Automotive Retailers Expanding Nationwide

Parts Depot, Inc. trades as Bumper to Bumper and Tropical International at 145 locations throughout DE, FL, GA, MD, NC, OH, PA, SC, TN, VA and WV. The automotive parts shops occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles. Competition is cited as Napa, Carquest, AutoZone and Advance Auto.

For more information, contact David Reid Sr., Parts Depot, Inc., 2177 Dale Avenue SE, Roanoke, VA 24013; 540-345-1001, Fax 540-345-1005; Email: david.reid@parts-depot.com.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (South) trades as The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. at 2,500 locations nationwide. The automotive tire stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 6,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, FL; New Orleans, LA and MS during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 12 years. The company requires a land area of 35,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. for freestanding locations.

For more information, contact Larry Meeker, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. (South), PO Box 8010, Orange Park, FL 32006; 904-278-9262, Fax 904-278-9169; Email: lmeeker@goodyear.com.

Splash Hand Wash trades as Splash Hand Wash at 18 locations throughout CT and NY. The car wash facilities occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Mark Curtis, Splash Hand Wash, 30 Myano Lane, Stamford, CT 06902; 800-927-4489, Fax 203-325-9405; Email: markc@splashhandwash.com; Web site: www.splashhandwash.com.

Mackenzie Auto Parts, Inc. trades as Napa Auto Parts at nine locations throughout NH and VT. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Steven Kelley, Mackenzie Auto Parts, Inc., 225 Union Street, Littleton, NH 03561; 603-444-2982, Fax 603-444-0103.

Terry’s Auto Supply, Inc. trades as Terry’s Auto Supply at eight locations throughout FL. The automotive supply stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Steve Fink, Terry’s Auto Supply, Inc., 524 North Dixie Highway, Hollywood, FL 33020; 954-922-3831, Fax 954-922-1247.

Tom Hovland Enterprises, Inc. trades as Napa Auto Parts at 10 locations throughout IA, MN and WI. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of one acre.

For more information, contact Tom Hovland, Tom Hovland Enterprises, Inc., 3377 4th Street SW, Mason City, IA 50401; 641-423-7161, Fax 641-424-5121; Web site: www.napaautoparts.com.

Direct Tire operates four locations throughout MA. The automotive tire stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought 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. 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 endcaps in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Dartmouth Co.

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

EZ Lube trades as EZ Lube at 55 locations throughout southern CA. The automotive shops occupy spaces of 14,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads in power centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 years plus three, five-year options. The company prefers to acquire sites or build-to-suits. Preferred cotenants include Costco, Home Depot, Target and Lowe’s Home Improvement. Competition is cited as Jiffy Lube.

For more information, contact Ed Reynolds, EZ Lube, 3506 West Lake Center Drive, Suite B, Santa Ana, CA 92704; 714-556-1312, Fax 714-556-1362; Email: edr@ezlube.com; Web site: www.ezlube.com.

Plaza Tire Service, Inc. trades as Plaza Tire Service at 42 locations throughout AR, IL, KY and MO. The automotive service stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Scott Rhodes, Plaza Tire Service, Inc., 2149 William Street, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703; 573-334-5036, Fax 573-334-0322.

AutoZone, Inc. trades as AutoZone at 3,560 locations nationwide and throughout Puerto Rico and Mexico. The automotive parts and accessories stores occupy spaces of 5,400 sq.ft. to 7,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT and WV during the coming 18 months.

For more information regarding expansion throughout CT, DE, MA, MD, ME, NH, NY, PA, RI, VA, VT and WV, contact Mario Parson, AutoZone, Inc., PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101; 901-495-8793, Fax 901-495-8793, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: mario.parson@autozone.com; Web site: www.autozonerealestate.com. Peter Wood represents AutoZone in its expansion throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN and TX. He can be reached at PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101; 901-495-8723, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: peter.wood@autozone.com. Rex Martin handles AutoZone in its expansion throughout AZ, CA, NM, NV, OR and western WA. He can be reached at PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 39101; 901-495-8816, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: rex.martin@autozone.com. Bart Watt handles AutoZone in its expansion throughout CO, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, OH, eastern OR, SD, UT, eastern WA, WI and WY. He can be reached at PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101; 901-495-8723, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: bart.watt@autozone.com. Terry A. McKee handles AutoZone in its expansion nationwide. He can be reached at PO Box 2198, Memphis, TN 38101; 901-495-8723, Fax 901-495-8969; Email: terry.mckee@autozone.com. Ulises Bastein handles AutoZone in its expansion throughout Mexico. He can be reached at 011-52-81-8155-7217, Fax 011-52-81-8155-7276; Email: ulises.bastien@autozone.com.

Smeal’s Enterprises trades as Eastern Off Road and Smeal’s Auto Parts at two locations throughout PA. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run two years.

