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Canadian Chains Expanding Nationwide
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Canadian Chains Expanding Nationwide Le Superclub Videotron, LTD trades as Le Superclub Videotron at 180 locations throughout Quebec, Canada. The video stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 25 to 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include drug stores. Typical leases run five years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $30,000 as the average household income. Competition is cited as Blockbuster Video. Average sales of $160 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Richard Soly, Le Superclub Videotron, LTD, 6455 Jean-Talon E, Suite 500, Saint Leonard, Quebec, Canada, H1S 3E8; 514-259-6000, Fax 514-259-0300; Email: publscv@superclub.videotron.com; Web site: www.superclub.videotron.com.
Sangsters Health Centres operates 45 locations througout Canada. The vitamin stores occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for five to 10 openings throughout Canada and internationally during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Competition is cited as GNC. The company is franchising. Average sales of $600 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Darryl Sangster, Sangsters Health Centres, 2218 Hanselman Avenue, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7L 6A4; 306-653-4481, Fax 306-653-4688; Email: franchise@sangsters.com; Web site: www.sangsters.com.
J. Michaels, Inc. trades as J. Michaels at 18 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months, with representation by Oberfield Snowcap. Preferred cotenants include women’s fashion stores. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population earning $80,000 to $120,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Maureen Fowler, Oberfield Snowcap, 80 Galaxy Boulevard, Unit 10 and 11, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M9W 4Y8; 416-674-7433, Fax 416-674-7779; Email: msourial@jmichaels.net.
Laura Canada trades as Laura, Laura II, Laura Petit and Melanie Lyne at 132 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Michael Covens, Laura Canada, 3000 Lecorbusier Boulevard, Laval, Quebec, Canada, H7L 3W2; 450-973-6090, Fax 450-973-6099.
Music World, LTD trades as Music World at 92 locations throughout Canada. The music stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in malls. Plans call for three openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Competition is cited as HMV. Average sales of $450 psf have been reported. For more information, contact Victor Moskal, Music World, LTD, 166 Norseman Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M8Z 2R4; 416-234-9210, Fax 416-234-9213; Email: vmoskal@pindoff.com; Web site: www.musicworld.ca.
Les Vetements Tatoo Clothing Co. trades as Ombre Masculin at 13 locations throughout Canada. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. For more information, contact Allan Brand, Les Vetements Tatoo Clothing Co., 488 Montpellier Boulevard, Mount Royal, Quebec, Canada H4N 2G7; 514-747-4720, Fax 514-747-9345.
Indigo Books & Music, Inc. trades as Coles, Smithbooks and Book Co. at 170 locations throughout Canada. The bookstores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. The company also trades as Indigo and Chapter Book Store at 87 locations throughout Canada. The bookstores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. in downtown areas, malls and strip and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Drew McGowen, Indigo Books & Music, Inc., 468 Kings Street West, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario, Canada M5V 1L8; 416-646-8904, Fax 416-640-4822.
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