Kindercare Learning Centers Inc.

503-872-1300 Fax 503-872-1447

The 1 240-unit chain operates locations nationwide (39 states). The child learning centers occupy spaces of 8 000 sq.ft. to 12 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations with an outdoor playground area of 10 000 sq.ft. to 15 000 sq.ft. required. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 40 000 within three miles earning $55 000 as the average household income and a kid count of 5 000 ranging in ages from newborn to nine years old within three miles. The company prefers to acquire properties or build-to-suit deals.

Hartig Drug Co. Inc.

319-588-8700 Fax 319-588-8725

The 11-unit chain operates locations in IL and IA. The drug stores occupy spaces of 9 000 sq.ft. to 12 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. Specific improvements are required.

Kelleher Cleaners & Laundromats Inc.

562-422-2100 Fax 562-422-4390

The 282-unit chain operates locations in CA. The stores offering dry cleaning services occupy spaces of 1 400 sq.ft. to 2 200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Preferred anchors include supermarkets.

J.R. Holcomb & Co.

216-341-3000 Fax 216-341-5151

The 30-unit chain operates locations in KY MI NY OH and PA. The stores specializing in school and office supplies educational materials and stationery occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 4 500 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for five openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the midstates and southern regions. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company cites Hammetts as competition. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

Alltel Corp.

Web site: www.alltel.com

The 825-unit chain operates locations nationwide (24 states). The stores specializing in cell phones and related products occupy spaces of 1 100 sq.ft. to 3 600 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 25 000 within 10 miles earning $30 000 as the average household income. The company cites Verizon AT&T and Cingular as competition. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Shapes Total Fitness Inc.

Robert Karshner
P.O. Box 274085
Tampa FL 33688
813-264-1711 Fax 813-264-1711
Web site: www.shapesfit.com

The 12-unit chain operates locations in FL. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 10 000 sq.ft. to 15 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in FL (west coast only).

Wellbridge

303-866-0800 Fax 303-860-0444

The 40-unit chain operates locations in CO FL GA MD MA MN and NM. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 25 000 sq.ft. to 150 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations power and specialty centers. Plans call for as many as six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CO MD (Baltimore) and MN (Minneapolis). Demographic requirements include a population of 20 000 within five miles earning $75 000 as the average household income. Leases running 15 years are typical. Specific improvements are required.

Fred Meyer Inc.

503-797-3550 Fax 503-797-3539

The 129-unit chain operates locations in AK ID OR UT and WA. The stores offering supermarket items apparel general home improvement and department store merchandise occupy spaces of 80 000 sq.ft. to 175 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical.

Hair Cut Store

Email: mzoob@northwestatlantic.com

The 25-unit chain operates locations in CA. The salons occupy space of 1 100 sq.ft. to 1 400 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (southern) during the coming 18 months.

DC Ventures Inc.

317-574-5475 Fax 317-575-8846

The 30-unit chain operates locations throughout IN. The music stores specializing in CDs tapes and Ticketmaster tickets occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 400 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IN. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

Mars: The Musicmakers Destination

954-938-0526 Fax 954-938-0541

The 51-unit chain operates locations in AL CA CO FL GA IN KS ME MD MA MI MN MO NV NJ NY NC OH OK TN TX UT VA and WI. The music stores offering brand-name instruments audio equipment and recording products occupy spaces of 25 000 sq.ft. in malls power entertainment and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Pet Supplies Plus

Email: hcarney@petsuppliesplus.com

The 180-unit chain operates locations in AL CT FL GA IL IN KY MA MI NY NC OH PA SC TN TX and WI. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 7 000 sq.ft. to 8 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five years plus options are typical. The company plans expansion through franchising.

Shoppers Market Inc.

810-757-1550 Fax 810-757-0072

The company operates one location in MI. The pet supply store occupies a space of 8 700 sq.ft. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MI in freestanding locations and strip centers during the coming 18 months.

Ritz Camera Inc.

301-419-0000 301-419-2995

The 964-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The photo stores offering cameras film processing video photographic equipment and accessories occupy spaces of 1 500 sq.ft. to 2 000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown area malls power and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

Planet Beach Franchising Corp.

Email: kim.hunter@planetbeach.com

The 134-unit chain operates locations in AL AZ CA FL GA LA MS MO NY NC OK TN and TX. The tanning salons occupy spaces of 1 200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout AL and TN during the coming 18 months. The company plans expansion through franchising and assists franchisees with real estate.

Crown Wine & Spirits

954-463-5200 Fax 954-524-8934

The 25-unit chain operates locations in FL. The stores featuring wine liquor and gourmet items occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 5 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout FL.

Michaels Stores

323-725-6226 Fax 323-726-7008

The 139-unit (by January 2002) chain operates locations in AZ CA CO NV OR TX and WA. The stores specializing in art supplies frames and custom framing occupy spaces of 6 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas freestanding locations power specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include 15 000 households within the trade area earning $75 000 as the average household income. Leases running 10 years are typical.

Learning Express Inc.

978-889-1000 Fax 978-889-1010

The 145-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The toy stores occupy spaces of 2 500 sq.ft. to 3 500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas malls specialty and strip centers. Limited expansion is planned through franchising primarily. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

Toys ‘R’ Us Inc.

201-802-5900 Fax 201-802-5998

Babies ‘R’ Us operates 131 locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 24 000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Imaginarium operates 40 locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 3 000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Kids ‘R’ Us operates 205 locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 18 000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. Toys ‘R’ Us and Toys ‘R’ Us International operates 1 072 locations nationwide and internationally. The stores occupy spaces of 50 000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months.

Bradley Video

Web site: www.bradleyvideo.com

The 10-unit chain operates locations in CA and NV. The video stores occupy spaces of 6 000 sq.ft. to 7 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in CA (San Francisco Bay area and San Jose) and NV (Reno). Demographic requirements include a population of 25 000 within three miles earning $45 000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company cites Blockbuster and Hollywood Video as competition. The company is open to owners/developers willing to finance expansion through lease terms/partnerships. Average sales of $133 psf have been reported.

Pic-A Flick

Web site: www.picaflickvideo.com

The 21-unit chain operates locations in NC and SC. The video stores occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Video Choice

301-782-8094 Fax 310-782-8195

The nine-unit chain operates locations in CA. The video stores occupy spaces of 4 000 sq.ft. to 6 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought in CA (central and southern) during the coming 18 months.

Costco Wholesale Corp.

425-313-2923/8100 Fax 425-313-6592

The 360-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The wholesale clubs occupy spaces of 140 000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.