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Dr. Jay’s, Inc.

Apparel

dba Dr. Jay’s

Raymond Betesh

101 County Avenue

Secaucus, NJ 07094

201-864-4300, Fax 201-864-1440

Web site: www.drjays.com

The 19-unit chain operates locations throughout NJ and NY. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months.

 

Maurice’s, Inc.

Apparel

dba Maurice’s

Tom Karis

105 West Superior Street

Duluth, MN 55802

218-727-8431 Ext. 2071, Fax 218-720-2138

The 450-unit chain operates locations throughout AR, CO, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, ND, NE, OH, OK, OR, SD, TN, UT, WA, WI and WV. The women’s apparel stores occupy spaces of 3,500 sq.ft. to 4,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout the existing markets, including upstate NY, during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Kohl’s and Target. Typical leases run seven years. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household income.

SJS Enterprises

Apparel

dba Lyn Evans For Potpourri Designs

Stan Shotkus

8 Church Street

Wellesley, MA 02482

781-235-7115, Fax 781-899-3505

Email: stan@stanshotkus.com

Web site: www.lynevans.com

The seven-unit chain operates locations throughout CT and MA. The apparel stores, which specialize in shoes and accessories, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and specialty centers. Plans call for two to three openings throughout CT, MA, NJ, NY, Philadelphia, PA and RI. Typical leases run five years. The company cites its competition as Ann Taylor. Demographics include a trade-area population earning $75,000 as the average household income.

 

Queen City TV & Appliance Co.

Appliances

dba Queen City TV & Appliance

Chip Player

2430 Interstate 85 South

Charlotte, NC 28208

704-391-6000 Ext. 221, Fax 704-391-6038

The 11-unit chain operates locations throughout NC and SC. The appliance stores occupy spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout Pineville and Hickory, NC during the coming 18 months.

 

Activate, Inc.

Electronics

dba Activate

Jason Chambers

9735 Sunshine Court, Suite 500

Beaverton, OR 97005

503-641-6545 Ext. 116, Fax 503-626-8292

The 16-unit chain operates locations throughout OR and WA. The electronics stores, which specialize in wireless phones, pagers and Internet access, occupy spaces of 100 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. The company uses kiosks in malls. Typical leases run three years. The company does permanent and temporary leases.

Affordable Portables

Electronics

dba Affordable Portables

Michael Freedman

3065 Edinger Avenue

Tustin, CA 92780

949-936-0000, Fax 949-936-0001

The 33-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 3,500 sq.ft. in malls and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months.

Payless Wireless Service

Electronics

dba Payless Wireless Service

Sunny Singh

20 Voice Road

Carle Place, NY 11514

516-747-4030, Fax 516-482-2572

The 18-unit chain operates locations throughout NJ and NY. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 800 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for two openings throughout Long Island and Nassau, NY during the coming 18 months.

 

Quality Cellular, Inc.

Electronics

dba Starcellular

Samir Riad

1860 South Bascom Avenue, Suite 101

Campbell, CA 95008

408-369-5110, Fax 408-369-5115

The four-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The electronics stores occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the San Francisco Bay area of CA, with a focus on San Jose, Mt. View, Los Altos and Palo Alto, during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Starbucks and Boston Market.

 

Cash Plus, Inc.

Finance

dba Cash Plus

Craig Wells or Tess Alvey

3002 Dow Avenue, Suite 120

Tustin, CA 92780

714-731-2274, Fax 714-731-2099

Email: alveycomre@aol.com

Web site: www.cashplus.com

The 80-unit chain operates locations throughout CA, CO, FL, LA, MD, MI, NV, TX, WA and British Columbia, Canada. The financial institutions occupy spaces of 900 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, urban/downtown areas and strip, power, mixed-use and value centers. Plans call for 25 openings throughout CA, CO, FL, LA, MI, NV, OH, TX and WA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets, drug stores, Target and Wal*Mart. Typical leases run five years with five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 10,000 within two miles earning $45,000 as the average household income. The company is franchising. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported.

Dollar Financial Group, Inc.

Finance

dba Money Mart, Loan Mart and Money Shop

Lorne DeLarge

2940 Jutland Road

Victoria, BC, Canada V8T 5K6

250-595-5211, Fax 250-595-0410

Web site: www.dfg.com

The 1,600-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The financial institutions occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls and strip centers. Plans call for 20 openings throughout AZ, CA, TX and WA during the coming 18 months. The company prefers to cotenant with Blockbuster Video and Kmart. Typical leases run five years with two five-year options. A vanilla shell is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 within one mile earning $30,000 as the average household income. The company cites its competition as Dollar Tree and Ace. The company is franchising. Average sales of $100 psf have been reported.

Washington Mutual

Finance

David Firestein

c/o Northwest Atlantic Real Estate

711 Westchester Avenue, Second Floor

White Plains, NY 10604

914-328-2222, Fax 914-328-2121

The 1,400-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The mortgage lending institutions occupy spaces of 3,200 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, downtown areas and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout New York, NY during the coming 18 months, with representation by Northwest Atlantic Real Estate.
Lifestyle Family Fitness Center

Fitness

Tom Hand

c/o Colliers Arnold

4350 West Cypress Street, Suite 300

Tampa, FL 33607

813-221-2290, Fax 813-224-9403

Email: thand@colliersarnold.com

The 17-unit chain operates locations throughout FL. The fitness centers occupy spaces of 25,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip and power centers. Plans call for six to 10 openings throughout FL, with a focus on the west coast and Orlando, during the coming 18 months, with representation by Colliers Arnold. The company requires a land area of four acres for freestanding units. Typical leases run 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Preferred demographics include a population of 75,000 within three miles earning $45,000 as the average household income.

