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ROBEKS JUICE
Robeks Juice operates 30 locations throughout CA. The juice and smoothie bars, featuring nutritional supplements in powder form, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, retail components of office buildings, malls and transportation centers. Locations with a strong day population are preferred. Growth opportunities are sought in southern CA (corporate development) and nationwide (franchises) during the coming 18 months. Leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical. A raw shell plus a tenant improvement allowance are required.
For more information: Rogg Collins, Robeks Juice, 1230 Rose Cranzes Avenue, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266; 818-785-0044, Fax 818-785-0074.
BIG DOGS, BIG DOG SPORTSWEAR
Big Dog Sportswear trades as Big Dogs and Big Dog Sportswear at 200 locations nationwide (with the exception of AR, NC and SD). The shops feature logo-oriented apparel with a canine theme, including shorts, sweats, swimsuits, T-shirts, outerwear, caps, watches and bags for the entire family. The apparel shops occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, tourist, entertainment, outlet, specialty and lifestyle centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.
For more information: Joe Cattivera, Big Dog Sportswear, 121 Gray Avenue, Santa Barbara, CA 93101; 805-963-8727; Fax 805-962-9760; Web site:
www.bigdogs.com.
JILLY’S
Jilly’s trades as Jilly’s Piano Bar, Jilly’s Retro, Jilly’s Italian Steakhouse, Jilly’s Italian Steak Joint and Jilly’s New York City at five locations throughout IL, NY and WI. The restaurants/nightclubs occupy spaces of varying sizes in urban/down locations. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide in urban hubs during the coming 18 months. Inquiries by mail or fax only are accepted.
For more information: Steve Miller, Jilly’s, 1007-1009 North Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611; Fax 312-664-0009.
TODAY’S STYLES
Today’s Styles operates seven locations in NJ and PA. The retailer, specializing in young men’s urban apparel, occupies spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas and malls. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Growth will take place in DE, NJ and PA. The company describes its customers as young males aged 17 to 30. Leases running 10 years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required.
For more information: Anthony Maugeri, Today’s Styles, 1817 E. Passyunk Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19148; 215-462-0624, Fax 215-271-9853.
HARD ROCK CAFE INTERNATIONAL INC.
Hard Rock Cafe International Inc. trades as Hard Rock Cafe at 105 locations nationwide and internationally. The restaurants occupy spaces of 8,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and super malls. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide and internationally during the coming 18 months.
For further information: Oliver Munday, Hard Rock Cafe International Inc., 6100 Old Park Lane, Orlando, FL 32835; 407-445-7625, Fax 407-445-7935; Web site:
www.hardrock.com; Email: oliver_munday@hardrock.com.
WILSONS THE LEATHER EXPERTS INC.
Wilsons the Leather Experts Inc. trades as Wilsons Leather and Wilsons Leather Outlet at 573 locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in family leather outerwear, apparel and accessories at moderate price points, occupy spaces of 2,500 sq.ft. to 2,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and outlet centers. Plans call for 40 openings of mall units, 35 in outlets and three to five streetfront units to open by mid-2002. Growth will take place nationwide. Leases running 10 years are typical.
For more information: Brian Bootay, Wilsons The Leather Experts Inc., 7401 Boone Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428; 763-391-4122; Fax 763-391-4138; Web site:
www.wilsonsleather.com.
THE BAD ASS COFFEE COMPANY OF HAWAII
The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii trades as Bad Ass Coffee at 17 locations in AK, CO, FL, HI, MT and UT. The stores, specializing in coffee and branded merchandise, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations and tourist centers. Plans call for five to 10 openings during the coming 18 months. Growth will take place nationwide. The company cites Starbucks as competition. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within five miles earning $50,000 as the average income. Leases running five years are typical. The company is franchising.
For more information: Connie Alexakos, The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, 166 W. 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-463-1966, Fax 801-463-2606; Email:
connie@badasscoffee.com.
NAARTJIE, BLACK SEA GALLERY
Naartjie is presently operating one store in CA. The store, featuring children’s apparel and accessories, occupies a space of 1,400 sq.ft. to 2,200 sq.ft. Growth opportunities are sought during the coming 18 months in malls and street-front locations throughout CA, especially in the San Francisco Bay area. Black Sea Gallery operates six locations throughout CA. The home furnishings stores occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 10,000 sq.ft. in street-fronts, freestanding locations and strip centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout CA, especially in the San Francisco Bay area and Scramento.
For more information: Larry Hanshaw, Metropolis, 2071 Mountain Boulevard, Suite #1, Oakland, CA 94611; 510-339-4545, Fax 510-339-4540; Email:
contactus@metropolisretail.com.
GUCCI
Gucci operates 30 locations nationwide. The stores, specializing in leather goods, apparel and shoes, occupy spaces of 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown locations and malls. Plans call for three 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. Demographic requirements include a population of 100,000 residing within three miles earning $75,000 as annual income. The company locates in upscale shopping venues and requires other luxury retailers nearby.
For more information: Steven Greenberg, The Greenberg Group, 1200 W. Broadway, Hewlett, NY, 11557; 516-295-0406, Fax 516-374-0999.
FALLAS-PAREDES
National Stores, Inc. trades as Fallas-Paredes at 17 locations throughout CA. The apparel stores occupy spaces of 20,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas. Plans call for three or four openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA.
For more information: Joseph Fallas, National Stores, Inc., 15001 S. Figueroa, Gardena, CA 90208; 310-324-9962, Fax 310-324-5662.
FUDGERY
Fudgery operates 19 locations in LA, TX, MO, PA, NJ, NC, MD, SC, FL, TN and MI. The fudge shops occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, outlet, specialty and tourist centers. Plans call for six openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Leases running five years are typical, and a vanilla shell is required.
For more information: A.C. Marshall, Fudgery, 119 Green Street N.E., Gainsville, GA 30501; 770-287-1990, Fax 770-535-0045.
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