Lead Sheet

The eight-unit chain operates locations in NJ and NY. The apparel stores, offering popular price points, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in Northern NJ and the five boroughs of New York City plus Long Island during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 80,000 living within three miles earning $25,000 to $40,000 as the average income. Leases running 10 years are typical.

The 10-unit chain operates locations throughout ID and UT. The stores, specializing in arts and crafts supplies, occupy spaces of 21,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought within the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $45,000 as the average income. Leases on existing structures running 10 years, or for new construction running 15 years are typical.

The 67-unit chain operates locations in CT, FL, NJ, NY and PA. The stores, featuring fabric, art supplies and crafts, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in strip and power centers. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $55,000 as the average income. The company cites Michaels and JoAnn Fabrics as competition. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets and TJ Maxx. Leases running five years with four five-year options are typical.

The 620-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The service centers, offering automotive maintenance including lube and oil, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Total land area required is 10,000 sq.ft., and the company is franchising. Jiffy Lube is cited as competition.

The 14-unit chain operates locations in MA, NH and RI. The surplus and salvage stores occupy spaces of 60,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, outlet, value, mixed-use and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets.

The seven-unit chain operates locations throughout MI. The drug stores, which both fill prescriptions and feature HBA-OTCs, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,300 sq.ft. in medical complexes, specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MI during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to purchase its sites.

The 911-unit chain trades as Odd Lots throughout OH, and as Big Lots nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, outlet and strip centers. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place east of CO with emphasis on New England, and nationwide. Area demographics include a population of 70,000 residing within three miles earning $35,000 as the average income. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets. Leases running five years are typical.

The 12-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, FL, IN, IL, NJ, NY, OH and PA. The roller skating centers occupy spaces of 28,000 sq.ft. to 36,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, value and strip centers. One opening is planned during the coming 18 months throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 250,000 residing within five miles earning $45,000 as the median income.

The 138-unit chain operates locations throughout AK, AZ, ID, OR, UT and WA. The stores, offering supermarket items, general merchandise, apparel, home improvement products, photo supplies, electronics and jewelry, occupy spaces of 140,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AK, CA, ID, MT, OR, UT and WA. Leases running 20 years are typical.

The company operates two locations in MA and NH. The home furnishings centers, also featuring oriental rugs and antiques, occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers (in-line). Four openings are planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout New England.

The 633-unit chain operates locations nationwide (21 states). The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for 60 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 15,000 residing within three miles earning $25,000 as the average income. Preferred co-tenants include Wal*Mart, Target and Goody’s. The company cites Zales, Reeds and Kays as competition. Leases running three years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

The five-unit chain operates locations throughout ME. The shoe stores, offering better grade branded family footwear, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, malls, power specialty and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in ME, NH, VT and Canada (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Quebec). Preferred co-tenants include JC Penney. Leases running five years with a five-year option are typical. The company reports average sales of $290 psf.

The 23-unit chain operates locations in AL, CA, CO, FL, IL, MD, MI, NC, OH, OR, PA, VA and WI. The centers, offering marketing research services, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA, CO, KS, MA, MO, OR, TX and UT.

The 309-unit chain operates locations throughout Canada. The stores, offering high-quality frozen foods and meats, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,400 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for 45 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout Canada. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 residing within three miles earning $45,000 as the average income. The company cites grocery stores as competition. Leases running five years with three five-year options are typical. According to the company, U.S. market development will eventually take place.

The 120-unit chain operates locations throughout AZ, CA, CO, NV, OR, TX and WA. The stores, featuring art supplies, framing and custom framing, occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, specialty, power and strip centers. Plans call for 35 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 75,000 residing within three miles earning $50,000 as the median income. Leases running 10 years are typical.

The seven-unit chain operates locations in CT, IL, MN, TX and WI. The stores, featuring spices and seasonings, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and specialty centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MD, VA, Cincinnati, Columbus and Cleveland, OH, Pittsburgh, PA, TX and Washington, DC. Preferred co-tenants include Barnes & Noble, Pier 1 and Williams Sonoma. Leases running five years with five five-year options are typical, and a vanilla shell is required.

The 11-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, KY, MO and OH. The stores, featuring merchandise priced at $1 or less, occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL, IN (Indianapolis), KS (Topeka, St. Louis), KY, MO (St. Louis), OH and OK (Tulsa) during the coming 18 months. Preferred co-tenants include supermarkets, Target or TJ Maxx. Leases running five years are typical.

The 1,800-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, featuring the sale and rental of videos and games, occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 80 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 10 years with options are typical.