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Tuffy Associates Corp.

dba Tuffy Auto Service Center

Barry Rigby

1414 Baronial Plaza Drive

Toledo, OH 43615

419-865-6900, Fax 419-865-7343

Web site: www.tuffy.com

Email: rigby@tuffy.com

 

Automotive

The 250-unit chain operates locations in FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA and WI. The automotive service centers occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, GA, IL, KY, NC, SC, VA and WI. Demographic requirements include a population of 40,000 residing within three miles earning $40,000 as the average income. Preferred co-tenants include Wal*Mart, Home Depot, TJ Maxx and supermarkets. The company cites Midas and Meineke as competition. Leases running five years are typical. The company prefers build-to-suit opportunities and requires one-half acre of land. The company is franchising.

 

 

Books A Million

Erica Jordan

402 Industrial Lane

Birmingham, AL 35211

205-942-3737, Fax 205-942-2147

 

Books

The 179-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MD, MS, MO, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The stores, featuring books, magazines and newspapers, occupy spaces of 12,500 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in malls, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Leases running 10 years plus three five-year options are typical.

 

Concord Custom Cleaners

Marty Chalfont

P.O. Box 55910

Lexington, KY 40555

859-422-4800 Ext. 115, Fax 859-422-4801

 

Dry Cleaners

The 150-unit chain operates locations in AL, FL, IL, IN, IA, KY, MO, OH and TN. The dry cleaning establishments occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Ultimate Electronics Inc.

dba Soundtrack, Ultimate Electronics, Audio King

Steve Olson

321 West 84th Avenue, Suite A

Thornton, CO 80221

303-412-2500, Fax 303-412-2502

Web site: www.ultimateelectronics.com

Email: steveo@ulte.com

 

Electronics

The 36-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CO, IA, ID, NM, NV, OK and UT. The stores, specializing in audio and video equipment, televisions, car audio equipment, cellular phones plus home and office electronics, occupy spaces of 35,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for 15 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the metropolitan St. Louis, MO market. Demographic requirements include a population of 300,000 residing within eight miles earning $45,000 as the average income. The company cites Best Buy, Circuit City, Good Guys and Car Toys as competition. Leases running 15 years with four five-year options are typical. Either a vanilla shell or specific improvements are required, and the company requires three to four acres of land.

 

The Alley

William Marek

72240 Highway 111

Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-340-1137, Fax 760-674-8208

 

Gifts

The seven-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The gift stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 23,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA.

 

Krause’s Custom Crafted Furniture

dba Krause’s Custom Crafted Furniture, Castro Convertibles

Mari Anne Waggoner

c/o CB Richard Ellis Retail Services

4141 Inland Empire Boulevard, Suite 100

Ontario, CN 91764

909-418-2240, Fax 909-418-2230

 

Home Furnishings

The 90-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, NV, NJ, NM, NY, OR, TX and WA. The home furnishings stores, specializing in sofas, love seats and chairs, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, end-caps and power centers. Plans call for as many as 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ, CA, CO, GA, IL, MN, NM, NV, OR, TX and WA.

 

 

Lezzer Cash & Carry Inc.

dba Lezzer Lumber

Maurice Lezzer

Scofield Street

Curwensville, PA 16883

814-236-0220, Fax 814-236-1666

 

Home Improvement

The eight-unit chain operates locations throughout PA. The home improvement stores occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and outlet centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in VA. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within 25 miles.

 

Crescent Jewelers

John Krump

315 11th Street

Oakland, CA 94607

510-273-2584, Fax 510-273-2522

Email: jkrump@crescentjewelersinc.com

 

 

Jewelers

The 152-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, NV, NM, OR, TX and WA. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for as many as 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AZ, CA and NM. Preferred co-tenants include Target, Wal*Mart and Kmart. Demographic requirements include a population of 40,000 residing within five miles earning $30,000 as the average income. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

 

 

Sherwood Mngt. Company

dba Daniel’s Jewelers

Larry Sherwood

P.O. Box 3750

Culver City, CA 90231

310-665-2100, Fax 310-665-2131

 

Jewelers

The 39-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for as many as five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA.

 

 

Clean Rite Centers LLC

John Sadino

22-26 129 Street

College Point, NY 11356

718-353-4430, Fax 718-445-5500

 

 

Laundromat

The 36-unit chain operates locations throughout NY. The laundromats occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 22 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in NY. The company cites other local laundromats as competition. Leases running 25 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required.

 

 

Newbury Comics Inc.

Ria McNamara

1000 Boston Turnpike

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

508-845-5000, Fax 508-842-6100

 

 

Music

The 21-unit chain operates locations in MA, ME, NH and RI. The stores, featuring CDs, music videos, t-shirts, posters, comic books and rock & pop culture books, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Preferred co-tenants include Home Depot and Staples. The company cites Best Buy as competition. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

 

 

Jack Brenner Investments Inc.

dba Jack’s Aquarium & Pets

John Brenner

802 Orchard Lane

Beavercreek, OH 45434

937-320-4300, Fax 937-320-4310

 

Pet Supplies

The 25-unit chain operates locations in FL, KY and OH. The stores, specializing in pet supplies, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in KY and OH. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 residing within three miles. Leases running five years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required.