Francesca’s Collections

Jewelry

Shalane Repondek

c/o Epsteen & Associates

1429 4th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-8171, Fax 310-395-6361

The 14-unit chain operates locations throughout CA and TX. The jewelry stores occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in strip centers, inline spaces and endcaps. Plans call for 10 openings throughout CA, with a focus on Los Angeles and Orange Counties, during the coming 18 months, with representation by Epsteen & Associates. The company prefers to locate near high-end retailers.

Pet Food Express

Pet Supplies

dba Pet Food Express

Michael Levy

2131 Williams Street

San Leandro, CA 94577

Email: michael@petfood.com

Web site: www.petfoodexpress.com

The 20-unit chain operates locations throughout CA. The pet supply stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and endcaps. Growth opportunities are sought throughout northern CA, with a focus on the San Francisco Bay area, during the coming 18 months.

Shoe Carnival

Shoes

Marlan Stone

c/o Katz & Associates

100 Jorie Boulevard, Suite 251

Oakbrook, IL 60523

630-571-5692, Fax 630-571-5694

Web site: www.katzassociates.com

The 250-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The shoe stores occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 12,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, endcaps and power and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IA, KY, MN, MO (except Kansas City), NC, ND, southern OH and SD during the coming 18 months, with representation by Katz & Associates.

 

Gryder Group, Inc.

Shoes

dba Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes

Bill Gryder

2113 Government Street

Ocean Springs, MS 39564

228-875-7224, Fax 228-875-7338

Walk ‘N Comfort By Gryder Shoes operates one location in MS. The shoe store, which specializes in higher end shoes, occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, strip centers and tourist areas. Growth opportunities are sought throughout LA, with a focus on New Orleans and Baton Rouge, during the coming 18 months.

 

Build-A-Bear Workshops

Specialty

dba Build-A-Bear Workshop

Marsha Fusch

1954 Interbelt Business Center

St. Louis, MO 63114

314-721-4800, Fax 314-721-3663

Email: webbear@buildabear.com

Web site: www.buildabear.com

The 150-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The stores, which specialize in allowing customers build their own stuffed animals, occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations, malls, entertainment centers and tourist areas. Plans call for 40 openings nationwide and in Canada during the coming 18 months. Average sales of $700 psf to $1,200 psf have been reported.

 

Goodwill of Mid-Eastern Pennsylvania

Specialty

Leonard Wolf

c/o The Blue Wolf Cos.

7670 Queen Street, Suite 200

Wyndmoor, PA 19038

215-836-5220, Fax 215-836-5304

Email: lwolf@bluewolfcompanies.com

The 30-unit chain operates locations throughout PA. The stores, which specialize in new and used apparel, furniture and toys, occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. to 25,000 sq.ft. in strip centers. Plans call for one opening throughout the existing market during the coming 18 months, with representation by The Blue Wolf Cos. The company prefers to cotenant with Wal*Mart, T.J. Maxx, Rose, Kmart, Marshalls, Target and supermarkets. Typical leases run five years. A vanilla box is required. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 within five miles earning $40,000 as the average household income.

Academy Corp.

Sporting Goods

dba Academy

Kathy King

1800 North Mason Road

Katy, TX 77449

281-579-1555, Fax 281-646-5204

The 50-unit chain operates locations throughout AL, FL, LA, MS, OK, TN and TX. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 50,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip centers. Plans call for eight to 10 openings per year throughout the existing markets.

 

Shenk & Tittle, Inc.

Sporting Goods

dba Shenk & Tittle Sporting Goods

Harlowe Prindle

PO Box 2266

York, PA 17405-2266

717-846-7600, Fax 717-845-2369

The 15-unit chain operates locations throughout MD, PA and VA. The sporting goods stores occupy spaces of 4,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in malls. Growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during the coming 18 months. Typical leases run five years with five-year options.

F.A.O. Schwartz

Toys

dba F.A.O. Schwartz

Director of Real Estate

875 Avenue of the Americas, 20th Floor

New York, NY 10001

212-239-7363, Fax 212-239-7211

Email: dglass@fao.net

The 25-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The toy stores, which also sell children’s apparel, occupy spaces of 12,000 sq.ft. to 20,000 sq.ft. in outparcels, downtown areas and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.

 

Blockbuster, Inc.

Video

dba Blockbuster Video

Michael Dee

3000 Red Bud Boulevard

McKinney, TX 75069

972-683-8417, Fax 972-683-8024

The 8,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide and internationally. The video stores occupy spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and power and strip centers. Plans call for 18 to 20 openings throughout NC, SC and southern VA during the coming 18 months.

 

Hollywood Video

Video

Steve Baer

c/o Metro Commercial Real Estate

3340 Dundee Road, Suite 2C1

Northbrook, IL 60062

847-412-9898, Fax 847-412-0101

Web site: www.hollywoodvideo.com

The 2,000-unit chain operates locations nationwide. The video stores occupy spaces of 6,500 sq.ft. in freestanding locations and pads. Growth opportunities are sought throughout IL and northwest IN during the coming 18 months, with representation by Metro Commercial Real Estate. The company prefers to cotenant with supermarkets.