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Specialty Retailers Expanding Nationwide Tiger Schulman’s Karate Centers operates 41 locations throughout CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA. The upscale karate centers occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, entertainment and power centers and downtown areas. Plans call for one opening per month throughout CT, NJ, NY and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by JW Burke & Co. Typical leases run 15 to 20 years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and movie theaters. Preferred demographics include a population of 60,000 to 75,000 within three miles earning $100,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Jonathan Burke, JW Burke & Co., 350 Lexington Avenue, Penthouse, New York, NY 10016; 212-682-4300, Fax 212-557-1631; Email: jb@jwburkeandco.com ; Web site: www.tsk.com .
Hollywood Tans operates 400 locations nationwide. The tanning salons occupy spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout CA during the coming 18 months, with representation by May Realty Advisors. Typical leases run five to 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include health clubs, supermarkets, day spas, Ross Dress For Less and Marshalls. Preferred demographics include a population of 70,000 within three miles earning $65,000 as the average household income. Palm Beach Tan is cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Matthew May, May Realty Advisors, 16633 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 925, Encino, CA 91436; 818-528-3999, Fax 818-905-7559; Email: matthew@mayrealtyadvisors.com ; Web site: www.mayrealtyadvisors.com . Zumiez, Inc. trades as Zumiez at 200 locations throughout AK, AZ, CA, CO, DE, FL, ID, IL, IN, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OK, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY. The stores, which specialize in young men’s and women’s clothing, accessories and products relating to the action sports lifestyle, occupy spaces 2,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers and malls. Plans call for 15 opening throughout AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, ID, IL, MN, MT, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, WA, WI and WY during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. For more information, contact Nancy Johnson, Zumiez, Inc., 6300 Merrill Creek Parkway, Suite B, Everett, WA 98203; 425-551-1578, Fax 425-551-1595; Email: nancyjohnson@zumiez.com ; Web site: www.zumiez.com .
Ron Jon Surf Shop of Florida trades as Ron Jon Surf Shop at six locations throughout CA, FL and NJ. The stores, which specialize in surfboards, logo apparel and water sport equipment, occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in specialty centers. Plans call for two openings throughout FL and SC during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within 15 miles earning $70,000 as the average household income. Abercrombie & Fitch and Hollister are cited as competition. For more information, contact William Bieberbach, Ron Jon Surf Shop of Florida, 3850 South Banana River Boulevard, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931; 321-799-8888, Fax 321-799-8874; Email: billb@rjss.com ; Web site: www.ronjons.com .
Beach Bum Tanning operates 30 locations throughout NJ, NY and VA. The tanning salons, with many open 24 hours, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in specialty and strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for seven openings throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Breslin Realty Development Corp. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include fitness centers. Hollywood Tans and Palm Beach Tan are cited as competition. For more information, contact Jay Siano, Breslin Realty Development Corp., 500 Old Country Road, Garden City, NY 11530; 516-741-7400, Fax 516-741-5621; Email: jsiano@breslinrealty.com ; Web site: www.breslinrealty.com .
Postnet International Franchise Corp. trades as Postnet at 1,000 locations nationwide and internationally. The shipping and copying services stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets, hair and nail salons, Starbucks, Quiznos and Subway. The UPS Store and FedEx/Kinko’s are cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Phil Rolewicz, Postnet International Franchise Corp., 1819 Wazee Street, Denver, CO 80202; 303-771-7100, Fax 303-771-7133; Email: philr@postnet.com ; Web site: www.postnet.com .
Batteries Plus, LLC trades as Batteries Plus at 270 locations nationwide. The specialty stores, which carry batteries for cars, hearing aids and various electronic products, occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 within five miles. Interstate Batteries is cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Nate Zelazoski, Batteries Plus, LLC, 925 Walnut Ridge Drive, Suite 100, Hartland, WI 53029; 262-912-3186, Fax 262-912-3100; Email: nzelazoski@batteriesplus.com ; Web site: www.batteriesplus.com .
I Sold It operates 15 locations nationwide. The specialty stores, which offer Internet auction sales, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NJ during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Goldstein Group. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. For more information, contact Florian Suserman or Chuck Lanyard, The Goldstein Group, 266 Harristown Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452; 201-703-9700, Fax 201-973-9678; Emails: fsuserman@thegoldsteingroup.com and clanyard@thegoldsteingroup.com .
Relax The Back Acquisitions Corp. trades as Relax The Back at 100 locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in products that help prevent back problems, occupy spaces of 2,300 sq.ft. to 2,700 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five to 10 years with options. Preferred demographics include a population of 250,000 within 10 miles earning $75,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jeff Dewane, Relax The Back Acquisitions Corp., 6 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 350, La Palma, CA 90623; 800-290-2225, Fax 714-523-2980; Email: jeffd@relaxtheback.com ; Web site: www.relaxtheback.com .
Tandy Leather Factory, Inc. trades as Tandy Leather Factory at 91 locations nationwide. The leather craft stores, which provide quality leather, tools, kits and teaching resources, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and value centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 18 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include Dollar General, Sally Beauty Supply and Subway. For more information, contact Jim Linnell, Tandy Leather Factory, Inc., 3847 East Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76119; 817-496-4414, Fax 817-496-9806; Email: jlinnell@tandyleather.com ; Web site: www.tandyleather.com .
