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Hancock Fabrics, Inc.

William Smothers

P.O. Box 2400

Tupelo, MS 38803

662-842-2834, Fax 662-842-3870

Web site: www.hancockfabrics.com

Email: bsmothers@hancockfabrics.com

 

 

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

The 500-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 13,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, specialty, power and strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 10 years are typical, and the company prefers a turnkey operation. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets, drug stores and discount centers. The company cites Jo-Ann Fabrics as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 60,000 residing within three miles earning $25,000 as the average income.

 

 

Oil Changers

John Read

4511 Willow Road, Suite One

Pleasanton, CA 94588

925-734-5800, Fax 925-734-5858

 

 

Automotive

The 38-unit chain operates locations in CA. The stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, outparcels of malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 20 years with options are typical.

 

 

Sears, Roebuck & Co.

dba Sears Auto NTB Center

Jim Giovanazzi

3333 Beverly Road, B2-166A

Hoffman Estates, IL 60179

847-286-2500, Fax 847-286-7976

Web site: www.sears.com

 

Automotive

The 1,100-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 11,000 sq.ft. in all types of real estate settings. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Southeast Petroleum Corp.

dba Speedy Lube

John Tyson

P.O. Box 1385

Waukesha, WI 53187

262-524-7951, Fax 262-524-7950

Email: speedylube@juno.com

 

Automotive

The 15-unit chain operates locations throughout IL and WI. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 10 to 20 years are typical. The company is franchising. Average annual per unit sales are reported as $500,000.

 

 

Hallmark Cards

dba Hallmark Gold Crown

Diane Duckworth

2501 McGee

Kansas City, MO 64108

816-274-8431, Fax 816-274-3708

 

 

Cards

The 5,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The card and gift stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, tourist, power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 150 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. Preferred co-tenants are fashion-oriented retailers.

 

 

Fry’s Electronics

Matthew Alexander

c/o Staubach Co.

301 Howard Street, Suite 930

San Francisco, CA 94105

415-908-4930, Fax 415-908-4935

 

 

Electronics

The 16-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, OR and TX. The high-tech electronics stores occupy spaces of 150,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, Atlanta, GA, Chicago, IL, Boston, MA, New York, NY and Washington, DC. The company looks to purchase 15-acre land parcels with parking for 650 cars. Preferred locations are near computer and software companies.

 

 

Crunch Fitness

dba Crunch

Jim Solomon

11 East 26th Street, Fifth Floor

New York, NY 10010

212-993-0300, Fax 212-993-0353

 

 

Fitness

The 19-unit chain operates locations in major metro markets of CA, FL, GA, IL and NY. The fitness centers require spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and entertainment centers. Plans call for 10 to 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in metro markets nationwide. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred co-tenants in urban/downtown areas include movie theaters, restaurants, and entertainment centers. The company reports average sales of $232 psf.

 

 

Frames Unlimited, Inc.

Mark Lovett

3343 Lousma Drive

Wyoming, MI 49548

616-452-8737, Fax 616-452-6981

Web site: www.framesunlimited.com

Email: contactus@framesunlimited.com

 

 

Home Furnishings

The 38-unit chain operates locations throughout IN, MI and OH. The stores, featuring picture frames and giftware, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred co-tenants include Kroger, Hallmark and Target. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning $60,000 as the average income.

 

 

Summit Naked Furniture

dba Naked Furniture

Bruce McGowan, Thomas Erlandson

P.O. Box F

Clark Summit, PA 18411

570-587-7800, Fax 570-586-8587

Web site: www.nakedfurniture.com

 

 

Home Furnishings

The 37-unit chain operates locations east of the Mississippi. The stores, featuring both custom furnishings and ready-to-finish furniture, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers. Plans call for six to nine openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 300,000 residing within 10 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company reports average sales of over $140 psf and the company is franchising.

 

 

Norwalk Furniture

dba Norwalk--The Furniture Idea

Mark Schillaci

100 Furniture Parkway

Norwalk, OH 44857

419-744-3200, Fax 419-744-3212

Web site: www.norwalkfurnitureidea.com

Email: mark_schillaci@norwalkfurniture.com

 

 

Home Furnishings

The 90-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The centers, specializing in custom upholstery and accessories, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, with an emphasis on Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Grand Rapids, MI, Paramus, NJ, Columbia, SC and Seattle, WA. Leases running five years are typical. An enhanced vanilla shell is required. Preferred co-tenants include Ethan Allen, furniture stores and home-related retailers. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within five miles earning $75,000 as the average income. The company is franchising and reports average sales of $300 psf.

 

 

Organized Living

Craig Wielansky

c/o L3 Corporation

12655 Olive Boulevard, Suite 220

St. Louis, MO 63141

314-469-7400, Fax 314-576-9768

 

 

Home Furnishings

The 12-unit chain operates locations in AL, AZ, CA, CO, KS, MI, MN, MO, NV and OH. The home furnishings stores, specializing in storage units and organizational needs for closets, kitchens and laundries, occupy spaces of 22,000 to 26,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Plans for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Site requirements include parking for over 125 cars, two loading docks and dual entrances. Leases running 10 to 15 years are typical, and the company prefers build-to-suits. Preferred co-tenants include Z. Gallerie, Nordstrom, Restoration, Pottery Barn, Banana Republic and Crate & Barrel. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 within the trade area earning $80,000 as the average income.

