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Restaurant Chains (2)

This weekly report was produced on 10/18/2002 10:52:53 AM. Please call for a current weekly sample at 914-591-4297.

Location/Operation Information Activity/Open Phone Owner/Contact Multi Rest. Hotels
ALMA LATINA SEAFOOD & TAQUERIA
2203 N Shepherd Dr
Houston, TX 77008

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

Staff speaks limited English.
Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(281)-590-6412
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Rogelio Marquez
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 6
# National Locs: 6


APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL
328 E 23rd St
Columbus, NE 68601

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Nov 2002

No Seats: 150
Sq Feet: 4500
(402)-421-2551
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone

Web:
www.applebees.com
Franchisee: Robert Marshall
Area Mgr: Joe Armstrong
Purchasing: David R. Parsley (913) 967-4000
CEO: Lloyd Hill
Cuisine: American
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 15
# Regional Locs: 90
# National Locs: 1450


APPLEBEE'S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & BAR
500 Chris Dr
West Columbia, SC 29169

General Area: Hotel
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Oct 14, 2002

(803)-794-9440
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.applebees.com
GM: Jim
Area Mgr: Dave Millard (888) 414-3159
Purchasing: David R. Parsley (913) 967-4000
CEO: Lloyd Hill
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 42
# Regional Locs: 200
# National Locs: 1450


BARBARA JEAN'S RESTAURANT
90030 Gateway Blvd
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

Winter 2003

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(904)-280-7522
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone

Web:
barbara-jeans.com
Owner: Jim Barta
Partner: Barbara Barta
Just Rewards, Inc.
Cuisine: American
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


BARBERITOS
259 E Clayton St
Athens, GA 30601

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Company is in site selection.
2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Planning
(706)-549-9008
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Downing Barber
Owner ready to sell to franchisors for new locs.
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 1
# National Locs: 1


BENNIGAN'S
106 Federal Rd
Danbury, CT 06810

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Former Site Of: Spencer's Steak House Restaurant
Nov 2002

(972)-588-5000
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
bennigans.com
Franchisee: Benni's I I Restaurant, L L C
Area Mgr: Ari
Purchasing: Janet Smith
President: John Wright
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 50
# National Locs: 300


BISMILLAH RESTAURANT
6929 Airport Blvd
# 199
Austin, TX 78752

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

2nd location for this owner.Staff speaks limited English.
Dec 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(512)-420-8018
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Abdul Rashid
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


BLACKHAWK COFFEE CAFE
10801 Corkscrew Rd
# 324
Estero, FL 33928

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $2/6/12+

Nov 2002

No Seats: 50
Sq Feet: 1000
(941)-433-7770
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Mitch Schwankey
This is the third unit. All in Tampa Florida Area
Cuisine: American
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


BLAZING STEAKS
8894 Ft Smallwood Rd
Pasadena, MD 21122

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D

2nd location for this owner.
Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(410)-295-9354
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: David Finn
Partner: Eileen Richards
Partner: Laura Finn
Breeze Cuisine Catering, Inc.
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Breeze Cuisine

BOCA CHICA RESTAURANT & BAR
2100 Waugh Dr
Houston, TX 77006

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

2nd location for this owner.Restaurant and barFormer Site Of: Cole's Restaurant
Dec 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Remodeling
(713)-523-5230
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: T. Flores
Flores & Hernandez, LLC.
Cuisine: American
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Bocado's Rest & Bar

BRENNAN'S SEAFOOD & CHOP HOUSE
565 Lexington Ave
New York, NY 10022

General Area: Hotel
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Upscale Dining
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $15-50+

Currently operating as: An American Place
Nov 2002

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 4000
(212)-888-5650
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Terrance Brennan (212) 724-8585
Opening in the Benjamin Hotel (late Nov).
Cuisine: Seafood
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3

Other Concept Names:
Picholine
Artisanal

BROADWAY DELI
7170 N Academy Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

2nd location for this owner.
Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A
(719)-633-5420
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Chris Schaller
Broadway Deli II, Inc.
Cuisine: Variety
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA
2415 N Monroe St
Tallahasee, FL 32303

