New Store Criteria
Here are the building and site requirements we follow when identifying
a new store location, as well as preferred general parameters of
the demographic criteria. We will, from time to time, make exceptions
to these criteria to address unique situations.
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Building & Site Requirements |
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Size: |
- 86,967-square-foot prototype should be located on approximately seven acres and reside in a metro or middle market area
- 64,015-square-foot prototype should be located on approximately six acres and reside in a small or rural
market area
- Minimum of 320 feet of building frontage for the large store
and 275 feet for the small store
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Ceiling Height: |
- 15 feet to clear bottom of steel structure
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Parking: |
- Generally 4.5 cars per 1,000 square feet
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Loading: |
- Two docks with two adjacent full-size compactor pads
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Signage: |
- Prototypical building and pylon signage
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Location Type: |
- Preferred locations will be in power, lifestyle or neighborhood strip centers, regionally accessible shopping areas or free-standing units located in close proximity to retail shopping and major business areas
- Large populations of families
- Strong visibility, access and significant traffic counts
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Retail Synergy: |
- Proximity to national and regional retailers
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Deal Types: |
- We prefer to purchase and own, but alternatives under specific circumstances will be considered
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Population: |
- Metropolitan suburban growth area with a minimum of 190,000 people in the trade area
- In-fill locations in urbanized areas with a minimum of 250,000 people in the trade area
- Single-store, mid-size communities with a minimum of 100,000 people in the trade area
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Household Income: |
- Median household income in excess of $40,000 each year in the surrounding area
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