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Kids Town, Inc.

Apparel

dba Kids Town

Marc Sutton

450 7th Avenue, Suite 1401

New York, NY 10123

212-564-1616 Ext. 1, Fax 212-630-0502

The six-unit chain operates locations in NJ and NY. The children’s apparel stores occupy a space of 20,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is looking for sites within a one-hour drive of New York City.

 

 

The Men’s Wearhouse, Inc.

Apparel

dba Men’s Wearhouse

Tom Jennings

40650 Encyclopedia Circle

Fremont, CA 94538

510-657-9821, Fax 510-723-8315

Email: tljennings@tmw.com

Web site: www.menswearhouse.com

The 510-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The men’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the northeast during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

 

Milton’s

Apparel

dba Milton’s

Grace Leva

250 Granite Street

Braintree, MA 02184

781-848-1880, Fax 781-848-1090

Web site: www.miltons.com

The six-unit chain operates locations in MA and RI. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MA during the coming 18 months.

 

Norstan Apparel Shops, Inc

Apparel

dba Fashion Cents

Ron DeVine

651 East 4th Street, Suite 100

Chattanooga, TN 37403

423-266-4898, Fax 423-266-5097

Email: norstre@bellsouth.net

The 240-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MI, MO, MS, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and Washington, DC. The ladies budget apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps, malls, downtown areas and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning as much as $45,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Leases running five years with two to three five-year options are typical. Diana Chipley handles the following areas: CT, DE, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA and Washington, DC. She can be reached at 722 Amain Street, Gaithersburg, MO 20878; 301-963-8901, Fax 301-977-4726; Email: drscents@aol.com.

Belk Stores Services, Inc.

Department Store

dba Belk Department Stores

William Wilson or Scott Hinson

2801 West Tyvola Road

Charlotte, NC 28217

704-357-1000, Fax 704-357-1896

The 215-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, MD, MS, NC, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The department stores occupy spaces of 40,000 sq.ft. to 180,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning $35,000 as the average household income.

 

Stein Mart

Department Stores

David Darr

c/o The Place Commercial Real Estate

12050 Vance Jackson, Suite 102

San Antonio, TX 78230

210-525-0131, Fax 210-366-0571

The 250+-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The family department stores occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. to 42,000 sq.ft. in malls and power, strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, KS, LA, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA and WY, with representation by The Place Commercial Real Estate, during the coming 18 months. The company is seeking upscale locations and cotenants. Area demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles in the upper-income bracket.

Lifecheck Drug

Drug Store

dba Lifecheck Drug, Thompson Pharmacy
and
Medical Discount Pharmacy

Bruce Gingrich

PO Box 1047

Richmond, TX 77406

281-232-3940, Fax 832-595-1203

The 15-unit chain operates locations in TX. The drug stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets, with a focus on in Sherman, Katy and Needville, TX during the coming 18 months. The company prefers leases running three to five years with a kick-out.

 

Nobel Learning Communities

Educational

dba Chesterbrook Academy, Merry Hill School

Jim Shute

c/o Schoolhouse Development

4 Trovita

Irvine, CA 92620-1951

714-734-5960, Fax 714-734-5961

Email: shute@jwshute.com

Web site: www.nobellearning.com

The 180-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, NV, OR, PA, SC, TX, VA and WA. The children’s learning centers occupy land areas of one to 1.25 acres in freestanding locations. Plans call for openings throughout southern CA, Denver, CO and Dallas, TX during the coming 18 months. The company uses a 10,000 sq.ft. building and requires a land area of 15,000 sq.ft. for an outdoor playground.

 

6th Avenue Electronics

Electronics

dba 6th Avenue Electronics

Sevan Semerciyan

22 Route 22 West

Springfield, NJ 07081

973-467-3905, Fax 973-467-9404

Email: sevan@6ave.com

The seven-unit chain operates locations in NJ. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. The company prefers to cotenant with sporting goods stores, home improvement stores, men’s clothing stores and other electronics stores.

 

Ace Cash Express, Inc.

Finance

dba Ace America’s Cash Express

Rick Hoying

1231 Greenway Drive, Suite 650

Irving, TX 75038

972-550-5000, Fax 972-582-1472

The 1,100-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The check cashing stores, which also offer consumer loans and electronic payments, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets, with the exception of NY, north of Philadelphia, PA and WV, during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising. Leases running three years with options are typical. Preferred sites are surrounded by a high density of renters.

Headstart Hair Care Salons

Hair

dba Headstart Hair Care Salons

Charles Bruno

4001 Farr Road

Bessemer, AL 35023

205-424-2626, Fax 205-424-9075

Web site: www.headstart.net

The 75-unit chain operates locations in AL, FL and GA. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include supermarkets and Wal*Mart. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. The company is franchising. Leases running five years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income.

Pro-Cuts Franchise Corp.

