dba Avenue

Jeff Fink

365 W. Passaic Street

Rochelle Park, NJ 07662-6563

201-909-2192, Fax 201-909-3829

The 500+ unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in plus size women’s apparel, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for more than 100 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. The company cites Lane Bryant, Catherines, and Dress Barn Woman as its major competition. Preferred co-tenants include big box retailers with mix of soft goods. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 12 years with two five- year options are typical.

dba Mechanics Auto Parts

Joseph York

1041 Glesboro Road Unit F1

Williamstown, NJ 08094-3546

856-875-6700, Fax 856-875-0741

The 24-unit chain operates locations in CT, NJ, and PA. The stores, specializing in auto aftermarket retail, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in CT, NJ, and PA during the next 18 months. The first store was opened in 1976. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running five years are typical.

Richard Weitzman, Bart Delfiner

c/o Equity Properties

600 Haverford Road suite 200

Haverford, PA 77252-2967

610-645-7700, Fax 610-645-5454

The 2,100-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The automotive service centers occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding and end cap locations. Plans call for expansion in southern NJ, Philadelphia metro area, and northern MD during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 residing within three miles earning an average income of $50,000. The company prefers to locate in high traffic growth markets adjacent to regional malls and retail centers. A land area of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. is required.

Frederic Raiff

Seven Penn Plaza

New York, NY 10001

212-563-9650, Fax 212-967-9872

The 27-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, selling general merchandise at off prices and featuring closeouts of all types, occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. to 52,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip, power, and outlet centers. Plans call for 10 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the continental U.S. except for OR and WA. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within five miles earning $35,000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years with three five-year options are typical. Special improvements are required.

dba Fruth Pharmacy

John Wiseman

Route 62 N RR1 Box 332

Pt. Pleasant, WV 25550

304-675-1612, Fax 304-675-7338

The 22-unit chain operates locations in WV and OH. The stores, selling general merchandise and health aids, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in WV and OH during the coming 18 months. The first store was opened in 1952. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running ten years are typical.

David Vender

c/o Equity Properties

600 Haverford Road

Haverford, PA 19041

610-645-7700, Fax 610-645-5454

Email: dav@retailbrokers.com

Web site: www.retailbrokers.com

The 10-unit chain operates locations in DE, NJ, and PA. The stores, specializing in educational toys and school supplies, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for two openings in the coming 18 months. The company cites TJ Maxx, Ross Dress For Less, and Bed, Bath, & Beyond as its preferred co-tenants. The first store opened in 1920. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $60,000. A vanilla shell is required.

dba Sound Advice

Joel Dreher

1901 Tigertale Boulevard

Dania, FL 33004

954-922-4434, Fax 954-926-4316

Web site: www.wegivesoundadvice.com

The 28-unit chain operates locations in FL. The stores, specializing in consumer electronics, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for expansion in Phoenix, AZ and West Orlando, FL during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with four five-year options are typical.

dba Silverman Bros.

Alan Silverman

6601 Harvard Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44105-4908

216-429-1600, Fax 216-429-2010

The three-unit chain operates locations in OH. The stores, dealing in general merchandise, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in strip centers with grocery anchors. Plans call for expansion in OH during the coming 18 months.

dba Edward’s Carpets

Mr. Maltzman

1000 N. Lindbergh

St. Louis, MO 63132

314-993-0808, Fax 314-993-5719

The six-unit chain operates locations in MO. The carpet stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MO. The company owns all but one of its sites. If leasing, a five year lease is typical.

dba JD Kinder’s Furniture, Fowler’s

Don Fowler

410 North Peters Road

Knoxville, TN 37922

865-539-0036, Fax 865-539-1304

The four-unit chain operates locations in GA and TN. The stores occupy spaces of 80,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, power, and specialty centers. The company prefers to locate near Wal*Mart, TJ Maxx, Kmart, or a supermarket, and only purchases sites. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 residing within a twenty-mile radius. The company is looking to expand in smaller TN markets during the coming 18 months.

