OLD BRIDGE, NJ—Locally-based R.J. Brunelli & Co.LLC has been retained by AAMCO Transmissions,Inc. as its exclusive national real estaterepresentative.

The brokerage firm will work with the transmission and total carcare chain's real estate department to assist new franchiseesseeking locations as well as existing franchisees that are lookingto open additional shops or relocate following lease expirations.The retail real estate firm will assist with all facets of AAMCO'sreal estate process, from site selection all the way throughhelping franchisees with their lease negotiations, R.J. Brunellireports.

The chain is seeking 4,000-square-foot to 6,000-square-footspaces with 16-foot ceilings, zoned for automotive use.Freestanding locations are preferred, but the chain will considershopping center end-caps that offer the ability to install baydoors and at least six lifts, according to R.J. Brunelli AccountManager Joseph Amecangelo, who is co-directing theAAMCO account with Account Manager PattiFiore.