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

2nd location for this owner.
Nov 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 1500
(407)-282-4000
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Mr. Light
Sister unit located on University Blvd in Orlando.
Cuisine: Pizza
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


BUFFALO'S CAFE
2457 N Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Nov 2002

(770)-420-1800
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
buffaloscafe.com
CEO: Ray Cabana
Vice Pres: William Taylor
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 50


CABO BLANCO RESTAURANT
948 62nd St
Oakland Park, FL

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $2/6/12+

2nd location for this owner.
Nov 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 1250
(954)-983-2830
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Dansaav Saavedra
Sister unit located on Johnson St in Hollywood, FL
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


CASA TIJUANA
7424 Hwy 64
Bartlett, TN 38133

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: N/A
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: N/A

Staff speaks limited English.Former Site Of: Salsa Rico
Oct 15, 2002

(901)-213-0507
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Not Available
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Salsa Restaurant

CATFISH CITY
1817 S University Ave
Little Rock, AR 72204

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: Reopening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

2nd location for this owner.
Winter 2003

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 5600

Construction:
In construction
(501)-663-7224
Phone Interview: Yes
Rings to voice mail/message machine.
Owner: Ken Lightfoot (501) 758-9595
Partner: Diane Lightfoot
Rebuilding previous loc (destroyed by fire).
Cuisine: Seafood
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


CHEESECAKE FACTORY
6685 W 119th St
Shawnee Mission, KS 66209

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $8-20

Former Site Of: Toojay's Gourmet Deli
Spring 2003

No Seats: 350
Sq Feet: 11000+

Construction:
Pre-construction
(818)-871-3000
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
thecheesecakefactory.com
Area Mgr: David Fadduth (818) 871-3000
Operations: Peter D' Amelio
CEO: David Overton
Will tear down deli loc & rebuild.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 7
# National Locs: 54


CHOPS GRILL RESTAURANT
Chapman Hwy(at Gov Sevier Hwy)
Knoxville, TN 37920

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: N/A
Service: N/A
Meals: N/A

Dec 2002

No Seats: 150
(865)-774-1991
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Mike Connor
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3

Other Concept Names:
Chop House
Connors Restaurant

CRESCENT CITY BEIGNETS
6152 Roswell Rd Ne
Sandy Springs, GA 30328

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: Snacks
Check Ave: $2-6

Jan 2003

Sq Feet: 2500

Construction:
In construction
(713)-524-0012
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
crescentcitybeignets.com
Area Mgr: Mike Maloney
Owner: Wayne Bunch (713) 524-0012
Partner: Tucker Bunch
Partner: Marcy Bunch
20 metro Atl locs planned over next few years.
Cuisine: French
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 1
# National Locs: 9


CRESCENT CITY BEIGNETS
3272 Westheimer Rd
# 1
Houston, TX 77098

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: Snacks
Check Ave: $2-6

Franchisee opening 1st 2 WI units (in Milwaukee).
2003


Construction:
Planning
(713)-524-0012
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
crescentcitybeignets.com
Franchisee: Timothy Tuttle
Owner: Wayne Bunch (713) 524-0012
Partner: Tucker Bunch
Partner: Marcy Bunch
8 units now (all in TX), more planned in TX,CO,&GA
Cuisine: Cajun/Creole
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 35


DAIMO CHINESE RESTAURANT
1456 E 14th St
San Leandro, CA 94577

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-15+

2nd location for this owner.Former Site Of: New Lucky Restaurant
Nov 1, 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 1500

Construction:
In construction
(510)-351-8131
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Kam Tong
Partner: Sandra Lee
Former owner listed as: Hui Leung
Sale being handled by: The Mechanics Bank
Sister unit located on Pierce St in Richmond, Ca
Cuisine: Chinese
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


DENNY'S
4712 N University St
Peoria, IL 61614

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $3-8

Still in negotiations.Former Site Of: Lum's Restaurant
2003

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 5000

Construction:
Planning
(864)-597-8000
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.dennys.com
Franchisee: Eddie Rice (309) 382-4400
Purchasing: Mark C. Smith (864) 597-8000
CEO: Nelson J. Marchioli
Franchisee also owns N Pekin loc.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 63
# Regional Locs: 329
# National Locs: 1700


