AZ Going to the (Hot) Dogs with Wienerschnitzel Expansion

PHOENIX-Galardi Group Inc., owner and operator of the Wienerschnitzel hot dog chain, wants to expand even further in Arizona. To that end, the southern California company wants to open between three and five more restaurants throughout Arizona within the next 12 to 18 months.

Galardi Group is targeting Tucson for its first expansion, pulling in Phoenix-based Velocity Retail Group to help find the ideal space. Prototypes real estate requirements include an end-cap space (with drive-through) between 1,800 square feet and 2,200 square feet; average incomes of $80,000 within a one-mile radius, intersections with an established retail core and multipad developments with complementary tenants.  On the leasing end, Gilardi Group prefers 10-year initial terms for existing facilities or new-build opportunities.