Restaurant

Memphis Retail Market Shows Grit With Several Developments in the Works

by John Nelson August 14, 2023

The term “grit” has become synonymous with Memphis. The commercial real estate landscape continues to receive headwinds from interest rates, high inflation, construction prices and geopolitical tensions, but Memphis continues to show grit in the face of these obstacles. Memphis presents a compelling opportunity for retailers seeking expansion. With a low vacancy rate of just 3.5 percent and strong occupancy levels, the city’s retail market is flourishing. The annual rent growth of 3.7 percent aligns with the national average, indicating a stable and promising environment for businesses. Moreover, Memphis offers competitive pricing for retail spaces, with affordable rates and attractive cap rates that surpass those of neighboring markets. This appealing pricing structure, coupled with a surge in transaction activity, has revitalized the market, providing increased liquidity and investment opportunities. The Regional Megasite of West Tennessee is witnessing a remarkable undertaking from Ford Motor Co. in its newly forged partnership with South Korean battery company SK Innovation. The ambitious Blue Oval City project is well underway. Currently valued at $5.6 billion and sprawling across 3,600 acres, the project is expected to generate nearly 6,000 job opportunities with another 30,000 ancillary jobs in the surrounding communities. Anticipated spillover effects from this venture …

August 14, 2023

Acquisitions Development Midwest Restaurant Retail Wisconsin

Culver’s Operator Buys 1.6 Acres of Vacant Land in Paddock Lake, Wisconsin

by Kristin Harlow August 11, 2023

PADDOCK LAKE, WIS. — Ashish Merchant, an operator of the Culver’s restaurant chain, has purchased 1.6 acres of vacant land on Highway 83 in Paddock Lake, about 15 miles west of Kenosha. The sales price was undisclosed. Tom Treder of Founders 3 Real Estate Services represented the buyer. The seller was PL 83 Development Inc., an affiliate of Bear Development. There are nearly 900 Culver’s restaurants across the United States. The first location opened in Wisconsin in 1984.

August 11, 2023

Development Leasing Activity Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail South Carolina Southeast

RocaPoint Signs New Retail, Restaurant Tenants to Join $1B Greenville County Square Project

by John Nelson August 9, 2023

GREENVILLE, S.C. — RocaPoint Partners has signed three new tenants to join Greenville County Square, a $1 billion mixed-use development coming to downtown Greenville. The new tenants joining the 40-acre development include Pins Mechanical, a duckpin bowling, entertainment and food-and-beverage venue taking 24,366 square feet; Agave Bandido, an authentic Mexican restaurant taking 7,000 square feet; and Fairway Social, a golf-themed entertainment venue and restaurant spanning 9,100 square feet. The tenants are joining a roster that has commitments from Whole Foods Market and The Perch Kitchen & Tap. Other uses include offices for Lima One Capital and a 250,000-square-foot administrative building for Greenville County.

August 9, 2023

Florida Market Reports Restaurant Retail Southeast Southeast Market Reports

Six Trends to Watch for Central Florida’s Growing, Evolving Retail Market

by John Nelson August 7, 2023

Central Florida retail is alive, well and growing, thanks in large part to Florida’s continuing resilience to the nation’s economic challenges. Thousands of people are moving to the state each week, the Orlando area’s economy continues to diversify beyond tourism and residents continue to show confidence with their retail spending. That said, there are significant challenges facing new retail developments, due to the cost of construction and other inflationary pressures. We expect this to be a major issue for the rest of this year, and it will require thoughtful planning for everyone involved in these projects. As we look at the remainder of 2023, we see two big takeaways: • For brick-and-mortar retail, it’s important for developers and owners to bring in concepts that are new and fresh. In some cases, this involves established retailers getting creative with their spaces, like what Macy’s is doing with its new Market by Macy’s concept, which uses a smaller footprint than traditional Macy’s stores. • To make new retail developments happen, developers, landlords and tenants need to be inventive in how they structure deals, whether it’s sharing in construction cost overages or giving tenants more time to get their spaces ready. With that …

August 7, 2023

Indiana Leasing Activity Midwest Restaurant Retail

El Toro Bravo Opens at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow August 3, 2023

PLAINFIELD, IND. — El Toro Bravo, a regional Mexican restaurant, has opened at The Shops at Perry Crossing in Plainfield, a western suburb of Indianapolis. The 3,886-square-foot restaurant features a patio. El Toro Bravo’s menu consists of classic Mexican dishes such as burritos, quesadillas and gorditas. There are currently seven El Toro Bravo locations across the Midwest. Managed by JLL, The Shops at Perry Crossing is an outdoor lifestyle center featuring more than 50 retail, restaurant and service brands.

