Murray’s Discount Auto Stores operates 80 locations throughout IL, MI and OH. The auto parts stores occupy spaces of 8,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the Chicago, IL area. A land area of 30,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. is required.

For more information, contact Miles Gatland, c/o Miles Gatland & Assoc., 1898 Larchwood Drive, Suite A, Troy, MI 48083; 810-904-5400, Fax 248-360-9116.

Carparts Distribution Center Inc. trades as Carparts, Big All, Motor Supply, Bi-Wise and Pepperell Auto Parts at eight locations in ME, MA, NH and VT. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ted Cropper, Carparts Distribution Center Inc., PO Box 473, Plaistow, NH 03865; 603-382-9206, Fax 603-382-2459.

Meineke Discount Muffler Shop Inc. trades as Meineke Discount Muffler Shop at more than 900 locations nationwide. The centers, offering discount mufflers and brakes, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning an average household income of $50,000. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Randy Novick, Meineke Discount Muffler Shop Inc., 128 South Tryon, #900, Charlotte, NC 28202; 704-377-8855, Fax 704-372-4826; Web site: www.meineke.com.

Speedee Corp. trades as Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up at 160 locations nationwide and internationally. The automotive centers, offering quick oil changes, tune ups, brake services and preventive maintenance, occupy spaces of 2,950 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area of TX and the mid-Atlantic region. A land area of 17,500 sq.ft. is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Bruce McNeal, c/o GC&KB Investments Inc., Box 1350/Highway 22 East, Madisonville, LA 70447; 504-845-1919, Fax 504-845-1936.

Lee Auto Parts operates 19 locations throughout IL. The auto parts stores occupy spaces of 2,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mike or Phil Porpora, Lee Auto Parts, 1175 Lee Street, Des Plaines, IL 60016; 847-299-7766, Fax 847-827-1610.

Asher Management Ltd./Tier Parts Warehouse trades as Parts Plus Auto Stores and Auto Paint Plus at 16 locations in NY and PA. The stores, specializing in auto parts and supplies, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ron Levene, Asher Management Ltd./Tier Parts Warehouse, PO Box 2186, Binghamton, NY 13901; 607-723-8600, Fax 607-722-4110; Email: info@partsplusny.com; Web site: www.partsplusny.com.

O’Reilly Automotive operates 700 locations in AR, CA, IA, IL, KS, MO, NE, OK and TX. The auto stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Midstate Automotive c/o O’Reilly Automotive trades as Parts City, Parts Place, Discount Place and various other concepts at 83 locations in AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, MS, SC, and TN. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion, primarily of the Parts City store concept, will take place in AL, northern GA, KY, MS and TN. Demographic requirements include a population of 6,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.

For more information, contact Amy Nichols, O’Reilly Automotive, 233 South Paterson, Springfield, MO 65801; 417-862-3333.

Frank Edwards Co. trades as Parts Plus at eight locations in UT. The auto parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout UT during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Bruce Hart, Frank Edwards Co., 3626 Parkway Boulevard, Salt Lake City, UT 84120; 801-736-8000, 801-736-8051; Web site: www.fecopower.com.

Cottman Transmission Systems Inc. trades as Cottman Transmission at 310 locations nationwide. The automotive centers, offering transmission repair and service, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Warren Bereft, Cottman Transmission Systems Inc., 240 New York Drive, Ft. Washington, PA 19034; 215-643-5885, Fax 215-643-2519.

Merle’s Automotive Supply trades as Merle’s Auto Supply at nine locations in AZ. The auto stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Erwin Sattinger, Merle’s Automotive Supply, 33 West University Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85705; 520-622-3526, Fax 520-622-2760.

Auto Supply Club Inc. trades as Auto Supply Club, Orange County Under Car, Parts Pro Auto Supply and Quality Under Car at 11 locations in CA. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Ron Hanson, Auto Supply Club Inc., 920 East First Street, Santa Ana, CA 92701; 714-972-0332, Fax 714-973-8463.

Greg’s Japanese Auto Parts & Service Inc. trades as Japanese Auto Parts & Service at seven locations in AZ and WA. The auto parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Greg Huntley or Levi Schoenfeld, Greg’s Japanese Auto Parts & Service Inc., 1502, Pike Street NW, Suite 1, Auburn, WA 98001; 253-872-0840, Fax 253-872-0763; Email: gregs@gregs.com; Web site: www.gregs.com.