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Lead Sheet


Forman Mills Inc.

dba Forman Mills

Bob Schank

1070 Thomas Busch Memorial Highway

Pennsauken NJ 08110

856-486-1447 Ext. 7102 Fax 856-488-9641

Web site: www.formanmills.com

Email: nabramson@formanmills.com

Apparel

The 12-unit chain operates locations in DE NJ and PA. The stores featuring off-price branded family clothing occupy spaces of 35 000 sq.ft. to 45 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations mixed-use outlet value tourist and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take throughout DE MD NJ NY and PA. Demographic requirements include a population of 500 000 within five miles earning $46 000 as the average household income. The company cites Value City Marshalls TJ Maxx and Ross Stores as competition. Leases running five years with two four-year options are typical.


Squires Inc.

dba Squires Tuxedos

William Schwartz
4906 Shed Road
Bossier City LA 71111
318-746-2119 Fax 318-746-5040

Apparel

The 12-unit chain operates locations in LA and TX. The men’s formalwear stores occupy spaces of 1 800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout MS.


King’s Great Buys Plus

Terry Oates

P.O. Box 15336

Evansville IN 47716

812-473-5464 Fax 812-471-2540

Appliances

The 16-unit chain operates locations in IL IN KY and OH. The stores specializing in appliances furniture and electronics occupy spaces of 30 000 sq.ft. to 80 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midstates region during the coming 18 months. The company seek second-generation space and is interested both in leasing and acquisitions.


A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts Inc.

dba A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts

Alan Eichberg

500 University Court

Blackwood NJ 08012

856-228-6700 Ext. 212 Fax 856-228-5550

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

The 62-unit chain operates locations in CT DE ME MA MD NJ NY NC PA RI SC and VA. The stores offering arts and craft supplies occupy spaces of 21 315 sq.ft. to 21 500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 21 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CT DE MA MD NJ NY NC PA RI SC and VA. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company prefers turnkeys or build-to-suits.


Pearl Artist & Craft

Bill Lebo

c/o William S. Lebo & Co.

P.O. Box 266378

Ft. Lauderdale FL 33326

954-476-2600

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

The 21-unit chain operates locations in AZ CA GA FL IL MA MD NJ NY PA and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 20 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations value outlet power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in major metropolitan areas during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 200 000 within five miles. Leases running 10 years with multiple options are typical.


LeMarc’s Hallmark

Ronald Falbee

65 Commercial Avenue

Garden City NY 11530

516-873-2080 Fax 516-873-2083

Cards

The 10-unit chain operates locations in NJ and NY. The card stores occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 5 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown area storefronts malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NY (Manhattan and Long Island) during the coming 18 months.


REM Enterprises Inc.

dba Card & Gift Center

Russell Meskin
29226 Orchard Lake Road Suite 212
Farmington MI 48334
248-865-9961 Fax 248-865-9963

Cards

The seven-unit chain operates locations in MI. The card and gift stores occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MI during the coming 18 months.


A1Cellular Inc.

dba A1 Wireless

David Gooden

7703 North Kings Highway

Myrtle Beach SC 29572

843-487-2833 Fax 843-449-2363

Electronics

The 14-unit chain operates locations in NC and SC. The stores specializing in wireless communication occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 500 sq.ft. in malls power entertainment outlet mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 36 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in GA NC and SC. Demographic requirements include a population of 10 000 within five miles earning $30 000 to $50 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart supermarkets and restaurants. Leases running three to five years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.


Raylon Corporation

dba Raylon Beauty

Robert E. Price c/o RP Realty

2125 Walbert Avenue
Allentown PA 18104
610-435-5500 Fax 610-435-4180

Cosmetics

The 10-unit chain operates locations in NJ and PA. The stores featuring beauty supplies and salon products for licensed beauticians occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in NJ (Bergen and Sussex Counties) during the coming 18 months.


The Good Guys

Bobbi Cilia

7000 Marina Boulevard

Brisbane CA 94005

510-747-6000 Fax 510-747-6288

Electronics

The 79-unit chain operates locations in CA NV OR and WA. The consumer electronics stores occupy spaces of 30 000 sq.ft. to 55 000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.


Magnolia Hi-Fi

Tom Conrad

6305 South 231st Street
Kent WA 98032
253-854-4434 Ext.214 Fax 253-859-7179
Web site: www.magloliahifi.com

Electronics

The 13-unit chain operates locations in CA OR and WA. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (northern and southern) during the coming 18 months.


Cartoon Cuts

Jorge Salvat

5501 Backlick Road Suite 115

Springfield VA 22151

703-354-3801 Ext. 208 Fax 703-354-4431

Web site: www.cartoon-cuts.com

Email: jsalvat@cartoon-cuts.com

Hair

The 19-unit chain operates locations in GA FL MD and VA. The salons designed for kids occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. to 1 200 sq.ft. in malls power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL MD NC TN SC and VA. Demographic requirements include a population of 100 000 within three miles earning $45 000 as the average household income. Corporate expansion is planned in FL MD and VA while franchisee expansion is from ME to FL and east of the Mississippi. The company has begun cobranding with Super Wal*Mart in spaces of 900 sq.ft. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required for in-line locations.


