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First Development Corp.

Cards

dba Cards For Less

Stuart Kramer

1328 Motor Parkway

Hauppauge, NY 11749

631-234-3200, Fax 631-234-3695

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout NJ and Long Island and State Island, NY. The stores, specializing in cards and gifts, occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for as many as six openings throughout NY and FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $400 psf have been reported.

Kirlin’s, Inc.

Cards

dba Kirlin’s Hallmark, Gold Crown and Marian’s Hallmark

Dale Kirlin Jr.

532 Maine Street

Quincy, IL 62301

217-224-8953, Fax 217-224-9400

Web site: www.kirlinshallmark.com

The 104-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MO, OH, OK, TN and WI. The stores, specializing in cards, gifts and candy, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls, strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Peebles Department Stores

Department Store

dba Peebles Department Store

David R. Bordsen

One Peebles Street

South Hill, VA 23970

434-447-5413, Fax 434-447-5474

Web site: www.peebles.com

Email: dbordsen@peebles.com

The 137-unit chain operates locations throughout AL, DE, GA, IL, IN, KY, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WV. The department stores, specializing in branded family fashions, shoes, gifts and cosmetics, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for as many as 19 openings throughout CT, MA, NH, NY and VT during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant in supermarket or discount-anchored centers. Ames surplus locations are of interest.

 

My Dollar Store

Discount

dba My Dollar Store and Dollar Store

James Williams

2021 Business Center Drive, Suite 102

Irvine, CA 92612

949-261-7488, Fax 949-261-6626

Web site: www.dollarstore.com

Email: jwilliams@dollarstore.com

The eight-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, NJ and TX. The stores, specializing in merchandise priced at one dollar, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, pad sites, endcaps and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, with a focus on Orange County, San Diego, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, CA and TX, during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. The company is seeking high traffic and visibility locations in or near power centers or supermarket-anchored centers. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart and Target. The company will acquire existing centers.

Payless Cleaners

Dry Cleaners

dba Payless Cleaners

Mr. Park

1058 Second Street

Richboro, PA 19084

215-355-5005, Fax 610-667-4231

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout DE, NJ and PA. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NJ and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 25 years. Demographic requirements include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

Alvin’s Stores, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba Alvin’s Island

Gary Walsingham

14520 Front Beach Road

Panama City Beach, FL 32413

850-234-8897, Fax 850-235-2250

Web site: www.alvinsisland.com

Email: alvinsisland@aol.com

The 13-unit chain operates locations throughout AL and FL. The general merchandiser occupies spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

B.J. Stores, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba Hoy’s 5 & 10

David Hoy

219 96th Street

Stone Harbor, NJ 08247

609-368-6066, Fax 609-368-1080

The four-unit chain operates locations throughout NJ. The general merchandiser occupies spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown and freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

 

D + K Stores, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba D + K Stores and D.E. Jones

Dan Dweck

2125 Highway 35

Oakhurst, NJ 07755

732-493-9292, Fax 732-493-9729

The 125-unit chain operates locations throughout DE, MD, NJ, NY, OH, PA and WV. The merchandiser occupies spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NY, OH and PA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Demographic requirements include a population of 25,000 within three miles. Potential strip center locations must have a minimum GLA of 150,000 sq.ft.

Tuesday Morning Corp.

General Merchandise

dba Tuesday Morning

Karen Goodman

14621 Inwood Road

Addison, TX 75001

972-387-3562, Fax 972-788-5211

Email: kgoodman@tuesdaymorning.com

The 526-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The general merchandiser, specializing in upscale discount giftware, occupies spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip, power, specialty and mixed-use centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 75 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within five miles.

Arizona Highway Shops, Inc.

Gifts

dba Arizona Highway Shops

Elliott Glasser

7117 East Third Avenue, Suite 110

Scottsdale, AZ 85251

480-994-5752, Fax 480-995-3333

The 17-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV and TX. The gift stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Country Visions

Gifts

dba Country Clutter

Terry O’Neal

3333 Vaca Valley Parkway, Suite 900

Vaca Ville, CA 95688

707-451-6890, Fax 707-451-0410

Web site: www.countryclutter.com

Email: info@countryclutter.com

The 65-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The gift stores, specializing in collectibles and home decor with a country theme, occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in malls and lifestyle, power, tourist and entertainment centers. Plans call for as many as 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years or five years with five year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

 

Lillian Vernon Corp.

Gifts

dba Lillian Vernon Outlet

Cynthia Rickman

2600 International Parkway

Virginia Beach, VA 23452

757-427-7700, Fax 757-430-6008

Web site: www.lillianvernon.com

The 16-unit chain operates locations throughout DE, NY, SC, TN, VA and VT. The gift stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip, outlet and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options.

