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Claire’s Stores Inc.

Accessories

dba Claire’s Accessories, After Thoughts, Icing by Claire’s

Sharon Levi

2400 West Central Road

Hoffman Estates, IL 60195

847-765-1100/3587, Fax 847-765-4618

Email: sharon.levi@claires.com

Web site: www.claires.com

The 1,970-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, which sell accessories for teenagers and preteens, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in malls and power and entertainment centers. Plans call for 100 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. A lease running 10 years is typical.

 

 

 

 

Pearl Artist & Craft

Arts/Crafts/Fabrics

Bill Lebo

c/o William S. Lebo & Co.

PO Box 266378

Fort Lauderdale, FL 33326

954-476-2600

The 21-unit chain operates locations in AZ, CA, GA, FL, IL, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA and VA. The stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and power, outlet, value and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months, with representation by William S. Lebo & Co. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within five miles. Leases running 10 years plus multiple options are typical. The company is considering concepts that will require less space.

Hastings Entertainment Inc.

Books

dba Hastings Entertainment

Mr. Robin Muir

3601 Plains Boulevard

Amarillo, TX 79102

806-351-2300, Fax 806-351-2211

Email: brant.reid@hastings-ent.com

Web site: www.gohastings.com

The 145-unit chain operates locations in KY, TN and states west of the Mississippi River. The stores, specializing in books, music, videos and computer software, occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in states west of the Mississippi, with the exception of CA, MN, ND and SC. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets. The company cites Barnes & Noble, Blockbuster Video, Books-A-Million and Movie Gallery as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

 

Kindercare Learning Centers

Child Care

Mark Bomse

c/o Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial Corp.

400 East Pratt Street, Suite 606

Baltimore, MD 21202

410-837-2500 Ext. 114, Fax 410-837-0596

The 1,200-unit chain operates locations nationwide, in Canada and the U.K. The childcare centers occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft., plus an additional 10,000 sq.ft. to 14,000 sq.ft. for an outdoor play yard, in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout metropolitan Baltimore, MD during the coming 18 months with representation by Erwin L. Greenberg Commercial Corp. Demographic requirements include a population within the trade area earning $65,000 as the median household income.

 

Micro Electronics

Computers

dba Micro Center

Nancy Klemstine

4119 Leap Road

Hilliard, OH 43026

614-850-3037, Fax 614-850-3001

Web site: www.microcenter.com

The 18-unit chain operates locations in CA, CO, GA, IL, KS, MA, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, TX and VA. The stores, specializing in computers and related products, occupy spaces of 28,000 sq.ft. to 38,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for as many as four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout AZ, FL, IL, IN, MA, MD, OH, NJ, NY, PA, TX, VA and Washington, DC. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

 

Just A Buck

Discount

Jeff Kintzer

c/o Royal Properties, Inc.

850 Bronx River Road

Bronxville, NY 10708

914-237-3404, Fax 914-237-0196

Email: jskroyal@aol.com

Web site: www.royalpropertiesinc.com

The 50-unit chain operates locations in CT, FL, NJ, NY, TN and VA. The dollar stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in power and strip centers. During the coming 18 months, expansion opportunities are sought throughout CT, NJ, NY and PA, with representation by Royal Properties, Inc. The company prefers to locate in supermarket, discount and department-store anchored centers in downtown locations.

 

 

 

Dry Cleaning Station

Dry Cleaners

John Campbell

8301 Golden Valley Road, Suite 230

Golden Valley, MN 55427

The 119-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The dry cleaners occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 50 openings annually. Expansion will take place nationwide. The company is franchising. Only mail submissions are acceptable

Freeman Car Stereo

Electronics

Byron Brown

c/o The Chambers Group

15720 John J. Delaney Drive, Suite 450

Charlotte, NC 28277

704-752-8350, Fax 704-752-8349

The 15-unit chain operates locations in NC and SC. The electronics stores, specializing in car stereos, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Chambers Group.

 

Moorehead Communications

Electronics

dba Cellular Connections

Scott Moorehead

PO Box 1870

Marion, IN 46952

765-651-2001, Fax 765-651-4626

Email: wgibson@mooreheadcomm.com

Web site: www.mooreheadcomm.com

The 75-unit chain operates locations throughout IN, KY and OH. The stores, specializing in wireless and satellite communication products and services, occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 2,000 sq.ft. in malls and power centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the midwestern states during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart and Staples. Leases running three to five years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

 

 

 

United Wireless

Electronics

Ed Petrella

8555 Sweet Valley Drive, Suite T

Cleveland, OH 44125

216-573-9000 Ext. 255, Fax 216-573-9999

The 18-unit chain operates locations in OH. The electronics stores, specializing in cell phones, paging devices and accessories, occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,600 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout OH during the coming 18 months.

 

Bally Total Fitness

Fitness

Jeff Lagowitz

c/o Robert K. Futterman & Associates

140 East 45th Street, 34th Floor

New York, NY 10017

212-599-3700, Fax 212-599-3744

Email: jl@rkfutterman.com

Web site: www.rkfutterman.com

The 420-unit chain operates locations nationwide and in Canada. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. to 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT, NJ and NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Robert K. Futterman & Associates.

 

 

 

Leisure Fitness

Fitness

Adam Rosenfarb

c/o Michael Salove Co.

33 Rock Hill Road, Suite 210

Bala Cynwyd, Pa 19004

610-664-8100, Fax 610-664-6488

Email: arosenfarb@salove.com

Web site: www.salove.com

The 10-unit chain operates locations in DE, MD, PA and Washington, DC. The fitness stores, specializing in workout equipment and accessories, occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout NJ and PA during the coming 18 months, with representation by Michael Salove Co.