EL PASO TACO RESTAURANT 2
3985 Jog Rd
Greenacres, FL 33467

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

2nd location for this owner.
Oct 1, 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 1500
(561)-641-9851
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Esther Cruz
Sister unit is on N Military Trl - West Palm Beach
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


FAZOLI'S
Se Corner Of Memorial & N Penn
Oklahoma City, OK

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

Jan 2003

No Seats: 150
Sq Feet: 5000

Construction:
Pre-construction
(859)-268-1668
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.fazolis.com
Reg'l Mgr: Dan Ruster
Operations: Wayne Albritton (859) 268-1668
Purchasing: Charlie Lusignont
President: Kuni Toyoda
Cuisine: Italian
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 5
# Regional Locs: 130
# National Locs: 410

Other Concept Names:
Bella Notte
Sub Oven

FIESTA GARIBALDI
821 W Lincoln Ave
Milwaukee, WI 53215

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Lic Pending
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D

Dec 2002


Construction:
Remodeling
(414)-543-4939
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: R Sendic
Cuisine: Italian
Source: Building Permit
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


GAROZZO'S ITALIAN RESTAURANT
21st & Webb Rd
Wichita, KS

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

Spring 2003

No Seats: 350
Sq Feet: 6000

Construction:
In construction
(816)-221-2455
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Michael Garozzo
5th loc opening @ Legacy Park-Wilson Estates.
Cuisine: Italian
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 5
# National Locs: 5


GROUND ROUND
1760 Boston Post Rd
Springfield, MA 01129

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

Nov 2002

(413)-543-5060
Phone Interview: Yes
GM: Donald Kozmiuk
Franchisee: Nachas Restaurants, L L C
Purchasing: Warren Hutchins (781) 380-3100
Operations: Robert Hoffmeister
CEO: Thomas Russo
Cuisine: American
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 19
# Regional Locs: 80
# National Locs: 129


GRUBY'S NEW YORK DELI
860 Johnson Ferry Rd Ne
# 150 & 160
Atlanta, GA 30342

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $2/6/12+

2nd location for this owner.
Dec 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(843)-842-9111
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Barry Gruber
Partner: Steven Gruber
Gruby's New York Deli, Inc.
Cuisine: American
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 1
# National Locs: 2


HOUSTON STREET RESTAURANT
302 S Houston St
Dallas, TX 75202

General Area: Hotel
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Upscale Dining
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $15-50+

Former Site Of: Empire Bar & Grill
Oct 10, 2002

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 4000
(214)-761-9090
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact Phone
Manager: Tracy
Owner: L. Heck
Opened at the Hotel Lawrence.
Cuisine: American
Source: Press Release
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Dakota's

IHOP
51 Conley Rd
Columbia, MO 65201

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: 24 Hour
Check Ave: $4-10

Oct 2002

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 4000

Construction:
In construction
(818)-240-6055
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.ihop.com
Area Mgr: Chris Kennon
Purchasing: Mike Smith (816) 932-8080
President: Julia Stewart
Opening late Oct-Nov.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 19
# Regional Locs: 62
# National Locs: 1040


IHOP
2109 E Empire St
Bloomington, IL 61704

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: 24 Hour
Check Ave: $3-8

Dec 11, 2002

No Seats: 134
Sq Feet: 4000

Construction:
In construction
(818)-240-6055
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.ihop.com
Franchisee: Mike Sharaf (309) 689-8890
Purchasing: Mike Smith (816) 932-8080
President: Julia Stewart (818) 240-6055
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 37
# Regional Locs: 61
# National Locs: 1040


IRON CACTUS GRILL
The Gulch, 12th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203

General Area: Mixed Use
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

2 existing units in TX. 3 planned--2 in TX & this
Apr 2003

Sq Feet: 10000
(512)-472-9240
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Gary Manley
Partner: Michael Pottorff
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 5
# National Locs: 5


IRON CACTUS RESTAURANT
606 Trinity St
Austin, TX 78701

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

Former Site Of: Aztec Theatre Bldg
Summer 2003

Sq Feet: 10000

Construction:
Pre-construction
(512)-472-9240
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Gary Manley
Partner: Michael Potorff
Opening at RiverWalk dev in San Antonio.
Cuisine: Variety
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


