Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Grease Monkey International operates 249 locations nationwide and in Mexico. The quick-lube centers occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for as many as 24 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Preferred anchors include supermarkets. The company cites Jiffy Lube as competition.

For more information, contact Mike Brunetti, Grease Monkey International, 633 17th Street, Suite 400, Denver, CO 80202-3604, 303-308-1660, Fax 303-308-5908.

V.I.P., Inc. trades as VIP Discount Auto Centers at 49 locations in MA, ME and NH. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 10,500 sq.ft. in freestanding and urban/downtown locations. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 residing within five miles earning an average household income of $25,000. The company cites Auto Zone as competition. Average sales of $160 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Robert Spencer, V.I.P., Inc., 12 Lexington Street, Lewiston, ME 04240; 207-784-5423, Fax 207-784-9178.

U-Save Auto Rental of America Inc. trades as U-Save Auto Rental at 400 locations nationwide. The automotive rental stores occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, exclusive of HI. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within a 100- mile radius. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Sabrina Hooper, U-Save Auto Rental of America Inc., 4750 Interstate 55, Suite 300, Jackson, MS 39211; 601-713-4333, Fax 601-713-4330; Email: sabrinahooper@usave.net; Web site: www.usave.net.

Moore’s Goodyear trades as Moore & Grant and Moore’s Retread & Tire at 15 locations in LA and TX. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Dan Hutchinson, Moore’s Goodyear, PO Box 6510, Shreveport, LA 71136; 318-687-7777, Fax 318-687-3346, Web site: www.mooresgoodyear.com.

Morgan Tire and Auto Inc. trades as Tires Plus at 570 locations nationwide. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion is planned in Denver, CO; Atlanta, GA; Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC. A land area of one acre is required. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot and supermarkets. Typical leases run 20 years. A build to suit is preferred. The company is franchising.

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

Hoffman Brothers Auto Electric Inc. trades as Hoffman Brothers, Schraders Auto Parts and Thompson Auto Supply at eight locations throughout IN. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN and southern MI during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Butch Walsh, Hoffman Brothers Auto Electric Inc., 1115 East Madison Street, South Bend, IN 46617; 219-234-0181, Fax 219-234-6099.