Lead Sheet

The 350-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The book stores, also offering music, video and an espresso bar, occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, downtown areas, power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 25-30 openings per year. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide.

The 53-unit chain operates locations in CA, DE, IN, IL, MD, MI, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and WV. The child care learning centers occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 12,500 sq.ft. in strip and mixed-use centers. Plans call for expansion in CA, CT, NY, NV, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising, and prefers to locate near toy stores, grocery stores and pharmacies. Competition includes Kindercare and Tutor Time. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. The company seeks land areas of .75 acres. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running ten years are typical.

The 270-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The child care centers occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in the Chicagoland area during the coming 18 months. The company seeks land areas of one acre.

The 11-unit chain operates locations in MA. The stores occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in downtown areas and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout MA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to ten years are typical.

The four-unit chain operates locations in CA. The wireless communications stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion throughout San Diego County, CA during the coming 18 months, specifically, Romona, southeast and mideast county, Eastlake and El Cajon areas. The company seeks high traffic, high visibility sites, and prefers to locate near Mailboxes, etc., Staples and other office supply tenants.

The 74-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, FL, PA and GA. The health and fitness clubs occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 20 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in AZ, southern CA, southern FL, PA and GA. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. The company seeks land areas of four to five acres. The first location opened in 1984, and leases running fifteen years are typical.

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The 145-unit chain operates locations in DE, NJ, NY and PA. The bedding stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations, strip and power centers. Plans call for 25 openings in CT during the coming 18 months. The first location opened in 1983, and leases running five years are typical.

The 43-unit chain operates locations in the east and southeast. The stores, offering fine jewelry, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and specialty centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in NJ, DE, PA, VA, NC, SC, TN, GA and FL. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $75,000. The company prefers to locate near Lord & Taylor, Nordstrom and Saks, and cites Tiffany & Co. as competition. The first store opened in 1922, and leases running ten years are typical.

The 530-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering pet food and supplies, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and power centers. The company prefers to locate near high volume grocery and mass merchandise stores, and cites PetsMart as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. Specific improvements are needed, and leases running fifteen years are typical.

The five-unit chain operates locations in OH, PA and WV. The stores, offering development services, photo finishing, framing and cameras, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in the Pittsburgh, PA metro-area during the coming 18 months. Leases running one year are typical.

The 425-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. 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. The company prefers to locate near grocery stores, and cites Post Net and Mailboxes, etc. as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. The company is franchising, and a vanilla shell is preferred. Leases running five years with options are typical.

The 83-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, OH, PA, SC and TN. The stores, offering brand name dress, casual and athletic shoes for all ages, male and female at a discount price, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers in small town America and power centers located near malls. Plans call for 10 to 12 openings per year. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout IL, IN, IA, KY, MI, OH, PA, SC and TN. The company prefers 4,000 sq.ft. spaces, but will consider spaces as small as 3,500 sq.ft. and as large as 7,000 sq.ft. In larger markets farther from the home office, the company prefers to open several stores at once initially.

The nine-unit chain operates locations in MA and NH. The stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion throughout the northeast during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites with grocery and big box anchors. Leases running five years with options are typical.

The five-unit chain operates locations in NY, MA and WA. The stores, offering 100 wines under $10, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in VA, WA, D.C., MD, CT, RI, MA, ME, UT, NH, NJ, TX and IL. The company prefers to locate near daily use tenants such as Starbucks and La Madeleine, cleaners and grocers. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $80,000. The company cites strong independent wine retailers as competition, and profiles the typical customer as 24-44 years old, single, college educated renters. The first location opened in 1996. A vanilla shell and tenant improvements allowance is required. Leases running five to ten years are typical.

The 18-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The Christmas tree shops occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip, specialty, outlet and power centers. Plans call for five openings in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. The company seeks sites with heavy traffic, and plans to open five locations per year for the next five years.

The 11-unit chain operates locations in NC. The stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in Cumberland County, NC during the coming 18 months.