Entertainment Retailers Expanding Nationwide
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Entertainment Retailers Expanding Nationwide


Island Carousel, Inc. trades as Island Carousel at 31 locations nationwide. The company, which operates carousel rides in the common areas of malls, occupies spaces of 465 sq.ft. to 980 sq.ft. Plans call for six openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run one to five years. Preferred cotenants include children’s stores.

   For more information, contact William Christ, Island Carousel, Inc., 1377 North Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145; 239-389-0945, Fax 239-389-0944; Email: islandcarousel@earthlink.net.

 

ONeil Theatres, Inc. trades as ONeil Theatres at seven locations throughout AL, FL, LA and MS. The theaters occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL and LA during the coming 18 months.

   For more information, contact Steven L. Moss, O’Neil Theatres, Inc., 1926 Corporate Square Drive, Suite C, Slidell, LA 70548; 985-641-4720, Fax 985-641-5726; Email: oticc@oneiltheatres.com ; Web site: www.movie-info.com.

 

Sunrise Cinemas operates 70 locations throughout southern FL. The movie theaters occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by Sevell Realty Partners, Inc. Typical leases run five years.

   For more information, contact Arnold Sevell, Sevell Realty Partners, Inc., 2295 Corporate Boulevard Northwest, Suite 131, Boca Raton, FL 33431; 561-995-0100 Ext. 229, Fax 561-241-4700; Email: arnoldsevell@sevellrealty.com .

 

Retail Concepts International trades as Fun Factory, Island Fun and Jungle Fun at 23 locations nationwide. The entertainment centers, which create custom-themed environments that include games, billiards, food, retail and rides, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle, specialty and tourist centers and malls. Plans call for six openings throughout the western region during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within two miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters and restaurants.

   For more information, contact Robert Solomon, Retail Concepts International, 4050 Tarrybrae Terrace, Tarzana, CA 91356; 818-757-3999, Fax 818-758-9380; Email: solomonassoc@adelphia.net ; Web site: www.funfactorygames.com .

 

AmStar Entertainment, LLC trades as AmStar Stadium Cinemas at seven locations throughout AL, FL, GA, KY, NC and SC. The movie theaters occupy spaces of 48,000 sq.ft. to 53,000 sq.ft. in malls, power, specialty, strip and entertainment centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for four openings throughout the southeastern U.S. during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 15 to 20 years. A building allowance is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 90,000 within five to seven miles. Preferred cotenants include restaurants.

   For more information, contact Stephen L. Colson, Sr., AmStar Entertainment, LLC, 1400 Urban Center Drive, Suite 375, Vestavia Hills, AL 35242; 205-970-3930 Ext. 14; Email: scolson@amstarcinemas.com.

 

Clicks Billiards, Inc. trades as Clicks Billiards at 22 locations throughout AZ, FL, LA, TN and TX. The upscale billiard rooms occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 8,000 sq.ft. in entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include movie theaters.

   For more information, contact Nick Alexander, Clicks Billiards, Inc., 3100 Monticello, Suite 350, Dallas, TX 75205; 214-521-7001, Fax 214-521-1449; Email: nicka@clicks.com;  Web site: www.clicks.com.

 

Fantasy Entertainment trades as Foto Fantasy, The Portrait Studio, Sketch Express and Kodak Stickerprints at 3,500 locations nationwide. The self-service photo booths occupy spaces of nine sq.ft. to 15 sq.ft. in entertainment, lifestyle and tourist centers and malls. Plans call for 1,000 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run one year.

   For more information, contact Mike Habib, Fantasy Entertainment, 8 Commercial Road, Hudson, NH 03051; 603-324-3240, Fax 603-879-9201; Email: mhabib@fantasyent.com;  Web site: www.fantasyent.com.

 

Funny Bone Comedy Club operates 14 locations throughout FL, IA, IL, IN, KY, MO, NC, NE, OH, VA and WV. The comedy clubs occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in entertainment and lifestyle centers and malls. Plans call for three openings nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by NAI Daus. Typical leases run 10 years. Preferred cotenants include restaurants and movie theaters.

