dba Ducky’s Formal, Anthony’s Bridal

Steve Anthony

4106 Blackhawk Road

Rock Island, IL 61201

309-788-7611, Fax 309-788-8989

The six-unit chain operates locations throughout IL. The stores, specializing in tuxedo rental, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA (Davenport and Bettendorf) during the coming 18 months.

dba Lover’s Lane

Michael Allmond

37816 Ford Road

Westland, MI 48185

734-728-5646, Fax 734-728-0119

The 20-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, MI and the Virgin Islands. The stores, featuring intimate lingerie and romantic gifts for customers over 18, occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL (Chicagoland) and MI (Detroit) during the coming 18 months. Preferred locations are within strip centers with GLAs of 12,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. Leases running three years with three three-year options or five years with five five-year options are typical. The company will begin franchising in 2002.

Mothers Work, Inc.
dba Mimi Maternity, Maternity Works

Edward Tress

456 North Fifth Street

Philadelphia, PA 19123

215-873-2214, Fax 215-625,9379

Web site: www.motherswork.com

Email: etress@motherswork.com

The 759-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, featuring maternity apparel, occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet, power and value centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options, or 10 years, are typical. A vanilla shell is required for power center locations. The company also does business as Pea In A Pod.

Bill Danches

17174 Preston Road, Suite 101

Dallas, TX 75248

972-380-1313, Fax 972-380-2175

Web site: www.whatchamacallitfashion.com

The five-unit chain operates locations in FL, TN and TX. The women’s apparel stores, featuring day, evening and sportswear, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in malls, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in FL (Miami/Ft. Lauderdale, southern), GA (Atlanta) and TX (Austin/San Antonio) during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include upscale retailers. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average income.

Mann Inc.
dba The Book Gallery, Half Price Books

Paul Mann

2000 Mallory Lane, Suite 210

Franklin, TN 37067

615-353-6446, Fax 6155-778-8844

Email: bookgall@mindspring.com

The Book Gallery operates two permanent locations in TN. The bookstores, also featuring gifts, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in outlet and strip centers. Half Price Books is a new concept, looking for temporary spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers with leases of three to six months. Growth opportunities are sought for both concepts throughout AL, KY and TN (within 250 miles of Nashville, TN) during the coming 18 months.

dba Sally Beauty Supply

James Morgan

3900 Morse Street

Denton, TX 76208 76208

940-898-7608, Fax 940-381-9022

Beauty Systems Group operates 270 locations in CT, DE, GA, MA, ME, MD, NC, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA and Canada . Under the brands Victory, Barnum, Loeffler, Ace, Heil, Macon, Davidson, Service Beauty Systems, United Beauty Systems and Jaguar Beauticians. The stores, offering wholesale prices to trade only, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for eight openings in Canada (Jaguar Beauticians) and 42 openings throughout the eastern seaboard during the coming 18 months. Sally Beauty Supply operates 2,360 locations nationwide and internationally. The stores, offering beauty supplies at a discount, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 140 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide and in Puerto Rico. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

Navarro Discount Pharmacies

Gabriel Navarro

Miami, FL 33142

305-633-3000, Fax 305-633-0777

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout FL. The stores occupy spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two to three openings annually. Expansion will take place in Dade and Broward Counties, FL.

Mast Drug Company Inc.
dba Clark’s Long Term Care, Clark’s #1 & #1, Drugs America, Mast Family Drug Center, Mast Long Term Care

William Mast

1910 Ross Mill Road

Henderson, NC 27536

252-438-3112, Fax 252-492-4096

The six-unit chain operates locations throughout NC. The drug stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC during the coming 18 months.

Montgomery Drug Company
dba Adam’s Drugs

Mike Vinson

934 Adams Avenue

Montgomery, AL 36104

334-264-3496, Fax 334-264-3410

The six-unit chain operates locations throughout AL. The drug stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL during the coming 18 months.

Park Nicollet Health Services
dba Haugdahl Pharmacy, Meadowbrook Pharmacy, Methodist Hospital Pharmacy Park Nicollet Pharmacy

Duane Spiegle

3800 Park Nicolet Boulevard

St. Louis Park, MO 55416

952-993-3897, Fax 952-993-3895

The 13-unit chain operates locations throughout MN. The drug stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months.

