MONRO MUFFLER BRAKE INC
EXHIBIT 10.47B
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                                                                 EXHIBIT 10.47b




December 19, 2001

Mr. Burt August
AA&L Associates
c/o Monro Muffler/Brake
200 Holleder Parkway
Rochester, NY 14615

RE:      Agreement between AA&L Associates, L.P. (Landlord) and Monro Muffler/
         Brake, Inc. (Tenant) for premises situate at 7894 Pine Avenue, Niagara
         Falls, NY [MMB #54]

Dear Burt:

Per our conversation, please be informed that Monro Muffler/Brake, Inc. and
AA&L Associates are interested in formalizing an agreement providing for a five
year option period to extend said term beyond its current expiration date of
June 30, 2007. The rent for said renewal period shall be $2,062.00 per month.

Tenant shall provide to Landlord six (6) months written notice of its intent to
exercise said renewal option. The option period, if exercised, shall run from
July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2012.

If this meets with your approval, please sign both copies and return one copy to
my attention.

If you have any questions relative to this matter, please do not hesitate to
contact me at 647-6400 ext. 384.

Yours truly,


Thomas M. Aspenleiter
VP Real Estate

TMA:mc

As evidenced by my signature, I agree to the above terms and conditions.

/s/ Burt August
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Burt August Sr.                                               Date






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