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A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts, Inc.

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

dba A.C. Moore Arts & Crafts

Gary Lippert

500 University Court

Blackwood, NJ 08012

856-228-6700, Fax 856-228-5550

Email: kru@acmoore.com

Web site: www.acmoore.com

The 72-unit chain operates locations throughout CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, RI, TN and WV. The arts and crafts supplies stores occupy a space of 21,300 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with soft lines, supermarkets and major discount stores. Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company cites Michaels as competition.

Hobby Lobby Stores

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

dba Hobby Lobby Creative Centers

Bill Darrow

7707 Southwest 44th Street

Oklahoma City, OK 73179

405-745-1100, Fax 405-745-1635

Email: bill.darrow@hobbylobby.com

The 287-unit chain operates locations in the midstates, west and south. The arts and crafts stores occupy spaces of 55,000 sq.ft. to 60,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 25 to 35 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company’s marketing area is within a 900-mile radius of Oklahoma City, OK.

 

Pearl Artist & Craft

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

Bill Lebo

c/o William S. Lebo & Co.

PO Box 266378

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326

954-476-2600

The 21-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CA, GA, FL, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The arts and crafts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in strip, power, and value centers, freestanding locations, outlets and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in major metro areas during the coming 18 months, with representation by William S. Lebo Co. Leases running 10 years with multiple options are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles. The company is considering concepts requiring smaller spaces.

The Book Market

Books

Jason Gordon and Tom Breen

c/o Epsteen & Associates

1429 4th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361

The 150-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The temporary book stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates.

 

Becky’s Hallmark Shops

Cards

dba Becky’s Hallmark Shop and

Basset Christmas Shop

Francis Norsworthy Jr.

207 Bypass Road

Williamsburg, VA 23185

757-220-6772, Fax 757-259-0120

The 16-unit chain operates locations throughout VA. The cards stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls, pad sites and strip and power centers. Plans call for two openings throughout VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Becky’s Hallmark uses 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in pad sites and freestanding locations; 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and 2,800 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls. Leases running 15 years with three five-year options are typical. Preferred demographics include a mid to upper income bracket and a tourist market.

Recycled Paper Greeting

Cards

dba Rocs Card & Gift Stores

Mort Baron

352 Berkshire Drive

Riva, MD 21140

410-956-6730, Fax 410-956-6739

Email: mbaron01@rcl.com

The 1,250-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The card stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls, urban/downtown areas and strip, specialty, mixed-use, value, tourist and entertainment centers. Plans call for 90 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target, Lord & Taylor, upscale department stores and supermarkets. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. Sales of $275 to $500 psf have been reported.

Micro Electronics

Computers

dba Micro Center

Nancy Klemstine

4119 Leap Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

614-850-3037, Fax 614-850-3001

Web site: www.microcenter.com

The 20-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, CO, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MN, NY, OH, TX and VA. The computer supply stores occupy spaces of 28,000 sq.ft. to 38,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, malls and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout AZ, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, MO, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

Ammar’s, Inc.

Discount

dba Magic Mart

R.F. Ammar

710 South College Avenue

Bluefield, VA 24605

276-322-4686, Fax 276-326-1060

The 20-unit chain operates locations throughout KY, NC, VA and WV. The discount stores occupy spaces of 65,000 sq.ft. to 90,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Dollar Discount of America, Inc.

Discount

dba Dollar Discount

Mitchell Insel

1362 Naamans Creek Road

Boothwyn, PA 19061

610-497-1991, Fax 610-485-6439

Email: williamfeather@msn.com

The 167-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The discount stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, except for AK and HI during the coming 18 months. Leases running three to five years with options are typical. The company is franchising. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Becker’s Teacher Parent Store

Educational

David Vender

c/o Equity Properties

600 Haverford Road

Haverford, PA 19041

610-645-7700, Fax 610-645-5454

Email: dav@retailbrokers.com

Web site: www.retailbrokers.com

The 10-unit chain operates locations throughout DE, FL, NJ and PA. The educational facilities occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for two openings throughout Wilmington, DE; FL; central and northern NJ and northeast Philadelphia, PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Equity Properties. The company prefers to cotenant with T.J. Maxx, Target and Kohl’s. Leases running five years are typical.

Best Buy Co., Inc.

Electronics

dba Best Buy

Patrick Matre

7075 Flying Cloud Drive

Eden Prarie, MN 55344

952-947-2000, Fax 952-995-7316

The 550-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, endcaps and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

Sprint PCS

Electronics

David Reischer and Jeff Handler

c/o Corridor RF&S Real Estate

2 Hopkins Plaza, Suite 2100

Baltimore, MD 21201

410-625-1500, Fax 410-625-1562

Email: dreischer@corridorrfs.com

Web site: www.rfs.com

The 420-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The electronics stores occupy a space of 1,800 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation by Corridor RF&S Real Estate.

