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Food Retailers Expanding nationwide
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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Russell Stover Candies trades as Russell Stover Candies Outlet Store at 50 locations nationwide. The candy stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for eight to 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. For more information, contact Randy Adams, Russell Stover Candies, 4900 Oak Street, Kansas City, MO 64112; 816-842-9240, Fax 816-855-2440.
RTM Restaurant Group trades as Arby’s at 810 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL, GA, NC, SC and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Home Depot and Lowe’s. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within two miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Chick-fil-A, Wendy’s and Panera Bread are cited as competition. For more information regarding expansion throughout AL, FL, GA, NC, SC and TN, contact Todd Jackson, RTM Restaurant Group, 6045 Barfield, Atlanta, GA 30328; 678-514-4613.
Texas Turkeys, Inc. trades as Armadillo Willy’s BBQ at 10 locations throughout CA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 4,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are flexible. Preferred demographics include a population of 80,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact John Berwald, Texas Turkeys, Inc., 994 Acacia Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94022; 650-948-4659, Fax 650-948-5175; Email: jberwald@armadillowillys.com.
The Rose Group trades as Applebee’s at 44 locations throughout MD, NJ and PA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the median household income. Typical leases run 10 years with two, five-year options. For more information, contact Hank Lieberman, The Rose Group, 826 Newtown Yardley Road, Newtown, PA 18940; 215-579-9220, Fax 215-579-9226; Email: hank.lieberman@therosegroup.com.
Ruby Tuesday, Inc. trades as Ruby Tuesday at 620 locations nationwide. The casual dining restaurants occupy spaces of 4,900 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for 75 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Chili’s and Applebee’s are cited as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the median household income. For more information, contact Kurt Juergens, Ruby Tuesday, Inc., 150 West Church Avenue, Maryville, TN 37801; 865-379-5700, Fax 865-379-6828; Email: realestate@rubytuesday.com; Web site: www.rubytuesday.com.
Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory, Inc. trades as Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory and Sweets From Heaven at 71 locations nationwide and internationally. The candy stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Kayo Folsom, Fuzziwig’s Candy Factory, Inc., 10 Town Plaza, PMB 222, Durango, CO 81301; 970-247-2770, Fax 970-247-2735; Email: info@fuzziwigscandy.com.
Strings Franchise, Inc. trades as Strings Italian Café at 18 locations throughout CA and NV. The restaurants occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Al DeCaprio, Strings Franchise, Inc., 11344 Coloma Road, Suite 545, Gold River, CA 95670; 916-635-3990, Fax 916-631-9775.
Fresh Concepts trades as Souper Salad and Fresh City at 14 locations throughout MA. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought along the East Coast during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Bruce Reinstein, Fresh Concepts, 145 Rosemary Street, Suite C, Needham, MA 02494; 781-453-0200, Fax 781-453-8686.
Pizza Ranch operates 115 locations throughout IA, IL, MI, MN, ND, NE, SD and WI. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Ted King, Pizza Ranch, 1121 Main Street, PO Box 823, Hull, IA 51239; 712-439-1150, Fax 712-439-1125.
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