Focusing on the real estate aspects of the restaurant business, we sometimes get caught up in the ‘mechanics’ and forget about the ‘sizzle’. This is seldom more apparent than when you’re making ‘small talk’ at some non-business function, like a…
Starts on 1st of Three…..
The Sembler Company has started construction on the Shoppes at Trinity Lakes, an open Publix-anchored neighborhood center in the southeast quadrant of State Road 54 and Trinity Blvd. in Trinity in Central Florida. Along with the 45,600 square foot Piblix…
Acquired & Renovations Coming……
Earlier in May, Miami-based Bar Invest Group acquired the Winn-Dixie-anchored Palm Johnson Plaza in Pembroke Pines, Florida. Satiated on the south east corner of Palm Ave. and Johnson St. in Broward County, the open 90,000 square foot neighborhood center is…
7 Agreements, 51 Units…..
Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ Donuts has signed multi-unit store development agreements with seven franchise groups that will add 51 new restaurants in Virginia and West Virginia over the next several years. Existing franchise group TBG Food Acquisition Corp., led by John…
First in Deland, Chain Continues Expansion……
This month, licensee Courtney Blackburn expects to open the first Zaxby’s restaurant in Deland, Florida. The 3900 square foot unit is at 1693 N. Woodlands Blvd. near the WalMart SuperCenter. The unit will have seating for 90 and will feature…
Aggressive Growth Starts in FL…….
Giraffas Brazilian Grill is a 34-year old chain of over 400 restaurants in Brazil featuring a quick casual menu that includes premium-quality, cooked-to-order, uniquely Brazilian Picanha and Mamnha meat cut, chicken, shrimp and salmon specials as well as its signature…
First in MD…….
In early July, Seattle-based MOD Pizza opened its first location in Maryland. Located in Silver Spring, just north of Washington, D.C., the quick casual restaurant opened in a 2330 square foot unit at Ellsworth Place, formerly the City Place Mall.…
Next Stage in Resurgence….
Legendary Restaurant Brands, owners of the Bennigan’s casual Irish pub-themed restaurants, has executed a new global agreement with Sysco Corp. to supply food to its Bennigan’s and Steak and Ale concepts. Based in Houston, Texas, Sysco is a multinational company…
First of Many in Philly……
East Coast Wings & Grill has entered the Philadelphia market with the first of several restaurants planned for Pennsylvania over the next three to five years. Owned and operated by local franchisee Tony Chong, the Philadelphia East Coast Wings &…
Targets the On-The-Go Traveler……
The success of the Corner Bakery Café location at the Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in Atlanta played a large part in the company’s recent announcement that it plans to expand the cafe brand in the nation’s busiest airports. “In Atlanta, it…