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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.