JACKY CHAN II
4946 E Tropicana Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89121

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

2nd location for this owner.
Oct 3, 2002

(702)-451-2828
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Lai Wan
Cuisine: Chinese
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


KFC/TACO BELL
620 E Landmarks Blvd
Alton, IL 62002

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Franchisee also planning new loc in Shiloh, IL.
Oct 20, 2002

No Seats: 100
Sq Feet: 3500

Construction:
In construction
(618)-462-3164
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.kfc.com
Franchisee: Curtis Burkemper (573) 324-2140
GM: Lucinda Lowe
Partner: Marie Garner
COO: Mark Cosby (502) 874-8300
President: Cheryl Bachelder
G & S Chicken Products.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 223
# Regional Locs: 763
# National Locs: 1440

Other Concept Names:
Long John Silver's
Pizza Hut
A & W

KRISPY KREME
3860 S Campbell Ave
Springfield, MO 65807

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $1-4

Oct 8, 2002

Sq Feet: 4500
(417)-823-7711
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.krispykreme.com
Franchisee: Jimmy Strickland
Franchisee operates 4 other MO locs.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 47
# National Locs: 225


LEONARDO'S TAKE AND BAKE
Highway 5 & Eden Prarie Rd
Eden Prarie, MN 55343

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Take-out only
Meals: N/A
Check Ave: $3-8

Planning explosive growth. Ony 1 store now.
Winter 2002

Sq Feet: N/A
(952)-975-0700
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.leonardostakeandbake.com
President: John Osterberg
Vice Pres: Brian Banick
Planing 12-25 new stores over the next 1-2 years
Cuisine: Pizza
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1

LIZARD'S THICKET
1310 Pleasantburg Dr
Greenville, SC 29607

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

1st unit outside SC opens in Hendersonville NC
Nov 4, 2002

(864)-233-4908
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact: Richard Forrest
Franchisee: Mc Call Investments
CEO: Bob Williams (803) 799-5016
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 13
# National Locs: 13


LOGAN'S ROADHOUSE
600 Sam Ridley Pkwy W
Smyrna, TN 37167

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Oct 1, 2002

(615)-885-9056
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.logansroadhouse.com
Reg'l Mgr: Wayne Neally
Purchasing: Wayne O' Quinn
President: Peter Kehayes
Cuisine: American
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 8
# Regional Locs: 18
# National Locs: 100


LONG JOHN SILVER'S/A & W
Business 54 & Rte Z
Fulton, MO

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $3-8

Feb 2002

No Seats: 100
Sq Feet: 3000

Construction:
In construction
(859)-543-7000
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.ljsilvers.com
Franchisee: Lindell Vawter (573) 336-7751
Partner: Joshua Vawter
Purchasing: Cheryl Hall (859) 543-7000
Operations: Paul Nierzwicki
CEO: Sidney Feltenstein
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 15
# Regional Locs: 63
# National Locs: 151


LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE
8215 Roswell Rd
# 600
Atlanta, GA 30350

*CORP CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $8-20

3rd & 4th KY units will be in Lexington&Louisville
Winter 2003

(770)-399-9595
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.longhornsteakhouse.com
Reg'l Mgr: Dan Cummings
CEO: Philip Hickey
President: Eugene Lee
CFO: W Douglas Benn
Purchasing: Eric Hankinson (rest Equip)
Louisville opens in 2-3 months, Lexington in 2003
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 4
# Regional Locs: 92
# National Locs: 166


LOS LUPES
2849 W Airport Fwy
Irving, TX 75062

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

Staff speaks limited English.Former Site Of: Spaghetti Warehouse
Fall 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Remodeling
(972)-245-3300
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Joe Ramirez
J.M.R. Enterprises, Inc.
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 6
# National Locs: 6


MARBLE SLAB CREAMERY
3100 S Gessner Rd
# 305
Houston, TX 77063

*CORP CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $1-4

Ice-cream chain opening new unit in Auburn, AL
Fall 2002

(713)-780-3601
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.marbleslabcreamery.com
President: Ronald J. Hankamer
Vice Pres: Richard A. Hankamer
Operations: Brian D. Dunwell
Cuisine: American
Source: Press Release
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 60
# National Locs: 240


