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Who's Opening & Where
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Who's Opening & Where Wireless Toyz (866-2-Franchise) is planning to open 100 locations this year. The goal of the company is have more than 250 stores open by 2007. The company currently operates over 70 locations throughout 19 states. Stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in endcaps and pad sites. The company prefers a site with an average daily traffic count of 35,000 vehicles. Area demographics include a population of 75,000 within three miles.
Hancock Fabrics (662-842-2834) is looking to open locations nationwide. The fabric stores occupy spaces of 12,500 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. The company caters to customers who sew by offering fabrics, crafts and sewing accessories through nearly 450 stores, mostly in shopping centers, throughout 42 states.
Massage Envy (602-889-1090) is planning to open as many as 75 clinics this year. The sites occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in endcaps.
Wallace Theater Corp. (503-221-7090) is planning to open locations nationwide this year. The company currently operates 475 screens at 55 locations throughout 12 states and throughout the Pacific Rim.
Cosimo’s Restaurant Group (845-564-5571) is planning to expand its restaurants throughout the Northeast this year. The company is looking to open Cosimo’s Pizza Bistro locations, which occupy spaces of 550 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft., in food courts and inline spaces. Menus feature traditional gourmet-style pizzas and baked Italian specialties. The company also is looking to open a concept called Cosimo’s Pizza Café, which is an upgraded and stylish Cosimo’s Pizza Bistro spinoff, offering more “Old World” pizza presentations. Those restaurants occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and open-air lifestyle centers. This new concept will feature table service and an expansive Italian-themed menu focusing on an array of traditional pizza favorites with modern-day twists. The company also is looking to expand its Cosimo’s Brick Oven restaurants, which offer higher-end specialties. Cosimo’s Brick Oven restaurants include banquet rooms for private gatherings, plus full off-premises catering services. The company currently operates three freestanding Cosimo’s Brick Oven restaurants, ranging in size from 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,500 sq.ft. The company also recently opened a The Brickhouse Bistro restaurant, which features eclectic American cuisine, in Marlborough, NY.
PWS Laundry Co. (888-979-7462) is looking to open locations throughout CA and NV. Spin Cycle occupies spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and inline spaces; Lucy’s LaundryMart occupies spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations; Wash & Dry Launderland occupies spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in inline spaces and Sudz Coin Laundry occupies spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in inline spaces.
10 Spot (201-319-1400) is looking to open locations throughout CT, Chicago, IL; MA, NJ, NY, PA, RI and Washington, DC. The stores occupy spaces in malls, downtown areas and strip and power centers. Area demographics include a population of 100,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.
AutoZone, Inc. (901-495-8816) is planning to open AutoZone stores nationwide this year. The stores occupy spaces of 5,400 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, inline spaces, ground leases, build-to-suits and co-development opportunities. The company currently operates 3,420 stores throughout the U.S., as well as more than 60 stores throughout Mexico.
Robeks Fruit Smoothies & Healthy Eats (310-727-0500) is planning to open locations in Simi Valley, CA and Overland Park, KS next month. The company prefers to locate in major shopping centers, street front buildings, office buildings and complexes, airports, universities and other non-traditional locations. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within two miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include health clubs. Traditional street-oriented stores occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft., while office/non-traditional locations occupy spaces of 250 sq.ft. to 900 sq.ft.
Staples, Inc. (508-253-5000) is planning to open as many as 20 Staples stores throughout Chicago. The company sells office products, furniture, computers and printing and photocopying services at more than 1,600 Staples and Staples Express stores. Most stores are located in the U.S. and Canada, but Staples also has stores in Belgium, Germany, Portugal, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Country Curtains (413-298-5565) is planning to open stores from 2,800 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. The company currently operates 26 stores throughout the Northeast and the Midwest.
Movie Gallery, Inc. (334-702-2400) recently opened it 2,500th location on Jackson Street in Jacksonville, TX. The company owns and operates 2,482 stores located primarily in the rural and secondary markets throughout North America, including over 200 stores located in Canada.
