Michaels Stores Inc.

Email: sullivan@michaels.com

The 703-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores offering custom framing arts crafts and party supplies occupy spaces of 23 650 sq.ft. in strip centers power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Rag Shops Inc.

Web site: www.ragshop.com

The 67-unit chain operates locations in CT FL NJ NY and PA. The stores offering fabric crafts floral framing and art supplies occupy spaces of 15 000 sq.ft. to 20 000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for six to 10 store openings in CT FL NJ NY and PA during the coming 12 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 50 000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $55 000. Leases running five years with four five-year options are typical. Dominant strip and power centers with a regional draw are preferred.

Yardage Town Inc.

619-477-3749 Fax 619-477-7674

The 13-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The stores specializing in fabric and crafts occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in San Diego CA during the coming 18 months.

U.S. Factory Outlets Inc.

Web site: www.usforetail.com

The 28-unit chain operates locations nationwide except for AK HI OR and WA. The stores specializing in general merchandise occupy spaces of 36 000 sq.ft. to 52 000 sq.ft. in malls and mixed-use power strip value and outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a trade area population of 50 000 earning an average income of $35 000 or less. Leases running 10 years with three five-year options are typical. Specific tenant improvements are required.

Agemy Family Corp.

813-925-0900 Fax 813-855-2626

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout FL. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end cap positions in strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. The company is currently looking for locations in Tampa Bay FL.

Kleen Inc.

Email: kleenldry@aol.com

The five-unit chain operates locations in NH and VT. The cleaners offering dry cleaning commercial laundry and coin operated laundry services occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Martinizing Dry Cleaning

Email: jlaesser@martinizing.com

The 757-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1 400 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in power centers strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 to 30 openings in AL CA FL GA IN KY MD NV PA and TX during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 15 000 within two miles earning an average household income of $60 000. Preferred co-tenants include Starbucks and a grocery store. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising.

Troy Cleaners

810-237-8769 Fax 810-237-3219

The 11-unit chain operates locations in MI. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end cap positions in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets within 40 to 50 miles of Flint MI during the coming 18 months.

Bright Child

Email: wayne@clsusa.net

The two-unit chain operates locations in CA. The children’s activity centers catering to the one to 10 age group occupy spaces of 18 000 sq.ft. to 22 000 sq.ft. in power centers strip centers lifestyle centers malls and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in AZ CA CO ID MT ND NE NM NV OR SD UT WA and WY during the coming 18 months. The company is looking for turnkey deals and is willing to pay above market rent.

The Connoisseur

Email: info@giftsofwine.com

The 10-unit chain operates locations in IL CA CO AZ GA and FL. The stores specializing in personalized gifts and crystal occupy spaces of 1 800 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in upscale strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

Headstart Hair Care Salons

The 72-unit chain operates locations in AL and FL. The salons occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in power centers strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought in AL FL and TN during the coming 18 months. The company prefers centers anchored by Wal*Mart Kmart or a grocery store. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 within three miles earning an average household income of $30 000. A vanilla shell is required. Leases running five years with options are typical. The company is franchising.

415-331-9144 Fax 415-331-9104

The 21-unit chain operates locations in CT and MA. The salons occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in malls strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in CT and MA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option and a vanilla box are typical. Demographics requirements include a population of 50 000 within three miles earning an average household income of $50 000. The company cites Supercuts as competition.

Pro-Cuts Franchise Corp.

Email: rrenfro@pro-cuts.com

The chain operates more than 200 locations in TX LA MO AR OK NM CO KS OH IN KY and NE. The family hair care stores occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in power centers and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in TX CO LA and MO during the coming 18 months. Leases running fives years with three five-year options are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 20 000 within three miles earning $40 000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

P.I.P.

603-635-9913 Fax 603-635-9039

The three-unit chain operates locations in NH. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Saslow’s Inc.

336-375-1440 Fax 336-375-1167

The 23-unit chain operates locations in NC TN and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NC TN and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

Fletcher Music Centers Inc.

727-571-1088 Fax 727-572-4405

The 36-unit chain operates locations in AZ FL and NC. The stores which cater to retirees and sell home organs occupy spaces of 1 600 sq.ft. to 2 400 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in FL and AZ during the coming 18 months. The company prefers locations near supermarkets and drug stores. Leases running five to seven years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 75 000 within five miles of which 20% should be over the age of 65 with an average household income of $32 000.

Jordan-Kitt’s Music Inc.

301-474-9500 Fax 301-474-3648

The 11-unit chain operates locations in DE GA MD NJ PA and VA. The stores carrying pianos and organs occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 12 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in the Mid Atlantic states. Leases running eight years with options are typical. The company also trades as Jordan Kitt Temples of Music and Steinway Piano Galleries.

Fraser Optical Inc.

Email: foptical@ameritech.html.net

Party Land Inc.

Email: wealarmyou@aol.com

Pak Mail Centers of America

Email: sales@PAKMAIL.org

The 425-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The packaging and shipping stores occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 65 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 30 000 within three miles earning $50 000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

Batteries Plus L.L.C. /

Web site: www.batteriesplus.com

The 184-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores which sell batteries for cars hearing aids and electronic products occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end cap positions in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 80 000 within three miles earning an average household income of $30 000. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Tenant improvement allowances are preferred.

BJ. Alan Company Inc.

Web site: www.fireworks.com

The 26-unit chain operates locations in FL IN MD NE NH OH PA SC WI and WY. The stores specializing in fireworks occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. in strip centers downtowns and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in LA TX and existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Crown Trophy Inc.

Web site: www.crownfranchise.com

The 100-unit chain operates location nationwide. The full-service trophy and awards stores occupy spaces of 1 400 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.