Lead Sheet

The 340-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The discount department stores occupy spaces of 86,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and power centers. Plans call for 70 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites Sears and JC Penney as competition. Leases running 20 years are typical.

The 452-unit chain operates locations in CT, DE, D.C., IL, IN, ME, MA, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, PA, RI, TN, VT, VA and WV. The stores occupy spaces of 75,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, strip and power centers. Plans call for 7 to twelve openings in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company cites Wal*Mart and Kmart as competition, and prefers to locate near supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $35,000.

The 27-unit chain operates locations in MD, OH, PA, VA and WV. The stores occupy spaces of 50,000 sq.ft. to 55,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in MD, OH, PA, VA and WV during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a 10-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. The company prefers to cotenant with grocery stores, Wal*Mart and Kmart. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

The 50-unit chain operates locations in DE, MD, NJ and PA. The drug stores occupy spaces of 10,500 sq.ft. to 12,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in DE, the northern or eastern shore of MD, and southeastern PA, excluding Philadelphia during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within a three-mile radius. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running 15 years are typical.

The 28-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering educational materials, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for limited expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is focusing on opening a location in select major metro areas of each state. The company also prefers to be the only freestanding building in the lot.

The 10-unit chain operates locations in KS and MO. The stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in KS and MO during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites.

The 70-unit chain operates locations in AL and FL. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion in AL, FL and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include grocery stores, Kmart and Wal*Mart., with a population of 30,000 residing in three miles earning an average income of $30,000. The company is franchising, and a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is required. Leases running five years with options are typical.

The 302-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The stores, offering DVD’s, CD’s and music-related items, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Growth is franchise driven. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $30,000 to $40,000. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

The 176-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering batteries for cars, hearing aids and electronic products, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and end caps. Plans call for 50 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers retrofits, and a population of 80,000 residing within three miles earning an average income of $30,000. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance is preferred. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

The 105-unit chain operates locations in 22 northeastern, mid-Atlantic and midstates. The stores occupy spaces of 45,000 sq.ft. in malls, power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings in the northeast, midstates and southeast during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a trade area population of 250,000, but the company will consider 30,000 sq.ft. spaces in a trade area with a population of 150,000 residents. Leases running 10 to 15 years are typical.

The 14-unit chain operates locations in NC. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power, strip, value and mixed-use centers. Plans call for expansion in NC during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near Target, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble and Zany Brainy, and seeks populations of 100,000 residing in a five-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. Leases running five years with options are typical.

The 62-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering sporting goods, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, downtown areas and power centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. Expansion will focus on filling in existing markets, Olympia and Seattle, WA; Portland, OR and Dublin and Santa Rosa, CA. The company will consider purchasing sites or ground leases.