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Tourist Tenants
Norman Kaplan Shoes
Torman Vegas, Inc. operates four units in Las Vegas, NV. The company plans to open two stores featuring women’s shoes and handbags during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in Las Vegas, NV. Spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in Las Vegas tourist area strip casinos. Preferred co-tenants include Lord & Taylor. The company cites Marshall-Rousse and Neiman Marcus as competition. Typical leases run 10 years.
For more information: Diane Phillips, Torman Vegas, Inc., 115 East Reno Avenue, Suite 8, Las Vegas, NV 89119; 702-597-1115, Fax 702-597-0003.
Comfort One Shoes
Comfort One Shoes, Inc., featuring men’s and women’s better grade shoes, currently operates 14 units in MD, PA, VA and Washington, DC. The company plans to open four units during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place in MD and VA. Spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. are sought in urban/downtown areas, specialty and tourist centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 100,000 residing within three miles earning an average income of $70,000. Typical leases run five to 10 years. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. The company reports average sales of $600 psf.
For more information: Maurice Breton, Comfort One Shoes, Inc., P.O. Box 472, Manassas, VA 20108; 703-330-9955, Fax 703-361-2990.
Mr. Pita
Pita Franchise Corp. operates 26 locations as Mr. Pita throughout IL, IN, MI and OH. The company plans to open 12 units during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout IL, IN, MI and OH. Spaces of 1,800 sq.ft. to 2,400 sq.ft. are sought in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations (also requiring 1.5 acres of land), malls, strip entertainment and tourist centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 50,000 residing within two miles earning an average income of $75,000. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical.
For more information: Frank Lombardo, Pita Franchise Corp., 48238 Lake Valley Drive, Utica, MI 48317; 810-323-3624, Fax 810-323-3625.
The San Francisco Music Box Company
The San Francisco Music Box Company, specializing in musical gifts and collectibles, operates 327 units nationwide. The company plans to open 160 units (10 permanent and 150 seasonal locations) during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Spaces of 1,200 sq.ft. to 1,500 sq.ft. are sought in malls and tourist centers. Preferred locations are in centers with major anchors and a center court.
For more information: Jeff Hidalgo, The San Francisco Music Box Company, 390 North Wiget Lane, Suite 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598; 925-939-4800, Fax 925-927-2999.
Caterina’s
Caterina’s Franchise Co., Inc. operates six locations as Caterina’s, featuring candy, chocolates, yogurt and ice cream, throughout CA. The company plans expansion in AZ, CA and NV during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,000 sq.ft. are sought in airports.
For more information: Len Pieri, Caterina’s Franchise Co., 415 Avanida Picol N2, San Clemente, CA 92672; 800-938-7042, Fax 949-492-9585.
Columbia Restaurant, Cha Cha Coconuts
Columbia Restaurant, Inc. currently operates seven locations as Columbia Restaurant and Cha Cha Coconuts throughout FL. The company plans to open as many as three Cha Cha Coconuts restaurants during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 7,000 sq.ft. are sought throughout FL in coastal tourist locations.
For more information: Guy Campbell, Columbia Restaurant, Inc., 2025 East Seventh Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605; 813-248-3000, Fax 813-247-5881.
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