Rita’s Water Ice Franchise Corp. (215-633-9899) is planning to open Rita’s Water Ice locations in New Castle County, Kent County and Sussex County, DE; Anne Arundel County, Baltimore, Baltimore County, Calvert County, Carroll County, Cecil County, Charles County, Dorchester County, Frederick County, Harford County, Howard County, Kent County, Montgomery County, Prince George’s County, Queen Anne’s County, Saint Mary’s County, Talbot County, Washington County, Wicomico County, Worcester County, MD; Washington, DC; and Chesapeake, Chesterfield County, Fairfax County, Fauquier County, Frederick County, Fredericksburg, Henrico County, Loudoun County, Prince William County, Warren County and Williamsburg, VA. The company operates more than 300 locations throughout the East Coast and as far west as OH.
Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc. (270-575-6990) is planning to open more locations this year.
Office Depot, Inc. (561-438-4800) is planning to open locations nationwide this year. The company currently has prime surplus locations available. Office Depot sells office supplies at more than 1,000 company-owned and licensed stores worldwide, with about 900 locations in the U.S. In addition to typical office supplies, its stores offer computer hardware and software, furniture, art and school supplies and printing and copying services.
Target Corp. (612-304-6073) is proposing to open a Target store in the downtown St. Paul, MN area. The company would prefer the store to be one floor and have a GLA of 127,000 sq.ft. In addition to the downtown store, the company is considering developing a SuperTarget adjacent to its existing traditional store in the Midway neighborhood of St. Paul. The company also is planning to open a 150,000 sq.ft. store at the South Bay Pavilion in Carson, CA. The company currently operates approximately 1,330 Target and SuperTarget stores throughout 47 states.
Sports Clips, Inc. (800-872-4247) is planning to open sites nationwide this year. The company currently operates more than 215 stores throughout 25 states.
CVS Corp. (401-765-1500) is planning to open a 13,000 sq.ft. store at Brooklyn Center located at the intersection of Bass Lake Road and Brooklyn Boulevard in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. The company has two other locations under construction, including one in New Hope, MN and on Lakeland Avenue North in Robbinsdale, MN. CVS operates approximately 5,375 stores throughout 36 states and Washington, DC.
Save-A-Lot Food Stores, Inc. (314-592-9100) is planning to open sites nationwide this year. The stores occupy spaces of 14,000 sq.ft. to 16,000 sq.ft. and require a land area of two acres. The site also must have an average daily traffic count of 15,000 vehicles. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population of 50,000 earning $35,000 as the average household income. The company prefers freestanding and inline spaces and will build-to-suit or develop from the ground up. The discount supermarket chain operates more than 1,200 stores throughout 38 states under the Save-A-Lot banner. Save-A-Lot stores offer a limited assortment of items at prices up to 40% lower than conventional grocery stores. The company also owns and operates 125-plus Deal$ - Nothing Over A Dollar stores.
Sheetz, Inc. (814-946-3611) is planning to open 25 Sheetz stores this year. The stores occupy spaces of 4,300 sq.ft. to 5,700 sq.ft. and specialize in groceries, baked goods, made-to-order sandwiches and salads, self-service car washes, as well as discount gas and cigarettes. The company currently operates 298 combination convenience stores and gas stations, with 182 locations throughout PA; 49 in WV; 28 in MD; 21 in WV; 15 in OH and three in NC.
Wakefern Food Corp. (908-527-3300) is planning to open ShopRite locations this year. The company’s newest stores occupy spaces of 60,000 sq.ft. to 90,000 sq.ft. The company requires a land area with a minimum of six acres. Preferred demographics include a population of 40,000 to 60,000 within three to five miles. The company also is looking to open Price Rite locations this year. The stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 35,000 sq.ft. and feature 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. produce departments, fresh-baked goods and choice beef. The stores require a minimum of three acres. Price Rite currently operates more than 20 locations throughout CT, MA, MD, NY, PA and RI. The company also operates more than 200 ShopRite supermarkets throughout seven eastern states, including NJ.