August 3, 2023

Development Net Lease Nevada Restaurant Retail Western

Bojangles Signs Development Agreement for 20 Restaurants in Las Vegas

by Amy Works August 2, 2023

LAS VEGAS — Quick-service chicken chain Bojangles has signed a development agreement to bring 20 new restaurants to Las Vegas, as well as the development of restaurants within 10 TravelCenters of America franchise locations across Western markets. TravelCenters of America franchisee LVP Restaurant Group LLC, an entity of LV Petroleum, and its investment partner, Kingsbarn Realty Capital, will lead the projects. Kingsbarn Realty Capital provides institutional and accredited investors access to an array of alternative real estate investments in the Las Vegas area. In partnership with LVP Restaurant Group, Kingsbarn will identify and acquire properties suitable for the new Bojangles developments. Kingsbarn has over $1.9 billion of assets under management, a $2 billion development pipeline and has acquired more than 270 properties within the United States. In July, Bojangles launched its expansion strategy, including a streamlined menu, new building design and new staffing model. The strategy simplifies operations and enhances the guest experience. To date, the brand has implemented the new strategy within seven restaurants in Texas, Florida, Tennessee, Arkansas and Louisiana.

August 2, 2023

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Copaken Brooks to Begin Development of Restaurant Row at Lenexa City Center in Kansas

by Kristin Harlow August 1, 2023

LENEXA, KAN. — Copaken Brooks is set to begin development of Restaurant Row at Lenexa City Center. Located on the corner of 87th Street and Renner Boulevard, the project is adjacent to AdventHealth’s 13-building campus that is currently under construction. The first phase of Restaurant Row will include two restaurant concepts set to open in fall 2024, with two remaining spaces available for lease. Cactus Grill TexMex & Tequila, a local Kansas City restaurant that has operated for more than 30 years, will occupy 5,000 square feet. Restaurant Row will be Cactus Grill’s third location, following its original restaurant in Leawood and its newest in BluHawk. North Carolina-based Tupelo Honey will occupy 5,700 square feet. The Southern food chain currently operates 21 locations across the United States with six additional planned to open in the next 18 to 24 months. John Nolan of Crossroads Real Estate Group represented Cactus Grill, while Howard Zoldessy of Hatcher-Hill Brokerage LLC represented Tupelo Honey.

August 1, 2023

Company News Development Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Chick-fil-A to Test Two New Restaurant Concepts in Metro Atlanta, New York City

by John Nelson July 31, 2023

ATLANTA AND NEW YORK CITY — Chick-fil-A has announced plans for two new restaurant concepts. Beginning in 2024, the brand will open an elevated drive-thru concept in metro Atlanta as well as a walk-up restaurant in New York City. Both concepts are designed to enhance efficiency and convenience, with plans for the drive-thru restaurant including a kitchen built above the drive-thru lanes and dedicated lanes for mobile orders. Targeted toward urban areas with heavy foot traffic, the walk-up concept will allow guests to order through the Chick-fil-A app and pick up items at the walk-up windows. “Digital orders make up more than half of total sales in some markets… so we know our customers have an appetite for convenience,” says Khalilah Cooper, Chick-fil-A’s executive director of restaurant design. “The locations for these tests were intentionally selected with the customers in mind, giving them more control over their desired experience and cutting down wait time.” The locations of the two new concepts were not disclosed. Chick-fil-A is a privately held, family-owned fast-casual restaurant chain based in Atlanta. The company employs more than 170,000 team members at more than 2,700 restaurants across 47 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada.

July 31, 2023

Acquisitions Massachusetts Northeast Restaurant Retail

Wilder Acquires 429,285 SF Walpole Mall in Metro Boston

by Taylor Williams July 31, 2023

WALPOLE, MASS. — Locally based owner-operator Wilder, in conjunction with an undisclosed partner, has acquired Walpole Mall, a 429,285-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment destination located roughly 30 miles outside Boston. Tenants at the property include Kohl’s, Aldi, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Panera Bread, Aspen Dental, T-Mobile, PetSmart, X Golf, Five Guys and LA Fitness. Justin Smith, Chris Peterson, Sam Koonce and Danielle Donovan of Atlantic Capital Partners, a division of Boston-based Atlantic Realty, represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction and procured Wilder as the buyer.

July 31, 2023

Acquisitions New Hampshire Northeast Restaurant Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Two Net-Leased Retail Properties in Bedford, New Hampshire

by Taylor Williams July 31, 2023

BEDFORD, N.H. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of two retail properties in Bedford, located outside of Manchester in the southern part of the Granite State. The buildings total 17,301 square feet and are net leased to grocer Trader Joe’s and restaurant Friendly Toast. Jim Koury and Alex Quinn of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity. Thomas Shihadeh of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record.

July 31, 2023

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