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

Effingham Automotive Warehouse trades as Dust & Son, Coles County Auto Supply, Grayville Auto Supply, Marion Auto Supply, O.K. Jobbers, Greenville Auto Supply and Salem Auto Supply at 10 locations throughout IL. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Chad Dust, Effingham Automotive Warehouse, 701 South Park Street, Effingham, IL 62401; 217-342-3011, Fax 217-342-6905.

Tire Warehouse Central, Inc. trades as Tire Warehouse at 53 locations throughout MA, ME, NH, RI and VT. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. Competition is cited as Pep Boys.

For more information, contact Steve Chipman, Tire Warehouse Central, Inc., 492 Main Street, Keene, NH 03431; 603-352-4478, Fax 603-357-5108; Web site: www.tirewarehouse.net.

Precision Auto Care, Inc. trades as Precision Auto Care at 465 locations nationwide and internationally. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

For more information, contact Caroline Hart, Precision Auto Care, Inc., 748 Miller Drive, SE, Leesburg, VA 20175; 800-438-8863, Fax 703-669-1539; Email: caroline.hart@precisionac.com; Web site: www.precisiontune.com.

Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC trades as Cottman Transmissions at 410 locations nationwide. The automotive repair stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 75 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within three miles. The company is franchising.

For more information, contact Warren Berest, Cottman Transmission Systems, LLC, 201 Gibraltar Road, Suite 150, Horsham, PA 19044; 215-643-5885, Fax 215-956-0340; Email: wberest@cottman.com; Web site: www.cottman.com.

Norglen Corp./Norwood Auto Parts trades as Norwood Auto Parts at 18 locations throughout NJ. The automotive parts stores occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Patrick McElduff, Norglen Corp./Norwood Auto Parts, PO Box 4007, Long Branch, NJ 07740-4007; 732-222-3833, Fax 732-571-0062.

Everybody’s Oil Corp. trades as Tire Barn Warehouse at 28 locations throughout IL, IN and TN. The automotive tire stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. A vanilla shell is preferred. Competition is cited as Wal*Mart and Discount Tire.

For more information, contact Christopher Jones, Everybody’s Oil Corp., PO Box 640, Anderson, IN 46015; 765-649-0404, Fax 765-649-0647.

Good Guys Tire Centers, Inc. trades as Good Guys Tire Center, Brown & Riggs and Shubin Tire & Service at eight locations throughout CA. The automotive tire stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Bakersfield and Sacramento, CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with options.

For more information, contact Pete Shubin, Good Guys Tire Centers, Inc., 1152 G Street, Fresno, CA 93706; 559-498-7705 Ext. 11, Fax 559-498-7709; Web site: www.goodguys-tire.com.

Monroe Muffler Brakes, Inc. trades as Mr. Tire Auto Service Center at 44 locations throughout MD, VA and Washington, DC. The automotive service centers occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, DE, IN, MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT and WV during the coming 18 months.

For more information, contact Tom Aspenleiter, Monroe Muffler Brakes, Inc., 200 Holleder Parkway, Rochester, NY 14615; 585-647-6400, Fax 585-647-0943.

AKH Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc. trades as Discount Tire Center and Evans Tire at 75 locations throughout CA. The automotive tire and service centers occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years. The company requires a land area of 15,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft.

For more information, contact Andy Andonian, AKH Co., Inc./Discount Tire Centers, Inc., 15412 Electronic Lane, Suite 202, Huntington Beach, CA 92649; 714-861-9024 Ext. 205, Fax 714-899-4923; Web site: www.discounttirecenters.com.

Ashland, Inc. trades as Valvoline Instant Oil Change at 740 locations nationwide. The automotive stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and mixed-use and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 25 years. The company requires a land area of 30,000 sq.ft.

For more information, contact Dennis Hill, Ashland, Inc., 3499 Blazer Parkway, LA3N, Lexington, KY 40509; 859-357-7777, Fax 859-357-7049.

Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up trades as Speedee Oil Change & Tune-Up at 155 locations throughout CA, CT, LA, MA, ME, NC, NH, RI, SC, TX, VT and Mexico. The automotive shops occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pad sites. Plans call for three to four openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company requires a land area of 12,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. Typical leases run 20 years. The company is franchising.

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.

Discount Auto Sound, Inc. trades as Discount Auto Sound at four locations throughout VA. The automotive stores, which specialize in sound systems, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.The company will acquire or lease sites or build-to-suit. The company requires three to four bays for installations.

For more information, contact Les Ore, Discount Auto Sound, Inc., 805 Live Oak Drive, Suite 101, Chesapeake, VA 23320; 757-431-1210, Fax 757-486-5793; Web site: www.discountautosound.com.

Cassidy Tire & Auto Supply Co., Inc. trades as Cassidy Tire & Auto Supply at 14 locations throughout IL. The automotive supply stores 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.