Color Me Mine Enterprises, Inc. trades as Color Me Mine at 110 locations nationwide and internationally. The specialty stores, which allow customers to paint their own ceramics, occupy spaces of 1,100 sq.ft. to 2,300 sq.ft. in downtown areas and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include bookstores, theaters and restaurants. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Maria Baker, Color Me Mine Enterprises, Inc., 5140 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA 91601; 818-505-2100, Fax 818-509-9778; Email: maria@colormemine.com ; Web site: www.colormemine.com .
Del Sol operates 60 locations nationwide, internationally and throughout Canada. The specialty stores, which sell swimwear, accessories, jewelry and nail polish, all of which change color in the sun, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in tourist centers. Plans call for 15 to 20 openings nationwide, internationally and throughout Canada. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Crazy Shirts, Tommy Bahama and Ron Jon’s Surf Shop. For more information, contact Dan Beckstead, Del Sol, 8510 South Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070; 801-562-3001 Ext. 191, Fax 801-562-3004; Email: dan.beckstead@delsol.com ; Web site: www.delsol.com .
Pinch A Penny, Inc. trades as Pinch A Penny at 175 locations throughout AL, FL and GA. The pool, patio, spa equipment and supplies stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 12 to 15 openings throughout FL during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 12 to 15 years. For more information, contact Brian Andriese, Pinch A Penny, Inc., 14480 62nd Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760; 727-531-8913, Fax 727-536-8066; Email: bandriese@pinchapenny.com .
Build-A-Bear Workshop operates 230 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The specialty stores, where customers can design and build their own stuffed animals, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in malls and entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for 230 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by Hycel Retail Group. For more information, contact Marsh Fusch, Hycel Retail Group, 7817 Forsyth Boulevard, Saint Louis, MO 63105; 314-721-4800 Ext. 103, Fax 314-721-3663; Email: mfuchs@hycel.com ; Web site: www.buildabear.com .
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board trades as Wine & Spirits Shoppe at 636 locations throughout PA. The shops occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 14,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 10 openings throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and pharmacies. For more information, contact Joseph James, Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, RM 214 Northwest Office Building, Harrisburg, PA 17124; 717-787-2006, Fax 717-705-6746; Email: jojames@state.pa.us .
The UPS Store operates 4,500 locations nationwide and internationally. The postal, business and communication services and supplies stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout CT and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Royal Properties. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell is required. FedEx/Kinko’s and Postnet are cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Jeff Kintzer, Royal Properties, 850 Bronx River Road, Bronxville, NY 10708; 914-237-3403, Fax 914-237-0196; Email: jeffkintzer@royalpropertiesinc.com ; Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com .
Diet Center Worldwide, Inc. trades as Diet Center at 120 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The centers, which specialize in weight control programs and products, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years with a five-year option. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Donna Davidson, Diet Center Worldwide, Inc., 395 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333; 330-665-5861, Fax 330-666-2197; Email: ddavidson@hmgmail.com ; Web site: www.dietcenter.com .
Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America, Inc. trades as Physicians Weight Loss Centers at 50 locations east of the Mississippi River. The medically supervised weight loss clinics occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run three years with two-year options. Specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 to 100,000. Jenny Craig and LA Weight Loss Centers are cited as competition. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Krishna McCollins, Physicians Weight Loss Centers of America, Inc., 395 Springside Drive, Akron, OH 44333; 330-666-7952, Fax 330-666-2197; Email: kmccollins@hmgmail.com .
Tobmar Investment, Inc. trades as Gateway Newstands at 480 locations nationwide and throughout Canada. The specialty stands, which sell candy, newspapers and lottery tickets, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in malls, hospitals and urban/downtown areas. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and throughout Canada during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Terry Samuels, Tobmar Investment, Inc., 9555 Yonge Street, Suite 400, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4C 9M5; 905-737-7755, Fax 905-737-7757; Email: terry@gatewaynewstands.com ; Web site: www.gatewaynewstands.com .
Sun Tan City operates 29 locations throughout IN, KY and TN. The upscale tanning salons occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in lifestyle, power and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred cotenants include Target, Panera Bread, Starbucks and supermarkets. Preferred demographics include a population of 20,000 within three miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. For more information, contact Rick Kueber, Sun Tan City, 110 Chase Way, Suite 5, Elizabethtown, KY 42701; 270-765-7400, Fax 270-765-7909; Email: rick@suntancity.com ; Web site: www.suntancity.com .
Earthwash Carwash Systems, Inc. operates four locations throughout FL. The upscale, automatic drive-thru carwashes, which use advanced state-of-the-art- technology in car washing equipment and building structure, occupy spaces of 875 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and lifestyle centers. Plans call for six openings throughout FL and GA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within three miles earning $60,000 as the average household income. Upscale cotenants are preferred. The company is franchising. For more information, contact Greg Frey, Earthwash Carwash Systems, Inc., 4509 Bee Ridge Road, Suite A, Sarasota, FL 34233; 866-923-2784, Fax 941-379-2731; Email: gnf@polynet.net ; Web site: www.earthwash.net . |