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Lessing’s, The Post Office Cafe, The Swing Set,
The Riverview, The Bulldog Grille, The Library

Lessing’s, Inc. trades as Lessing’s, The Post Office Cafe, The Swing Set, The Riverview, The Bulldog Grille and The Library at 34 locations in NY. The restaurants occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Long Island, NY during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire property, and is particularly interested in old bank buildings, libraries and historical buildings.
For more information, contact Jack Lessing, Lessing’s, Inc., Three Consuelo Place, Oakdale, NY 11769; 631-567-8200, Fax 631-567-8746; Web site: www.lessing.com.

Paradise Bakery & Cafe

Paradise Bakery, Inc. trades as Paradise Bakery & Cafe at 30 locations in AZ, CA, CO, OR, TX and WA. The bakeries, specializing in fresh baked goods, soups, sandwiches, pasta and specialty coffee, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in street fronts in urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout major metropolitan areas in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years are typical.
For more information, contact Dan Patterson, Paradise Bakery, Inc., 500 West Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611; 970-920-1444, Fax 970-920-9918.

Shout!

Shout!, Inc. trades as Shout! at five locations in NJ. The stores, featuring apparel, shoes and accessories for junior girls and men, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Average sales of $450 psf have been reported. The stores cater to a blue-collar clientele.
For more information, contact Jonathan Nemerow, Shout!, Inc., 149 Ferry Street, Newark, NJ 07105; 973-466-1064, Fax 973-466-1070.

Arabica Coffeehouse

Restaurant Developers Corp. trades as Arabica Coffeehouse at 34 locations throughout IN, NY, OH, PA, VA and Washington, DC. The coffeehouses occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and mixed-use, outlet and value centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN, KY, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA and WV during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within two miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $220 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.
For more information, contact Jerry Delventhal, Restaurant Developers Corp., 5755 Granger Road, Suite 200, Independence, OH 44131; 216-398-1101, Fax 216-398-0707; Email: jdelvethel@mrhero.com.

S & A Stores

S & A Stores, Inc. trades as S & A Stores at 12 locations in NJ and NY. The stores, featuring general merchandise, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.
For more information, contact Ike Kairey, S & A Stores, Inc., 450 Fashion Avenue, Suite 701, New York, NY 10023; 212-244-2220, Fax 212-239-4735.

Moose McGillycuddy’s, Fred’s Mexican Cafe

Moose, Inc. trades as Moose McGillycuddy’s and Fred’s Mexican Cafe at 10 locations in CA, HI and NV. Fred’s Mexican Cafe occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. and Moose McGillycuddy’s uses 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout coastal CA and HI.
For more information, contact George Watson, Moose, Inc., 1165 Garnet Avenue, San Diego, CA 92109; 808-926-2805, Fax 808-921-9047.

Cookie’s

Cookie’s operates five locations in New York, NY. The children’s stores occupy spaces of 50,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. One opening is planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in New York, NY. The company is only interested in acquiring property.
For more information, contact Sonny Falack, Cookie’s, 510 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201; 718-797-3300, Fax 718-797-5552.

Pret A Manger

Pret A Manger operates 120 locations in NY and internationally. The sandwich shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,300 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 30 openings during the coming 18 months, with representation by Robert K. Futterman & Associates. Expansion will take place throughout New York, NY. Leases running 10 to 15 years are typical.
For more information, contact Joshua Strauss, c/o Robert K. Futterman & Associates, 140 East 45th Street, 34th Floor, New York, NY 10017; 212-599-3700, Fax 212-599-3744; Web site: www.pret.com.

ABC Variety

ABC Variety Store Corp. trades as ABC Variety at 12 locations in NJ and NY. The general merchandise stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The stores cater to lower-to-middle-income customers.
For more information, contact Jack Sasson, ABC Variety Store Corp., 5808 Myrtle Avenue, Ridgewood, NY 11385; 718-497-5450, Fax 718-497-5612.