Restaurant

Foothill Partners, Belay Investment Buy 209,000 SF Redevelopment Project in Sparks, Nevada

by Amy Works June 10, 2021

SPARKS, NEV. — A joint venture between Foothill Partners and Belay Investment Group has purchased a vacant, 209,000-square-foot former Lowe’s Home Improvement Warehouse property in Sparks for an undisclosed price. The partnership plans to redevelop the site into an environmental, social and corporate governance, arts-based technology, flex and research and development campus named The Oddie District. Located at 2450 Oddie Blvd., the vacant property will be repurposed into creative office, flex-tech R&D, lab and maker spaces, as well as food and beverage tenant space and work-live studios for artists and entrepreneurs. Construction is slated to start later this year, with a planned opening date of the project’s first phase in August 2022. The partnership has already signed two tenants: The Generator and The Innovation Collective. The Generator, a nonprofit maker space that serves as a creative resource for Northern Nevada community members, will occupy 35,000 square feet of the project. The Innovative Collection, a Coeur d’Alene, Idaho-based business accelerator and collaborative co-working space for technology companies, will occupy 12,500 square feet at The Oddie District. Another 100,000 square feet of flex-tech space will be available to technology, research, engineering, software and design companies complemented by 16,000 square feet of restaurant …

June 10, 2021

Arizona Development Loans Mixed-Use Office Restaurant Retail Western

Parkview Provides $28M Construction Loan for Verde at Cooley Lifestyle Center in Gilbert, Arizona

by Amy Works June 9, 2021

GILBERT, ARIZ. — Parkview Financial has provided a $28 million construction loan to Scottsdale-based Verde Gilbert LLC for the development of Verde at Cooley Station, a lifestyle center located at 17201-17361 E. Williams Field Road in Gilbert. Verde Gilbert LLC is a joint venture between three development companies led by SB2 Communities. Upon completion, the 10-building, 96,000-square-foot property will offer 44,000 square feet of retail space, 13,000 square feet of office space, 31,000 square feet of restaurant space and 8,000 square feet of fitness space. Designed to be a restaurant-centric, mixed-used project, Verde at Cooley Station will offer 25 spaces for lease and The Green, a large open outdoor lawn area with a gazebo for musical events, fitness classes, movies in the park and other activities. Loan proceeds enabled the commencement of the first phase, which includes retail and a dozen dining concepts surrounded by The Green. Some of the stores are slated to open for business in late 2021, with a planned grand opening in first-quarter 2022. The second phase will include 24,000 square feet of retail space, 12,000 square feet of office space, 3,000 square feet of restaurant space and 8,000 square feet of fitness space. The second …

June 9, 2021

Acquisitions Iowa Midwest Restaurant Retail

Boulder Group Brokers $1.2M Sale of Restaurant Property in Des Moines

by Kristin Harlow June 7, 2021

DES MOINES, IOWA — The Boulder Group, a net-lease investment brokerage firm, has brokered the sale of a restaurant property occupied by Fazoli’s in Des Moines for $1.2 million. The 3,350-square-foot building is located at 3600 Merle Hay Road. Randy Blankstein and John Feeney of Boulder represented the seller, an undisclosed investment firm based in Texas, in the transaction. A Midwest-based investor was the buyer. Fazoli’s, an American fast-casual restaurant chain, has more than 10 years remaining on its lease.

June 7, 2021

Features Restaurant Retail

Now that the Dust is Settling – The Future of Retail in a Post-Pandemic World

by Jeff Shaw June 4, 2021

By Carlos Lopez, Executive Vice President, Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors The fears from the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying government-mandated shutdowns and social distancing measures transformed the way Americans, lived, worked, shopped, ate, exercised and watched movies. In many ways, the habits formed during the shutdowns have opened up opportunities to radically change many aspects of life. For the retail industry, the impact of COVID-19 in 2020 was profoundly devastating. For small businesses and restaurants forced to shut down for extended periods of time or quickly modify their business model to accommodate the mandated closures, they were unable to operate and many were forced to close permanently. On the chain retail front, already struggling from the changing consumer preferences and the forces of e-commerce, the lockdowns and mandated closures by governmental agencies was the final nail in the coffin for many. In 2020 alone, an unprecedented number of retailers declared bankruptcy and by November of 2020, nearly 49 chain and national retailers had declared bankruptcy. The amount was greater than retail bankruptcies occurring in 2009 during the financial crisis. Some of the popular retailers and household names of these retailers included: JC Penney, Neiman Marcus, GNC, Brooks Brothers, Sur la …

June 4, 2021

Market Reports Restaurant Retail Texas Texas Market Reports

Food & Beverage Industry Returns to Growth Mode in Houston

by Taylor Williams June 2, 2021

By Jason Baker, principal, Baker Katz At a time when commercial real estate professionals see promising COVID-19 metrics and a better-than-expected vaccine rollout as signs that the end of the pandemic is near, it’s natural to examine where some of the most interesting and encouraging signs of recovery are already popping up. Food and beverage (F&B) has certainly weathered the pandemic storm as well as any other retail sector. Understanding what comes next in F&B — what the next generation of successful concepts might look like and how the industry will likely evolve — begins with appreciating why the sector has remained relatively resilient during the pandemic. In telling that story, we can start to get a sense of what’s next for F&B concepts and real estate strategies, both in the Houston market and across the country. F&B Ascends It’s not surprising that F&B is having a moment. It was the hottest commercial real estate category before the pandemic, and it remains the most consistent industry bright spot today, though industrial players might disagree. Demand remained high throughout the pandemic, especially for quick-service and fast-casual concepts. A handful of newer players were hit hard early during the COVID-19 outbreak, but …