MARIA BONITA AUTHENTIC MEXICAN RESTAURANT
10615 E Colonial Dr
Orlando, FL 32119

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

2nd location for this owner.
Oct 13, 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 1750
(407)-282-1411
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Harry Galvis
Sister unit is on S Ridgewood Ave In Daytona Beach
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


MEXICAN RESTAURANT
3415 E Market St
Logansport, IN 46947

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: N/A
Service: N/A
Meals: N/A

owner reportedly has 3 other restaurants in KokomoNeighbors confirm: Location not yet open.
Dec 2002


Phone Interview: No
No telephone listing available through DA.
Owner: Tamara Aguirre
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 4
# Regional Locs: 4
# National Locs: 4


MEXI-KENNY'S
2015 N Power Rd
# 106
Mesa, AZ 85207

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

2nd location for this owner.
Dec 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(480)-964-5451
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Kenneth Higginbotham
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Rosa's Mexican Grill

MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
4401 Shallowford Rd
# 100
Roswell, GA 30075

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $3-8

Sep 25, 2002

No Seats: 125
Sq Feet: 3500
(770)-645-5535
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
moessouthwestgrill.com
Franchisee: Brian Ferris
Owner: Martin Sprock (678) 589-7524
Partner: Seth Salzman
SMI Restaurants, LLC.
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 15
# Regional Locs: 22
# National Locs: 22


MOE'S SOUTHWEST GRILL
900 Houston Northcutt Blvd
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $3-8

2nd SC unit; Columbia & W Ashley to follow
Nov 2002

(843)-577-7727
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
moessouthwestgrill.com
Franchisee: Carrie Chastain
Owner: Martin Sprock (678) 589-7524
Partner: Seth Salzman
another Mt Pleasant unit planned at Belle Hall
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 5
# Regional Locs: 50
# National Locs: 50


MONTERREY MEXICAN RESTAURANT
7949 Broad River Rd
Irmo, SC 29063

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

Winter 2003

(770)-963-2636
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone
Franchisee: Monterrey Mexican Restaurants Of Irmo, Inc.
Owner: J. Magana
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 16
# Regional Locs: 68
# National Locs: 68


NAPOLI CAFE
3932 Britton Plaza
Tampa, FL 33611

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

2nd location for this owner.
Nov 2002

No Seats: 60
Sq Feet: 1250
(813)-832-6358
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Keith Crocus
Sister unit located on S Dale Mabry Hwy In Tampa
Cuisine: Italian
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


NEW RESTAURANT C/O TIM BOWES
Rte 12 & Blivin St
Spring Grove, IL

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Lic Pending
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4-10

In negotiations for liq lic.
Dec 2002

No Seats: 150
Sq Feet: 6000

Construction:
Planning
(847)-949-9009
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Tim Bowes
Partner: Mandy Bowes
Planned for Spring Grove Centre.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3

Other Concept Names:
Crossroads Restaurant
Emil's Pizza

NEW RESTAURANT, C/O WINKIE'S
1200 Hartford Ave
Johnston, RI 02919

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: N/A
Meals: N/A

Site is in final construction.
Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A
(401)-528-1111
Phone Interview: No
Contact location phone
Owner: Not Available
Neighbors confirm activity at this location.
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Winkie's

NONA ROSE
Vestavia Hills Ctr, U S Hwy 31
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: N/A
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $8-20

Plans to open in 2nd half of DecemberFormer Site Of: Parisian
Dec 2002

No Seats: 125
Sq Feet: 5000
(205)-871-5551
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Arman Delorenz
Cuisine: Italian
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 5
# Regional Locs: 5
# National Locs: 5

Other Concept Names:
Chef Delorenz
Prairie Fire Grill
Coyote Café
Arman's

NORTH CHINA 3
7500 University Blvd
# 103
Littleton, CO 80122

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2/6/12+

Staff speaks limited English.
Fall 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Planning
(303)-771-9738
Phone Interview: No
Contact location phone
Owner: Shen Li Ying Chuang
Planning a 3rd loc in Denver area.
Cuisine: Chinese
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


