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Friar Tuck LTD

Books

dba Friar Tuck Bookshop and

Friar Tuck Newsroom

Dan Berry

720 Main Street

Holyoke, MA 01040

413-532-4505, Fax 413-532-0299

Web site: www.friartuckbookshop.com

The eight-unit chain operates locations throughout MA, NY and PA. The bookstores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout MA and NY during the coming 18 months.

 

Books A Million

Books

dba Books A Million

Shannon Reeds

402 Industrial Lane

Birmingham, AL 35211

205-942-3737, Fax 205-942-2147

The 208-unit chain operates locations throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The bookstores occupy a space of 12,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Barnes and Noble, Inc.

Books

dba Barnes & Noble

David Deason

120 5th Avenue

New York, NY 10011

972-892-4208, Fax 972-484-4488

The 650-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The bookstores occupy a space of 25,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

 

KinderCare Learning Centers

Child Care

dba KinderCare Learning Centers

Shana Squier

650 Northeast Holladay Street, Suite 1400

Portland, OH 97232

503-872-1638, Fax 503-872-1653

Email: ssquier@mail.kindercare.com

The 1,200-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The child care centers occupy a space of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MN, MO, NE, OR, UT, WA and WI during the coming 18 months.

 

Kiddie Academy

Child Care

Don Solino

c/o The Goldstein Group

2100 Route 208

Fairlawn, NJ 07410

201-703-9700, Fax 201-703-9678

Web site: www.thegoldsteingroup.com

The 59-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, CO, DE, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NY, PA, TX and WV. The child care centers occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. The company requires an additional land area of 7,000 sq.ft. for a play yard.

 

Sally Beauty Supply

Cosmetics

Dominick Musilli

c/o Chase Commercial Real Estate LLC

1111 Summer Street

Stamford, CT 06905

203-324-0800, Fax 203-324-3125

Email: www.dmusilli@chasecommercialre.com

Web site: www.chasecommercialre.com

The 2,700-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The beauty products stores occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Chase Commercial. The company prefers supermarket and fashion anchors.

 

Spruce Cleaners

Dry Cleaners

Jason Gordon

c/o Epsteen & Associates

1429 4th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361

The two-unit chain operates locations in CA. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip and neighborhood centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates.

 

Huntington Learning Corp.

Educational

dba Huntington Learning Corp.

Sara Danziger

496 Kinderkamack Road

Oradell, NJ 07649

201-261-8400, Fax 201-261-1387

Email: hlcorp@aol.com

Web site: www.huntingtonlearning.com

The 250-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The educational centers occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. The company prefers to cotenant with major supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

 

Radio Shack Corp.

Electronics

dba Radio Shack Corp.

Andy Zeinfeld

300 West 3rd Street, Suite 700

Fort Worth, TX 76102

817-415-3224, Fax 817-415-2825

The 7,200-chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 2,400 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers, malls, urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Plans call for 300 locations throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within 10 miles.

Haircolorxpress

Hair

Mike Murray

c/o Metro Commercial Real Estate

460 Norristown Road, Suite 202

Blue Bell, PA 19422

610-260-2669, Fax 610-825-5156

Email: mmurray@metrocommercial.com

Web site: www.metrocommercial.com

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout FL and NJ. The hair supply stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern NJ and the metro area of Philadelphia, PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Metro Commercial Real Estate.

 

Beauty Systems Group, Inc.

Hair

dba Victory, Barnum, Loefler and

Armstrong-McCall

James Morgan

3900 Morse Street

Denton,TX 76208

940-898-7608, Fax 940-898-7590

The 481-unit chain operates locations throughout AR, CT, DE, GA, LA, MA, MD, ME, NC, NM, NV, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA, TX, Canada and Mexico. The hair care products stores occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, mixed-use and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the east, south and in Canada. The company is seeking "B" strip centers and is rent sensitive. The company will open eight stores in Canada and the rest in the U.S. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell, specific improvements and a tenant improvement allowance are required.

Charles S. Nacol Jewelry

Jewelry

dba Charles S. Nacol Jewelry

Charles Nacol Jr.

3703 North Twin County Highway

Port Arthur, TX 77642

409-962-8522, Fax 409-962-6037

The nine-unit chain operates locations throughout TX. The jewelry stores occupy a space of 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout LA and TX during the coming 18 months.