 

Fantastic Sams

Hair

Jeff Bruk

c/o Katz & Associates

790 Turnpike Street, Suite 202

North Andover, MA 01845

978-681-8888, Fax 978-681-8581

Email: jeffbruk@dkatz.com

The 1,400-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in inline locations in strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings throughout New England during the coming five years, with representation from Katz & Associates. The company prefers to locate in supermarket-anchored centers.

 

Joy International

Luggage

dba Travelers Connection

Paul Choe

111 Highline Drive

Longwood, FL 32750

407-402-7223, Fax 407-831-8778

Email: choeres@aol.com

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout FL. The stores, specializing in luggage, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

 

Fletcher Music Centers, Inc.

Music

dba Fletcher Music Centers

Dave Fletcher

3966 Airway Circle

Clearwater, FL 33726

727-571-1088, Fax 727-572-4405

The 35-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, FL, NC and NV. The music stores, specializing in organs, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Collier County and Naples, FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to seven years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets and drug stores. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 within five miles earning $32,000 as the average household income. The company prefers that 20 percent of the population be over the age of 65 years.

For Eyes Optical Co.

Optical

dba For Eyes Optical

Eric Sheppard or Mark Burgin

400 Arthur Godfrey Road, Suite 200

Miami Beach, FL 33140

305-673-3707, Fax 305-673-6711

Web site: www.foreyes.com

Email: mburgin@foreyes.com

The 125-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA, Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. The retailer, specializing in optical services, occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and urban/downtown and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL, GA, IL, IN, MD, NJ and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites its competition as Lenscrafters. Demographic requirements include a population of 23,000 within three miles earning $51,000 as the average household income.

Procare Vision Centers, Inc.

Optical

dba Procare Vision Centers

Eva Pound-Bickle

1949 Newark-Granville Road

Granville, OH 43023

740-366-7011, Fax 740-587-3589

The 17-unit chain operates locations throughout OH and WV. The stores, specializing in eyeglass frames, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout KY and IN during the coming 18 months.

 

Party Land, Inc.

Party Supplies

dba Party Land

Ken Gross

5215 Militia Hill Road

Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462

610-941-6200, Fax 610-941-6301

Web site: www.partyland.com

Email: wealarmyou@aol.com

The 600-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The party supply stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 30 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising.

 

Aim Mail Center

Shipping

Tess Alvey

c/o Alvey Commercial

17842 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 200

Tustin, CA 92780

714-730-0800, Fax 714-838-3396

Email: alvey@aol.com

The 67-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CA, IL, NJ and NV. The postal and business service retailer occupies spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, excluding NJ and CT, during the coming 18 months, with representation from Alvey Commercial. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 within one mile earning $40,000 as the average household income. A supermarket anchor is required. Growth is franchise driven.

L.B. Pennyworth’s, Inc.

Shoes

dba L.B. Pennyworth’s and Hyman’s

Lowell Blitt

Lynn Gate Plaza, Boston Street

Lynn, MA 01950

978-462-2711, Fax 781-593-0120

The three-unit chain operates locations throughout MA. The stores, specializing in footwear for the family, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northeastern, MA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run seven years plus options.

 

Vance Athletic Supply Co., Inc.

Shoes

dba The Athlete’s Foot

Bob Nelson

PO Box 1437

Henderson, NC 27536

252-492-2321, Fax 252-492-1686

The eight-unit chain operates locations throughout NC. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout eastern NC, northeastern SC and southern VA during the coming 18 months.

Duckwall-Alco Stores, Inc.

Variety

dba Duckwall Hometown Variety and Alco Discount Stores

John Hedeen or Billy Woodruff

401 Cottage Avenue

Abilene, KS 67410

785-263-3350, Fax 785-263-7531

Email: bwoodruff@duckwall.com

The 89-unit chain operates locations throughout CO, KS, NE, OK, SD and TX. The stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and urban/downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the West, South and Midwest. Typical leases run five years with options. The company prefers to acquire existing buildings. The company is only seeking locations in non-competitive markets. The company also operates 185 Duckwall Discount Stores throughout the West, South and Midwest. The general merchandise stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 20 openings east of OH, excluding CA, NV, OR and WA, during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. A land area of 2.0 acres is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 within two miles. Potential locations must have 75 to 80 parking spaces. The company cites its competition as Wal*Mart, Kmart, Target, Shopko and Pamida. The company prefers to locate at least 20 miles from the closest Wal*Mart, Kmart, Shopko and Target.

Movie Brands, Inc.

Video

dba Mr. Movies

Doug Dunn

7801 East Bush Lake Road, Suite 450

Bloomington, MN 55439

952-835-3321, Fax 952-835-1144

Website: www.mrmoviesonline.com

The 90-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NY, SD and WI. The video stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings throughout IA, MI, MN, MO, NE, NM, SD and WI during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with five-year options. Demographics requirements include a trade area population of 7,000 to 20,000.