Expanding Canadian Chains
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Expanding Canadian Chains


Kiddie Kobbler, Ltd. trades as Kiddie Kobbler at 22 locations throughout Canada. The children’s shoe stores occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in power and specialty centers and malls. Plans call for one to two openings throughout greater Toronto and Ontario, Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with The Bay and fashion specialty stores. Leases running five to 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is preferred. The company is franchising. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Fred Norman, Kiddie Kobbler, Ltd., 4 Kinmount Private, Leanata, Ontario K2T 1K1; 613-592-5515, Fax 613-592-5304; Web site: www.kiddiekobbler.com.

Regis Corp. trades as First Choice Haircutters at 350 locations throughout FL, MI, OH and Canada. The hair salons occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers sites in strip centers with anchored tenants.

For more information, contact John Wissent, Regis Corp., 7201 Metro Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 54439; 952-947-7000, Fax 952-947-7900; Web site: www.regiscorp.com.

Music World Ltd. trades as Music World at 96 locations throughout Canada. The music stores occupy a space of 2,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years are typical. The company cites HMV as competition. Average sales of $500 psf have been reported.

For more information, contact Victor Moskal, Music World, Ltd., 166 Norseman Street, Toronto, Ontario M8Z 2R4; 416-234-9210, Fax 416-234-9213; Email: vmoskal@pindoff.com; Web site: www.musicworld.ca.

Moxie’s Classic Grill operates 42 locations throughout Canada. The restaurants occupy a space of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for seven openings throughout the existing market during the coming year. The company prefers to cotenant with other restaurants, theaters, office towers and retail stores. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 20 miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. A land area of one acre is required. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Scott Thomsen, Moxie’s Classic Grill, 11012 McCloud Trail South, Suite 390, Calgary, Alberta T2J GA5; 403-543-2600, Fax 403-543-2646.

The Forzani Group trades as Sportcheck, Sports Express, Sportmart, Coat Mountain Sports, Forzani’s Locker Room and R ‘n’ R at 375 locations throughout Canada. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 100,000 sq.ft. in malls, strip and power centers and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Joel Patterson, The Forzani Group, 824 41st Avenue, Calgary, Alberta T2E 3R3; 403-717-1321, Fax 403-717-1495.

Global Pet Food trades as Ryan’s Pet Foods and Global Pet Foods at 42 locations throughout Ontario, Canada. The pet supply stores occupy a space of 1,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within one mile earning $60,000 as the average household income. The company cites Pet Valu as competition and is franchising.

For more information, contact Jim Walker, Global Pet Food, 70 Doncaster, Thornhill, Ontario L3T 1L3; 905-771-9227, Fax 905-771-1032.

JWS 200 Apparel Limited trades as Just White Shirts.com at two locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 300 sq.ft. to 500 sq.ft. and 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in airports, hotels and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers high-end locations and has two prototypes, including smaller size locations for airports and hotels and larger size stores for strip centers.

For more information, contact Leon Goren, JWS 200 Apparel Limited, 1991 Leslie Street, Toronto, Ontario M3B 2M3; 416-447-2907, Fax 416-447-7085; Web site: www.justwhiteshirts.com.

English Bulter operates 25 locations throughout Canada. The home furnishing stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Summerhill Advisors, Inc. The company prefers sites with department store anchors and is franchising.

For more information, contact Nick Assad, Summerhill Advisors, Inc., 88 Whitehall Road, Toronto, Ontario M4W 2C7; 416-966-9802, Fax 416-966-9803; Web site: www.englishbutler.com.

Rogers Cable, Inc. trades as Rogers Video at 275 locations throughout Canada, excluding Quebec. The video stores occupy a space of 5,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years with options are typical. A vanilla shell is required. The company cites Blockbuster as competition. The first store began operations in 1988.

For more information, contact Dale Graves, Rogers Cable, Inc., 10991 Shellbridge Way, Suite 100, Richmond, British Columbia B6X 3C6; 604-270-9200, Fax 604-270-0100; Email: dgraves@rci.com; Web site: www.rogesvideo.com.

Great Canadian Dollar Store, Ltd. trades as Great Canadian Dollar Store at 140 locations throughout Canada. The discount stores occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, drug stores and women’s and children’s apparel stores. Preferred demographics include a population of 5,000 within one mile.

For more information, contact Kevin Walker, Great Canadian Dollar Store, Ltd., 302-31 Bastion Square, Victoria, British Columbia V8W 1J1; 250-388-0123, Fax 250-388-9763; Email: kato@dollarstores.com; Web site: www.dollarstores.com.

Indigo Books & Music, Inc. trades as Indigo at 15 locations throughout Canada. The book stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, strip and power centers and malls. Plans call for one to two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income.

For more information, contact Sarah Green, Indigo Books & Music, Inc., 468 Kings Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M5V 1L8; 905-789-1234, Fax 905-789-2611; Email: sgreen@indigo.ca; Web site: www.indigo.ca.

Loony Lizard, Ltd. trades as Loony Lizard Dollar Store at 26 locations throughout Ontario, Canada. The discount stores occupy a space of 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Ottawa, Canada during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Anthony Barrett, Loony Lizard, Ltd., 100 4th Avenue, St. Catherines, Ontario L2S 3P3; 905-685-9655, Fax 905-685-9414; Web site: www.loonylizard.com.

Browns Shoe Shops, Inc. trades as Browns Shoe Shops at 42 locations throughout Canada. The shoe stores occupy a space of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Morton Brownstein, Browns Shoe Shops, Inc., 790 Begin Street, St. Laurent, Quebec H4M 2N5; 514-334-5000, Fax 514-745-3250; Email: browns@brownsshoes.com; Web site: www.brownshoes.com.

Marks Work Wearhouse operates 210 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. The company prefers outparcels or inline spaces in power centers.

For more information, contact Paul Wilson, Marks Work Wearhouse, 30 1035 64 Avenue Southeast, Calgary, Alberta T2H 2J7; 403-692-7552, Fax 403-692-7566; Web site: www.marks.com.