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Lemstone, Inc.

Books

dba Lemstone Books

Jim Doyle

311 South County Farm Road

Wheaton, IL 60187

630-682-1400, Fax 630-682-1828

Web site: www.lemstone.com

Email: jimd@lemstone.com

The 50-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The book stores, featuring Christian-inspired books, music and gift items, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,020 sq.ft. in strip, power, lifestyle and specialty centers and malls. Plans call for as many as eight openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company prefers to cotenant with Target, Kohl’s and major department stores. Typical leases run five years with five-year options. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Demographic requirements include a population of 90,000 within the trade area. The company cites Family Christian Stores and Lifeway as competition. The company is franchising.

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Closeouts

dba Ollie’s Bargain Outlet

Morton Bernstein

6295 Allentown Boulevard

Harrisburg, PA 17112

717-657-2300, Fax 717-901-3065

Web site: www.olliesbargainoutlet.com

Email: olliesmark@aol.com

The 25-unit chain operates locations throughout MD and PA. The stores, specializing in closeout carpet, books and domestics, occupy spaces of 36,000 sq.ft. to 55,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout DE, MD and PA during the coming 18 months. Second generation space in suburban markets is desired.

 

Elizabeth Grady Cos.

Cosmetics

dba Elizabeth Grady Cos.

John Walsh or Alfred Naddaff

222 Boston Avenue

Medford, MA 02155

781-391-9380, Fax 781-391-7828

Web site: www.elizabethgrady.com

Email: alfred@elizabethgrady.com

The 32-unit chain operates locations throughout CT, MA, NH, NY and RI. The cosmetics stores, specializing in cosmetics and skin care products, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

 

Dryclean Depot

Dry Cleaners

Garret Bauman

c/o Divaris Real Estate

11300 Rockville Pike, Suite 704

Rockville, MD 20852

301-231-4877, Fax 301-231-5854

Web site: www.drycleandepot.com

Email: gbauman@aol.com

The 14-unit chain operates locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The laundromat, with a drycleaning plant on its premises, occupies spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide, with a primary focus on Chicago, IL; Detroit, MI; Baltimore, MD; Virginia Beach and Richmond, VA and Washington, DC during the coming 18 months, with representation from Divaris Real Estate. Typical leases run 10 years. A work letter and $20 psf allowance are required. The company prefers to locate along heavily traveled roads. Demographic requirements include a population of 150,000 within five miles in the middle to upper middle income braket. The company is franchising.

Cash Americal International, Inc.

Finance

dba Mr. Payroll

Larry Hurley

1600 West 7th Street

Ft. Worth, TX 76102-2599

800-322-3250 Ext. 1249, Fax 817-570-1738

Web site: www.cashamerica.com

The 144-unit chain operates locations throughout AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IA, ID, KS, LA, MI, MS, NC, NM, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and WA. The check cashing facilities occupy spaces of 48 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers, kiosks and inline spaces. Growth opportunities are sought from FL to TX during the coming 18 months. The company is franchising.

 

Fred Meyer, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba Fred Meyer Stores

Bob Curry Wilson

3800 Southeast 22nd Avenue

Portland, OR 91202-2918

503-797-3550, Fax 503-797-3539

The 132-unit chain operates locations throughout AK, ID, OR, UT and WA. The general merchandise stores occupy spaces of 66,000 sq.ft. to 175,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. The company prefers to acquire locations.

Beauty Management, Inc.

Hair

dba Perfect Look

Michael Clark

270 Beavercreek Road, Suite 100

Oregon City, OR 97045

503-723-3200, Fax 503-723-3232

The 105-unit chain operates locations throughout AK, AZ, ID, OR and WA. The full-service hair salons occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip, outlet and power centers and malls. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Typical leases run six to 10 years.

Raylon Corp.

Hair

dba Raylon Beauty Supply

Robert E. Price

c/o RP Realty

2125 Walbert Avenue

Allentown, PA 18104

610-435-5500, 610-435-4180

Web site: www.rprealty.com

Email: robprice@rprealty.com

The 11-unit chain operates locations throughout DE, NJ and PA. The beauty supply stores, specializing in salon products for licensed beauticians, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers and urban/downtown locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation from RP Realty. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. The company cites Sally Beauty as competition.

Friedman’s, Inc.

Jewelry

dba Friedman’s Jewelers

Cathy Swagert

4 West State Street

Savannah, GA 31401

912-201-6130, Fax 912-201-6630

Email: cswagert@friendmans.com

The 652-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the East, South and Midstates during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target and Goody’s. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 within three miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. The company cites Zales and Kay as competition.

Mori Luggage & Gifts, Inc.

Luggage

dba Mori Luggage & Gifts and Mori Classics

Jean Mori

3595 McCall Place

Atlanta, GA 30340-2801

770-451-6674, Fax 770-458-3334

Web site: www.moriluggage.com

The 27-unit chain operates locations throughout AL, GA, SC and TN. The luggage stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in regional malls, upscale strip and lifestyle centers and urban/downtown locations. Plans call for as many as five openings throughout the southeast during the coming 18 months.

 

Newbury Comics, Inc.

