Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Parts Depot Inc. trades as Bumper To Bumper, All Pro Auto Parts and Auto Value at 86 locations in DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WV. The automotive parts and supplies wholesalers/warehouses occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and industrial areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company is interested in the acquisition of existing businesses.

For details, contact William Alexander, Parts Depot Inc., 2177 Dale Avenue Southeast, Roanoke, VA 24013; 540-345-1001, Fax 540-345-1005.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. trades as Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. at 2,500 locations nationwide. The automotive centers, specializing in tires and services, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites of malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the major markets of AL, FL and MS during the coming 18 months. Leases running 12 years are typical. A land area of 35,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. is required for freestanding locations.

For details, contact Larry Meeker, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (Southern Region), 7825 Baymeadows Way, Suite 310A, Jacksonville, FL 32256; 904-419-6207, Fax 904-419-6244; Web site: www.goodyear.com.

The Internal Engine Parts Group Inc. trades as Engine Parts Center, Engine Parts Warehouse and Birmingham Piston Warehouse at nine locations in AL, FL, GA, LA, MS and TN. The stores, specializing in engine parts and machine shops, occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in Tampa, FL during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Alan Gartrell, The Internal Engine Parts Group Inc., 100 Virginia Drive, Meridan, MS 39301; 601-693-8282, Fax 601-693-6434; Web site: www.internalengineparts.com.

Ziebart International Corp. trades as Ziebart at 500 locations nationwide and internationally. The automotive centers, specializing in detailing and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 within three miles. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Leases running five years are typical. Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

For details, contact Dick Bass, Ziebart International Corp., 1290 East Maple Road, Troy, MI 48007; 800-877-1312, Fax 248-588-0718; Email: rbass@ziebart.com; Web site: www.ziebart.com.

Westwood Auto Parts Inc. trades as Westwood Auto Parts and W.A.P. Warehouse at 17 locations in AL. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets within a 70-mile radius of the home office during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Donovan Parker, Westwood Auto Parts Inc., 2119 Forestdale Boulevard, Birmingham, AL 35214; 205-798-2260, Fax 205-798-5944.

Tuffy Associates Corp. trades as Tuffy Auto Service Center at 275 locations in FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, NC, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VA and WI. The automotive service centers occupy spaces of 3,600 sq.ft. to 4,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, GA, NC and SC during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Home Depot, T.J. Maxx, Kohl’s and Target. The company cites Midas and Meineke as competition. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company prefers build to suits, but will consider acquisitions or retrofits of existing locations. A land area of 0.5 acre is required. The company is franchising.

For details, contact Barry Rigby, Tuffy Associates Corp., 1414 Baronial Plaza Drive, Toledo, OH 43615; 419-865-6900, Fax 419-865-7343; Email: rigby@tuffy.com; Web site: www.tuffy.com.

Olin Mott Tire Co. trades as Olin Mott Tire at seven locations in FL. The tire stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought in Hillsborough County, FL during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Olin Mott, Olin Mott Tire Co., 3741 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610; 813-237-3945, Fax 813-238-8241.

Les Schwab Tire Center Inc. trades as Les Schwab Tire Center at 320 locations in CA, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT and WA. The tire centers occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Mike Oxman (CA only) or Dave Husk, Les Schwab Tire Center Inc., 646 Northwest Madras Highway, Prineville, OR 97754; 541-447-4136, Fax 541-416-5454; Email: mike.m.oxman@lesschwab.com; Web site: www.lesschwab.com.

McKay Auto Parts, Inc. trades as McKay Auto Parts at 15 locations throughout IL. The stores, specializing in automotive parts, accessories and equipment, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IL.

For details, contact Jim McKay, McKay Auto Parts, Inc., PO Box 70, Litchfield, IL 62056; 217-324-3971 Ext. 12, Fax 217-324-6385.

Benny’s Inc. trades as Benny’s at 32 locations in CT, MA and RI. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Bob Rogers, Benny’s Inc., 340 Waterman Avenue, Smithfield, RI 02917; 401-231-1000, Fax 401-231-1080.

Oil Changers trades as Oil Changers at 37 locations in CA. The automotive stores, which require a pre-existing quick-lube location, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years to 20 years with options are typical. The company is interested in the acquisition of existing businesses.

For details, contact John Read, Oil Changers, 4511 Willow Road, Suite 1, Pleasanton, CA 94588; 925-734-5800, Fax 925-734-5858; Email: oilhead@thegrid.net; Web site: www.oilchanger.com.

IKT Service/Distributors Warehouse Inc. trades as IKT Service, All Pro Auto Parts and Crittenden Auto Parts at 16 locations throughout IL, KY and TN. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For details, contact Steve Korte, I K T Service/Distributors Warehouse Inc., 1900 North Tenth Street, Paducah, KY 42001; 270-442-8201, Fax 270-442-4914.