dba Hobby Lobby Creative Centers

Bill Darrow

7707 S.W. 44th Street

Oklahoma City OK 73179

405-745-1100 Fax 405-745-1635

The 265-unit chain operates locations in 21 states in the west south and midstates. The stores offering arts and crafts floral fabrics frames and seasonal items occupy spaces of 55 000 sq.ft. to 60 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations power and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in the west south and midstates during the coming 18 months. The expansion area is within a 900-mile radius of Oklahoma City.

dba Atlantic Book Warehouse

Mark Simon

979 Bethlehem Pike

Montgomeryville PA 18936

215-661-0450 Fax 215-661-0472

The company operates six Atlantic Book Warehouse locations in DE NJ PA MD and MN. The stores offering books at discount price points occupy spaces of 12 000 sq.ft. to 16 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and tourist areas. Plans call for expansion on the east coast during the coming 18 months. The company also operates 11 Atlantic Book Shop locations in DE MD and NJ. The book stores occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and tourist areas. Plans call for expansion on the east coast during the coming 18 months.

dba Hallmark Gold Crown

Diane Duckworth

2501 McGee

Kansas City MO 64108

816-274-8431 Fax 816-274-3708

The 5 000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores offering cards and gifts occupy spaces of 3 500 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in malls freestanding locations mixed-use entertainment power strip specialty centers and downtown areas. Plans call for 150 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers fashion-oriented cotenants.

dba Rocs Card & Gift Stores

Mort Baron

3520 Berkshire Drive

Riva MD 21140

410-956-6730 Fax 410-956-6739

The 1 250-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores offering contemporary paper cards and gifts occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in malls downtown and tourist areas specialty and entertainment centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company profiles the typical customer as middle to affluent income. The company is licensing and prefers to cotenant with Lord & Taylor Kohl’s Target and Nordstrom. Sales average $375 to $400 psf. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.

Jerry Luther

14951 N. Dallas Parkway

Dallas TX 75240

972-982-4000 Fax 972-982-4829

The 225-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The computer stores occupy spaces of 25 000 sq.ft. to 28 000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking to fill-in existing markets. Leases running 15 years with options are typical.

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 OH and WV. The drug stores occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in OH and WV during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required and the first location opened in 1952. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Byron Brown

c/o The Chambers Group

15720 John J. Delaney Drive Suite 400

Charlotte NC 28277

704-752-8350 Fax 704-752-8349

The 15-unit chain operates locations in NC and SC. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in malls freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in NC and SC during the coming 18 months.

Ultimate Electronics Inc.
dba Soundtrack Ultimate Electronics Audio King

Steve Olson

321 W. 84th Avenue Suite A

Thornton CO 80221

303-412-2500 Fax 303-412-2502

Email: steveo@ulte.com

Web site: www.ultimateelectronics.com

The 40-unit chain operates locations in AZ CO IA ID NM NV OK and UT. The stores occupy spaces of 31 000 sq.ft. to 35 000 sq.ft. in power centers malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in St. Louis MO and Dallas/Ft. Worth TX during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Best Buy Circuit City Good Guys and Car Toys as competition. The company seeks land areas of three to four acres. Leases running 15 years with four five-year options are typical.

dba Check ‘N Go Inc.

Rob Byrne Steve Hoza

5155 Financial Way

Mason OH 45040

513-229-6634/6633 Fax 513-229-6749

The 600+-unit chain operates locations in CA CO FL ID IL IN MS MO NV NM NC OH OR SC TN UT WI and WY. The check cashing units occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in CA CO FL ID IL IN MS MO NV NM NC OH OR SC TN UT WI and WY during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 35 000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $30 000 and Wal*Mart is the preferred cotenant. Leases running three years are typical.

Eric Kelly

6668 Owens Drive

Pleasanton CA 94588

925-251-4057 Fax 925-469-6863

Web site: www.24hourfitness.com

The 380-unit chain operates locations nationwide in Europe and in Asia. The health clubs offering 24 hour services 7 days a week occupy spaces of 40 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Jerry Brunetto

160 Market Street Suite 6

Saddlebrook NJ 07663

201-796-7300

The five-unit chain operates locations in NJ. The health and fitness centers occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. to 15 000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings in NJ NY and RI during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Kirkland’s Inc.
dba Kirkland’s

Charles Taylor

805 N. Parkway

Jackson TN 38305

901-668-2444 Fax 901-664-9345

web site: www.kirklands.com

The 235-unit chain operates locations east of the Rockies. The stores offering gifts decorative accessories home furnishings and housewares occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 4 500 sq.ft. in malls power and lifestyle centers. Plans call for expansion east of the Rockies during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

dba Great Clips

Dean Wieber

3800 W. 80th Street Suite 400

Minneapolis MN 55431

952-844-3412 Fax 952-893-2688

The 1 510-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The hair salons occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in power and community strip centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide and in western Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart Target grocers and video stores. Spaces with 15 to 20 feet of frontage are of interest.