 

 

Banner Carpet & Drapes, Inc.

Richard Borsuk

320 S. Beach Boulevard

Anaheim, CA 92804

714-527-0300, Fax 714-827-7037

 

Home Improvement

The seven-unit chain operates locations in CA. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in southern Orange County of CA. Leases running five years are typical.

 

Bunn Edwards Corp

Rick Crosby

4885 E. 52nd Place

Los Angeles, CA 90040

323-771-3330, Fax 323-771-4440

 

 

Home Improvement

The 21-unit chain operates locations in CO, NM and TX. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ, CA and Las Vegas, NV during the coming 18 months. The company cites Sherwin Williams as competition.

 

 

Quincy Farm & Home Supply Co.

dba Farm & Home Supply

Dave Neiswender

P.O. Box 3745

Quincy, IL 62305

217-223-6970, Fax 217-223-1611

 

Home Improvement

The seven-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, IL and MO. The stores occupy spaces of 40,000 to 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in rural areas within the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Westlake Hardware, Inc.

dba Westlake Ace Hardware

Chris Hula

15501 West 99th Street

Lenexa, KS 66219

913-888-0808, Fax 913-888-2153

 

 

Home Improvement

The 71-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, AR, KS, MO, NE, NM, OK and TX. The hardware stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers a grocery store as a co-tenant.

 

 

PWS Inc.

dba Launderland

David Stark

6500 Flotilla Street

Commerce, CA 90040

323-721-8832, Fax 323-721-6148

Web site: www.pwslaundry.com

 

Laundromat

The 20-unit chain operates locations in CA and NV. The laundromats occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

 

PetsMart Inc.

Rick Franz

19601 N. 27th Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85027

623-580-6100, Fax 623-580-6137

 

 

Pet Supplies

The 530-unit chain operates locations nationwide and Canada. The stores, offering pet supplies and services, occupy spaces of 19,235 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for 60 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 15 years with options are typical. The company is interested in build-to-suits. Preferred co-tenants include Best Buy, Home Depot and Target. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within 10 miles earning $50,000 as the average income.

 

 

CA$H Plus Inc.

Craig Wells

3002 Dow Avenue #120

Tustin, CA 92780

714-731-2274, Fax 714-731-2099

Web site: www.cashplusinc.com

 

 

Specialty

The 75-unit chain operates locations in CA, FL, MD, MO, MI, NV, TX, WA and Canada. The financial services centers occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, power, mixed-use, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running five years plus five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets, drug stores and mass merchandisers. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 residing within two miles earning $50,000 as the average income.

 

 

Fiesta Mart, Inc.

Buster Freedman

c/o United Equities

6909 Ashcroft, Suite 200

Houston, TX 77081

713-772-6262, Fax 713-981-4035

Email: bfreedman@unitedequities.com

 

Supermarket

The 45-unit chain operates locations in TX. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 25,000 to 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout metro Houston and Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX.

 

 

Golub Corp.

dba Price Chopper

Ron Schleich

501 Duanesburg Road

Schenectady, NY 12301

518-355-5000, Fax 518-355-9260

 

 

Supermarket

The 97-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, NY, PA and VT. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 38,000 sq.ft. to 80,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Leases running 20 years are typical. Either a vanilla shell or specific improvements are required. Preferred co-tenants include TJ Maxx and discount department stores. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 residing within three miles.

 

 

R-Ranch Markets

Ken Simon

c/o KFS Properties

711 Montana Avenue, Suite C

Santa Monica, CA 90403

310-576-6666, Fax 310-576-6669

 

 

Supermarket

The 10-unit chain operates locations in CA. The markets, featuring bi-lingual graphics and ethnic/Hispanic specialties, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Four openings are planned within the Hispanic areas of southern CA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase the sites, and requires 80,000 sq.ft. to 120,000 sq.ft. of land for freestanding units. Demographic requirements include a population of 80,000 residing within two miles.

 

 

Safeway Seattle Division

dba Safeway

Gary Slabaugh

1121 124th Avenue, NE

Bellevue, WA 98005

425-455-6444, Fax 425-637-2253

 

 

Supermarket

The 230-unit chain operates locations in AK, ID, MT and WA. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 250,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in AK, ID, MO and WA during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 to 20,000 residing within two miles.

 

 

Toys ‘R’ Us

dba Babies ‘R’ Us

David Picot

461 From Road

Paramus, NJ 07652

201-599-7850, Fax 201-262-9097

 

 

Toys

The 135-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The toy stores, catering to the needs of young children from birth through four years of age, occupy spaces of 38,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power and outlet centers. Plans call for 40 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.