O'CHARLEY'S
Battlefield Pky ( State Hwy 2)
Ft Oglethorpe, GA

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

New unit in Ft Oglethorpe (Chattanooga TN area).
Spring 2003

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 7000

Construction:
Pre-construction
(615)-256-8500
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.ocharleys.com
Developer: Les Lockhart
Purchasing: Bob Chaffin
CEO: Gregory Burns
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 24
# Regional Locs: 140
# National Locs: 182

Other Concept Names:
Stoney River Legendary Steaks

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
8101 W Higgins Rd
Chicago, IL 60631

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: D
Check Ave: $8-20

Oct 21, 2002

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 5000
(773)-380-0818
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.outback.com
Franchisee: Rich Callahan
Purchasing: Irene Wenzel (813) 282-1225
CEO: Chris Sullivan
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Press Release
# State Locs: 18
# Regional Locs: 98
# National Locs: 725

Other Concept Names:
Lee Roy Selmon's
Roy's
Bonefish Grill
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3930 Hwy 54
Osage Beach, MO 65065

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: D
Check Ave: $8-20

Oct 21, 2002

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 5000
(573)-302-4670
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.outback.com
GM: Tracie Williams
Purchasing: Irene Wenzel (813) 282-1225
CEO: Chris Sullivan
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Press Release
# State Locs: 14
# Regional Locs: 73
# National Locs: 725

Other Concept Names:
Roy's
Lee Roy Selmon's
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse
Bone Fish Grill

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
3168 Linden Dr
Bristol, VA 24201

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: D
Check Ave: $8-20

Nov 4, 2002

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 5000

Construction:
In construction
(276)-466-0100
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.outback.com
GM: Joseph Kadow
Purchasing: Irene Wenzel (813) 282-1225
CEO: Chris Sullivan
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 29
# Regional Locs: 102
# National Locs: 725

Other Concept Names:
Roy's
Bonefish Grill
Lee Roy Selmon's
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse

OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE
8117 Georgia St
Merrillville, IN 46410

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: D
Check Ave: $8-20

Oct 7, 2002

No Seats: 200
(219)-736-8995
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.outback.com
GM: Phil Holub
Area Mgr: Joe Nizalilo
Purchasing: Irene Wenzel (813) 282-1225
CEO: Chris Sullivan
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Press Release
# State Locs: 14
# Regional Locs: 73
# National Locs: 725


PANERA BREAD
6710 Clayton Rd
Richmond Heights, MO 63117

*CORP CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

New unit will open in Racine WI
Dec 2002

(314)-633-7100
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
panera.com
Area Mgr: Bill Everett (414) 297-9836
Purchasing: Tony Mc Crady (314) 633-7100
CEO: Ronald M Shaich
Cuisine: American
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 6
# Regional Locs: 50
# National Locs: 400


PF CHANGS
1980 E 21st St S
Tulsa, OK 74114

General Area: Mall
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

Dec 2002

No Seats: 225
Sq Feet: 6000
(602)-957-8986
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone.

Web:
www.pfchangs.com
Purchasing: Gary Schwartz (602) 957-8986
CEO: Rick Federico
CFO: Kristina Cashman
Location will be the first in Oklahoma.
Cuisine: Chinese
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 11
# National Locs: 80


PIERRE ROULANTE'S BISTRO
21 W 9th St
New York, NY 10011

General Area: Mixed Residential
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Wine
Service: Upscale Dining
Meals: D
Check Ave: $15-50+

2nd location for this owner.Former Site Of: Mary Lou's Restaurant
Oct 5, 2002

No Seats: 100
Sq Feet: 3000
(212)-995-2168
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Raju Mirchandani
Cuisine: French
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2

Other Concept Names:
Le Bateau Ivre

PING'S II CHINESE RESTAURANT
212 Cahaba Valley Rd
Pelham, AL 35124

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Lic Pending
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D

2nd location for this owner.
Sep 2002

No Seats: 40
(205)-985-0833
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Chuen - Peing Tebo
Cuisine: Chinese
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


PORTILLO'S HOT DOGS
3895 E Main St
St Charles, IL 60174

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(630)-762-8484
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone.