   For more information, contact Jim Samuels, NAI Daus, 3401 Enterprise Parkway, Suite 105, Cleveland, OH 44122; 216-831-3310 Ext. 110, Fax 216-755-1300; Email: jasamuels@naidaus.com;  Web site: www.ohioretail.com.

 

Family Entertainment Centers, Inc. trades as Family Entertainment Centers at one location in KY. The entertainment center, which offers family and league bowling, birthday parties, food, billiards and arcade games, occupies spaces of 41,250 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment and strip centers. Plans call for six openings throughout KY, NC, SC, TN and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Target, Wal*Mart, movie theaters and office buildings.

   For more information, contact David Beauregard, Family Entertainment Centers, Inc., 4925 Opal Ridge Land, Suite 103, Indianapolis, IN 46237; 317-783-1357, Fax 317-783-1145; Email: davebeauregard1@earthlink.net;  Web site: www.beaumargroup.com.

 

United Skates of America trades as WOW Family Fun Centers at 19 locations throughout AZ, FL, IL, IN, NJ, NY, OH, PA and RI. The roller skating centers occupy spaces of 24,000 sq.ft. to 32,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, NJ, NY, OH and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Insite Real Estate. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. The company only acquires sites.

   For more information, contact Evan Muney, Insite Real Estate, 1601 Oakland Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611; 510-654-4502; Email: usa@insiterealty.net.

 

Kiddie Koncepts operates 700 locations nationwide. The kiosks, which operate kids rides, occupy spaces of 200 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three to five years. Preferred cotenants include food courts.

   For more information, contact Stacey Edelstein, Kiddie Koncepts, 643 Alpha Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15238; 412-963-7575, Fax 412-963-7588; Email: stacey@kiddiekoncepts.com.

 

Versent Corp. trades as Laser Quest at 64 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The laser tag facilities occupy spaces of 9,500 sq.ft. in entertainment, power and strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for three openings throughout the northeast, southeast and CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Iaboni Real Estate, Inc. Typical leases run 10 years with three, five-year options. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within five miles earning $55,000 as the average household income. A land area of 1.5 acres is required.

   For more information, contact Randy Iaboni, Iaboni Real Estate, Inc., 1156 Hutchings Avenue, Glenview, IL 60025; 847-998-8535, Fax 847-998-8606; Email: randy@iabonirealestate.com;  Web site: www.laserquest.com.

 

Denim and Diamonds, Rocking Rodeo and Graham Central Station operate 33 locations throughout AZ, GA, KS, LA, NM, OK, TN and TX. The nightclubs occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, specialty and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout GA during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Staubach Co. Typical leases run 10 years. A land area of 10 acres is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 10 miles earning $45,000 as the average household income.

   For more information, contact Steve Ewing, The Staubach Co., 15601 Dallas Parkway, Suite 400, Addison, TX 75001; 972-361-5513, Fax 972-361-5909; Email: steve.ewing@staubach.com.

 

Hastings Entertainment, Inc. trades as Hastings Entertainment at 153 locations throughout AL, AR, AZ, CO, GA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MO, MT, NE, NM, OK, TN, TX, UT, WA and WY. The entertainment-oriented stores, which carry books, music, videos and video games, occupy spaces of 22,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL, AR, AZ, CO, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, MO, MT, NE, NM, OK, TN, TX, UT, WA and WY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Blockbuster, Barnes & Noble and Books-A-Million are cited as competition.

   For more information, contact Robin J. Muir, Hastings Entertainment, Inc., 3601 Plains Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79102; 806-677-1443, Fax 806-351-2545; Email: robin.muir@hastings-ent.com;  Web site: www.gohastings.com.

 

The Zone Entertainment trades as The Zone at two locations throughout Canada. The entertainment centers, which are a combination of bowling alleys and brew pubs, occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in malls, lifestyle centers and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the western U.S. during the coming 18 months, with representation by Nexus Realty Co. Typical leases run 10 to 20 years.

   For more information, contact Dale Clark, Nexus Realty Co., 285 17th Street, Suite 22, West Vancouver, Canada V7V 3S6; 604-922-3353, Fax 604-922-6893; Email: daleclark@nexusrealtypartners.com.