Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Advance Auto Parts operates 110 locations nationwide. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for five openings throughout MA, NY and VT during the coming 18 months, with representation by Vanguard Capital Realty, Inc.

For more information, contact Ken Brownell, Vanguard Capital Realty, Inc., 2050 Western Avenue, Suite 201, Guilderland, NY 12084; 518-862-0861, Fax 518-452-5972; Web site: www.vanguardfine.com.

Maaco Collision Repair & Auto Painting operates 500 locations throughout NJ and NY. The automotive stores occupy spaces 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Linden and Woodbridge, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Garrick-Aug Associates. The company prefers sites that are currently zoned for auto bodywork and have parking for at least 10 vehicles.

For more information, contact Gary W. Ford, Garrick-Aug Associates, 360 Lexington Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 212-850-0209, Fax 212-983-7192; Web site: www.garrick-aug.com.

Speedee Corp. trades as Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up at 160 locations nationwide and internationally. The stores, which specialize in quick oil changes, tune ups, brake service and preventative maintenance, occupy spaces of 2,950 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and specialty centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, LA, MS and NC during the coming 18 months, with representation by GC & KB Investment, Inc. The company requires a minimum land area of 17,500 sq.ft. Typical leases run 20 years. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Kevin Bennett, GC & KB Investment, Inc., PO Box 1350, 159 Highway 22 East, Madisonville, LA 70447-1350; 985-845-1919, Fax 985-845-1936.

Genuine Parts Co. trades as Napa Auto Parts at 5,800 locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in auto parts and accessories, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 40 to 60 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising and requires a land area of one acre. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites its competition as Autozone, Carquest, Discount Auto and Advance Auto. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot. Typical leases run five years with a five-year option.

For more information, contact Karl Koenig, Genuine Parts Co., 2999 Circle 75 Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30339; 770-612-2008, Fax 770-956-2208; Email: karl-koenig@genpt.com.

AKH Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc. trades as Discount Tire Centers and Evans Tires at 71 locations throughout CA. The automotive tire stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company requires a minimum land area of 20,000 sq.ft.

For more information, contact Andy Andonian, AKH Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc., 15412 Electronic Lane, Suite 202, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714-861-9024, Fax 714-899-4923; Web site: www.discounttires.com.