Cape Cod Crafters

508-845-5000 Ext. 306 Fax 508-842-6100

Almars Cards & Gifts Inc.

718-934-3097 Fax 718-743-0033

The nine-unit chain operates in NY and NJ. The card stores occupy spaces of 2 000 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in outlet power specialty and strip centers malls and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in NY and NJ and plans call for two store openings during the next year.

Kirlin’s Inc.

Web site: www.kirlinshallmark.com

Nordstrom Inc.

206-303-4404 Fax 206-303-4419

The 45-unit chain operates locations in WA OR CA UT VA PA MD IL NY GA AZ NV MI and TX. The stores featuring first quality merchandise sold at reduced prices occupy spaces of 30 000 sq.ft. to 40 000 sq.ft. in power centers and malls. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Hy-Vee Inc.

Web site: www.hy-vee.com

Kaplan Educational Centers

510-817-3700 Fax 510-817-3701

The 150-unit chain operates locations in CA CO CT GA IL MA MD NJ NY TX and VA. The stores featuring afterschool programs and supplemental programs occupy spaces of 1 300 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in CA CO CT GA IL MA MD NJ NY TX and VA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers locations with grocery store anchors. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 7 000 children ranging in age from 5 to 14 years old residing in a three-mile radius or a 10-minute drive.

ACE Cash Express Inc.

972-550-5000 Fax 972-582-1472

The 1 000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores featuring check cashing consumer loans electronic payments and other related financial services occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide but the company primarily is focused on the western United States. Plans call for 75 to 100 store openings during the next 18 months. Leases running an initial term of three years with options are typical. The company prefers areas with high renter density and is franchising.

L.A. Fitness Sports Club

The 74-unit chain operates 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. Expansion opportunities are sought in AZ southern CA southern FL PA GA and NJ. Plans include opening 20 locations during the next 18 months. A land area of four to five acres is required. Leases running 15 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 70 000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45 000.

Wesley Berry Flowers

248-851-2881 Fax 248-851-7433

The four-unit chain operates throughout MI. The florists occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in MI. The company is franchising.

Opal Concepts Inc.

Web site: www.opalconcepts.com

Third Dimension Salon

Email: goforitk@aol.com

The 12-unit chain operates throughout WA. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in the Puget Sound area of WA during the next 18 months. Leases running a minimum of five years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30 000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50 000. The company prefers strip centers with supermarket anchors.

Allied Hobbies Inc.

215-639-7247 Fax 215-639-0703

The eight-unit chain operates in NJ and PA. The stores featuring hobby kits and craft and art supplies occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in strip centers malls and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in NJ and PA during the next 18 months.

Lemon’s Jewelry Inc.

540-943-6952 Fax 540-943-5430

The 19-unit chain operates in NC and VA. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1 600 sq.ft. in strip centers malls and downtown and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in NC and VA during the coming 18 months.

William Pitt Jewelers Inc.

Web site: www.robbinsbros.com

The seven-unit chain operates throughout southern CA. The stores specializing in moderately priced jewelry occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. to 12 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in the Riverside West Los Angeles North County San Diego and Ventura areas of southern CA during the coming 18 months.

CD Plus Partnership

Email: pcooper@cdplus.com

The 93-unit chain operates throughout Canada. The music stores occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in strip centers community and regional malls and downtown and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in Canada during the coming 18 months.

Newbury Comics Inc.

508-845-5000 Fax 508-842-6100

The 22-unit chain operates locations in MA ME NH and RI. The stores featuring CDs music videos T-shirts posters comic books and rock and pop culture books occupy spaces of 5 000 sq.ft. in power centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in MA ME NH and RI. Plans call for one to two openings during the coming 18 months. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific tenant improvements are required. The company cites its competition as Best Buy and Strawberries. The company profiles its customers as males 18 to 40 years of age. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot and Staples.

Petco Animal Supplies Inc.

858-677-3000/3008

The 553-unit chain operates nationwide. The stores featuring pet food and supplies occupy spaces of 12 000 sq.ft. to 15 000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought in GA and FL. Plans call for as many as 60 store openings during the coming 18 months. The company cites PetsMart as its major competitor. The company prefers to cotenant with grocery stores and mass merchandisers. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100 000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40 000. Specific tenant improvements are needed.

Navis Logistics Network

303-741-6626 Fax 303-741-6653

The company operates at 150 locations trading as Handle With Care Packaging Store and five stores trading as Navis Pack & Ship Center nationwide and in Canada. The Handle With Care Packaging Stores featuring packaging and shipping products and services occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in strip centers and Navis Pack & Ship Center featuring packaging and shipping products and services occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought nationwide. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100 000 residing in a 10-mile radius. The company is franchising.

Postal Annex

Email: scarmichael@terranomics.com

The 250-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The shops offering office supplies and mailing services occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought in the San Francisco Bay of CA area during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking grocery-anchored centers and is franchising.

Running Fit

Email: rsrunfit@aol.com

The six-unit chain operates throughout MI. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout MI during the coming 18 months.

M&M Meat Shops Ltd.

519-895-1075 Fax 519-895-0762

The 325-unit chain operates in Canada. The stores featuring frozen foods and meats occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. to 1 400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. The company cites grocery stores as its major competitor. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 20 000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45 000. The company has plans to enter U.S. markets.

The Thinking Person

847-593-2300 Fax 847-593-2330

The four-unit chain operates throughout IL. The stores featuring bulk food and grains occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. in strip centers or freestanding locations. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout IL during the coming 18 months.

Sport Chalet Inc.

818-790-2717 Fax 818-790-0087