June 2, 2021

Acquisitions California Restaurant Retail Western

Wood Investments Buys Kings Canyon Pavilion Shopping Center in Fresno, California for $11.8M

by Amy Works May 25, 2021

FRESNO, CALIF. — Wood Investments Cos. has purchased Kings Canyon Pavilion, a 152,354-square-foot shopping center at 4965 E. Kings Canyon Road in Fresno. Los Angeles-based Decrom Properties sold the asset for $11.8 million. 99 Cents Only anchors the retail center, which was 91 percent occupied at the time of sale. Other tenants at the property include O’Reilly Auto Parts, Cricket Wireless Authorized Retailer, Corina’s Taqueria, an indoor family entertainment complex, No Surrender Unlimited and Fallas Paredes. By the close of escrow, Wood Investments has secured signed leases with Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and Dutch Bros. Coffee to occupy two single-tenant pad buildings. The new tenants are expected to open in mid-2022. Nick Frechou of Retail California represented the buyer in the transaction.

May 25, 2021

California Development Industrial Restaurant Retail Western

Shasta Management to Open 100-Acre Cannabis Retail, Manufacturing Project in Imperial County

by Amy Works May 20, 2021

HEBER, CALIF. — Shasta Management has signed a long-term lease for 100 acres of mixed-use space at the northeast corner of State Route 111 and East Heber Road in Imperial County’s Heber. The company plans to open a cannabis campus on the site with retail and manufacturing space. The first phase of the complex is scheduled to open in mid-June with a 9,000-square-foor retail center, including two 2,000-square-foot retail dispensaries along with a 5,000-square-foot consumption lounge and restaurant. The adult-only consumption lounge will feature a high-end glass shop, lounge areas, 85-inch TVs, gaming stations and vibe centers. Cannabis concierges will assist guests with purchases and products, as well as offer tasting flights and product education. Upon completion, the campus will be a fully integrated cannabis space with two indoor cultivation centers, totaling 37,000 square feet, and six greenhouse cultivation centers, totaling 60,000 square feet. The second phase, slated to open this fall, will include a 3,300-square-foot distribution center, 3,000 square feet of manufacturing space and several 25,000-square-foot greenhouses. Additionally, an adjacent building will house a quick-service restaurant, liquor lounge and a full-service restaurant. The campus’s name and branding, along with additional tenants, will be announced at a later date.

May 20, 2021

Restaurant Top Stories

Panera Bread Unveils New Restaurant Design Catered to Changing Post-Pandemic Consumer Needs

by Katie Sloan May 20, 2021

ST. LOUIS — Panera Bread has unveiled a new restaurant design featuring increased drive-thru and pick-up access, technological offerings including contactless meal pick-up and an updated dine-in experience in response to COVID-19. The company is the latest chain to announce a refreshed design adapted to the changing needs of consumers during the pandemic. The first next-generation Panera Bread is set to open in the St. Louis suburb of Ballwin this November and will include: An open kitchen with ovens in full view of restaurant guests; dual drive-thru and dedicated rapid pick-up lanes in order to enhance the dine-out process; the addition of contactless dine-in and delivery options with mobile notifications to guests when their meals are prepared; updated ordering kiosks and automated loyalty identification; a fully-digitized menu; the introduction of an updated Panera Bread logo; and an enhanced interior design with increased wayfinding to exterior seating at the cafe. “We’re doubling down on what has always made Panera unique — creating human connection through caring associates and a warm, inviting environment filled with the smell of freshly-baked bread — while continuing to be a leader in digital access for the off-premise world,” says Eduardo Luz, chief brand and concept officer at …

May 20, 2021

Development Georgia Leasing Activity Restaurant Southeast

Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar to Open at Atlantic Station in West Midtown Atlanta

by Julia Sanders May 18, 2021

ATLANTA — Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar, a Parisian cuisine and wine bar concept, is set to open this fall at Atlantic Station, the 138-acre retail, restaurant and entertainment destination in West Midtown Atlanta. Located at 232 19th St., the bistro will feature a wine list and French dishes for brunch, dinner and light bites. Houston-based Hines is the property management firm at Atlantic Station. Situated near Atlantic Green, Rosé Bistro & Champagne Bar will offer a raw bar, indoor and outdoor dining and a full bar with cocktails including rosé champagne punch and French 75. The 1,634-square-foot bistro is the newest restaurant to join the tenant mix at Atlantic Station. With additional tenants to be announced, Atlantic Station plans to open tenants such as Azotea Cantina, LINDBERGH and Toscano Ristorante Italian this year. Another current tenant is the Regal Atlantic Station, which just opened back up after being closed since October 9, 2020 due to COVID-19.

May 18, 2021

Acquisitions California Net Lease Restaurant Retail Western

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $2.2M Sale of Rally’s-Occupied Restaurant Space in Rialto, California

by Amy Works May 13, 2021

RIALTO, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a restaurant property located at 466 E. Foothill Blvd. in Rialto. A limited liability company sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $2.2 million. Rally’s occupies the 1,086-square-foot property, which was built in 2020, under a new 15-year absolute triple-net lease. The property features double drive-thru lanes. Zack House, Mark Ruble and Chris Lind of Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office represented the seller, while Matthew Luchs of Marcus & Millichap’s Ontario, Calif., office served as broker of record in the transaction.

May 13, 2021

Newer Posts

Older Posts