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Merlo’s Cutlery, Merlo’s Cutting Edge
Merlo’s Cutlery Inc. trades as Merlo’s Cutlery and Merlo’s Cutting Edge at 222
locations in AZ, CA, GA, ID, MD, NC, OR, TN, TX and WA. The housewares stores,
specializing in cutlery and gifts, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in
malls, outlet and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as five openings
during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases
running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are
required.
For more information: David Merlo, Merlo’s Cutlery Inc., 3070 Skyway, #103,
Santa Maria, CA 93455; 805-925-9343, Fax 805-922-5399; Web site:
www.merloscutlery.com; Email:
merlos@pronet.net
Candy Barrel, Destination, Best Of,
Out of Left Field, Making History
Candy Barrel operates one location in TX. The store specializes in bulk candy.
Growth opportunities in spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. are sought in
specialty, entertainment and tourist centers nationwide during the coming 18
months. Destination operates 40 locations nationwide. The stores, featuring
apparel, accessories, gifts and jewelry, occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 700
sq.ft. in specialty, entertainment and tourist centers. As many as 12 openings
are planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide.
Preferred cotenants include Hard Rock, Crate & Barrel and Cheesecake Factory.
Leases running 10 years are typical. A vanilla shell, specific improvements and
tenant improvement allowance are required. Best Of operates nine locations
nationwide. The stores, specializing in city and regional gifts, occupy spaces
of 400 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in upscale malls and entertainment centers. As many
as 20 openings are planned during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take
place nationwide. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are required.
Out of Left Field operates two locations nationwide. The gift stores,
specializing in apparel and licensed theme merchandise centering around area
sports teams, occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in specialty,
entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings during
the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 10
years are typical. Making History operates three locations nationwide. The
stores, specializing in region or city-oriented gifts with historical themes,
occupy spaces of 400 sq.ft. to 700 sq.ft. in specialty, entertainment and
tourist centers. Plans call for as many as 12 openings during the coming 18
months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running 10 years with
options are typical. A vanilla shell and tenant improvement allowance are
required.
For more information: Al Shameklis (Candy Barrel) or Julie McDonald (balance),
c/o Color Inc., 490 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776; 978-443-1970, Fax
978-443-1712.
Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice Cream
Kilwins Chocolate Franchise Inc. trading as Kilwins Chocolates, Fudge & Ice
Cream operates 45 locations in CO, FL, MI, NY, NC, PA, SC and WI. The stores
occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. in freestanding locations in
resort and tourist areas. Growth opportunities are sought in CO, FL, MI, NY, NC,
OH, PA, SC and WI during the coming 18 months.
For more information: Leanna Hart, Kilwins Chocolate Franchise Inc., 355 North
Division Road, Petoskey, MI 49770; 231-347-3800, Fax 810-326-1898; Web site:
www.kilwins.com
Cinnabon
AFC Enterprises Inc. trades as Cinnabon at 450 locations nationwide. The food
stores, offering freshly baked goods and coffee, occupy spaces of 850 sq.ft. in
malls (main corridor), transportation and tourist centers. Growth opportunities
are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites
Cinnamonster and Cindy’s Cinnamon Rolls as competition. Leases running seven to
10 years are typical. The company is franchising.
For more information: Holland Burton, AFC Enterprises Inc., Six Concourse
Parkway, #1700, Atlanta, GA 30328; 770-391-9500, Fax 770-353-3093; Web site:
www.cinnabon.com; Email:
hburton@afce.com
Del Sol
Del Sol operates 30 locations nationwide and in Canada. The stores, featuring
apparel, hats, accessories, jewelry and more that change color in the sun,
occupy spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. in tourist centers. Growth opportunities are
sought nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company is interested in
corporate, joint ventures and independent ownerships.
For more information: Paul Fulton, Del Sol, 8510 Sandy Parkway, Sandy, UT 84070;
801-562-3001, Fax 801-562-3004; Web site:
www.justaddsun.com; Email:
paul.fulton@justaddsun.com
Helen Grace Chocolates
Grace’s Inc. trades as Helen Grace Chocolates at 10 locations in CA. The stores,
specializing in fine chocolates, occupy spaces of 500 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in
malls, outlet, entertainment, tourist and specialty centers. Plans call for as
many as two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in
CA (Los Angeles and Orange Counties).
For more information: Kathy Fuller, c/o Voit Comm. Brokerage, 18500 Von Karman
Avenue, #150, Irvine, CA 92612; 949-851-5100, Fax 949-261-9092.
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