Dots (440-349-7744) is planning to open more locations this year. The company currently operates 330 apparel stores nationwide. Preferred locations include supermarket-anchored centers. The stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in metropolitan areas and suburban and urban neighborhoods. Preferred demographics include a population of 90,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the median household income.
Roy Rogers Franchise Co., LLC (301-695-8563) is looking to open Roy Rogers restaurants this year. The company prefers land areas of 35,000 sq.ft. for a 3,700 sq.ft. restaurant on corner sites of shopping centers with a drive-thru. The company currently operates and franchises more than 55 Roy Rogers quick-service restaurant locations throughout nine eastern states. Most locations are freestanding buildings.
Ross Stores, Inc. (925-965-4400) is planning to open a 28,600 sq.ft. Ross Dress For Less store at Cordova Mall in Pensacola, FL. Overall, the company is looking to open five stores throughout FL this year. The company currently operates 639 locations throughout 26 states. The company sells mostly closeout merchandise.
The Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. (781-380-8000) is planning to open locations throughout CT, MA, MD, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA and Washington, DC this year. The stores occupy spaces of 63,000 sq.ft. to 75,000 sq.ft. under the following tradenames: Super Stop & Shop, Giant Food and Super G. The stores offer specialty departments, including a pharmacy, bakery, florist, prepared foods section, books, general merchandise and in-store bank branches. The company also operates “next generation” stores that offer a Photo Studio with one-hour film developing, a Toy Zone, Dunkin’ Donuts, a Bestsellers aisle with DVDs and an expanded prepared foods section. The company will consider build-to-suits, ground leases and land acquisitions. The company currently operates approximately 350 outlets throughout CT, MA, NJ, NY and RI.
Family Dollar Stores, Inc. (704-847-6961) is planning to open stores nationwide this year. The company currently operates approximately 5,600 stores throughout 44 states and Washington, DC. The stores sell groceries, health and beauty aids, shoes and linens, as well as housewares and toys. Family Dollar emphasizes neighborhood stores near its low- and middle-income customers in rural and urban areas.
U.S. Factory Outlets, Inc. (212-563-3650) is planning to open a 39,000 sq.ft. U.S. Factory Outlets store at the Westfield Shoppingtown Northwest, a 1.68 million sq.ft. center located in St. Ann, MO. Opening is slated for June. The company currently operates stores in DE, ID, IN, MA, MO, MS, ND, NJ, OH, PA, TN, TX and VA.
7-Eleven, Inc. (214-828-7011) is planning to open locations throughout MD, northern VA and Richmond and the Tidewater area of VA this year. The stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,600 sq.ft. in endcaps of centers, as well as pad sites at entrances to larger strip centers. The company will acquire sites, ground lease or lease a dark shell. The company operates about 5,800 stores throughout the U.S. and Canada as 7-Eleven.
Goody’s Family Clothing, Inc. (865-966-2000) is planning to open Goody’s Family Clothing stores in Cleburne, TX and in Gadsden, AL this year. The company also is looking to open locations in Madison, IN and Mount Vernon and Pekin, IL. The company currently operates 357 stores throughout AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The stores sell clothes, shoes, accessories and gift items.
Steve & Barry’s University Sportswear (516-829-4730) is planning to open between 50 and 100 stores this year. The stores offer collegiate sportswear, jeans, khakis, sweaters, jackets, pajamas, footwear, accessories, hats and T-shirts at low prices. The company is continuing its national expansion and growth opportunities in enclosed malls, lifestyle centers, power centers and outlets. The company currently operates 64 stores throughout 20 states and occupies spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. to 150,000 sq.ft.
Golden Corral Corp. (919-781-9310) is planning to open Golden Corral restaurants nationwide this year. The company prefers freestanding sites adjacent to big box retailers. The company’s restaurants occupy spaces of 7,780 sq.ft. to 11,518 sq.ft. Preferred demographics include a trade-area population of 15,000 within one mile. The company prefers sites with an average daily traffic count of 30,000 vehicles. The company currently operates and franchises approximately 470 family dining restaurants throughout the U.S. The chain serves a variety of steak, chicken and pork entrees along with its Golden Choice Buffet. Golden Corral units also feature a Brass Bell Bakery serving fresh baked goods. More than 350 of the restaurants are operated by franchisees, while the rest are company-owned.
