Econo Lube N’ Tube operates 200 locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, ID, KS, MD, MO, NC, NV, OK, SC, TX, UT, VA and WA. The automotive stores, which specialize in quick oil and lube services, tune-ups and brakes, occupy spaces of 2,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites and will build-to-suit at locations with daily traffic counts of 25,000 vehicles. The company is franchising. Typical leases run 10 to 15 years. The company prefers to locate near Wal*Mart, Target and Home Depot.

For more information, contact Tim O’Brien, Econo Lube N’ Tube, PO Box 92658, Newport Beach, CA 92660; 949-851-2259, Fax 800-748-5183.

For more information, contact Fred Tomarchio, Atlantic Automotive/Mr. Tire, Inc., 23 Walker Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21208; 410-602-9002, Fax 410-602-4019; Web site: www.mileone.com.

Spot Not Car Washes operates 34 locations throughout AR, AZ, IL, IN and MO. The car washes occupy spaces of 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ; Chicago, IL and St. Louis and Kansas City, MO during the coming 18 months.

Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Service, Inc. trades as Fletcher’s Tire & Auto Service at 23 locations throughout AZ. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, pads and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.