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The Men’s Warehouse, Inc.

dba Men’s Warehouse, K&G, Moores

Tom Jennings

40650 Encyclopedia Circle

Fremont, CA 94538

510-657-9821, Fax 510-723-8315

Email: TLJennings@TMW.com

Web site: www.menswearhouse.com

 

Apparel

The 475-unit Men’s Warehouse operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering men’s apparel at off-price points, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 50 openings in the Northeast during the coming 18 months. Specific improvements are required, and the preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000 to $50,000. Leases running 10 years are typical. K & G operates 60 locations in major markets nationwide. The stores, offering men’s and women’s apparel on a three day operating schedule of Friday, Saturday and Sunday, occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 to 15 openings in major markets nationwide during the coming 18 months.

 

Holliday General Service Corp

dba Holliday Fashions

Michael Holliday

208 South Dudley Street

Memphis, TN 38104

901-522-1983, Fax 901-526-3943

 

Apparel

The 21-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, LA, MS and TN. The women’s specialty stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in power centers. Plans call for five openings in AL, AR, LA, MS and TN during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. A vanilla shell/tenant improvement allowance is required, and leases running five years are typical.

 

White House/Black Market

Robert Draizen

c/o The Greenburg Group

1200 West Broadway

Hewlett, NY 11913

516-295-0406, Fax 516-374-0999

 

Apparel

The 67-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, LA, MD, MI, MO, NC, NJ, NV, PA, SC, TX and VA. The stores, offering white and shades of white apparel for women or black and shades of black apparel for women, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and specialty centers. Plans call for 15 openings in 2001 and 20 openings in 2002. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. A vanilla shell/tenant improvement allowance is required, and leases running ten years are typical.

 

Scrubadub

Bob Paisner

172 Worcester Road

Natick, MA 01760

508-650-1155; Fax 508-655-9261

 

Automotive

The 11-unit chain operates in MA, NH and RI. The car washes occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for one or two openings in the coming 18 months and expansion opportunities are sought in Southern NH, MA and RI. The company needs at least one acre of land and leases running 10 to 20 years are typical.

 

Elizabeth Grady Face First

John Walsh

55 North Street

Medford, MA 02155

781-391-9380, Fax 781-391-4772

 

Cosmetics

The 27-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, NH, NY and RI. The stores, offering skin care products geared toward 25 to 54-year old working women, as well as skin care salon services, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months.

 

Hartig Drug Company, Inc.

dba Hartig Drug Store, Hartig Home Care, Hartig Nursing Services

Richard Hartig

73 Town Clock Plaza

Dubuque, IA 52004-0709

319-588-8700, Fax 319-588-8725

 

Drug Store

The 10-unit chain operates locations throughout IA and IL. The drug stores occupy spaces of 9,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings throughout IA and IL during the coming 18 months. Specific improvements are required, and leases running 20 years are typical.

 

 

Dry Clean-USA

Ruth Fultz

7771 West Oakland Park #201

Sunrise, FL 33351

954-747-7599, Fax 954-747-9878

 

Dry Cleaners

The 550-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with a grocery store anchor. A tenant improvement allowance is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 45,000 residing within a one to three-mile radius. The company is franchising. Leases running five years are typical.

 

Bills Dollar Store, Inc.

dba Bills Dollar Store

John Clark

PO Box 6019

Ridgeland, MS 39155-6019

601-981-7171, Fax 601-899-4609

 

General Merchandise

The 500+-unit chain operates locations in GA, AL, FL, MO, TN, LA, MS, TX, OK, KS, SC, KY and NC. The stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for as many as 140 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets. Preferred demographics include a population of 7,000 residing within a one-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. Leases running three to five years are typical.

 

First Choice Haircutters LTD

dba First Choice Haircutters

John Wissent

6465 Millcreek Drive Suite 210

Mississauga, Ontario

Canada L5N 5R6

905-821-8555, Fax 905-567-7000

Email: johnw@firstchoice.com

Web site: www.firstchoice.com

 

Hair

The 325-unit chain operates locations in FL, MI, OH and Canada. The hair salons occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers with anchor tenants. Plans call for expansion throughout Canada. The company was purchased by Regis in October, however Canadian real estate will still be handled in this office. The company is franchising.

 

 

Aspen Dental

Jeff Bruk

c/o Finard & Company

One Burlington Woods Drive

Burlington, MA 01803

781-273-5555, Fax 781-272-8408

 

Health

The 38-unit chain operates locations in CT, MA, NY and RI. The dental centers occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and the end caps of power centers. Plans call for 15 openings in MA during the coming 18 months.

 

Cleeks’ Inc.

dba Cleek’s

John Cleek

1000 West Worley Street

Columbia, MO 65203

573-449-3787, Fax 573-875-8194

 

Home Furnishings

The seven-unit chain operates locations in MO. The furniture and appliance stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for two openings in Sedalia and Marshal, MO during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Dollar General, grocery stores, video stores and fast food venues. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing in a ten-mile radius. The company cites Rent-A-Center and Rentway as competition. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.