Fantastic Sam’s

Terry Cooper
1400 North Kellogg Suite E
Anaheim CA 92807
714-779-3910 Fax 714-779-3422

Hair

The 1 300-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The salons occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1 300 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.


Hobby Shack

dba Hobby People

Rick Pike

18475 Pacific Avenue

Fountain Valley CA 92708

714-964-0827 Fax 714-962-6452

Web site: www.hobbypeople.net

Hobby

The 18-unit chain operates locations in CA and NV. The stores occupy spaces of 4 500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls entertainment tourist outlet mixed-use specialty power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 250 000 within five miles. Preferred cotenants are family-oriented retailers. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.


Mori Luggage & Gifts Inc.

dba Mori Luggage & Gifts Mori Classics

John and Jean Mori
3595 McCall Place
Atlanta GA 30340
770-451-6674 Fax 770-458-3334

Luggage

The 27-unit chain operates locations in AL GA SC and TN. The stores specializing in luggage occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls lifestyle and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.


Dr. Tavel Optical Group City Optical Grp.

dba Dr. Tavel One-Hour Optical Shades Vision Values Vision Value The Sunglass Palace City Optical Sunglasses Contacts Eye Care Sport & Sun Wear

Lawrence Tavel
2839 LaFayette Road
Indianapolis IN 46222
317-924-1300 Fax 317-924-3741
Web site: www.taveloptical.com
Email: lstavel@taveloptical.com

Optical

The 24-unit chain operates locations throughout IN. The optical stores occupy spaces of 1 600 sq.ft. to 1 800 sq.ft. in malls power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN (Evansville Fort Wayne and Merrillville) during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50 000 within seven miles earning $50 000 as the average household income. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.


Animal Adventure Inc.

dba Animal Adventure Pet Stores

Mike Edwards
5453 South 76th Street
Greendale WI 53129
414-423-7350 Fax 414-423-7351
Web site: www.animaladventurepets.com
Email: mteanimal@aol.com

Pet Supplies

The five-unit chain operates locations in WI. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 10 000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for one opening during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in WI. Demographic requirements include a population of 100 000 within five miles earning $35 000 as the average household income.


Alpha Graphics

Keith Gerson

257 East 200 Street Suite 600

Salt Lake City UT 84111

801-595-7270 Fax 801-595-7271

Web site: www.alphagraphics.com

Printing

The 321-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The shops offering copying quick printing and desktop publishing occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls outlet mixed-use and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months with sites in CA (San Diego) FL (Miami) IN (Indianapolis) MO (St. Louis) and OH (Columbus) of particular interest. The company is franchising.


Heel Quik! Inc.

dba Heel/Sew Quik! Heelquik!

Raymond J. Margiano

1730 Cumberland Point Drive Suite 5
Marietta GA 30067
770-951-9440 Fax 770-933-8268

Web site: www.heelquik.net

Email: hqcorp@bell.south.net

Service

The 700-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The stores offering shoe repair clothing alterations drycleaning laundry drop-off and pickup plus additional services occupy spaces of 1 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 200 000 within three miles earning $50 000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.


Acton Enterprises Inc.

dba Shoe Sensation Sports Sensation

Jim Davis

253 America Place

Jeffersonville IN 47130

812-288-7659 Fax 812-288-7747

Shoes

The 83-unit chain operates locations in IL IN IA KY MI OH PA SC and TN. The stores offering branded dress casual and athletic shoes at a discount occupy spaces of 3 500 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in malls power and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings of the Shoe Sensation concept only during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. The company prefers to open more than one store initially in larger more distant markets.


Spectrum/99 Cents Centers Inc.

dba 99 Center Inc.

Andrew Katsanis

4650 Baker Avenue
Cincinnati OH 45212
513-396-6922 Fax 513-351-1829

Variety

The nine-unit chain operates locations in OH. The stores offering merchandise at $1 price points occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 20 000 sq.ft. in strip centers Growth opportunities are sought throughout OH and KY during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.


20/20 Video

Morris Shab

1901 Pontius Avenue

Los Angeles CA 90025

310-829-2020 Ext. 12 310-445-0935

Video

The 22-unit chain operates locations in CA. The stores featuring the sale and rental of videos and equipment occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in freestanding and pad locations. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (southern) during the coming 18 months.


Vitamin Shoppe Industries Inc.

dba The Vitamin Shoppe

Corey Bialow

4700 Westside Avenue

North Bergen NJ 07047

201-210-3005 Fax 201-210-3189

Web site: www.vitaminshoppe.com

Email: cbialow@vitaminshoppe.com

Vitamins

The 101-unit chain operates locations in CT DE FL GA MD MA NJ NY PA VA and Washington DC. The stores specializing in vitamins minerals and nutritional supplements occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. to 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding pad and endcap locations. Plans call for 40 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place along the entire east coast region. Demographic requirements include a population of 200 000 within five miles earning $50 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble Zany Brainy and Borders. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla box is required.