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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding NationwideRestoration Auto Parts LLC trades as Trak Auto, Grundy’s, Twin B and Forest City at 281 locations in D.C., IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA and WI. The stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and power centers. Plans call for as many as 30 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in D.C., IL, IN, MD, MI, NY, OH, PA, VA and WI. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Dan Capestrain, Restoration Auto Parts LLC, 1494 South Arlington Road, Akron, OH 44306; 330-785-7051, Fax 330-785-7126. Free Service Tire Co, Inc. trades as Free Service Tire and Free Service Truck Tire Center at 16 locations in TN and VA. The tire and auto service centers occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in TN and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. For more information, contact Lewis Wexler, Sr., Free Service Tire Co., Inc., 126 Buffalo Street, Johnson City, TN 37604-5702; 423-928-6476, Fax 423-979-2263.
ABC Discount Auto Parts operates 17 locations in NJ and PA. The stores, specializing in automotive supplies and accessories, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Lou Fishman, ABC Discount Auto parts, 4 Springdale Road, Cherry Hill, NJ 08003; 856-797-2979, Fax 856-797-2978.
Auto Wares, Inc. trades as Auto Parts Center at 37 locations in northern IN, MI and northern OH. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in MI during the coming 18 months. Expansion is acquisition driven, and tenant improvements are negotiable. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a 20-mile radius earning an average income of $22,000. Leases running five years are typical. For more information, contact Todd Leimenstoll, Auto Wares, Inc., 440 Kirkland Street Southwest, Grand Rapids, MI 49507-2331; 616-243-2125, Fax 616-243-2256.
Michelin trades as Tires Centers LLC at 180 locations in 34 states nationwide. The stores, offering automotive supplies, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. Expansion is acquisition-driven. The company will consider leasing, purchasing or build-to-suits. A land area of two to three acres is required. For more information, contact Dave Resusser, Michelin, 300 North Cleveland Mass Road, Akron, OH 44333; 330-668-8800, Fax 330-668-7815.
Mister Car Wash operates 30 locations in MN, IA, UT, TX and WA. The car washes occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 30+ openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in UT and TX. The company seeks land areas of 25,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft., and prefers purchasing sites or build-to-suits. End caps are also preferred. For details, contact Matthew May, May Realty Advisors, 8362 And A Half West 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90048; 323-207-4100, Fax 323-207-4101, Email: matthew@mayrealtyadvisors.com Conrads Total Car Care And Tire Center operates 25 locations in OH. The service centers occupy spaces of 6,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in OH during the coming 18 months. The company seeks .5 to 1 acre sites. Leases running five to 20 years are typical. For more information, contact Mark Mattson, Western Management, 14577 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111; 216-941-3333, Fax 216-251-7329.
Straus Frank Company trades as Carquest Auto Parts at 188 locations in LA, OK and TX. The stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in LA, OK and TX during the coming 18 months. The company is expanding mostly through acquisitions, and seeks land areas of 30,000 sq.ft. Leases running five years with options are typical. For more information, contact Roger Pritt, Straus Frank Company, PO Box 600, San Antonio, TX 78292; 210-226-0101, Fax 210-225-7522.
Moran Industries trades as Alta Mere, Atlas, Dr. Nicks, Milex, Mr. Transmission and Multistate Transmission at 191 locations nationwide. The stores, offering transmission repair and service, occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Kansas City, MO and TX during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. Land areas of 18,000 sq.ft. to 22,000 sq.ft. are sought, with the exception of the Alta Mere concept which locates in strip centers. The company is franchising, and leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. For more information, contact Jack Yost, Moran Industries, 6066 New Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129; 615-893-6085, Fax 615-895-9198, Web site: www.moranindustries.com
Petro Stopping Centers operates 58 locations nationwide. The truck stop centers, also offering automotive, restaurant and retail services, occupy land areas of 14-30 acres in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites. For more information, contact Travis Roberts, Petro Stopping Centers, PO Box 26808, El Paso, TX 79926; 915-779-4711, Fax 915-774-7353.
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