Spencer Gifts, LLC (609-645-3300) is planning to open approximately 350 temporary Spirit Halloween Superstores this year. The stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. The company prefers sites with an average daily traffic count of 35,000 vehicles. Spencer Gifts operates more than 640 shops throughout the U.S. and Canada.
Cabela’s, Inc. (308-254-5505) is planning to open a Cabela’s store in Reno, NV. The store will be 150,000 sq.ft. and is slated to open late next year or early 2007. The company also is planning to open a store on a land area of 32 acres at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Louisiana Highway in Gonzales, LA by early next year. The 175,000 sq.ft. store could open as early as next spring. The company currently operates 10 locations. Cabela’s also is planning to open a 230,000 sq.ft. store in Fort Worth, TX; a 185,000 sq.ft. store in Buda, TX and a 150,000 sq.ft. store in Lehi, UT. Also planned are locations in Rogers, MN; Wheat Ridge, CO and in East Rutherford, NJ. The stores include such features as waterfalls, mountain replicas, aquariums and banquet and meeting facilities. Cabela’s sells footwear, clothing, and gear for fishing, hunting, camping and other outdoor activities.
Wal*Mart Stores, Inc. (479-273-4000) is proposing to open a 155,000 sq.ft. Wal*Mart Supercenter in Rush Township, PA. The company also is planning to open a Wal*Mart Supercenter store in Rogers, AR this month. The store will be located in the Pleasant Crossing development off Pleasant Grove Road. The company currently operates more than 4,800 stores, including approximately 1,475 Wal*Mart stores, 1,750 Wal*Mart Supercenter locations in the U.S. and in the United Kingdom, and 540 Sam’s Club stores. Nearly 75% of its stores are in the US, but Wal*Mart is expanding internationally; it is the top retailer in Canada and Mexico. It also owns nearly 38% of Japanese supermarket chain SEIYU. Wal*Mart has operations in Asia, Europe and South America.
Cinemark, Inc. (972-665-1000) is planning to open a 16-screen, stadium-seating Cinemark theater at the Mall at Victor Valley in Victor Valley, CA during July. The company currently operates more than 3,200 screens throughout more than 300 theaters nationwide and in several other countries, mostly in Latin America. Cinemark operates multiplex theaters in smaller cities and suburban areas of major metropolitan markets. Some larger theaters operate under the Tinseltown name, while others are discount theaters showing no first-run films.
Nordstrom, Inc. (206-628-2111) is planning to open a Nordstrom store at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, a one million sq.ft. center located in Denver, CO. The space was previously occupied by Lord & Taylor. The store will be two levels and will be approximately 120,000 sq.ft. Opening is slated for next fall. The center is co-anchored by Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Foley’s. Nordstrom currently operates 151 stores throughout 27 states
Dunkin’ Brands, Inc. (781-737-3000) is planning to open 100 Dunkin’ Donuts stores throughout Detroit, MI by 2009. The company is set to open 10 stores in Redford, Warren, Sterling Heights, Monroe and other communities in MI by year’s end. It plans to double its stores in the state by 2009. The company also is planning to open stores in Cincinnati and Cleveland, OH; Tampa, FL and Charlotte, NC. The company franchises more than 12,000 quick-service eateries, including Dunkin’ Donuts, Baskin-Robbins and Togo’s. With about 6,000 locations, Dunkin’ Donuts is the world’s leading chain of doughnut shops, while Baskin-Robbins is a leading seller of ice cream and frozen snacks with more than 5,400 outlets, with about half located in the U.S. Togo’s currently operates more than 400 West Coast locations.
Casual Corner Group, Inc. (860-741-0771) is planning to open a Casual Corner store and a Petite Sophisticate store at Coastal Grand, a center located in Myrtle Beach, SC. Opening is slated for the spring. Casual Corner Group currently operates approximately 1,000 mainly mall-based shops throughout about 45 states offering moderate-to-better women’s clothing under the names Casual Corner and Petite Sophisticate.
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