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The Mattress Firm

Bed/Bath/Linens

dba The Mattress Firm

Robert L. Ferguson

5815 Gulf Freeway

Houston, TX 77023

Fax 713-651-2086

Email: robbyf@mattfirm.com

Web site: www.mattfirm.com

The 315-unit chain operates locations in AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, KS, LA, MO, NC, NY, OH, OK, SC, TX and UT. The bedding stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Target, Bed Bath & Beyond and Kohl’s. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within the trade area earning $50,000 as the average household income.

 

 

KinderCare Learning Centers, Inc.

Child Care

dba KinderCare Learning Centers

James Schaff or Joseph Keough

650 Northeast Holladay, Suite 1400

Portland, OR 97232

503-872-1300, Fax 503-872-1447

Web site: www.kindercare.com

The 1,240-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The learning centers occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, and require outdoor areas of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. spaces for playgrounds. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 within three miles earning $55,000 as the average household income, with a population of 5,000 children.

 

Dollar Castle

Discount

Brian Gordon

c/o Gordon Real Estate

2140 Walnut Lake Road

West Bloomfield, MI 48323

248-932-2100, Fax 248-932-2124

The 16-unit chain operates locations in MI. The discount stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 13,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation from Gordon Real Estate.

Family Dollar Stores, Inc

Discount

dba Family Dollar

Geno Coradini

PO Box 1017

Charlotte, NC 28201

704-814-3595 Ext. 3576, Fax 704-847-0189

Web site: www.familydollar.com

The 4,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The dollar stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Maxi Drug Inc

Drug Store

dba Brooks Pharmacy

Peter Schmitz

50 Service Avenue

Warwick, RI 02886

401-825-3900 Ext. 3931, Fax 401-825-3506

Web site: www.brooks-rx.com

The 332-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, ME, NH, NY, RI and VT. The drug stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout New England and eastern and upstate NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 15 years are typical. The company cites Walgreens and Rite Aid as competition. Preferred demographics include a population of 9,000 within three miles.

 

Zoots

Dry Cleaners

Scott Lifschultz

c/o Chase Commercial Real Estate LLC

1111 Summer Street

Stamford, CT 06905

203-324-0800 Ext. 352, Fax 203-324-3125

Web site: www.chasecommercialre.com

The 50-unit chain operates locations in CT and MA. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Fairfield County, CT and Westchester County, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation from Chase Commercial Real Estate LLC.

 

J.R. Holcomb & Co.

Educational

dba Holcomb’s Educational

Rick Walker

3205 Harvard Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44101

216-341-3000, Fax 216-341-5151

Web site: www.holcombs.com

The 30-unit chain operates locations in KY, MI, NY, OH and PA. The stores, specializing in school and office supplies, educational materials and stationery, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midwestern and southern states. Leases running five years to 10 years are typical. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company profiles its typical customers as teachers.

 

Automotive Technology, Inc.

Electronics

dba Wireless Zone

Ron Bender

2101 BelAir Road, Suite 102

Fallston, MD 21047

443-243-0549, Fax 410-877-7955

Email: ronb@wirelesszone.com

Web site: www.wirelesszone.com

The 151-unit chain operates locations in CT, DE, MD, ME, MO, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT and Washington, DC. The stores, specializing in cellular phones and satellite TV, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Plans call for expansion throughout DE, MA, MD, MO, PA, NJ, NY and VA. The company is franchising. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and upscale supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites wireless phone specialty stores as its competition. The company profiles its typical customers as males aged 21 years to 45 years.

VoiceStreamWireless

Electronics

Mike Zoob

c/o Katz & Associates

21791 Lake Forest Drive

Lake Forest, CA 92630

949-597-3535, Fax 949-597-3537

Web site: www.voicestream.com

The 500-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in inline kiosks of malls, pads and power and strip centers. Plans call for more than 100 openings in Orange and La Ventura Counties, CA, during the coming 18 months with representation from Katz & Associates.

 

Amazing Savings

General Merchandise

Stuart Polinsky

c/o Cornerstone Group

570 Seventh Avenue, Suite 500

New York, NY 10018

212-768-1435, Fax 212-768-1421

The 22-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in brand-name closeouts, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 18,000 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for five openings in CT, NJ and metro NY during the coming 18 months, with representation from the Cornerstone Group. Leases running 10 years with options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target and Marshalls.

Everything 99¢

General Merchandise

Peter Potemkin or Marvin Hartman

c/o Pliskin Realty and Development

179 Westbury Avenue

Carle Place, NY 11514

516-997-0100, Fax 516-997-7225

Email: ppotemkin@pliskinrealty.com

The 57-unit chain operates locations in DE, MD, NJ, NY and PA. The discount stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, and value, mixed-use, strip and power centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation from Pliskin Realty and Development. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

 

Hair Clip, Inc

Hair

dba Hair Clip

Carl Catlin Jr.