Ultimate Electronics, Inc.

Electronics

dba Soundtrack, Ultimate Electronics and Audio King

Steven T. Olson

321 West 84th Avenue, Suite A

Thorton, CO 80221

303-412-2500, Fax 303-412-2502

Email: steveo@ulte.com

Web site: www.ultimateelectronics.com

The 58-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CO, IA, ID, IL, MN, MO, NM, NV, OK, SD, TX and UT. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 31,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers, freestanding locations and malls. Plans call for eight to 10 openings throughout MN and TX during the coming 18 months. A land area of 3.5 acres is required. Leases running 15 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 600,000 within eight miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company cites Best Buy, Circuit City and Tweeter as competition.

Ca$h Plus

Finance

Tess Alvey

c/o Alvey Commercial Real Estate

17842 Irvine Boulevard, Suite 200

Tustin, CA 92780

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

Email: alveycomre@aol.com

The 75-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, FL, LA, MD, MI, MO, NV, TX, and WA. The financial service institutions occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip, specialty, and value centers. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Alvey Commercial Real Estate. The company prefers to cotenant with Target, Wal*Mart, supermarkets and drug stores. Preferred demographics include a population of 15,000 within one mile earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. Sales of $250 psf have been reported. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical.
CNG Financial Corp.

Finance

dba Check ‘No Go, Inc.

Rob Byrne and Steve Hoza

5155 Financial Way

Mason, OH 45040

513-229-6634, Fax 513-229-6749

The 700-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The financial institutions occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running three years are typical. A vanilla shell, tenant improvement allowance and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 35,000 within three miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart.

American Women Fitness Centers

Fitness

dba American Women Fitness Centers

Jerry Brunetto

160 Market Street, Suite 6

Saddlebrook, NJ 07663

201-796-7300

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout NJ. The health and fitness centers occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with options are typical.

 

The Alley

Gifts

dba The Alley

William Marek

72240 Highway 111

Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-340-1137, Fax 760-674-8208

Email: thealley@dc.rr.com

The eight-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The gift shops occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in malls, freestanding locations and power centers. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

 

Headcutters

Hair

dba Headcutters

Robert Baskind

1325 Franklin Avenue, Suite 165

Garden City, NY 11530

516-746-7911, Fax 516-746-1288

Email: info@tildencarcare.com

The 11-unit chain operates locations throughout NY. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 1,300 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 openings throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months. The company franchising. Leases running 10 years with three five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Super Cuts as competition. Sales of $500 psf have been reported. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets.

Sport Clips, Inc.

Hair

dba Sport Clip

Gordon Logan

PMB 266-PO Box 3000

Georgetown, TX 78627

512-869-1201, Fax 512-869-0366

Email: gordon@sportclips.com

Web site: www.sportclips.com

The 80-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CO, GA, KS, MO, NC, NE, NY, OK, SC, TX and UT. The hair salons occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 60 openings throughout AL, AR, FL, IA, KY, LA, MS, OH, TN and VA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Best Buy and Home Depot. Leases running five years are typical. A bare shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Sales of $250 psf to $300 psf have been reported. The company is franchising.

The Diamond Center

Jewelry

Steve Baer

c/o Metro Commercial Real Estate

3340 Dundee Road, Suite 2C1

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-412-9898, Fax 847-412-0101

The 10-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The jewelry stores occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Chicago, IL, with representation by Metro Commercial Real Estate, during the coming 18 months.

Party City Corp.

Party Supplies

dba Party City,

The Discount Party Superstore

Joel Chance

400 Commons Way

Rockaway, NJ 07866

973-983-0888, Fax 973-983-8217

Email: jchace@partycity.com

Web site: www.partycity.com

The 450-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The party supply stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell and specific improvement are required. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 120,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company prefers big box anchors.

 

Amadeus Spa

Specialty

Geoff Martin

c/o CB Richard Ellis

505 North Brand, Suite 100

Glendale, CA 91203

818-502-6739, Fax 818-243-6069

Email: glmartin@cbre.com

The six-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The day spas occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle centers. Plans call for two to three openings throughout CA annually. The company prefers high traffic areas and lifestyle centers with excellent visibility and accessibility.

 

Storage USA

Specialty

dba Storage USA

Jeff Supnick

14 Penhale Passage

Medford, NJ 08055

609-714-8714, Fax 609-714-0719

Email: jeffrey.supnick@sus.com

Web site: www.sus.com

The 550-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The storage facilities occupy spaces of two to seven acres in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, IL, NY, PA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase land or acquire pre-existing buildings and convert.