Hair

dba Pro-Cuts

Randy Renfro

500 Grapevine Highway, Suite 400

Hurst, TX 76054

817-788-8000, Fax 817-788-0000

Email: rrenfro@pro-cuts.com

Web site: www.pro-cuts.com

The 200+-unit chain operates locations in AR, CO, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, NE, NM, OH, OK and TX. The family hair salons occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

 

William Pitt Jewelers, Inc.

Jewelry

dba Robbins Bros World’s Biggest

Engagement Ring Store

Stephen Robbins

PO Box 4097

Glendale, CA 91222

818-662-0357, Fax 818-547-6694

Web site: www.robbinsbros.com

The seven-unit chain operates locations in CA. The jewelry stores, which specialize in engagement rings, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA, with a focus on Riverside, West Los Angeles, North County, San Diego and Ventura during the coming 18 months.

 

Fletcher Music Centers, Inc.

Music

dba Fletcher Music Centers

Dave Fletcher

3966 Airway Circle

Clearwater, FL 33762

727-571-1088, Fax 727-572-4405

 

The 38-unit chain operates locations in AZ, FL, NC and NV. The music stores, which specialize in home organs, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout St. Lucie and Martin County, FL during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to locate near supermarkets and drug stores. Leases running five to seven years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within five miles earning $32,000 as the average household income, with 20% of the population in the 65 and older age bracket.

Pak Mail Centers of America

Shipping

dba Pak Mail

Chuck Prentner

7173 South Havana Street, Suite 600

Englewood, CO 80112

303-957-1000, Fax 303-957-1015

Email: sales@pakmail.org

Web site: www.pakmail.com

The 425-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The packaging and shipping stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 65 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. Leases running five years with five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. The company cites Post Net and Mailboxes Etc. as competition.

 

Gryder Group, Inc.

Shoes

dba Shoe Express and Walk ‘N Comfort

By Gryder Shoes

Bill Gryder

2113 Government Street

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

228-875-7224, Fax 228-875-7338

 

Shoe Express operates three locations in AL, LA and MS, while Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes operates one location in MS. The family shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft.. Growth opportunities for Shoe Express are sought throughout Mobile, AL; Baton Rouge, LA and Jackson, MS during the coming 18 months, while Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes seeks expansion opportunities in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, LA. Shoe Express prefers to locate in centers anchored by Wal*Mart and Target, while Walk ‘N Comfort locates in sites drawing tourists. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 85,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes specializes in higher-end shoes and sneakers.

Schuler Shoes, Inc.

Shoes

dba New Balance Twin Cities and

Schuler Shoes

John Schuler

7835 Main Street

Maple Grove, MN 55369

763-494-0011, Fax 763-494-0055

Web site: www.schulershoes.com

The nine-unit chain operates locations in MN. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in community malls in secondary markets and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Woodbury area of MN during the coming 18 months.

 

Vance Athletic Supply Co., Inc.

Shoes

dba The Athlete’s Foot

Bob Nelson

PO Box 1437

Henderson, NC 27536

252-492-2321, Fax 252-492-1686

The eight-unit chain operates locations in NC. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout eastern NC, northeastern SC and southern VA during the coming 18 months.

 

Sport Chalet, Inc.

Sporting Goods

dba Sport Chalet

Dennis Trausch

920 Foothill Boulevard

La Canada, CA 91011-3395

818-790-2717, Fax 818-790-0087

The 26-unit chain operates locations in CA. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 40,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA, the San Francisco Bay area, Oakland and Sacramento, CA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical.

 

Kenyan Enterprises, Inc.

Supermarkets

dba Piggly Wiggly and Save-A-Lot

Ed Kenyan

543 South Main Street

Springhill, LA 71075-4027

318-539-9116 Ext. 3, Fax 318-539-3790

The 15-unit chain operates locations in AR, LA and TX. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR, LA and eastern TX during the coming 18 months.

Family Video Movie Club

Video

dba Family Video

Charles Hoogland

1022 East Adams

Springfield, IL 62703

217-544-2001, Fax 217-544-8416

The 254-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, IL, IN, MI, MO, OH, PA and WI. The video stores, which specialize in the sale and rental of videos and video games, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets and NC and upstate NY during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to own its sites.

 

Showtime Video

Video

dba Showtime Video & Tanning

Joe Elder

105 East Main Street

Allgood, TN 38506

931-537-6036, Fax 931-537-3744

The one-unit chain operates a location in TN. The video rental store and tanning salon occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the Upper Cumberland area of TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and restaurants. The company cites Blockbuster Video and Hollywood Video as competition.

 

Southern Stores, Inc.

Video

dba Blockbuster Video (franchisee)

Bob Wenner

PO Box 381288

Germantown, TN 38183-1288

901-759-5322 Ext. 3315, Fax 901-759-5334

Email: bob@bbvideo.com

Web site: www.blockbuster.com

The 110-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, GA, LA, TN and SC. The video stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Augusta, Savannah and Columbus, GA, Shreveport, LA, Memphis and Nashville, TN and SC during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. The company prefers to locate in a supermarket-anchored center. A tenant improvement allowance is required.