CHICAGO — Premier Design + Build Group LLC has been selected to construct a 40,750-square-foot distribution facility in Chicago’s Portage Park neighborhood. Dayton Street Partners and WBS Equities are the project developers. The speculative facility will sit on 1.6 acres at 4150 N. Knox Ave., a few miles south of O’Hare International Airport. The warehouse will feature 30-foot clear heights, two parking lots and four covered dock positions. Chris Kiziak of Premier Design + Build is the project manager and Scott Lebak is the field superintendent. Kimley-Horn will provide engineering services, while Cornerstone Architects Ltd. is providing architectural services. Mike Senner and Steve Kohn of Colliers International are handling the leasing.
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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Grandbridge Real Estate Capital has arranged a $10.1 million loan for the refinancing of a student housing property in Columbus. The property consists of 45 units and 127 beds. The 15-year, fixed-rate loan includes a 30-year amortization schedule. An insurance company provided the capital.
MILWAUKEE — The Dickman Co. Inc./CORFAC International has brokered the sale of an 11,400-square-foot industrial building in Milwaukee. The building is located at 2330 W. Clyburn Ave. The buyers, Evan Hughes and William P. McQuillan, purchased the building from 6211 Church Road Property LP. TJ Huenerbein of the Dickman Co. represented the buyers.
MILWAUKEE — Wireless Vision LLC has signed a 3,125-square-foot office lease in Milwaukee. The T-Mobile retailer will be located at 905 S. Cesar Chavez Drive. Sean Osborne of Colliers International brokered the lease transaction.
FERNDALE, MICH. — Detroit City Skateboards has signed a 1,000-square-foot retail lease in Ferndale in the northern Detroit metro area. The local skateboard shop, which sells skate accessories and apparel, will be located off of 9 Mile Road. Ben Hubert of Colliers International arranged the lease transaction. Hubert also recently leased the space next door to Maestros Dog Haus on behalf of the landlord.
ATLANTA — Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) (NYSE: QSR) has agreed to acquire Atlanta-based Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen Inc. (NASDAQ: PLKI) for $1.8 billion. Ontario, Canada-based RBI is the parent company of fast food giants Burger King and Tim Hortons. The company owns a portfolio of over 20,000 restaurants throughout the world. Popeyes will continue to be managed independently in the U.S. following the close of the transaction, which is slated for April of this year. RBI plans to expand the Popeyes brand at an increasing pace in both the U.S. and international markets over the next few years. The concept, founded in New Orleans in 1972, has over 2,600 restaurants in the U.S. and 25 other countries. “Popeyes is a powerful brand with a rich Louisiana heritage that resonates with guests around the world,” says Daniel Schwartz, CEO of RBI. “With this transaction, RBI is adding a brand that has a distinctive position within a compelling segment and strong U.S. and international prospects for growth.” Under the terms of the transaction, Popeyes shareholders will receive $79 per share in cash at closing. Following the successful completion of the tender offer, RBI will acquire all remaining shares through a second-step merger …
Expect the Orange County retail landscape to be characterized by continued strong fundamentals and high transaction volumes in 2017. The area remains among the most stable markets nationally—attractive to both high-end and affordable retailers thanks to its high median income and population growth. However, a bit of volatility would be welcomed in the coming year to generate leasing opportunities and enhance rental rate growth. Significant store closings, including a selection of Walmarts, Macy’s, Staples and Sears, in addition to Sports Authority and Sports Chalet locations, affected many of our regional malls and shopping centers in 2016. As a result, we will continue to see more space absorbed rather than closed or constructed in the coming year. This type of instability breeds opportunity. From grocers to soft goods to restaurateurs, traditional and non-traditional retailers remain motivated to identify what works best across Southern California. Retailers who have been working to right-size and reconfigure their traditional formats will catch everyone’s attention in 2017. Target recently announced the opening of a flex-format concept with plans for a 41,000-square-foot store in Orange in the fall. Burlington Coat Factory has been evaluating a smaller footprint, while 365 by Whole Foods will soon enter the Orange …
Natixis Provides $75M Refinancing to Pollock Realty Corp. for Silicon Valley Office Portfolio
by Nellie Day
PALO ALTO AND REDWOOD CITY, CALIF. — Natixis has provided a $75 million loan to Pollock Realty Corp. to refinance three office buildings in Silicon Valley. The refinance included an 81,031-square-foot property in the Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto; a separate, 56,279-square-foot building in Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto; and a 34,796-square-foot building in the Redwood Shores region of Redwood City. Gregory Gray of Barry Slatt Mortgage arranged the financing, which was originated out of Natixis’ Los Angeles office.
LAS VEGAS — Hamilton Zanze has purchased the 232-unit Alicante Villa Apartments in Las Vegas for $35.5 million. The community is located at 4370 S. Grand Canyon Drive. Alicante Villa was built in 2001 four miles from downtown Summerlin. CBRE’s Jeffrey Swinger represented the seller, Kislak, in this transaction.
LAKEWOOD, WASH. — Security Properties has acquired the 267-unit Beaumont Grand apartments in Lakewood for $35.2 million. The community is located at 8504 82nd St. SW. It is situated near the Port of Tacoma and Joint Base Lewis-McChord, a U.S. military installation supporting more than 66,000 jobs. The property is 95 percent leased. HFF’s Ira Virden and Chris Ross represented the seller, Grand Peaks Properties, and its finance partner, Pacific Coast Capital Partners, in this transaction.