D.L. Rogers Corporation
dba Dry Clean Super Store

Jack Hartnett

5013 Daves Boulevard

N. Richland Hills, TX 76180

817-428-2077 Ext. 102, Fax 817-428-7254

Email: jhartn3333@aol.com

The 72-unit chain operates locations in KS, MO, NC, OK, SC and TX. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought in GA, NC and TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include supermarkets. Land areas of 0.5 acre to 0.75 acre are required for freestanding locations.

dba Radio Shack

Andy Zeinfeld

300 West Third Street, #700

Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-415-3224, Fax 817-415-2825

The 7,100 unit chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, power and strip centers. Plans call for 400 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 within 10 miles. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

Silverman Bros., Inc.
dba Silverman Bros.

Alan Silverman

6601 Harvard Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44105

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

The three-unit chain operates locations throughout OH. The stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OH during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include supermarkets.

Simon Chalpin

7428 East Karen Drive

Scottsdale, AZ 85260

480-951-9000, Fax 480-951-0991

The 43-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ. The stores, specializing in health foods and vitamins, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ during the coming 18 months.

dba Laundry Systems

Art Roy

470 West Sturbridge Drive

Medina, OH 44256

800-643-9274, Fax 330-764-3304

Web site: www.laundrysystems.com

Email: artroy@apk.net

The 60-unit chain operates locations throughout IN, MI, OH, PA and TN. The laundromats occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings annually. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. The company prefers to locate near supermarkets or c-stores. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000, at least 40% renters within one mile. The company will purchase land or existing buildings if demographics are right. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

dba Shoebilee

Robert Bedore

3155 El-Bee Road

Dayton, OH 45401

937-296-2805, Fax 937-643-7460

Email: robert.bedore@shoebilee.com

The 47-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, IN, MI, OH and PA. The stores, featuring major brand-name family shoes, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 16 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Preferred cotenants include TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Fashion Bug. The company cites Shoe Department, Rack Room and Famous Footwear as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $44,000 as the average income. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

Shtofman Inc.
dba Factory Shoe Warehouse, Festival Shoes, Lions Shoe Store, Melrose

Norman Shtofman

P.O. Box 4758

Tyler, TX 75712

903-592-0861, Fax 903-592-8380

The 42-unit chain operates locations throughout TX. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in TX (Austin, San Antonio and the border communities) during the coming 18 months. The company also does business as San Shu Store, Shoe Liquidation Center, Vogue Shoe Department and Zapateria.

Nick Bruckner

1601 Belvedere Road, Suite 501S

West Palm Beach, FL 33406

561-640-5570, Fax 561-640-5580

The 560-unit operates locations nationwide and internationally. The stores, which design and manufacture signs, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 125 openings annually. Expansion will take place nationwide and internationally.

Sign Biz Inc. dba Sign Biz

Paul Strauch

24681 La Plaza Drive, Suite 270

Dana Point, CA 92629

949-234-0408, Fax 949-234-0426

Web site: www.signbiz.com

The 170-unit chain operates locations nationwide, Mexico, Canada, Bahamas and Philippines. The stores, featuring vinyl signs and banners, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in specialty (business) and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near Kinko’s, printers and office supply retailers. Leases running five years are typical.

Tim Oldfield

3877 Holland Road, #507

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-306-9690, Fax 257-306-9629

The 610-unit chain operates locations nationwide, in Canada and internationally. The stores, which buy and sell used electronics games, tools and jewelry, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and in-line strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought from MD to NY, FL to TX during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with three five-year options, or 10 years are typical.

Gags & Games, Inc.
dba Gags & Gifts Party Superstore, Halloween USA

Christopher Bearss

12658 Richfield Court

Livonia, MI 48150

734-591-1717, Fax 734-591-3822
Web site: www.gagsandgiftsparty.com
Email: clbearss@halloweenusa.com

The 29-unit chain operates locations in MI and OH. The specialty stores occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for nine openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in OH (Columbus, Cleveland) and MI.

Orvis Company, Inc.
dba Orvis Company

David Drumeer

c/o Staubach Retail Services

Somerset Square

Glastonbury, CT 06033

860-659-9191, Fax 860-659-8815

Email: ddumeer@staubach.com

The 31-unit chain operates location in CA, CO, GA, IL, KS, MS, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA, VT, WA and WY. The stores, featuring outdoor sporting goods, fishing tackle, books, apparel, home furnishings and gifts, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, lifestyle centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in major metropolitan markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include high-end specialty retailers. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $75,000 as the average income. Leases running five years plus options are typical. The outlet store concept is not expanding.

Vitamin Cottage Natural Food Market Inc. dba Vitamin Cottage

Kemper or Zephyr Isley

12612 West Alameda Parkway

Lakewood, CO 80228

303-986-4600, Fax 303-986-1891

The 16-unit chain operates locations in CO and WA. The natural food stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CO during the coming 18 months.