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Tourist Tenants
Contributing writer: Linda J. Field
JOHNNY ROCKETS’ INC.
Parent Company: Johnny Rockets’
Concept: Food, serving hamburgers and fries in an old-fashioned malt shop atmosphere.
# of Units: 140
Existing Markets: Nationwide, International
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open sites in the existing markets during the next 18 months. Spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, malls, specialty, entertainment and tourist centers, with a special interest in metropolitan areas. Leases of 10 years with two five-year options are typical.
Contact Information: Eric Lambiase, Johnny Rockets’ Inc., 15635 Alton Parkway, Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92618; 949-789-7575, Fax 949-789-7588.
MAGIC MAX
Parent Company: Magic Max, Inc.
Concept: Specialty, offering an entertainment element while featuring a breadth of merchandise for novice magicians to professionals. The stores also sell novelties.
# of Units: 10
Existing Market: CA, FL, MN, NY, TX and WA
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open one store in NV (Reno and Las Vegas) during the next 18 months. Spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. are sought in specialty centers with high tourist traffic. Leases of five years are typical.
Contact Information: Dave Eaton, Magic Max, Inc., 3730 Grissom Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34741; 407-847-7552, Fax 407-847-7882.
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP COMPANY, MAI TAI BAR
Parent Company: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant
Concept: Food, with casual dining restaurants inspired by the movie Forrest Gump. In addition to a collection of memorabilia from the Forrest Gump movie, each restaurant will feature a merchandise store.
# of Units: 10
Existing Market: CA, FL, HI, IL, LA and SC
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open five restaurants during the next 18 months nationwide. Spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations and tourist centers which have a high foot traffic. Of special interest are tourist waterfront locations. Leases of 15 to 20 years are typical.
Contact Information: Scott Barnett, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant, 940 Calle Nedocio, Suite 250, San Clemente, CA 92673; 949-366-6260, Fax 949-366-6262/6261.
HAMMOND GIFTS
Parent Company: Hammond Gifts
Concept: Gifts, including soft and hard goods plus convenience items.
# of Units: 7
Existing Market: FL
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open three stores in tourist areas nationwide during the next 18 months. Spaces of at least 400 sq.ft. are sought in outlet, specialty and tourist centers, as well as hotels and resorts. Leases of five to 20 years are typical.
Contact Information: James Hammond, Hammond Gifts, 8046-A Presidents Drive, Orlando, FL 32809; 407-438-8897, Fax 407-438-8909.
KOHR BROTHERS FROZEN CUSTARD
Parent Company: Kohr Brothers Inc.
Concept: Food, specializing in frozen custard and orangeade.
# of Units: 40
Existing Market: AZ, DE, FL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and Washington, D.C.
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open 25 sites nationwide in the next 18 months. Kiosk spaces of 600 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, malls, power, entertainment and tourist centers. Leases of five to 10 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.
Contact Information: Dennis Poletti, Kohr Brothers Inc., 2115 Berkmar Drive, Charlottsville, VA 22901; 804-975-1500, Fax 804-975-1505.
BRIGHAM’S
Parent Company: Brigham’s Inc.
Concept: Food, specializing in ice cream, soups, sandwiches and platters.
# of Units: 35
Existing Market: MA
Expansion Plans: Brigham’s plans to open additional restaurants in MA during the next 18 months. Spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. are sought in high-traffic malls and tourist centers. Leases of five to 10 years plus five-year options are typical.
Contact Information: Roger Theriault, Brigham’s Inc., 30 Mill Street, Arlington, MA 02174; 781-648-9000, Fax 781-646-0507.
MAGNEATO
Concept: Specialty, offering a selection of magnets (refrigerator) and novelty items.
# of Units: 3
Existing Markets: HI, NV and Guam
Expansion Plans: The company plans to open more stores in the next 18 months, with locations of interest in CA, FL, HI and NV. Spaces of 650 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in tourist centers. The company prefers other tourist-oriented retailers as co-tenants. Leases of five years are typical.
Contact Information: Cheryl Lau, c/o CB Richard Ellis Hawaii, Inc., 1001 Bishop Street, Suite 2000, Pacific Tower, Honolulu, HI 96813; 808-541-5142, Fax 808-541-5155.
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