del Ray Avenue, Suite A, Bethesda, MD 20814; 240-497-1192, Fax 240-497-1070; Email: rtapiero@saxrealty.com.
East West Buffet operates five locations throughout CA, NJ and NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for four openings throughout NJ and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Pliskin Realty & Development. Typical leases run 15 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Marvin Hartman, Pliskin Realty & Development, 179 Westbury Avenue, Carle Place, NY 11514; 516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225; Email: mhartmann@pliskinrealty.com.
Mertiage Hospitality Group, Inc. trades as Wendy’s and O’Charley’s at 48 locations throughout MI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. in entertainment, power and lifestyle centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings of the O’Charley’s concept throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Applebee’s, Chili’s, Bennigan’s and T.G.I. Friday’s are cited as competition. For more information, contact Bob Potts, Meritage Hospitality Group, Inc., 1971 East Beltline Avenue Northeast, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49525; 616-776-2600, Fax 616-776-2776.
Miami Subs, Inc. trades as Miami Subs Plus at 85 locations throughout FL, NC, NJ, NY, SC and TN. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years, with two five-year options. Preferred cotenants include Blockbuster Video and Starbucks. Preferred demographics include a population of 65,000 within five miles earning $100,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Molly Heopfner, Miami Subs, Inc., 6300 Northwest 31st Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309; 954-973-0000, Fax 954-975-3290; Web site: www.miamisubs.com.
Bertucci’s Brick Oven operates 82 locations throughout MA, NJ, PA, VA and Washington, DC. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for two to four openings throughout PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Legend Properties, Inc. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Buca de Beppo and Carrabbas are cited as competition. For more information, contact Alan Dinenberg, Legend Properties, Inc., 625 Ridge Pike, Suite A-107, Conshohocken, PA 19428; 610-941-4034, Fax 610-941-4038; Email: adinenberg@lpre.com; Web site: www.lpre.com.
McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants operates 53 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and lifestyle centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and west coast during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Crate & Barrel. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $85,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Larry Summerton, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants, 720 Southwest Washington Street, Portland, OR 97205; 503-226-3440, Fax 503-228-7710. |