dba Haircuttery

John Colvin

2815 Hartland Road

Falls Church VA 22043

703-698-7090 Fax 703-698-0242

The 800-unit chain operates locations in DC DE FL GA IL IN MD NC NJ PA SC VA WI WV and England. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1 100 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 125 openings in DC DE FL GA IL IN MD NC NJ PA SC VA WI WV and England during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with major food and drug chains and department stores. Leases running five years with one five-year option are typical.

dba Sport Clips

Gordon Logan

PMB 266-P.O. Box 3000

Georgetown TX 78627

512-869-1201 Fax 512-869-0366

Email: gordon@sportclips.com

Web site: www.sportclips.com

The 58-unit chain operates locations in CO NY OK TX and UT. The sports-themed salons occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in value power strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for expansion in CO NY NC OK and TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Best Buy Home Depot Wal*Mart and Target and cites Supercuts as competition. The company profiles its typical customer as male aged 18 to 49 years. Sales average $250 psf. The company is franchising and leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.

dba Blinds To Go

Jerry Willis

125 Dunhill Place Circle

Alpharetta GA 30005

770-751-1320

Web site: www.blindstogo.com

The 100+-unit chain operates locations in CT DC FL MD MA MI NJ NY PA VA and Canada. The home furnishings stores offering window coverings occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations power and strip centers and end caps. Plans call for expansion in the east midstates and south during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot Target and Lowes. Spaces with 50 feet of frontage are of interest. Leases running three to five years with options are typical. Yves Parolo (888-813-6940 Fax 514-259-9992) handles MI Ontario Quebec MA CT NY and NJ. Jerry Willis handles FL PA WA VA and MD.

A.L. Damman Co. Inc.
dba Damman Hardware

Richard/Bill Damman

29235 Stephenson Highway

Madison Heights MI 48071

248-399-5080 Fax 248-399-5089

Email: bill@dammanhardware.com

The 17-unit chain operates locations in MI. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 20 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in MI during the coming 18 months.

Sav-On Inc.
dba Sav-On Office Supplies

Rex Anderson

1400 Everman Parkway

Fort Worth TX 76140

817-568-5200 Fax 817-568-5204

The 41-unit chain operates locations in AL AR CO KS LA NM OK TN TX and WY. The office supply stores occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in AL AR CO KS LA NM OK TN TX and Wy during the coming 18 months.

dba Sears Optical Pearle Vision

1925 Enterprise Parkway

Twinsburg OH 44087

330-486-3000 Fax 330-486-3978

The company operates 130 Sears Optical locations nationwide. The stores offering optical goods and services occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Lenscrafters as competition and prefers grocery anchors. Leases running ten years are typical. The company also operates 900+ Pearle Vision locations nationwide. The stores offering optical goods and services occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in malls freestanding locations strip and power centers. Plans call for 45 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. . A vanilla shell is required and the company is franchising. Leases running 10 years are typical.

dba Cord Camera Center

Steve Cordle

2030 Dividend Drive

Columbus OH 43228

614-343-5000 Fax 614-343-7686

Web site: www.cordcamera.com

The 40-unit chain operates locations throughout IN and OH. The stores offering photo supplies cameras camcorders photo processing services and copy services occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion throughout IN and OH during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking smaller strip centers or freestanding units on 3/4 of an acre. The company prefers to acquire sites.

dba Foot Solutions

Raymond Margiano

1730 Cumberland Point Drive Suite 5

Marietta GA 30067

770-951-9440 Fax 770-933-8268

The 12-unit chain operates locations in AZ CA FL GA IL NC NY OH OR SC TN and Canada. The stores offering health/workout shoes inserts and orthotics occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in power strip and specialty centers. The company currently has 15 units under construction. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company profiles its typical customer as female aged 40 years old. Sales average $360 psf. The company is franchising and leases running five years are typical.

Rick Benson

3705 West Memorial Road Suite 801

Oklahoma City OK 73134

405-751-0015 Fax 405-755-0065

Alternate phone: 800-488-1107
Email: Rbenson@gusahq.com
Web site: www.golfusainc.com

The 104-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The stores offering golf equipment occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Expansion is franchise-driven and the company prefers to locate near Lowes Home Depot and other male-oriented retailers.

dba Bigg’s Cub Scotts

Bill Buckley

1003 Bellbrook Ave

Xenia OH 45385

937-374-7595 Fax 937-374-7596

The 200-unit chain operates locations in CO IN KY and OH. The stores offering food hard and soft goods at discounted price points occupy spaces of 65 000 sq.ft. to 160 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations strip outlet power and value centers. Plans call for expansion in CO IN KY and OH during the coming 18 months. Land areas of six to 15 acres are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100 000 residing within a three-mile radius. The company cites Wal*Mart Supercenter and Kroger as competition. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical.