Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Autozone, Inc. trades as Autozone at 3,250 locations nationwide and in Mexico. The automotive parts and accessories stores occupy spaces of 5,400 sq.ft. to 7,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and inline spaces. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR and western WA during the coming 18 months.

   For more information regarding expansion in AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR and western WA, contact Rex Martin, Autozone, Inc., PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101; 901-495-8816, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: rex.martin@autozone.com; Web site: www.autozone.com.

Pat Young Service Co., Inc. trades as Auto Parts Center at 30 locations throughout OH. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Derek Young, Pat Young Service Co., Inc., 1550 West 25th Street, Cleveland, OH 44113; 216-861-1556, Fax 216-861-5704.

AHK Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc. trades as Discount Tire Center and Evans Tires at 75 locations throughout CA. The automotive centers, specializing in tires, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

   For more information, contact Andy Andonian, AHK Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc., 15412 Electronic Lane, Suite 202, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714-861-9024, Fax 714-899-4923; Web site: www.discounttirecenters.com.

Olin Mott Tire Co., Inc. trades as Olin Mott Tire at nine locations throughout FL. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Hillsborough County, FL during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Olin Mott, Olin Mott Tire Co., Inc., 3741 East Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, FL 33610; 813-237-3945, Fax 813-238-8241.

Town Fair Tire Centers, Inc. trades as Town Fair Tires at 62 locations throughout CT, MA, NH and RI. The automotive tire centers, occupy spaces of 5,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in specialty and power centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Mike Barbaro, Town Fair Centers, Inc., 460 Coe Avenue, East Haven, CT 06512; 203-467-8600, Fax 203-467-4807.

Murray’s Discount Auto Stores operates 100 locations throughout IL, IN, MI and OH. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 8,400 sq.ft. to 9,500 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations on one acre. Plans call for seven to 10 openings throughout IL, northern IN and MI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Miles Gatland & Associates.    

     For more information, contact Miles Gatland, Miles Gatland & Associates, 1898 Larchwood Drive, Suite A, Troy, MI 48083; 248-701-6800, Fax 248-360-9116; Email: mgatland@aol.com.

BAP of Arizona, Inc. trades as BAP Import Parts at seven locations throughout AZ. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ during the coming 18 months. A land area of 35,000 sq.ft. is required. Typical leases run 15 years with options. A vanilla shell is required.

   For more information, contact Richard Betes, BAP of Arizona, Inc., PO Box 56309, Phoenix, AZ 85079; 602-242-4308, Fax 602-433-9540; Email: dick@bapimports.com.

Splash Hand Wash operates 14 locations throughout CT and NY. The car washes occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for six openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 25 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. A land area of 20,000 sq.ft. that is zoned for car wash and automotive use is required.

   For more information, contact Mark Curtis, Splash Hand Wash, 30 Myano Lane, Stamford, CT 06902; 800-927-4489, Fax 203-325-9405.

Smeal’s Enterprises trades as Eastern Off Roads and Smeal’s Auto Parts at three locations throughout PA. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout PA during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact William Smeal, Smeal’s Enterprises, 200 Shadylane Drive, Phillipsburg, PA 16866; 814-342-7111, Fax 814-342-5579; Email: debbie@smeal.net; Web site: www.easternoffroads.com.

Joe Auto, Inc. trades as Joe Auto at two locations throughout TX. The automotive repair shops occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by Evergreen Capital & Development, LLC. Land areas of two to three acres are required. Typical leases run 10 years. The company prefers to locate near Home Depot, Best Buy and Target.

   For more information, contact Kevin Greve, Evergreen Capital & Development, LLC, 3082 Evergreen Parkway, Suite A, Evergreen, CO 80439; 303-670-2827, Fax 303-670-2837; Email: kgreve@evergreencd.com.

Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC trades as Cottman Transmission at 387 locations nationwide. The automotive stores, specializing in transmission repair, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 100 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Specific improvements are required.  The company is franchising.

   For more information, contact Warren Berest, Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC, 240 New York Drive, Fort Washington, PA 19034; 215-643-5885, Fax 215-643-2519; Email: wberest@cottman.com; Web site: www.cottman.com.

Multistate Transmission at 191 locations nationwide. The transmission repair shops occupy spaces of 3,400 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in strip and specialty centers and freestanding locations, preferably near car dealerships. Plans call for 30 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with three-year options. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. A land area of 22,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. is required.

   For more information, contact Jack Yost, Moran Industries, 6066 New Nashville Highway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129; 615-893-6085, Fax 615-895-9198; Email: jyostmm@yahoo.com; Web site: www.moranindustries.com.

Cassidy Tire & Auto Supply Co., Inc. trades as Cassidy Tire & Auto Supply at 14 locations throughout IL. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Jim Ahern, Cassidy Tire & Auto Supply Co., Inc., 346 North Canal Street, Chicago, IL 60606; 312-226-4395, Fax 312-715-1702.

Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up operates 150 locations throughout CA, CT, LA, MA, ME, NC, NH, RI, SC, TX, VT and Mexico. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for five openings throughout CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years with three, five-year options. Land areas of 14,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. are required. Specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact John L. Williams, Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up, 1320 Willow Pass Road, Concord, CA 94520; 925-686-9411, Fax 925-686-9415; Email: john@speedeecorp.com; Web site: www.speedeeoil.com.

Swash Express Auto Wash operates 18 locations throughout FL, GA, NY, OH and RI. The car washes occupy land areas of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. for freestanding locations. Plans call for 16 openings throughout FL, GA, southeastern MA, NY, OH and RI during the coming 18 months, with representation by Kingsley Management, LLC. Preferred cotenants include Target and supermarkets. Typical leases run 10 years.

   For more information, contact Steve McLaughlin, Kingsley Management, LLC, 9B Hamilton Place, Boston, MA 02108; 617-357-9274, Fax 617-357-0845.

The Internal Engine Parts Group, Inc., trades as Engine Parts Center, Birmingham Piston Warehouse and Engine Parts Warehouse at nine locations throughout AL, FL, GA, LA, MS and TN. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 11,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AR, FL, SC and TN during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Alan Gartrell, The Internal Engine Parts Group, Inc., 100 Virginia Drive, Meriden, MS 39301; 601-693-8282, Fax 601-693-6434.

U.S. Site Corp. trades as Express Car Wash at 11 locations throughout CT, FL, IA, IL, NE and OH. The car washes occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Mike Sullivan, U.S. Site Corp., 297 Main Avenue, Norwalk, CA 06851; 203-249-2694, 203-972-9354; Email: mshullman@minutemancarwash.com.

Bridgestone/Firestone, Inc. (Northeast Zone) trades as Firestone at 450 locations throughout CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, eastern OH, PA, RI, VA, VT and Washington, DC. The auto service centers occupy spaces of 7,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.  Typical leases run 20 years with options.

   For more information, contact Lee Merkel, Bridgestone, Fire Stone, Inc. (Northeast Zone), 211 Welsh Pool Road, Suite 200, Exton, PA 19341; 610-968-2040, Fax 610-968-2039.

Car-X Associate Corp. trades as Car-X Auto Service at 183 locations throughout IL, IN, KS, MN, MO, OH, TX and WI. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.  Specific improvements are required. The company is franchising.

   For more information, contact Kim Bauer, Car-X Associate Corp., 1375 East Woodfield Road, Suite 500, Schaumberg, IL 69173; 800-359-2350, Fax 847-619-3310.

Moran Industries trades as Alta Mere, Dr. Nicks, Milex, Mr. Transmission and Great Lake Lubes trades as Valvoline at 55 locations throughout IL and WI. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Target. Typical leases run 15 years. Specific improvements are required.

   For more information, contact John Theisen, Great Lakes Lube, 720 Main Street, Mokwonago, WI 53149; 262-363-3060, Fax 262-363-3838.

Tire Warehouse Central, Inc. trades as Tire Warehouse at 53 locations throughout MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Plans call for five to eight locations throughout CT, MA, ME, NH, RI and VT during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact John Henning, Tire Warehouse Central, Inc., 492 Main Street, PO Box 486, Keene, NH 03431; 603-352-4478, Fax 603-357-5108; Web site: www.tirewarehouse.com.

Tom Hovland Enterprises, Inc. trades as NAPA Auto Parts at 11 locations throughout IA, MN and WI. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for one to two openings throughout IA, MN and western and southern WI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to acquire sites. A land area of one acre is required.

   For more information, contact Tom Hovland, Tom Hovland Enterprises, Inc., 3377 4th Street Southwest, Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-7161, Fax 641-424-5121; Email: hovland@netconx.net.

Strauss Discount Auto operates 90 locations throughout NJ, NY and PA. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 12,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings throughout Bergen, Essex and Passaic Counties, NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

   For more information, contact Rennie Pincus, The Goldstein Group, 266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452; 201-703-9700, Fax 201-703-9678; Email: rpincus@thegoldsteingroup.com.

Tuffy Associates Corp. trades as Tuffy Auto Service Center and Car X at 475 locations throughout FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, SD, TX, VA and WI. The automotive centers occupy spaces of 3,900 sq.ft. to 4,900 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 30 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

   For more information, contact Barry Rigby, Tuffy Associates Corp, 1414 Baronial Plaza Drive, Toledo, OH 43615; 419-865-6900, Fax 419-865-7343; Email: rigby@tuffy.com.

CSK Auto, Inc. trades as Checker Auto Parts, Schuck’s Auto Supply and Kragen Auto Parts at 1,113 locations throughout AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MI, MN, MT, ND, NM, NV, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for 45 openings throughout AZ, CA, CO, HI, NV, TX and UT during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with four five-year options.

   For more information, contact Tom Droze, CSK Auto, Inc. 645 East Missouri Avenue, Suite 450, Phoenix, AZ 85012; 602-631-7369, Fax 602-631-7086; Email: tdroze@cskauto.com.

Lappen Auto Parts operates 18 locations throughout MA. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Dartmouth Co. Direct Tire operates four locations throughout MA. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Dartmouth Co. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla box is required.

   For more information, contact Danny McLean, The Dartmouth Co., 351 Newbury Street, Boston, MA 02115; 617-262-6620, Fax 617-262-1806; Email: dmclean@dartco.com; Web site: www.dartco.com.