 

America’s Sofa Superstore

Samantha Mills

c/o Colliers International

4660 La Jolla Drive Suite 200

San Diego, CA 92122

858-677-5383, Fax 858-546-9146

Email: Samantha_mills@Colliers.com

 

Home Furnishings

The 13-unit chain operates locations in CA, ID, NV, OR and WA. The company also does business as Mor Furniture For Less and Sofa Superstore. The furniture stores occupy spaces of 45,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in San Diego County, CA during the coming 18 months, specifically Miramar Road, El Cajon, San Marcos, South Bay and Temecula. The company will be converting all stores to Mor Furniture during the coming 24 months.

 

Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc.

Rawson Haverty/Felix DeGolian

780 Johnson Ferry Road Suite 800

Atlanta, GA 30342

404-443-2900, Fax 404-443-4176

 

Home Furnishings

The 100+-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, KS, KY, LA, MS, MO, NC, SC, TN, TX and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, specialty and power centers. Plans call for expansion in the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase sites for build-to-suits.

 

Rocky’s Hardware & Home Center

Rocco Falcone

40 Island Pond Road

Springfield, MA 01118

413-781-1650, Fax 413-731-5173

 

Home Improvements

The 23-unit chain operates locations in MA, NH and RI. The hardware stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 15,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, freestanding locations and downtown areas. Plans call for expansion in MA, NH and RI during the coming 18 months.

 

Pet Supplies Plus

Peter Montessanto

c/o The Dartmouth Company

351 Newbury Street

Boston, MA 02115

617-262-6620, Fax 617-262-1806

 

Pet Supplies

The 100-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 7,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and the end caps of strip centers. Plans call for five openings in CT, MA, RI and southern NH during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Pet Pourri, Inc.

dba Pet Commissary

Joseph Haddad

238 Passaic Avenue

Fairfield, NJ 07006

973-575-7379, Fax 973-575-1449

 

Pet Supplies

The three-unit chain operates locations in NJ. The stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for expansion in NJ during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with options are typical.

 

 

DSW

Leslie Mayer

c/o Mayford Group

177 Barrington Place

Los Angeles, CA 90049

310-476-1790, Fax 310-476-6056

Email: lrmayfrd@aol.com

 

Shoes

The 60-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, offering self-serve casual dress and athletic shoes, occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, end caps, power centers and urban/downtown areas. Plans call for 25 openings in CA during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 350,000 residing within a 7 to 10-mile radius earning an average income of $60,000. The company prefers second generation space, acquisitions and build-to-suits. Leases running 10 to 15 years with options are typical.

 

Lebo’s Shoe Store, Inc.

dba Lebo’s Shoe Store

Mark Goldsmith

4118 East Independence Boulevard

Charlotte, NC 28205

704-535-5000, Fax 704-532-2380

 

Shoes

The six-unit chain operates locations in NC and SC. The stores, offering shoes, western and dance wear, occupy spaces of 7,000 sq.ft. to 9,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and specialty centers. Plans call for expansion in NC, within a one-hour drive of Charlotte, during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Lowe’s and Home Depot. A tenant improvement allowance is required, and leases running five to 10 years are typical.

 

Galo Shoes, Inc.

dba Galo Shoes

George Galo

825 Lexington Avenue

New York, NY 10021

212-832-3922, Fax 212-980-1319

 

Shoes

The five-unit chain operates locations in NJ and NY. The stores, offering high end Italian ladies’ shoes, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for expansion in NY during the coming 18 months. The company cites Bally and Ferragamo as competition. Leases running ten years are typical.

 

 

Shoe City

Bob Pratt

c/o R.L. Pratt & Associates

123 Washington Boulevard Penthouse Suite

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310-577-1414, Fax 310-577-1415

 

Shoes

The 30-unit chain operates locations in CA. The stores, offering brand athletic footwear and sportswear, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for six openings in southern CA during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell/specific improvements is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $45,000. Leases running five years are typical.

 

Liberty Travel, Inc.

dba Liberty Travel

Richard David

69 Spring Street

Ramsey, NJ 07446

201-785-1721, Fax 201-785-1659

Email: davidr@libertytravel.com

 

Travel

The 200-unit chain operates locations in CT, DE, FL, MA, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, MD, VA and DC. The travel agencies occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and the end caps of strip centers. Plans call for 12 to 18 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in the existing markets and the other contiguous states. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000.

 

Spectrum/99 Cents Centers, Inc.

dba 99 Cents Center

Andrew Katsanis

4650 Baker Avenue

Cincinnati, OH 45212

513-396-6922, Fax 513-351-1829

 

Variety

The nine-unit chain operates locations in OH. The stores, offering general merchandise at $1 price points, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for expansion in OH and KY during the coming 18 months. A vanilla shell is required, and leases running five years are typical.

 

 

Video Update

Hans Rasmussen

30 East 7th Street #3100

St. Paul, MN 55101

651-222-0006, Fax 651-312-2661

Web site: www.videoupdate.com

 

Video

The 530-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The video stores occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip and power centers. Plans call for expansion nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $25,000.