 

Larry’s Shoes Inc./Larry’s Standard Brand Shoes

dba Larry’s Shoes

Elliot Goodwin

3229 Alta Mere

Fort Worth, TX 76116

817-731-4961, Fax 817-737-7258

 

Shoes

The 15-unit chain operates locations in CO and TX. The upscale shoe stores, which offer men’s and women’s casual, dress and athletic shoes and accessories, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 16,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in Scottsdale, AZ; Atlanta, GA; New Orleans, LA and Austin, TX. Leases running 10 years are typical and specific improvements are required.

 

Atlas Endeavors Inc.

dba Atlas Comics

Paul Estes or Scott Bauther

222 Albemarle Square

Charlottesville, VA 22091

804-974-7512

 

Specialty

The company operates one store in VA. The store occupies a space of 1,200 sq.ft. in a regional strip center. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in VA.

 

 

17th Street Surf Shop

Tom Brown

508 Viking Drive

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-486-5055; Fax 757-486-3082

 

 

Sporting Goods

The nine-unit chain operates locations in NC and VA. The stores, specializing in surf-related apparel, surf boards and accessories, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL, NC and SC.

 

 

Cal’s Best Inc.

Oscar Davila

972 Broadway

Chula Vista, CA 91911

619-476-1010, Fax 619-476-1099

 

 

Sporting Goods

The nine-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The stores, specializing in sporting goods, athletic footwear plus active wear for men and women, occupy in-line spaces and pad sites of 8,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in San Diego County, CA. The company prefers to purchase its sites. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $40,000 as the average income.

 

 

Ebertos Inc./Soccer Master Inc.

dba Soccer Master

Eric J. Brcic

1111 G. Horan Drive, Suite G

Fenton, MO 63026

636-343-0343, Fax 636-343-1995

 

Sporting Goods

The 10-unit chain operates locations in AZ, IL, KS and MO. The sporting goods stores, featuring soccer-related equipment, apparel, footwear and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft. in upscale strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in metropolitan Phoenix, AZ, KY, NM, OK and TN. Preferred co-tenants include large anchors and big box retailers. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 residing within five miles earning $45,000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

 

Mc Sports

Larry Whipple

3070 Shaffer Avenue, S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

616-942-2600, Fax 616-942-2786

Web site: www.mcsports.com

 

Sporting Goods

The 70-unit chain operates locations in IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, OH and WI. The stores, offering a full line of sporting goods, shoes and both soft and hard goods, occupy spaces of 13,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. and 31,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

 

 

Albertson’s Inc. (Southern CA Division)

dba Albertson’s

Jeff Dierck

1180 W. Lambert Road

Brea, CA 92621

714-671-6100, Fax 714-671-6146

 

Supermarket

The 112-unit division of the chain operates locations in CA and NV. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 55,922 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for 15 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

 

Kenyan Enterprises Inc.

dba Piggly Wiggly, Save-A-Lot

Ed Kenyan

543 S. Main Street

Springhill, LA 71075

318-539-9116, Fax 318-539-3790

 

Supermarket

The 15-unit chain operates locations in AR, LA and TX. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in AR, LA and East TX.

 

 

Stop & Shop Supermarkets Co.

dba Stop & Shop

Elizabeth Frank or Jim Sylvia

1385 Hancock Street

Quincy, MA 02169

781-380-8000, Fax 617-770-6222

Web site: www.stopandshop.com

 

Supermarket

The 265-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, NJ, NY and RI. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 50,000 sq.ft. to 70,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets.

 

 

Wegmans Food Markets Inc.

Paul Gilbert

1500 Brooks Avenue, Box 30844

Rochester, NY 14603

716-328-2550, Fax 716-464-4691

Web site: www.wegmans.com

Email: pdgilbert@wegmans.com

 

Supermarket

The 60-unit chain operates locations in NJ, NY and PA. The food/drug combo stores occupy spaces of 100,000 sq.ft. to 120,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Preferred co-tenants include Target, Michaels, Barnes & Noble, Lowes and Home Depot. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning $75,000 as the average income. Leases running 20 to 25 years plus five or six five-year options are typical.

 

Super Valu Inc.

dba Bigg’s, Cub, Scotts

Bill Buckley

1003 Bellbrook Avenue

Xenia, OH 45385

937-374-7595, Fax 937-374-7596

 

 

Wholesale Club

The 200-unit chain operates locations in CO, IN, KY and OH. The clubs, selling food, hard and soft goods at deeply discounted price points, occupy spaces of 65,000 sq.ft. to 160,000 sq.ft. in power, outlet, value and strip centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing areas. The company cites Wal*Mart Super Center and Kroger as competition. Leases running 15 to 20 years are typical. The company requires six to 15 acres of land.