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Dallas Cowboys, Legends Hospitality to Open Stadium Club Restaurant at AT&T Stadium

by Katie Sloan June 27, 2016

DALLAS — The Dallas Cowboys and Legends Hospitality will open the Stadium Club at AT&T Stadium this fall. The 19,000-square-foot restaurant will be open daily for lunch and dinner, serving as a place for visitors to dine before or after touring the building. The Stadium Club will be located just inside the stadium’s main entrance next to the Cowboys Pro Shop, and will host up to 650 guests. The space will feature a seamless video wall surrounding each bar, a video wall behind the host stand and 20 flat-screen televisions. Game day dining memberships will be offered at the stadium, and will provide an exclusive, members only, all-inclusive dining experience to season ticket holders and suite holders during Dallas Cowboys home games.

June 27, 2016

Arizona Restaurant Retail Western

El Pollo Loco Expanding in Tucson

by Nellie Day June 24, 2016

TUCSON, ARIZ. — El Pollo Loco, a chicken restaurant chain based in California, has signed a franchise development deal with new partner PLM Restaurants L.C., which will open six new restaurants by August 2019 in the Tucson area. In addition, PLM Restaurants has also completed the acquisition of two existing El Pollo Loco restaurants in the Tucson market. Franchise partners David Harper and Stephan Ralston own PLM. Harper is also president and owner of Meridian Restaurants, which owns and operates 82 Burger King restaurants. El Pollo Loco has more than 435 company-owned and franchised restaurants in Arizona, California, Nevada, Texas and Utah.

June 24, 2016

Restaurant Retail Texas

Henry S. Miller Purchases Shopping Center in Metro Dallas

by Haisten Willis June 23, 2016

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TEXAS — HSM Crossing LLC, an affiliate of Henry S. Miller Cos., has purchased The Crossing, a Kohl’s-anchored shopping center located at the northwest corner of Grapevine Highway and Precinct Line in North Richland Hills. The 188,000-square-foot retail center sits on 20 acres and was 89 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including McAlister’s Deli, Unleashed by Petco, Red Hot & Blue and First Choice ER. HSM secured a five-year, non-recourse loan with L Star Capital Finance Inc. to fund the acquisition. Darrell Hurmis of Henry S. Miller represented HSM on the purchase.

June 23, 2016

Restaurant Retail Texas

Venture Commercial Arranges Flix Brewhouse’s Lease for First North Texas Location

by Haisten Willis June 22, 2016

LITTLE ELM, TEXAS — Venture Commercial Real Estate has represented Round Rock-based Flix Brewhouse in connection with the opening of the company’s first north Texas location at Main Marketplace in Little Elm. The Flix Brewhouse concept combines movies, craft beer and high-quality food served in-theater. Flix Brewhouse operates locations in Round Rock, Des Moines, Iowa and Carmel, Ind., with another under construction in Albuquerque, N.M. The 35,000-square-foot location in Little Elm is expected to open in early summer 2017 on the northwest corner of FM 423 and Main Street. Venture’s Chris Corbin and Bob Moore represented Flix Brewhouse, while David Levinson of The Retail Connection represented the landlord.

June 22, 2016

California Restaurant Retail Western

Habit Burger Grill, Chipotle Mexican Grill Join Peninsula Shopping Center

by Nellie Day June 17, 2016

ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CALIF. — Two restaurants have joined Peninsula Shopping Center at 67 Peninsula Center in Rolling Hills Estates. Habit Burger Grill and Chipotle Mexican Grill both opened 2,500-square-foot restaurants across from the Pavilions. The fast-casual chain Habit Burger Grill focuses on its signature Charburgers, salads, sandwiches, shakes and french fries. Chipotle Mexican Grill specializes in Mission burritos, tacos, bowls and salads. Peninsula Shopping Center features more than 45 stores and eateries.

June 17, 2016

Iowa Midwest Nebraska Restaurant Retail

Scooter’s Coffee Acquires Coffeesmiths and its Three Retail Stores in Iowa

by Christina Cannon June 14, 2016

OMAHA, NEB. — Omaha-based Scooter’s Coffee has acquired Coffeesmiths, a coffee company with three locations in the Cedar Rapids metro area. Scooter’s will own and operate the three locations at 7037 C Ave. NE, 2300 Edgewood Road SW and 690 Marion Blvd. Scooter’s will rebrand the coffee shops throughout the summer and began offering its menu items June 13. Scooter’s operates more than 135 stores in 15 states and plans to open 40 new locations by the end of the year.

June 14, 2016

Restaurant Retail Texas

Developers Sell Phase II of Willow Bend Commons in Plano

by Haisten Willis June 13, 2016

PLANO, TEXAS — A partnership controlled by Dallas-based real estate developers Roger Gault of Gault Co. and Robert Gunby of RTG Capital LLC has sold Phase II of Willow Bend Commons. The retail property is located at 1885 Dallas Parkway in Plano, and was sold to an undisclosed buyer. The newly constructed, 6,000-square-foot building is leased to Verts Mediterranean Restaurant and Ideal Dental. The partners purchased a 5.2-acre site from Costco two years ago for the development. Phase I was a 14,000-square-foot retail center that was 100 percent leased upon completion, and subsequently sold in 2015. Phase I tenants include Torchy’s Tacos, Shell Shack, Jersey Mike’s Subs, LA Bikini, Wok Box and Salada. In addition to the retail center, one pad site was sold to Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union, whose facility also opened in 2015.

June 13, 2016

California Restaurant Retail Western

Johnny Rockets To Open 14 New Restaurants in Malls in 2016

by Nellie Day June 13, 2016

LAKE FOREST, CALIF. — Johnny Rockets plans to open 14 additional mall locations this year. In honor of its 30th anniversary, Johnny Rockets recently announced a brand refresh, which included a new restaurant design and logo. The new restaurant design, which was first introduced at Destiny USA Mall in Syracuse, N.Y., includes modern technology, a fresh design and enhanced staff uniforms. Since the refresh, the Destiny USA Mall location has experienced a nearly 22 percent growth in sales, according to the company. In addition to its mall franchise program, Johnny Rockets has expanded into outlet centers, which now attract more shoppers with higher-end retail stores and food offerings according to recent trends. The brand currently operates 18 outlet locations and is planning an additional five in the near future. Founded in 1986, Johnny Rockets operates more than 350 franchise and corporate locations in 28 countries around the world.

June 13, 2016

Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Novak Construction Completes Renovation for Panera Bread in Downers Grove, Illinois

by Christina Cannon June 8, 2016

DOWNERS GROVE, ILL. — Novak Construction has finished remodeling a 5,000-square-foot Panera Bread restaurant in Downers Grove, approximately 25 miles west of Chicago. Interior renovations included demolition, new millwork, fabric panels and wall coverings, new ceilings, light fixtures, specialty artwork installations, flooring, bathrooms and kitchen line equipment. Exterior renovations included new signage, metal canopies, ornamental and decorative façade elements and outdoor seating with an overhead trellis.

June 8, 2016

Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Novak Construction Completes 15,000 SF Portillo’s Restaurant in Downtown Chicago

by Christina Cannon June 7, 2016

CHICAGO — Novak Construction has completed work on a 15,000-square-foot restaurant in downtown Chicago. Portillo’s is a two-story eatery offering Italian beef, hot dogs and cake among other menu items. The project is the second Portillo’s location in downtown Chicago. The building features two patios, a drive-thru, an elevator and a vintage car on display.

June 7, 2016

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