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Convenience Stores Expanding Nationwide
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Convenience Stores Expanding NationwideScaff’s Inc. trades as Scaff’s at 43 locations in FL. The convenience stores/gas stations occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in corner lots. Growth opportunities are sought in FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase. For more information, contact Harold Mann, Scaff’s Inc., 2200 E. Duval Street, Lake City, FL 32055; 904-752-7344, Fax 904-752-0482.
Timesaver, Inc. trades as Time Saver Minit Markets at 65 locations in GA. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in the greater Savannah, GA area (within 150 miles) during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1968. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required. The land area requirement is a minimum of one acre. Preferred demographics include a population of 5,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000. For more information, contact Harris Slotin, Timesaver Inc., PO Box 13648, Savannah, GA 31416; 912-351-6000, Fax 912-351-6018, Email: hs1568@aol.com.
Prima Marketing LLC trades as The Pantry Store, Pennzmart, and Grand Stand at 98 locations in PA, WV, OH, and KY. The convenience stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 32 openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1998. A minimum of 78,000 sq.ft. is the required land area. For details, contact David Stowell, Prima Marketing LLC, 600 17th Street, suite 2250, Denver, CO 80202; 303-436-9510, Fax 303-436-9565, Email: davids@primamarketing.com, Web site: www.primamarketing.com.
Fran Oil Company, Inc. trades as Eddy’s at 15 locations in IA and NE. The convenience stores/gas stations occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one to two openings in IA and NE during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1965. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within a ten mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. The company has a minimum land area requirement of 65,000 sq.ft. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. For details, contact Scott Belt, Fran Oil Company Inc., 720 9th Avenue, Council Bluffs, IA 51501; 712-322-0101, Fax 712-322-0146.
Ralph Watson Oil Company, Inc. trades as Pump ‘N Pantry at eight locations in TX. The convenience stores/gas facilities occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in TX and LA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase its sites. For more information, contact Mike Wood, Ralph Watson Oil Company, Inc., 3000 W. Grand, Marshall, TX 75670; 903-938-0317, Fax 903-938-0881.
Chico Enterprises trades as Dairy Mart and All-Star Express at 40 locations in MD, PA and WV. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 4,200 sq.ft. to 4,400 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Plans call for six openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets, and will be concentrated on the All Star Express brand. Demographic requirements include a population of 5,000 residing within two miles earning $20,000 as the average income. The company requires one to 1.5 acres for its sites and prefers to purchase. Leases running 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Harvey Hess, Chico Enterprises, 5517 Wolfe Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15236; 412-655-9417, Fax 412-655-9417.
Pit Stop Convenience Centers trades as Pit Stop at nine locations in GA. The convenience stores, which also pump gas, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding facilities. Growth opportunities are sought in the Atlanta, GA metropolitan area. The company purchases its sites. For more information, contact Katherine Palmer, Pit Stop Convenience Centers, P.O. Box 2506, Peachtree City, GA 30269; 770-487-9997, Fax 770-487-3379.
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