 

Laundry Systems Brokers, Inc.

Laundromat

dba Laundry Systems

Art Roy

470 West Sturbridge Drive

Medina, OH 44256

800-643-9274, Fax 330-764-3304

Email: artroy@apk.net

Web site: www.laundrysystems.com

The 60-unit chain operates locations throughout IN, MI, OH, PA, and TN. The laundromats occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 openings throughout KY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five year options are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within one mile.

 

Trans World Entertainment

Music

dba Coconuts, Strawberries, Specs,

FYE, Saturday Matinee and Planet Music

Bruce Eisenberg

38 Corporate Circle

Albany, NY 12203

518-452-1242, Fax 518-452-8179

Email: beisenberg@twec.com

Web site: www.twec.com

The 981-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The music stores, which specialize in CDs, cassettes and videos occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 28,000 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required. The company is only looking to expand in malls.

 

Party America, Inc.

Party Supplies

dba Party America

James Pouliot

980 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 103

Alameda, CA 94501

510-747-1800, Fax 510-747-1810

Web site: www.partyamerica.com

The 35-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, CO and UT. The party supply stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $55,000 as the average household income.

Petland Discounts

Pet Supplies

dba Petland Discounts

Rose Consiglio

355 Crooked Hill Road

Brentwood, NY 11717

631-273-6363, Fax 631-273-6513

Web site: www.petlanddiscounts.com

The 115-unit chain operates locations throughout CT, NJ and NY. The pet supply stores occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 to 12 years are typical. A vanilla shell, tenant improvement allowance and specific improvements are required.

 

Schwenker & Mougin, Inc.

Shoes

dba Holmes Shoes

David Holmes

1614 5th Avenue

Moline, IL 61265

309-764-5431, Fax 309-764-9550

The six-unit chain operates locations throughout IA and IL. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1,300 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

New Balance Athletic Shoes, Inc.

Shoes

dba New Balance

Tim Sweeney

20 Guest Street

Boston, MA 02135

617-746-2322, Fax 617-746-6322

Email: tim.sweeney@newbalance.com

Web site: www.newbalance.com

The 86-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The shoe stores occupy a space of 3,500 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, malls and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 25 to 35 openings throughout AK, AR, AZ, GA, HI, IA, MS, NM, OK, WI and TX during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of one million within 60 miles earning $50,000 to $100,000 as the average household income. The company cites Nike and Asics as competition.

Mailboxes Etc.

Specialty

Jeff Kintzer

c/o Royal Properties

850 Bronx River Road

Bronxville, NY 10708

914-237-3403, Fax 914-237-0196

Email: jskroyal@aol.com

Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com

The 3,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The office supply stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Royal Properties.

Cash Converters

Specialty

dba Cash Converters

Tim Oldfield

1213 Laskin Road, Suite 108

Virginia Beach, VA 23451

757-417-0288, Fax 757-417-0814

The 610-unit chain operates locations nationwide, in Canada and internationally. The financing centers occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout DE, IL, IN, MD, NC, NJ, PA and VA during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with three five-year options or a 10-year lease are typical.

Earl May Seed & Nursery

Specialty

dba Earl May Nursery & Garden Center

Larry Gore

208 North Elm Street

Shenandoah, IA 51603

712-246-1020, Fax 712-246-2210

The 53-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, KS, MO and NE. The garden supply stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two to three openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is only looking to acquire sites and relocate. Leases running 15 years with options are typical. A land area of two or more acres is required.

Wild Birds Unlimited

Specialty

dba Wild Birds Unlimited

Paul Pickett

11711 North College Avenue, Suite 146

Carmel, IN 46032

317-571-7100, Fax 317-571-7110

Email: pickettp@wbu.com

Web site: www.wbu.com

The 289-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The stores, specializing in bird supplies, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within seven miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

 

Dueber’s Inc.

Variety

dba Dueber’s

Chuck Dueber

300 Industrial Boulevard

Young America, MN 55397

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

The 28-unit chain operates locations throughout MN. The variety stores occupy a space of 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company cites Wal*Mart, Target, Alco and Pamada as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 3,000 within 10 miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company prefers supermarket and drug store anchors.