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Outlet Tenants
Mrs. Vanelli’s Fresh Italian Foods
Mrs. Vanelli’s Fresh Italian Foods currently operates 100 units in Canada and Puerto Rico. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet and entertainment centers. Two openings are planned during the coming 18 months, with locations nationwide of interest. Leases running 10 years are typical. The company is franchising. The company reports average sales of $1,000 psf.
For more information: Nik Jurkovic, Mrs. Vanelli’s Fresh Italian Foods, 2133 Royal Windsor Drive, #23, Mississauga, Canada L5J 1K5; 905-823-8883, Fax 905-823-5255.
Made In Japan, Teriyaki Experience
Japanese Restaurant Limited trades as Made in Japan and Teriyaki Experience at 60 locations in Canada and Puerto Rico. The fast food restaurants occupy spaces of 350 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet, entertainment and tourist centers. Plans call for two openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Typical leases run 10 years. The company reports average sales of $1,000 psf.
For more information: Nik Jurkovic, Japanese Restaurant Limited, 700 Kerr Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada L6K 3W5; 905-337-7777, Fax 905-337-0331.
Electronics Boutique
Electronics Boutique currently operates 800 software stores nationwide, in Puerto Rico, Australia and Canada. The 900 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. stores are located in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet, specialty, value, outlet, entertainment, tourist and mixed-use centers. The company plans to open 85 units during the coming 18 months nationwide, in Canada and internationally. Preferred locations are near music, book and footwear stores. Leases running 10 years are typical.
For more information: Arthur Weiner, c/o Arthur Weiner Enterprises, 2627 Ives Dairy Road, Aventura, FL 33180; 305-932-6202, Fax 305-932-6244.
Blue Chip Cookies
Blue Chip Cookies Inc. operates 32 locations in CA, CT, GA, IN, KY, KS, MD, NY and OH. The shops, specializing in cookies, brownies and muffins, occupy spaces of 600 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls, outlet and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as four openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. The company cites Mrs. Fields as competition. Leases running 10 years are typical, with either a vanilla shell or specific improvements required. The company is franchising.
For more information: Mark Hannahan, Blue Chip Cookies Inc., 157 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood, KY 94105; 859-331-7600, Fax 859-331-7604; Web site:
www.bluechipcookie.com; Email: bluechip@fusenet.net.
Lots To Love
Lots to Love, Inc. operates 31 apparel shops nationwide (except in the Northeast and CA), specializing in large-size ladies’ clothing at discount prices. The shops occupy spaces of 1,600 sq.ft. to 2,500 sq.ft. in outlet and value centers. One opening is planned during the coming 18 months, with sites nationwide of interest. Leases running two to three years are typical.
For more information: J.T. Harris, Lots to Love, Inc., P.O. Box 1628, McCook, NE 69001, 308-345-5055, Fax 308-345-7381; Email:
jtharris@swnebr.net
L’eggs, Hanes, Bali, Playtex
Sara Lee Direct operates 315 stores nationwide trading as L’Eggs, Hanes, Bali or Playtex. The stores, specializing in intimate apparel and hosiery, occupy spaces of 5,000 sq.ft. in outlet centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18 months.
For more information: Kim Coats, Sara Lee Direct, P.O. Box 2760, Winston-Salem, NC 27102; 336-519-8080, Fax 336-519-8137.
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