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TOURIST TENANTS
Bad Ass Coffee
The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii trades as Bad Ass Coffee at 19 locations in
AK, CA, FL, HI, ID, and UT. The stores, offering coffee and branded merchandise,
occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations
and tourist centers. Plans call for as many as 10 openings during the coming 18
months. Expansion will take place nationwide. Demographic requirements include a
population of 100,000 within five miles earning $50,000 as the average household
income. The company cites Starbucks as competition. Leases running five years
are typical. Average sales of $300 psf have been reported. The company is
franchising.
For more information: Connie Alexakos, The Bad Ass Coffee Company of Hawaii, 166
West 2700 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84115; 801-463-1966, Fax 801-463-2606;
Email: connie@badasscoffee.com
Big Dogs, Big Dog Sportswear
Big Dog Sportswear trades as Big Dogs and Big Dog Sportswear at over 200
locations nationwide (except AR, ND and SD). The family apparel stores,
featuring shorts, sweats, swimsuits, t-shirts, outerwear, caps, watches and bags
all with a dog theme, occupy spaces of 1,500 sq.ft. to 3,000 sq.ft. in
urban/downtown areas, freestanding locations, specialty, lifestyle, outlet,
entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought nationwide
during the coming 18 months. Locations in malls are not of interest.
For more information: Joe Cattivera, Big Dog Sportswear, 121 Gray Avenue, Santa
Barbara, CA 93101; 805-963-8727, Fax 805-962-9460; Web site:
www.bigdogs.com
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Cameron Mitchell Restaurants operates 13 locations in KY, MI, OH and PA. The
upscale restaurants, specializing in Italian dishes, fish and steak, occupy
spaces of 6,000 sq.ft. to 7,500 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, freestanding
locations, entertainment and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought
throughout the mid-states, southern and eastern markets during the coming 18
months. Demographic requirements include a population of 200,000 within five
miles earning $50,000 to $75,000 as the average household income. The company
cites TGI Fridays, Cheesecake Factory and McCormick & Schmick as competition.
Leases running 10 years are typical. Specific improvements are required. Average
sales of $650 psf have been reported.
For more information: Greg Hanner, c/o CEG Development, 6100 Memorial Drive,
Suite 600, Dublin OH 43017; 614-799-8179, Fax 614-336-7689; Email:
gregg@cegdevelopment.com
Cha Cha Coconuts, Columbia Restaurant
Columbia Restaurant, Inc. trades as Cha Cha Coconuts and Columbia Restaurant at
six locations in FL. The restaurants occupy spaces of 4,500 sq.ft. to 7,000
sq.ft. in tourist centers. Plans call for as many as three openings during the
coming 18 months. Expansion of the Cha Cha Coconuts concept only will take place
in FL (coastal locations).
For more information: Guy Campbell, Columbia Restaurant, Inc., 2025 East Seventh
Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605; 813-248-3000 Ext. 19, Fax 813-247-5881.
Norman Kaplan Shoes
Torman Vegas, Inc. trades as Norman Kaplan Shoes at four locations in NV (Las
Vegas). The stores, featuring women’s shoes and handbags, occupy spaces of 1,000
sq.ft. in tourist areas (Vegas casinos only). Growth opportunities are sought in
NV (Las Vegas) during the coming 18 months. Preferred cotenants include Lord &
Taylor. The company cites Marshall-Rousse and Neiman Marcus as competition.
Leases running 10 years are typical.
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. trades as Comfort One Shoes at 14 locations in MD, PA,
VA and Washington, DC. The stores, featuring better footwear for men and women,
occupy spaces of 1,000 sq.ft. to 1,800 sq.ft. in urban/downtown areas, specialty
and tourist centers. Growth opportunities are sought throughout MD, VA and
Washington, DC during the coming 18 months. Leases running five to 10 years are
typical. A vanilla shell and specific improvements are required. Average sales
of $600 psf have been reported.
For more information: Maurice Breton, Comfort One Shoes, Inc., P.O. Box 472,
Manassas, VA 20108; 703-330-9955 Ext. 203, Fax 703-361-2990.
Dippin’ Dots
Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc. trades as Dippin Dots at 248 locations nationwide
and internationally. The eateries, specializing in flash-frozen, beaded,
free-flowing ice cream, occupy spaces of 100 sq.ft. to 350 sq.ft. in malls and
tourist centers. Plans call for 65 openings during the coming 18 months.
Expansion will take place nationwide.
For more information: Jamie Ehling, Dippin’ Dots Franchising, Inc., 5110 Charter
Oak Drive, Paducah, KY 42001; 270-575-6992, Fax 270-575-6997; Web site:
www.dippindots.com; Email:
jamehl@dippindots.com
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