Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Midwest Auto Parts trades as Champion Auto Stores, Diesel Service and Bumper To Bumper at 210 locations in IA, MN, MT, ND, SD, WI and WY. The auto parts and accessories stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in MN and WY during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. The company is franchising, but requires a land area of one acre for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Steve Schmidt, 2565 Kasota Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55108; 651-644-6448; Fax 651-644-1966.

Time-It Lube operates nine locations in AL. The quick lube centers occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. The freestanding centers occupy 1,800 sq.ft. at street level and 1,200 sq.ft. in the basement area, creating a drive-thru to make lifts unnecessary. Growth opportunities are sought in northwestern LA and eastern TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase property, or leases running 10 years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Todd Burns, Time-It Lube, 1205 East Bert Kouns, Shreveport, LA 71104; 318-797-0702, Fax 318-797-0504.

One Stop Auto Parts operates 15 locations in FL. The auto parts and supplies stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in FL during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Allan Klein, One Stop Auto Parts, 1113 62nd Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33702; 727-522-2897, Fax 727-521-1762; Email: onestop@gte.net.

Automotive Supplies Associates trades as Sanel Auto Parts at 35 locations in ME, NH and VT. The auto parts stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities throughout the existing markets are sought during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase, but leases running five to 10 years are typical. One acre of land required for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Henry Sanel, Automotive Supplies Associates, 129 Manchester Street, Concord, NH 03301; 603-225-4000, Fax 603-225-2484.

Morgan Tire and Auto Inc. trades as Tires Plus, Michel Tire (midstates), Olsen (southeast), Avellinos (PA area), Wheelworks (CA), Hibdon (OK) at 570 locations nationwide (24 states). The automotive stores, specializing in tires and related auto services, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for opening at least 50 locations during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in Denver CO, Atlanta GA, Philadelphia PA and Washington DC. The company is interested in acquiring single to multiple units. Preferred locations are near power centers and established commercial areas. Leases running 20 years with options are typical. Within a year, all stores will be trading under the name Tires Plus.

For more information, contact Joel Parker, Morgan Tire and Auto Inc., 2021 Sunnydale Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33765; 727-441-3727, Fax 727-461-7709.

Hopkins Auto Supply, Inc. trades as Thrifty Auto Supply at ten locations in OR and WA. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in WA and OR during the coming 18 months. The company will consider acquisitions. Leases running five to ten years with options are typical.

For more information, contact Steven Hopkins, Hopkins Auto Supply, Inc., 620 Northeast Kelly Avenue, Gresham, OR 97030-7333; 503-661-1552, Fax 503-661-3222.