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Niederauer Inc.

Appliances

dba Western Appliance TV & Stereo

Doug Moir

1976 West San Carlos Street

San Jose, CA 95128

408-297-2440, Fax 408-286-9436

Web site: www.westernappliance.com

The nine-unit chain operates locations in CA. The stores, specializing in appliances and some electronics, occupy spaces of 16,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA during the coming 18 months.

 

 

 

Mr. Paperback

Books

Robert Foss

1135 Hammond Street

Bangor, ME 04401

207-990-4107, Fax 207-942-9226

Email: robert@mrpaperback.com

Web site: www.mrpaperback.com

The 11-unit chain operates locations in ME. The bookstores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout ME during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years plus options are typical.

 

 

Watseka Big R Stores

Department Store

dba Big R

Jerry Gibbs

304 West Walnut Street

Watseka, IL 60970

815-432-3440, Fax 815-432-5418

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout IL. The department stores occupy spaces of 70,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL and IN during the coming 18 months. Sites in suburban markets are sought, with a population of 20,000 residing in the county seat. The company prefers to acquire property.

 

Big Dollar Inc.

Discount

dba Big Dollar

Leslie Tepper

1036 East Sibley Boulevard

Dalton, IL 60419

708-849-8722, Fax 708-849-7675

The nine-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, IN and MI. The stores, specializing in variety merchandise, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company cites Dollar Tree as competition.

Factory 2 U

Discount

Norm Plotkin

4000 Ruffin Road

San Diego, CA 92123

858-637-4126, Fax 858-637-4188

 

The 250-unit chain operates locations in AR, AZ, CA, LA, MO, NM, NV, OK, OR, TX and WA. The stores, featuring family apparel and home goods at discounts, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR; AZ; CA; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; LA; MO; NM; NV; OK; OR; TX and WA during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 within the trade area earning $50,000 as the median household income, with 25% of the residents 17 years old and younger.

Merwin Drug Co.

Drug Store

dba Anderson Drug, Merwin Drug Store,
Reed Drug

Mike Steinhauser

4098 Lakeland Avenue North

Minneapolis, MN 55422

763-537-3631, Fax 763-504-2560

The six-unit chain operates locations in MN. The drug stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MN during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Snyder Drug Stores

Drug Store

dba Drug Emporium, Snyder Drugs

Leland Clark

14525 Highway Seven

Minnetonka, MN 55345

952-935-5441, Fax 952-936-2555

 

Drug Emporium operates 78 locations in MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA and WI. The drug stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Snyder Drugs operates 83 locations in MI, MN, MO, MT, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA and WI. The drug stores, also featuring cosmetics, gifts and cards, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Walgreens as competition.

Concord Custom Cleaners

Dry Cleaners

Director of Real Estate

PO Box 55910

Lexington, KY 40555

859-422-4800 Ext. 115, Fax 859-422-4801

The 135-unit chain operates locations in AL, FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MO, OH and TN. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Future Shop Ltd.

Electronics

Bob Nicholson

8800 Glenlyon Parkway

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada V5J 5K3

604-412-1437, Fax 604-412-5274

Email: bvnicholson@futureshop.com

Web site: www.futureshop.ca

The 95-unit chain operates locations in Canada. The electronics stores, specializing in appliances, computers and consumer electronics, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 34,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for as many as 20 openings annually. Expansion will take place throughout Canada. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are preferred.

 

Now! Audiovideo

Electronics

Dale Gillespie

510 Meadowland Drive

Hillsborough, NC 27278

919-644-2344, Fax 919-644-1696

The six-unit chain operates locations in NC and TN. The stores, specializing in specialty consumer electronics, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NC and Knoxville, TN during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are desirable. The company cites Circuit City and Best Buy as competition, and prefers them as cotenants. Sites near power centers are preferred.

CNG Financial Corp.

Finance

dba Check ‘n Go

Rob Byrne/Steve Hoza

5155 Financial Way

Mason, OH 45040

513-229-6634/6633, Fax 513-229-6749

Web site: www.checkngo.com

The 600-unit chain operates locations in 30 states nationwide. The check cashing stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in TX and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years. A vanilla shell, tenant improvement allowance and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 residing in a three-mile radius earning an average household income of $30,000. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart.

 

EZ-Cash Super Pawn

Finance

Cherie Ballard

3021 Business Lane

Las Vegas, NV 89103

702-735-4444, Fax 702-739-7344

Web site: www.cyberpawn.com

The 25-unit chain operates locations in AZ, NV and WA. The pawn shops occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Green Valley, Henderson and Las Vegas, NV during the coming 18 months. Sites on two major arteries, with each street 100 feet wide, are of interest.

