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Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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| Food Retailers Expanding Nationwide Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc. trades as Bruegger’s Bagel Bakery at 265 locations in 21 states nationwide. The quick-service restaurants occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use, strip and tourist centers, outparcels and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years or five years with options. Preferred cotenants include upscale supermarkets, book stores, coffee shops and women’s apparel. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within two miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Major competitors include Einstein Bros. Bagels and Panera Bread. For more information, contact Joe Weith, Bruegger’s Enterprises, Inc., 159 Bank Street / PO Box 374, Burlington, VT 05402-0374; 802-660-4020 Ext. 274, Fax 802-652-9293; Web site: www.brueggers.com. Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc. trades as Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steakhouse at five locations nationwide. The steakhouse restaurants occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in malls, entertainment and specialty centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with five, five-year options. The company also trades as Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon at 183 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and entertainment, outlet, power, specialty and tourist centers in addition to urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with five, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Major competitors include Outback Steakhouse. A land area of 80,000 sq.ft. is required. The company also trades as Sullivan’s Steakhouse at 16 locations nationwide. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in malls, power and specialty centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with five, five-year options. Major competitors include Flemings Steakhouse and Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. For more information, contact Karon Perrill, Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, Inc., 224 East Douglas, Suite 700, Wichita, KS 67202; 316-264-8899, Fax 316-264-2926; Email: kperrill@steakco.com. Ameci Pizza and Pasta, Inc. trades as Ameci Pizza and Pasta at 47 locations throughout CA and ID. The pizzerias occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three, five-year options. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $80,000 as the average household income. Major competitors include California Pizza Kitchen, Domino’s Pizza and Pizza Hut. For more information, contact Nick Andrisano, Ameci Pizza and Pasta, Inc., 6603 B Independence Avenue, Canoga Park, CA 91303; 818-712-0110, Fax 818-712-0792. Ohcal Foods, LLC trades as Subway at 470 locations throughout Los Angeles County, CA. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. A vanilla shell is required. Major competitors include Blimpies, Panera Bread and Quiznos. For more information, contact Joyce Lichten or Carol Jiminez, Ohcal Foods, LLC, 20501 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 375, Woodland Hills, CA 91364; 818-715-9400 Ext. 227, Fax 818-715-0542. Bruster’s Real Ice Cream operates 262 locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, MD, MS, NC, NH, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX and VA. The ice cream shops occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps with drive-thrus. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Specific improvements are required. For more information, contact Jim Graham, Bruster’s Real Ice Cream, 730 Mulberry Street, West Bridgewater, PA 15009; 864-706-1633, Fax 724-774-0666; Email: jgraham796@aol.com. Clock Restaurant, Inc. trades as Clock Restaurant at 18 locations throughout FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot and Wal*Mart. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Major competitors include Denny’s and IHOP. For more information, contact John Tringali, Clock Restaurant, Inc., 902 Clint Moore Road, Suite 126, Boca Raton, FL 33487; 561-994-3440, Fax 561-994-3655. Port of Subs, Inc. trades as Port of Subs at 140 locations throughout AZ, CA, ID, NV, OR, UT and WA. The sub and sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within one mile earning $40,000 as the average household income. Expansion is franchise driven. For more information, contact Wendy Wallace, Port of Subs, Inc., 5365 Mae Anne Avenue, Suite A-29, Reno, NV 89523; 775-747-0555, Fax 775-747-1510; Web site: www.portofsubs.com. Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc. trades as Abbott’s Frozen Custard at 42 locations throughout CT, FL, NY and Japan. The gourmet frozen custard and frozen yogurt shops occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the East Coast during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Robert Amico, Abbott’s Frozen Custard, Inc., 4791 Lake Avenue, Rochester, NY 14612; 585-865-7400, Fax 585-865-6034; Web site: www.abbottscustard.com. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. trades as Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at 320 locations nationwide and in Canada and internationally. The shops, offering chocolates, candies and nuts, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment, mixed-use, outlet, specialty and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Major competitors include Godiva. For more information, contact Kraig Carlson or Dave Richie, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., 265 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303; 970-259-0554, Fax 970-259-5895. Chicken Express operates 120 locations throughout GA, OK and TX. The fast-food restaurants occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Nancy Stuart, Chicken Express, PO Box 1309, Mineral Wells, TX 76068-1309. |