Nash Finch Co. trades as Econo Foods, Sun Mart, Buy N Save, IGA Family Thrift Centers and WFO Avanza at 112 locations in CO, IA, IL, KS, MN, ND, NE, SD, WI and WY. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. to 70,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred cotenants include general merchandise stores.

For more information, contact Alan Bloom, Nash Finch Co., PO Box 355, Minneapolis, MN 55440; 952-832-0534; Fax 952-844-1044.

Fresh Brands Distributing, Inc. trades as Piggly Wiggly and Dick’s at 99 locations throughout IL and WI. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 17,000 sq.ft. to 60,000 sq.ft. in strip centers and freestanding locations. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 25,000 within three miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising and looking in secondary markets and suburbs. Expansion will take place in northern WI, IL and northeastern IA.

For more information, contact Wayne Wiertzma, Fresh Brands Distributing, Inc., 2215 Union Ave., Sheboygan, WI 53081; 920-208-4288; Fax 920-208-5288; Email: wwiertzma@shopthepig.com; Web site: www.fresh-brands.com

Shoppers Market, Inc. trades as Sav-A-Lot and Shoppers Market at eight locations in MI. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

Smart & Final trades as Smart & Final at more than 200 locations in AZ, CA, FL and NV. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Plans call for 30 openings throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by CB Richard Ellis. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company cites Costco and Sam’s Club as competition.

Koshan, Inc. trades as Payless Foods at eight locations in CA. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and mixed-use and value centers. Plans call for four openings throughout southern CA during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with five five-year options are typical. The company cites Von’s, Ralph’s and Food 4 Less as competition.

Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc. trades as Winn-Dixie, Thriftway, Jitney, Premier, Sack N Save, Saverite and City Markets at 1,100 locations in AL, FL, GA, IN, KY, LA, MS, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX and VA. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 37,000 sq.ft., 45,000 sq.ft. or 55,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. The company is seeking expansion opportunities throughout AL, GA, IN, KY, OH, NC, SC, TN and TX during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought by the company’s Montgomery, AL division for the Winn-Dixie concept throughout AL and the panhandle area of FL during the coming 18 months. The company’s Charlotte, NC division is seeking expansion opportunities throughout NC, SC and VA during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run 20 years.

Alex-Lee, Inc. trades as Lowe’s Food, Galaxy Stores, IGA and Just $ave Food at 105 locations in NC and VA. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Sites are expected to open between 2004 and 2005. Leases running 20 years are typical. Preferred demographics include a population of 30,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

Quality Food Centers trades as Quality Food Centers at 86 locations in OR and WA. The supermarkets occupy spaces of 40,000 sq.ft. in strip centers, neighborhoods and freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Leases running 20 years plus options are typical. The company prefers to acquire sights.