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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
MIDLAND and ODESSA, TEXAS — Dynamic will be developing sites for Dickey’s BBQ in Midland and Odessa. The Odessa location will be a 2,000-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru, and the Midland location will be a 3,700-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru and the potential for further expansion to include a second tenant. Dynamic’s Dan Porter worked with Dickey’s BBQ in the development of the restaurant plans.
PLANO, TEXAS — The Vitorino Group has arranged the sale of Willow Bend Crossing, the second phase of a newly constructed shopping center located near the southwest corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Park Boulevard in Plano. Bryce Gissler of the Vitorino Group represented the seller, a Dallas-based developer. The buyer, who was self-represented, is a Dallas-based private equity fund established to acquire core plus retail throughout Texas. The property spans 6,000 square feet and the existing tenants are Ideal Dental and VERTS Mediterranean Grill.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Dunkin’ Donuts, a 3,000-square-foot net-leased property located in Fort Worth. Vincent Knipp of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Dunkin’ Donuts is located at 9629 White Settlement Road, less than one-half mile from I-820. Dunkin’ Donuts has operated at this location since 2008 and recently executed a new 10-year lease extension with three five-year options to renew.
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves and development partner Fuqua Development have revealed eight new retail, dining and entertainment concepts coming to The Battery Atlanta, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use development surrounding SunTrust Park. The concepts are set to open by Opening Day 2017, when the Atlanta Braves will first take the field at their new 41,500-seat ballpark, which is situated in Cobb County near the intersection of I-75 and I-285. The new concepts include Wahlburgers, a chef-driven burger concept from Mark, Donnie and Paul Wahlberg; Kings Bowl, a retro bowling and entertainment destination; Live!, a dining and entertainment destination developed by The Cordish Cos. and and designed by Jeffrey Beers International; Goldbergs Bagel Co. & Deli, an Atlanta-based bagel and sandwich shop; Mountain High Outfitters, an outdoor specialty store; Sugarboo Designs, a household items and gifts retailer; DressUp, a women’s fashion boutique retailer; and a retail-only Harley-Davidson store. Cordish operates Live! venues at major ballparks across the country, including Xfinity Live! at the Philadelphia Flyers’ Philadelphia Stadium Complex and Ballpark Village with the St. Louis Cardinals. At The Battery Atlanta, Cordish will develop a two-level venue that will feature a 40-foot diagonal, high-definition LED screen as a back-drop for social games …
THE COLONY, TEXAS — Jackson-Shaw has begun construction on a four-restaurant dining and entertainment experience known as The Oasis. The project is located in Cascades at The Colony. The Oasis is the newest addition to the master-planned community located in the retail and corporate headquarters corridor in north Texas. Thomas Glendenning and Chrystal Morgan with Shop Cos. are in charge of leasing the space. Jackson-Shaw developed the 100-acre, mixed-use campus of Cascades at The Colony to establish a commercial development along the north side of Sam Rayburn Tollway.