Music/Pop Culture

dba Newbury Comics

Ria McNamara

1000 Boston Turnpike

Shrewsbury, MA 01545

508-845-5000, Fax 508-842-6100

Email: rkm-retail@worldnet.att.net

The 25-unit chain operates locations throughout MA, ME, NH and RI. The stores, specializing in CDs, music videos, T-shirts, posters, comic books and rock and pop culture books, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in power centers and malls. Growth opportunities are sough throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. The company prefers to cotenant with Home Depot and Staples. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company cites Best Buy as competition.

R/X Optical Laboratories, Inc.

Optical

dba R/X Optical Laboratories

George Jepson

1700 South Park State Street

Kalamazoo, MI 49001

269-342-0003, Fax 269-342-4284

Email: george@rxoptical.com

The 38-unit chain operates locations throughout IN and MI. The optical merchandise and services stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern IN and MI during the coming 18 months.

Dave’s Soda & Pet City

Pet Supplies

dba Dave’s Soda & Pet City

Dave Ratner

11 Ramah Circle

Agawam, MA 01001

413-789-2259, Fax 413-789-2523

The four-unit chain operates locations throughout MA. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CT and central MA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options for leasing. Rent must be under $10 psf. The company will consider acquiring sites. The company is franchising.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc.

Pet Supplies

dba Petco

Gary Graham

9125 Rehco Road

San Diego, CA 92121

858-677-3008, Fax 858-677-3002

The 600-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in pet food and supplies, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 90 openings throughout FL, NC and SC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. The company prefers to cotenant with high volume supermarkets and mass merchandisers. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Specific improvements are required.

Pet Supply Plus

Pet Supplies

dba Pet Supply Plus

Frank Arcori

25225 Van Dyke Avenue

Centerline, MI 45015

810-940-8600, Fax 586-756-9436

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout MI. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 8,700 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southeastern MI during the coming 18 months. The company is a franchisee.

 

Cavender’s Boot City

Shoes

Sharon Biles

c/o Sabre Properties

3336 Richmond Avenue

Houston, TX 77098

713-524-4646, Fax 713-630-0680

Email: sabreproperties@evi.net

The 40-unit chain operates locations throughout LA and TX. The shoe stores, specializing in boots and western wear for the entire family, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as three openings in LA, OK and TX during the coming 18 months, with representation from Sabre Properties. Typical leases run 10 years. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within five miles.

Shoe City

Shoes

Bob Pratt

c/o R.L. Pratt and Associates

123 Washington Boulevard, Penthouse Suite

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310-577-1414, Fax 310-577-1415

Web site: www.rlpratt.com

Email: bob@rlpratt.com

The 40-unit chain operates locations throughout southern CA. The shoes stores, specializing in brand athletic footwear and sportswear, occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for as many as eight openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation from R.L. Pratt and Associates. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company is willing to acquire locations, with pad sites being of particular interest.

Stuart’s Juvenile Shoe Store, Inc.

Shoes

dba Stuart’s Juvenile Shoes

Larry Hecht

7483 Dadeland Mall

Miami, FL 33156

305-666-0584, Fax 305-666-6108

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout southern FL. The children’s shoe stores occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months.

 

English Gardens

Specialty

dba English Gardens

John Darin Jr.

6370 Orchard Lake Road, Suite 207

West Bloomfield, MI 48322

248-855-9240 Ext. 7, Fax 248-855-0646

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout MI. The specialty stores, featuring a nursery, garden center, full-service florist and full-service landscape and design, occupy five acres with freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Detroit, MI during the coming 18 months.

LA Day Spas And Tanning

Specialty

Robert Price

c/o RP Realty

2125 Walbert Avenue, Suite 200

Allentown, PA 18104

610-435-5500, Fax 610-435-4180

Website: www.rprealty.com

Email: sales@rprealty.com

The seven-unit chain operates locations throughout PA. The full-service day spas, offering hair and nail care, tanning and massage, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing market, with representation by RP Realty. Typical leases run five years. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, Target and supermarkets. Demographic requirements include a population of 300,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average household income.

Premier Tan

Specialty

dba Premier Tan

Chris Birdsong

2941C Zelda Road

Montgomery, AL 36106

334-271-5757, Fax 334-271-5702

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout AL. The tanning salons occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL and TN during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. The company prefers to cotenant with T.J. Maxx and Target. Demographic requirements include a population of 80,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

Ritz Camera, Inc.

Specialty

dba Boaters World

Joe Marciano or Todd Buckstein

6711 Ritz Way

Beltsville, MD 20705

301-419-0000, Fax 301-210-4623

Web site: www.ritzcamera.com

The 110-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The marine retail stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to ten years. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Joe Marciano handles the East Coast, while Todd Buckstein handles the West Coast.

 

Wild Bird Centers of America

Specialty

dba Wild Bird Crossings and

Wild Bird Center

Steve Cook

7370 Macarthur Boulevard

Glen Echo, MD 20812

Web site: www.wildbirdcenter.com

The 92-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The wild bird care centers occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. in strip, neighborhood and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with upscale women’s apparel, Bed Bath & Beyond and Barnes & Noble. The company is franchising.