dba Hardwood Artisans

Denny Pinkerton

605 Hungerford Drive

Rockville, MD 20850

301-340-0998, Fax 301-340-6912

The four-unit chain operates locations in MD and VA. The stores, specializing in made to order hardwood furniture, occupy spaces between 2,000 sq.ft. and 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one opening in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MD or VA. A vanilla shell is preferred.

dba Carpet Garage,

Roger Tollefson

2100 South Broadway

Minot, ND 58701

701-852-5231, Fax 701-837-0177

The 10-unit chain operates locations in MN, MT, and ND. The home furnishings stores occupy spaces of 16,600 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one opening per year. Expansion will take place in MN, MT, and SD. The first store was opened in 1925. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing within a 40-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000. A vanilla shell is required.

dba Hallman Lindsay Quality Paint

Tim Mielcraek, Doug Veum

P.O. Box 109

Sun Prairie, WI 53590

608-837-4538, Fax 608-837-1064

The 20-unit chain operates locations in MN and WI. The stores, specializing in paint and related sundries, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in MN and WI during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

dba America’s Best Contacts & Eyeglasses

Bob Regal

7255 North Route 130

Pennsauken, NJ 08110-1516

856-486-4300, Fax 856-486-9615

The 97-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The eyeglass and contact stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. The company prefers to locate primarily in end caps or out parcels, but will consider in-line space. Plans call for nationwide expansion in the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

dba SVS Vision

Bernie Tanzey

140 Macomb Place

Mount Clemens, MI 48043

810-468-7370, Fax 810-468-7682

The 46-unit chain operates locations in GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, TN, and VA. The vision service stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, TN, VA, and contiguous states during the coming 18 months.

dba Godard’s Paper Store, Paper Store

Robert Anderson

20 Main Street

Acton, MA 01720

978-263-2198, Fax 978-263-2466

The nine-unit chain operates locations in MA. The party stores, specializing in party supplies, cards, gifts, books, and stationary, occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, downtown areas, and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in the existing market during the coming 18 months.

dba State Farm Insurance

Gene Schmidt

1 State Farm Plaza

Bloomington, IL 61710

309-766-4172, Fax 309-766-4430

The 1,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The insurance offices occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings in the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company owns 60% of the locations, and 40% are leased. Typical leases run five years.

dba Weight Watchers

Susan Wipler

175 Crossways Park West

Woodbury, NY 11797

516-390-1400, Fax 516-390-1389

The 1,200+ unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in weight loss and control programs, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power centers, strip centers, and pads. The company is franchising. Limited and selective expansion plans are expected nationwide in the coming 18 months.

dba Rangoni Firenze Shoes

Barton Crawford

7620-A Girard Avenue

La Jolla, CA 92037

858-459-0525, Fax 858-459-2586

The 10-unit chain operates locations in AL,AZ,CA,FL,MA,NC,SC, and TN. The men’s and women’s shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for expansion in AZ,CA,CO,FL,GA,NJ,NY,OR,TX, and WA during the coming 18 months. The company cites Lord & Taylor as a preferred co-tenant. The first location was opened in 1986. Required demographics include a population of 1,000,000 residing within a 30-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. Leases running 10 years are typical.

dba Macey’s Food & Drug

Mike Jackson

9091 Sandy Parkway

Sandy, UT 84070

801-561-5400, Fax 801-561-9933

The nine-unit chain operates locations in UT. The grocery stores occupy spaces of 52,000 sq.ft. to 68,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, and power centers. Plans call for expansion in UT during the coming 18 months.

dba Peachtree Natural Foods

Duke Libertore

1015 Peachtree Drive

Columbus, GA 31906

706-324-5350, Fax 706-324-7520

The 12-unit chain operates locations in AL and GA. The stores, specializing in vitamins and health food, occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in AL and GA during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1991. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $30,000. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running three to five years are typical.