 

Big Lots, Inc.

General Merchandise

dba Big Lots

Kevin Day

300 Phillipi Road

Columbus, OH 43228

614-278-6714, Fax 614-278-6546

Web site: www.biglots.com

The 1,282-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores occupy spaces of 18,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for 120 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a population of 70,000 within the trade area earning $25,000 to $60,000 as the average household income. Preferred anchors include supermarkets. The company prefers second-generation space in strip centers. Leases running five years plus three to four five-year options are typical.

 

The Alley

Gifts

William Marek

72240 Highway 111

Palm Desert, CA 92260

760-340-1137, 760-674-8208

The eight-unit chain operates locations in CA. The gift stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 23,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power centers. Plans call for as many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA.

 

Michaels Inc.

Jewelry

dba Michaels Jewelers

John Michaels

150 Mattatuck Heights

Waterbury, CT 06705

203-597-4942, Fax 203-597-4990

The 12-unit chain operates locations in CT. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 2,200 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and specialty and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Lord & Taylor, Tiffany, Nordstrom and Ann Taylor. Leases running 12 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Average sales of $900 psf have been reported.

 

Clean Rite Centers LLC

Laundromat

dba Clean Rite Centers

John Sadino

22-26 129 Street

College Point, NY 11356

718-353-4430 Ext. 301, Fax 718-353-4427

The 44-unit chain operates locations in NY. The laundromats occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CT and NY during the coming 18 months. Leases running 25 years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.

 

 

Dr. Tavel Optical Group, City Optical Group

Optical

dba Dr. Tavel One-Hour Optical, Shades, Vision Values, The Sunglass Palace, City Optical Sunglasses, Contacts, Eye Care, Sport & Sun Wear

Lawrence Tavel

2939 Lafayette Road

Indianapolis, IN 46222

317-924-1300, Fax 317-924-3741

Email: lstavel@taveloptical.com

Web site: www.taveloptical.com

The 24-unit chain operates locations throughout IN. The optical stores occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IN during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within three miles earning $50,000 as the average household income. The company seeks regional shopping areas with excellent signage and visibility plus easy access. Leases running five to 10 years are typical.

 

 

 

Bright Now Dental

Specialty

dba Bright Now, Newport Dental

Brad Schmidt

201 East Sanopointe Avenue, Suite 200

Santa Ana, CA 92707

714-668-1300, Fax 714-428-1330

 

 

The 52-unit chain operates locations in CA, OR and WA. The dental care centers occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in pads, endcaps and strip centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within two miles earning $40,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include supermarkets and Blockbuster Video. The company prefers to locate near neighborhoods and cites typical customers as two-income households with children. Leases running 10 years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required. Average sales of $400 psf have been reported.

Ralston Drug Stores Inc.

Specialty

dba Ralston Discount Liquor

Rick Zapp

3147 Southmore Boulevard

Houston, TX 77004

713-524-3045, Fax 713-524-5981

The 18-unit chain operates locations in TX. The liquor stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 5,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations. Growth opportunities are sought throughout Houston, TX during the coming 18 months. The company is interested in acquiring existing locations or land areas of 0.5 acre.

 

 

Dunham’s Athleisure Corp.

Sporting Goods

dba Dunham’s Sports

John Palmer

5000 Dixie Highway

Waterford, MI 48329

248-674-4991, Fax 248-674-4980

 

The 114-unit chain operates locations throughout IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, SD, WV and WI. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 45,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NY, OH, PA, WV and WI during the coming 18 months. Demographic requirements include a population of 50,000 within 10 miles earning $35,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include discount department stores, supermarkets and home centers. Leases running five years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required.

Gart Sports

Sporting Goods

dba Gart Brothers Sporting Goods, Sportmart, Oshman’s

Cynthia Cashman or Lucy Kelton

1050 West Hampden Avenue

Englewood, CO 80110

303-200-5050, 303-863-2258

The 180-unit chain operates locations in the western, southern and midwestern states. The full-line sporting goods stores, offering both hard and soft lines, occupy spaces of 32,000 sq.ft. to 40,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

 

Hibbert Sporting Goods Inc.

Sporting Goods

dba Hibbert Sports, Sports & Company, Sports Addition

Marcus Bruchis

451 Industrial Lane

Birmingham, AL 35211

205-942-4292, Fax 205-912-7290

Email: bruchism@hibbert.com

Web site: www.hibbertsports.com

The 350-unit chain operates locations in AL, AR, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NC, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA and WV. The stores, featuring a full line of sporting goods, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in malls and power and strip centers. Plans call for 92 openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout the existing markets. Demographic requirements include a population of 10,000 within three miles earning $25,000 as the average household income. Preferred cotenants include Wal*Mart, Target and Goody’s. The company cites Dick’s, Sports Authority and local sporting goods stores as competition. Leases running five years plus two five-year options are typical. A vanilla shell and a tenant improvement allowance are required.

Broadway Video

Video

Neville Gerard

3510 East 96th Street, #26

Indianapolis, IN 46240

317-566-9250, Fax 317-566-9254

 

The 17-unit chain operates locations throughout IL, IN, OH and WV. The video stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought throughout IL, IN, MI, OH, PA and WV. Demographic requirements include an urban population of 6,000, but not more than 16,000, within the trade area. Preferred anchors include supermarkets and drug or dollar stores. The company will not locate near national video chains, including Blockbuster. Leases running three years are typical. A vanilla shell is required.