Web:
portillos.com
Rep: Sherri Abruscato (630) 954-3773
CEO: Dick Portillo
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 29
# Regional Locs: 29
# National Locs: 29

Other Concept Names:
Luigi's House
Key Wester
Barnelli's
Barney's
Hemingway's

RED ROBIN
2627 S 180th St
Omaha, NE 68130

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

Feb 2003

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 5000
(303)-846-6000
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.redrobin.com
Purchasing: Kathy Rogers (303) 846-6000
Operations: Dan Piper
CEO: Mike Snyder
To be the 2nd Nebraska location.
Cuisine: American
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 6
# National Locs: 172


RIVERSIDE ROASTERY & ESPRESSO
10227 Wincopin Cir
# G 16
Columbia, MD 21044

General Area: Mixed Use
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: B/L
Check Ave: $2-6

Opening in the American City Bldg.Former Site Of: Meeting Point Bookstore & Café
Oct 2002

No Seats: 80
Sq Feet: 2500

Construction:
Remodeling
(410)-312-0004
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Michael Lentz
Opening late Oct- early Nov.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


ROCKFISH SEAFOOD GRILL
Jefferson & I-25
Albuquerque, NM 75067

*INCOMPLETE MAIL ADDRESS*

General Area: Business/Office Park
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

1st NM unit; other new units to open in TX, AZ, CO
Winter 2002

(214)-887-9400
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone.

Web:
www.rockfishseafood.com
Purchasing: Ed Maurer, Ext. 142 (214) 887-9400
President: Randy Dewitt
15 units now open in AZ & TX
Cuisine: Seafood
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 20
# National Locs: 20


ROLY POLY ROLLED SANDWICHES
3925 River Crossing Pkwy
# 260
Indianapolis, IN 46240

*CORP CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Planning 45 units in KC area over next 2 years.
2003

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Planning
(317)-580-0500
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
rolypoly.com
Franchisee: Tom Coyle (317) 580-0500
Owner: Linda Wolf (904) 246-8565
Partner: Julie Reid
Shamrock Investments is midwest franchisee.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 0
# Regional Locs: 12
# National Locs: 90


STONEY RIVER LEGENDARY STEAKS
1726 Galleria Blvd
Franklin, TN 37067

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Upscale Dining
Meals: D
Check Ave: $15-30+

Nov 19, 2002

(615)-256-8500
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
www.stoneyriver-steaks.com
Operations: Rich May
Vice Pres: Tony Halligan (770) 664-1201
Cuisine: Steakhouse
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 4
# National Locs: 6

Other Concept Names:
O' Charley's

STROMBOLLI'S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA
321 S Main St
Cottonwood, AZ 86326

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $4/10/20+

Nov 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
In construction
(928)-773-1960
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Stephen Turner
Cuisine: Pizza
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 3
# National Locs: 3


SUBWAY
984 Riverside Dr
Gainesville, GA 30501

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Former Site Of: Domino's Pizza
Fall 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Remodeling
(770)-536-6696
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone

Web:
subway.com
Franchisee: Mike Hylton
Operations: Steve Lawrence (203) 877-4281
CEO: Fred De Luca
Owner operates 4 locs in Hall County.
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 396
# Regional Locs: 1780
# National Locs: 14008


SURIN THAI BOWL
1044 Greenwood Ave NE
Atlanta, GA 30306

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Staff speaks limited English.Former Site Of: Andiamo Italian Bistro
Sep 26, 2002

No Seats: 70
Sq Feet: 3000
(404)-892-0552
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
surinofthailand.com
Owner: Surin Techaiakpong
Partner: Chris Hedgepath
Surin of Thailand Greenwood, LLC.
Cuisine: Thai
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 3
# Regional Locs: 5
# National Locs: 5


TADPOLE CAFE
251 W Lee Hwy
Warrenton, VA 20186

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $8-20

2nd location for this owner.Staff speaks limited English.
Oct 2002

No Seats: 200
Sq Feet: 4000

Construction:
Remodeling
(540)-341-2800
Phone Interview: Yes
Owner: Jean Michel Lacaze
Partner: Francoise Lacaze
Opening mid-Oct in Warrenton Shpg Ctr.
Cuisine: French
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