2908 South Water Point Drive

Annapolis, MD 21401

410-266-5905, Fax 410-266-3825

The 10-unit chain operates locations in DE and MD. The full-service hair salons occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years with three five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income.

Aaron’s Rental Purchase

Home Furnishings

Vic Montalbo

c/o Epsteen & Associates

1429 Fourth Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-8171 Ext. 230, Fax 310-395-6361

Web site: www.aaronrents.com

The 500-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in rent-to-own furniture and electronics, occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Los Angeles, CA during the coming 18 months, with representation from Epsteen & Associates. The company is franchising. Preferred demographics include low-income trade areas.

Mars: The Musicmakers Destination

Music

dba Mars

Kathy Redpath

5300 North Powerline Road

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

954-938-0526, Fax 954-938-0541

Email: redpathk@marsmusic.com

Web site: www.marsmusic.com

The 41-unit chain operates locations in AL, FL, GA, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NV, NY, OH, OK, TN, TX, VA and WI. The stores, specializing in brand name instruments, audio equipment and recording products, occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and entertainment, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 900,000 within the trade area earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company profiles its typical customer as males aged 18 years to 45 years.

Newbury Comics Inc.

Music

dba Newbury Comics

Ria McNamara

1000 Boston Turnpike

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

508-845-5000, Fax 508-842-6100

Email: rkm-retail@worldnet.ah.net

Web site: www.newbury.com

The 24-unit chain operates locations in MA, ME, NH and RI. The stores, specializing in sales of CDs, music videos, CD-ROMs, T-shirts, posters, comic books and rock and pop culture books, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years to five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Best Buy and Strawberries as competition. Preferred cotenants include Home Depot and Staples. The company profiles its typical customer as males aged 18 years to 40 years.

Record Exchange of Roanoke Inc.

Music

dba Record Exchange

Don Rosenberg

916 Bridle Path Lane

Charlotte, NC 28211

704-364-1784, Fax 704-599-1560

The nine-unit chain operates locations in NC and VA. The discount record stores occupy spaces of 750 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Eyeglass World Superstore

Optical

dba Eyeglass World Superstores

Greg Lyon

3904 West Corona Street

Tampa, FL 33629

954-328-8910, Fax 509-694-3486

Web site: www.eyeglassworld.com

The 70-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in optical merchandise and laser surgery, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. The company is looking in selective metro markets and prefers a vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income.

 

S. Freedman & Sons Inc.

Party Supplies

dba Paper Store, Party Mart

Barry Perlis

3322 Pennsy Drive

Landover, MD 20785

301-322-5000, Fax 301-322-1447

Email: bperlis@sfreedman.com

Web site: www.sfreedman.com

The six-unit chain operates locations in MD, VA and Washington, DC. The stores, specializing in party supplies and gifts, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in strip, power and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD and VA during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company profiles its typical customers as females aged 25 years to 49 years in upper-middle income brackets.

Pet Supplies Plus

Pet Supplies

dba Pet Supplies Plus

Harold Carney

37720 Amrhein

Livonia, MI 48150

734-464-2700, Fax 734-464-7500

Email: hcarney@petsuppliesplus.com

Web site: www.petsuppliesplus.com

The 180-unit chain operates locations in AL, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MA, MI, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX and WI. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, with a focus on FL, MA, OH, PA, TX, VA and Indianapolis, IN during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with an option. Expansion is franchise-driven.

 

Aaron Brothers

Specialty

dba Aaron Brothers Art & Framing

Gary Adams

1270 Goodrich Boulevard

Los Angeles, CA 90022

323-725-6226, Fax 323-726-7008

Email: art&framingsolutions@aaronbrothers.com

Web site: www.aaronbros.com

The 140-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, CO, ID, NV, OR, TX and WA. The stores, specializing in art supplies, framing and custom framing, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in downtown/urban areas, freestanding locations, and specialty, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets, except ID, during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within the trade area earning $75,000 as the average household income.

 

English Gardens

Specialty

dba English Gardens

John Darin Jr.

6370 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 207

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248-855-9240 Ext. 7, Fax 248-855-0646

The five-unit chain operates locations in MI. The garden center stores, which also serve as full-service florists, specialize in nursery, landscaping and design, and occupy a land area of five acres in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Detroit, MI during the coming 18 months.

 

Kay Bee Toy Stores

Toys

dba Kay Bee Toy Stores

Steve Ramey

100 West Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201

413-496-3175, Fax 413-496-3196

Web site: www.kbkids.com

The 932-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 25 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include women’s fashion stores and children’s clothing stores. Leases running five  years to 10 years are typical. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

 

Hollywood Video

Video

Harmon Lewis or Ben Kaplan

c/o National Commercial Brokers

109 Highland Avenue

Needham, MA 02494

781-453-0360, Fax 781-453-0390

Email: harmon@nationalcommercial.com, ben@nationalcommercial.com.

Web site: www.hollywoodvideo.com.

The more than 1,800-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in endcaps and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, MA, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation from National Commercial Brokers.