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Entertainment Tenants
Contributing writer:Micah Mitrosky
Grand Slam U.S.A.
Parent Company: Grand Slam International Inc.
Concept: Baseball, softball, basketball, and minigolf facilities in addition to birthday party rooms
# of Units: 72
Existing Markets: Nationwide
Expansion Plans: Grand Slam U.S.A. plans 10 to 15 openings nationwide during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 15,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, strip, and entertainment centers. The company is franchising, and leases running 10 years with two five-year options are typical.
Contact Information: Ken Hinson, 10931 Crabapple Road Suite 103, Roswell, GA 30075; 404- 256-1966, Fax 404-256-2966.
Star Theaters
Parent Company: Loeks-Star Partners/Sony/Loews
Concept: Theaters
# of Units: 10
Existing Markets: MI
Expansion Plans: Star Theaters plans eight openings in FL and MI during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 100,000 sq.ft. are sought in power and entertainment centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 200,000 residing within a three-mile radius earning an average income of $50,000. The first location opened in 1985. Leases running 50 years with options are typical.
Contact Information: Barrie Loeks, Loeks-Star Partners/Sony/Loews, 3020 Charlevoix Drive Southeast, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-7079; 616-940-0866, Fax 616-940-0046, Email
star@star-theatres.com Web site www.star-theatres.com
or contact 4 Barron Place, Rye, NY 10580; 914-921-2576, Fax 914-921-1596.
ESPN Zones
Parent Company: c/o Staubach Retail Services
Concept: Sports oriented, food, drink, sports virtual reality
# of Units: 4
Existing Markets: DC, GA, IL, MD
Expansion Plans: ESPN Zones plans expansion nationwide during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 35,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations, downtown areas, and entertainment centers.
Contact Information: Brian Kjos, Staubach Retail Services, 2030 Main Street Suite 350, Irvine, CA 92614; 949-756-6400, Fax 949-756-6405.
Harkins Theatres
Parent Company: Harkins Amusement Enterprises
Concept: Entertainment
# of Units: 20
Existing Markets: AZ
Expansion Plans: Harkins Theatres plans six openings in AZ, CA, CO, UT and NM during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 45,000 sq.ft. to 110,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls, freestanding locations, and entertainment centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 residing within a five-mile radius earning an average income of $40,000. Leases running 15 years are typical.
Contact Information: Dan Harkins, Harkins Amusement Enterprises, 8350 East McDonald, Scottsdale, AZ 85252; 480-627-7777, Fax 480-443-0950.
Fun Tunnel
Parent Company: Stone Amusement Co., Inc.
Concept: Family entertainment centers
# of Units: 7
Existing Markets: KY, MS, TN
Expansion Plans: Fun Tunnel plans expansion in AL, KY, and TN during the coming 18 months. Spaces of 2,000 sq.ft. are sought in malls.
Contact Information: Bill Stone, Stone Amusement Co., Inc., 901 East Lincoln Street, Tullahoma, TN 37388; 931-455-4710, Fax 931-455-4726.
Globe Theaters
Parent Company: c/o The Gild Group
Concept: Movie Theaters
# of Units: 6
Existing Markets: CA-southern
Expansion Plans: The company is looking to take over closed theaters in southern CA that are fully equipped with between
four and eight screens. Plans call for three openings during the coming 18 months in southern CA. Spaces of 10,000 sq.ft. to 30,000 sq.ft. are sought in freestanding locations and strip centers. Preferred demographics include a population of 150,000 residing within a five-mile radius.
Contact Information: Tony Gild, The Gild Group, 7460 Girard Avenue Ste 8, La Jolla, CA 92037; 858-456-1874, Fax 858-456-9910.
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