TAQUERIA GUAYMAS
19641 109th Pl Ne
Bothell, WA 98011

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $2/6/12+

Nov 2002

No Seats: 300
Sq Feet: 7000
(206)-729-6563
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Salvador Sahagun
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: State Filing
# State Locs: 5
# Regional Locs: 5
# National Locs: 5


TGI FRIDAY'S
3875 E Main St
St Charles, IL 60174

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Full Bar
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Oct 14, 2002

No Seats: 300
Sq Feet: 5000
(630)-443-6528
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
www.tgifridays.com
GM: Heather Kohlmeir- Schaffer
Reg'l Mgr: Steve English (972) 450-5400
Operations: William Schoener
CEO: Wally Doolin
Cuisine: American
Source: Newspaper Article
# State Locs: 28
# Regional Locs: 85
# National Locs: 500


VILLAGE SEAFOOD & GRILLE
1880 Breton Rd S E
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

*CONTACT LOCATION*

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: B/L/D
Check Ave: $6-15+

2nd unit will be in Hudsonville MI.
Feb 2003

(616)-957-3050
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone
Owner: Phil
Cuisine: Seafood
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 2
# National Locs: 2


WAFFLE HOUSE
461 Calhoun Dr
Athens, GA 30601

General Area: Free Standing
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Family Style
Meals: 24 Hour
Check Ave: $3-8

$412,000 build-out.
Winter 2003

Sq Feet: 1800

Construction:
In construction
(770)-932-1137
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
wafflehouse.com
Franchisee: G. Miller
Purchasing: Randy Wilgus (770) 729-5700
Operations: Bert Thornton
Hillcrest Foods.
Cuisine: American
Source: Building Permit
# State Locs: 323
# Regional Locs: 705
# National Locs: 1300


WHATABURGER
6745 Siegen Ln
Baton Rouge, LA 70809

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: None
Service: Quick Serve
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

new $500,000 building
Nov 2002

(361)-878-0650
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone.

Web:
www.whataburger.com
Reg'l Mgr: Mike Easton (337) 231-0046
Cuisine: American
Source: Building Permit
# State Locs: 9
# Regional Locs: 560
# National Locs: 560


WILLY'S MEXICANA GRILL
1228 W Paces Ferry Rd Nw
Atlanta, GA 30327

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Mostly take-out
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $2-6

Former Site Of: Gorin's Homemade Café
Oct 2002

Sq Feet: N/A

Construction:
Remodeling
(404)-524-0821
Phone Interview: Yes
Contact location phone

Web:
willysmexicanagrill.com
Owner: Karl Bitter
Willy's Mexicana Grill, Inc. Opens late Oct.
Cuisine: Mexican
Source: Legal filing
# State Locs: 10
# Regional Locs: 10
# National Locs: 10


WOODY'S BAR-B-QUE
Jubilee Shopping Center
Daphne, AL 36526

General Area:
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

1st AL unit; most are in FL, rest are in GA
Jan 2003


Construction:
In construction
(904)-296-6940
Phone Interview: Yes
Corporate phone

Web:
woodysbarbq.com
Operations: Bill Arnold
CFO: Joe Duncan
President: Woody Mills
Cuisine: BBQ
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 1
# Regional Locs: 45
# National Locs: 52


WOODY'S BAR-B-QUE
226 Solana Rd
# 1
Ponte Vedra Bch, FL 32082

General Area: Shopping Center
Type: Restaurant, Multi-Unit
Status: New Opening
Alcohol: Beer/Wine
Service: Family Style
Meals: L/D
Check Ave: $6-12

Former Site Of: Bo's Bar B Que
Oct 2002

No Seats: 250
Sq Feet: 5000

Construction:
Remodeling
(904)-285-2666
Phone Interview: Yes

Web:
woodysbarbq.com
GM: Mike
Operations: Bill Arnold (904) 296-6940
CFO: Joe Duncan
President: Woody Mills
Opening late Oct.
Cuisine: BBQ
Source: Classified
# State Locs: 2
# Regional Locs: 45
# National Locs: 52


Report period: October Week 4 2002

Copyright 2002. Reproduction in whole or in part is strictly prohibited.

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