 

Variety Wholesalers, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba Maxway Stores, Bargain Town,

Super 10, Roses

Jack O’Hara

PO Box 17800

Raleigh, NC 27619

919-871-3306, 919-790-9572

Email: johara@vwstores.com

The 500-unit chain operates locations in AL, GA, LA, MD, MS, NC, TN, SC, VA, WV and Washington, DC. The discount stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 80 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

 

 

Hobby Shack

Hobby

dba Hobby People

Rick Pike

18475 Pacific Avenue

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

714-964-0827, Fax 714-962-6452

Web site: www.hobbypeople.net

The 18-unit chain operates locations in CA and NV. The hobby stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power, specialty, mixed-use, outlet, tourist, entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AZ, CA and NV. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 within five miles. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

 

Emporium Luggage Co.

Luggage

dba Emporium Luggage

Philip Wein

2408 East Oakton

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

847-437-4890, 847-437-4895

The 10-unit chain operates locations throughout IL. The luggage stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and outlet and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include restaurants. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Sales of $400 psf have been reported.

 

Minuteman Press International

Printing

dba Minuteman Press

Phil Primas

1640 New Highway

Farmingdale, NY 11735

631-249-1370, Fax 631-249-5618

The 890-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The print shops occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Plans call for 60 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide, in Canada, the U.K., South Africa and Australia. Leases running five years plus a five-year option are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Famous Brand Shoes

Shoes

dba Famous Brand Shoes, Shoe Cents, Designer Shoe Outlet

Robert Brennan

8620 Olive Street

St. Louis, MO 63132

314-991-4120, Fax 314-991-2048

The 35-unit chain operates locations in AZ, IL, MO, OH and TX. The shoe stores, featuring dress and casual footwear for men and women, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, MO and TX during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Mr. Alan’s Shoes & Sportswear Inc.

Shoes

dba Mr. Alan’s Shoes & Sportswear

Alan Bishop

14177 Telegraph Road

Redford, MI 48239

313-387-4000 Ext. 12, Fax 313-387-4090

The 12-unit chain operates locations in MI and OH. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN, MI and OH during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within five miles. Sites located in urban areas within three to four hours from the company’s headquarters are preferred.

 

Pedley Inc.

Shoes

dba Carlin’s Shoes, Stride Rite

Jim Pedley

349 Wildcroft Drive

Martinez, CA 94553

925-229-9257, Fax 510-245-3247

Email: jim@tiemyshoe.com

Web site: www.tiemyshoe.com

The nine-unit chain operates locations in CA. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. The Stride Rite concept specializes in children’s footwear and accessories. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CA during the coming 18 months.

 

 

 

 

Rack Room Shoes

Shoes

Mark Hoffmann

8310 Technology Drive

Charlotte, NC 28262

704-547-9200, Fax 704-547-8158

 

 

 

The 340-unit chain operates locations in AL, AZ, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NM, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The shoe stoes occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in malls and power, outlet and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within five to seven miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble. The company cites Famous Footwear and Shoe Carnival as competition. Leases running five years plus options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.

West Marine

Specialty

dba West Marine, E & B Discount Marine

Linda Leyba

500 Westridge Drive

Watsonville, CA 95076

Fax 831-728-2736

Web site: www.westmarine.com

The 242-unit chain operates locations in AK, FL, HI, the Great Lakes states, the East and West Coast states and Puerto Rico. The stores, featuring recreational boating supplies and apparel, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Sites near bodies of water are sought. Only submissions received by fax are admissible.

 

 

Golf Galaxy

Sporting Goods

Peter Harding

7725 Washington Avenue South, #250

Edina, MN 55439

952-918-3312, Fax 952-941-8846

Email: peterharding@golfgalaxy.com

Web site: www.golfgalaxy.com

The 21-unit chain operates locations in IA, IL, MI, MN, OH, UT and WI. The sporting goods stores, specializing in golf accessories, occupy spaces of 16,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the northeastern, southern and southwestern states. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within six miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years plus three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

MC Sports

Sporting Goods

Larry Whipple

3070 Shaffer Avenue S.E.

Grand Rapids, MI 49512

616-942-2600, 616-942-2786

Web site: www.mcsports.com

The 70-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, IN, KS, MI, MO, OH and WI. The stores, featuring a full line of soft and hard sporting goods and footwear, occupy spaces of 13,000 sq.ft. to 14,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.