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Tourist Tenants
Book Corner
Book Corner operates 40 locations in GA, MA, MD, NJ, NY and TX. The book stores
occupy spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. in travel centers, with sites in airports
preferred. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide during the coming 18
months.
For more information: Michael Joachim, Book Corner, Seven Taggart Drive, Suite
B, Nashua, NH 03062; 603-888-9580.
Monkey Business
Monkey Business, Inc. trades as Monkey Business at eight locations in MI, MN and
WI. The stores, featuring apparel, logo-related items and stuffed monkeys,
occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 1,200 sq.ft. in tourist centers. Growth
opportunities in freestanding locations are sought throughout FL, MI, MN, NH and
WI.
For more information: Dennis Silva, Monkey Business, Inc., 400 Fifth Street,
Calumet, MI 49913; 906-337-5555, Fax 906-337-3167; Web site:
www.monkbiz.com; Email:
monkbiz@upnet.com.
Honolua Surf Co.
Island Fun, Inc. trades as Honolua Surf Co. at 15 locations in CA, HI, NV and
Guam. The stores, featuring beach lifestyle apparel, occupy spaces of 1,500
sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, malls and specialty and tourist centers.
Selective growth opportunities are sought throughout the existing markets during
the coming five years.
For more information: Randy Blumer or Tom Knapp, Island Fun, Inc., 1000 Limahana
Place, Lahaina, HI 96761; 808-667-9781, Fax 808-664-2875; Web site:
www.honoluasurf.com
Breeze Ski Rentals, Max Snowboards,
Mountain Adventure Centers
Intrawest Retail Group trades as Breeze Ski Rentals, Max Snowboards and Mountain
Adventure Centers at 40 locations in CA, CO, NV, OR, UT and VT. The sporting
goods stores, featuring ski/snowboard rentals, occupy inline or freestanding
spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. to 4,000 sq.ft. in tourist centers. Plans call for nine
openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout CA,
CO, ID, NV, OR, UT, VT, WY and eastern-state ski areas. The company seeks sites
at the ski resort bases, and will consider locations in neighboring tourist
towns if the daily resort traffic reaches over 300 visits. Both concepts will
cobrand in adjoining locations.
For more information: Brent Pearson, Intrawest Retail Group, 221 Corporate
Circle, Suite Q, Golden, CO 80401; 303-384-0800 Ext. 129, Fax 303-384-0900; Web
site: www.breezeskirentals.com.
La Carreta, Café Versailles, Versailles,
Casa Juancho, El Viajante, Versailles Bakery
Valls Management Group Inc. trades as La Carreta, Café Versailles, Versailles,
Casa Juancho, El Viajante, Versailles Bakeru and La Palma at 15 locations in FL.
The Cuban restaurants, featuring casual family dining, occupy spaces of 8,000
sq.ft. in freestanding locations and strip, tourist and travel centers,
including airports. Growth opportunities are sought throughout FL during the
coming 18 months.
For more information: Dale Robinson, Valls Management Group Inc., 3663 SW Eighth
Street, Miami, FL 33135; 305-446-4916, Fax 305-445-9469.
Making Waves, Maui Clothing, Maui Water Wear,
Escape to Maui, Panama Jack’s
Maui Clothing Co. Inc. trades as Making Waves, Maui Clothing, Maui Water Wear,
Escape to Maui and Panama Jack’s at 20 locations in HI. The stores, featuring
upscale ladies’ casual clothing and swimwear, occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to
1,500 sq.ft. in tourist centers. Plans call for three openings during the coming
18 months. Expansion opportunities are sought in warm-climate tourist areas,
with a special interest in coastal resorts and hotels throughout FL and Las
Vegas, NV. The company plans to expand the Making Waves concept, as well as
introduce new concepts. Preferred cotenants include White House and Banana
Republic. Leases running five years with two five-year options are typical. A
tenant improvement allowance is required. Average sales of $700 psf have been
reported.
For more information: Ed Wayne, Maui Clothing Co. Inc., 362 Haku Li’l Place,
Suite 200, Hikei, HI 96753; 808-667-2647, Fax 808-874-6828; Email:
alohaplaza@aol.com.
Ethel M Chocolates
Ethel M Chocolates operates 21 locations in NV and VA. The stores, featuring
premium chocolates, occupy spaces of 700 sq.ft. to 800 sq.ft. in malls and
tourist and travel centers, including airports. Plans call for as many as 10
openings during the coming 18 months. Expansion will take place throughout AK,
AZ, CA, CO, HI, ID, MT, ND, NE, NM, NV, OR, SD, UT, WA and WY. Preferred
cotenants include Nordstrom, Macy’s and Neiman Marcus. Leases running five years
are typical. A vanilla shell is required. Average sales of $750 psf have been
reported.
For more information: Lance Buchanan, Ethel M Chocolates, One Sunset Way,
Henderson, NV 89014; 702-458-8864, Fax 702-451-8379; Web site:
www.ethelm.com; Email:
lance-buchannan@effem.com
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