Books

The 388-unit chain operates locations nationwide as Borders Books & Music & Cafe. The stores, featuring books, music, movies and cafes, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for at least 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company also operates 850 locations nationwide as Waldenbooks. The stores, selling best-selling and hard-cover books at a discount, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years without options are typical.

Hallmark Cards

Cards

816-274-8431, Fax 816-274-3708

The 5,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in cards and gifts, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and mixed-use, specialty, entertainment, power and strip centers. Plans call for 90 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred cotenants include fashion retailers.

Computer Doctor Franchise

Computers

605-225-4122, Fax 605-225-5176

The 69-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The computer service and repair stores occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in mixed-use centers and office parks. Plans call for 75 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Leases running three years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

Ammar’s Inc.

Discount

540-322-4686 Ext. 195, Fax 540-326-1060

Dollar Discount of America, Inc.

Discount

Just A Buck

Discount

845-638-4111, Fax 845-638-3878

The 48-unit chain operates locations in CT, FL, ME, NJ, NY, PA, TN and VA. The dollar stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the northeastern and southeastern states with representation by Sommers Consulting. Leases running 10 years are typical and a vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

Polk’s Discount Drug

Drug Store

601-825-8660, Fax 601-825-6983

Rite Aid Corp.

Drug Store

717-761-2633, Fax 717-975-5907

Knight Electronics, Inc.

Electronics

Web site: www.keepintouchwireless.com

Magnolia Hi-Fi

Electronics

Email: vmontalbo@epsteen.com

Headcutters

Hair

Email: info@tildencarcare.com

The 11-unit chain operates locations in NY. The salons, specializing in haircuts for men, occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 1,300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CT, NJ and NY. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company cites Supercuts as competition. Leases running 10 years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

Organized Living

Home Furnishings

The 20-unit chain operates locations in AL, AZ, CA, CO, FL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NV, OH and PA. The home furnishing stores, specializing in storage and organization aids, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 24,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide with representation by L3 Corp. A land area of two acres is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within the trade area earning $80,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Nordstrom, Williams-Sonoma, Pottery Barn and Restoration Hardware. Leases running 10 to 11 years are typical. A turnkey is required.

Victor Allen’s Coffee & Tea, Inc.

Housewares

Web site: www.victorallen.com

Office Furniture Outlet

Office Supplies

407-299-2495, Fax 407-880-4944

Jack Brenner Investments Inc.

Pet Supplies

937-320-4300, Fax 937-320-4310

The 25-unit chain operates locations in FL, KY and OH. The stores, specializing in pet supplies, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in KY and OH. Required demographics include a population of 50,000 within two miles. Preferred anchors include Wal*Mart. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

MotoPhoto

Photo

Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com

MotoPhoto

Photo

Web site: www.thegoldsteingroup.com

Shoe City

Shoes

Email: connie.bradford@thalhimer.com

Lifeway Christian Stores

Specialty

704-752-8350, Fax 704-752-8349

Golf USA

Sporting Goods

Web site: www.golfusainc.com

REI

Sporting Goods

704-752-8350, Fax 704-752-8349

Dueber’s Inc.

Variety

952-467-3085, Fax 952-467-3001

The 28-unit chain operates locations in MN. The variety stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months. The company prefers locations with grocery or drug store anchors. Typical leases run five years and a vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 3,000 residing in a 10-mile radius earning an average household income of $35,000. The company cites Wal*Mart, Target, Alco and Pamada as competition.

Lot Stores

Variety

Email: lotstores@aol.com

The 56-unit chain operates locations in DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA and Washington, DC. The variety stores, featuring family apparel, housewares, gifts, linens and novelties, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and value and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout DE; Chicago, IL; MD; NJ; NY; PA and Washington, DC.