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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Trombetta & Young Enterprises trades as Harpo’s at four locations throughout HI. The restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion throughout Oahu, HI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within 2.5 miles earning an average household income of $30,000.

For more information, contact Michael Trombetta, Trombetta & Young Enterprises, 477 Kapahulu Avenue, Honolulu,
HI 96815-3819; 808-735-6456, Fax
808-735-6456.

Paciugo Italian Gelato Caffe operates 60 locations throughout AZ, CO, FL, MO, MT, TX and WY. The Italian-style gelato shops occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in regional malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near restaurants and movie theaters.

For more information, contact Cristiana Ginatta, Paciugo Italian Gelato Caffe, 9761 Clifford Drive, Suite 170, Dallas, TX 75220; 214-654-9501, Fax 214-654-9509; Web site: www.paciugo.com.

Pizza Fusion operates two locations throughout FL. The pizzerias, which serve organic, gluten-free and vegan-friendly food, occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months with representation by Exposure Marketing Group. The company is franchising and preferred cotenants include Whole Foods.

For more information, contact Lisa Simmons, Exposure Marketing Group, 1700 South Dixie Highway, Boca Raton, FL 33432; 561-392-0783; Web site: www.pizzafusion.com.

The Fudge Co. trades as Fudge Company, Alaska Fudge and South Africa at 20 locations throughout AK, AZ and VA. The candy stores occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. in regional malls, in addition to entertainment and tourist centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout FL and TX during the coming 18 months Typical leases run three to five years. Kilwins and Rocky Fudge are cited as competition.

For more information, contact Robert Hoffman, The Fudge Co., 103 Belvedere Avenue, Charlevoix, MI 49720;
231-547-9941, Fax 231-547-4612; Email: rlouish@sbcglobal.net.

Travaglini Enterprises trades as Chovy’s at one location in PA. The Italian restaurant occupies spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls, in addition to mixed-use, specialty, strip and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market, in addition to NY and OH, during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites located near new residential developments. Specific improvements are required. Bob Evans and Olive Garden are cited as competition.

For more information, contact Thomas Gray, Travaglini Enterprises, 547 West Sixth Street, Erie, PA 16507; 814-724-9521, Fax 814-455-6074.

Tri-City Foods, Inc. trades as Pizza Hut at 22 locations throughout MI, OH and WV. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two to three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming
18 months.

For more information, contact Ted Swan, Tri-City Foods, Inc., 150 North Oliver Street, Wichita, KS 67208; 316-685-1324 Ext. 16,
Fax 316-685-2234.

Zero’s Mr. Submarine, Inc. trades as Zero’s Subs at 70 locations throughout AZ, CA, FL, GA, MD, NC, NV, SC, TN and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in outlet, power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Target, T.J. Maxx, Wal*Mart and Home Depot. Typical leases run five years with two five-year options. The company requires a vanilla shell or specific improvements. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning an average household income of $45,000. Subway is cited
as competition.

For more information, contact Elizabeth Fitzpatrick, Zero’s Mr. Submarine, Inc., 620 North Brand Boulevard, Suite 405, Glendale, CA 91203; 757-486-8338, Fax 757-486-9755; Email: zeros@zeros.com.

Taco Mayo Franchise Systems, Inc. trades as Taco Mayo at 93 locations throughout AR, KS, MO, OK and TX. The restaurants, with a Tex-Mex menu, occupy spaces of 2,100 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for four to eight openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Kurt Dinnes, Taco Mayo Franchise Systems, Inc., 10405 Greenbriar Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73159-7651; 405-691-8226 Ext.156, Fax 405-691-2572; Web site: www.tacomayo.com.

Pinkberry operates 25 locations throughout LA and NY. The frozen yogurt shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings throughout New York, NY during the coming 18 months with representation by RKF & Associates.

For more information, contact Mark Kapnick, RKF & Associates, 521 Fifth Avenue, Seventh Floor, New York, NY 10175; 212-599-3700, Fax 212-599-3744.

Quiznos Subs operates 4,000 locations nationwide. The sub shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding and inline locations. Plans call for 12 to 14 openings throughout northern OH during the coming 18 months, with representation by Arnold J. Eisenberg. Typical leases run five years and a vanilla shell is required. Subway is cited as competition.

For more information contact Steve Eisenberg, Arnold J. Eisenberg, 24500 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122; 216-831-6773, Fax 216-831-3879;
Email: seisenberg@aol.com; Web site:
www.arnoldjeisenberg.com.