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Patterson Arranges Refinancing for Adaptive Reuse of Old Highland Bakery in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group has arranged the refinancing for Old Highland Bakery, a two-building adaptive reuse project in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward district. Ameris Bank provided an undisclosed amount of financing to the borrowers, Vantage Realty Partners and Braden Fellman Group. Originally constructed in 1930, the all-brick structure was recently renovated to prepare the space for incoming tenants. The 51,000-square-foot property includes redeveloped office and retail space that houses 14 tenants, including Communidad Taqueria and BodyRok. Vantage and Braden Fellman preserved historical features at Old Highland Bakery, including the property’s original wood, metal beams and skylight windows.

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JLL Arranges $21.5M in Refinancing for Juanita Tate Marketplace in Los Angeles

by Amy Works

LOS ANGELES — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $21.5 million in refinancing for Juanita Tate Marketplace, a grocery-anchored retail center in Los Angeles. Optimus Properties received the five-year loan through institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management. Alex Olson and Daniel Skerrett of JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory represented the borrower in financing. Located at the corner of East Slaunson and East Central avenues, Juanita Tate Marketplace offers 77,096 square feet of retail space, 55 percent of which is occupied by Northgate Market. CVS, Panda Express, Starbucks Coffee and Chase Bank are tenants at the fully occupied retail center, which was built in 2014.

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CrownPoint Partners Brokers $2.2M Sale of Chipotle-Occupied Retail Property in Toledo, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

TOLEDO, OHIO — CrownPoint Partners has brokered the $2.2 million sale of a newly constructed, single-tenant retail property occupied by Chipotle Mexican Grill in Toledo. The property at 3360 Glendale Ave. features a 2,325-square-foot building with a “Chipotlane” drive-thru. Chipotle has a 15-year triple-net lease with 10 percent rental increases every five years, along with four additional five-year renewal options. The lease is corporately guaranteed by Chipotle Mexican Grill, which operates 3,781 restaurants in the U.S. Julius Swolsky and Shannon Bona of CrownPoint represented the seller, DWJS LLC, an Ohio-based developer, in association with Joe Swolsky of Prime Retail Advisors. The all-cash buyer was a private investor from the Mid-Atlantic region.

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Sunoco Agrees to Acquire Fuel Distributor Parkland in $9.1B Deal

by John Nelson

DALLAS AND CALGARY, ALBERTA — Sunoco LP (NYSE: SUN), a Dallas-based fuel distributor and operator, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Parkland Corp. (TSX: PKI), a Calgary-based owner and operator of gas stations, convenience stores and electric vehicle charging stations in North America and the Caribbean. Parkland’s retail store count totals nearly 4,000 locations operating under the Esso, Ultramar, Chevron, On the Run, Pioneer and Fas Gas Plus fuel brands. Sunoco plans to acquire all outstanding shares of Parkland in a cash and equity transaction valued at approximately $9.1 billion, including assumed debt and the acquisition of Parkland’s Burnaby refinery in British Columbia, which produces 55,000 barrels of low-carbon fuels daily. “This strategic combination is a compelling outcome for Parkland shareholders,” says Michael Jennings, executive chairman of Parkland. “This partnership creates significant financial benefits for shareholders and would position the combined company as the largest independent fuel distributor in the Americas.” The acquisition was unanimously approved by the boards of directors for both companies. The deal is expected to close in the second half of 2025 upon the satisfaction of closing conditions, including approval by Parkland’s shareholders and customary regulatory and stock exchange listing approvals. Parkland’s board of …

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Thompson Thrift Breaks Ground on $225M Mixed-Use Development in Gilbert, Arizona

by Amy Works

GILBERT, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift has broken ground on The Gilmore, a $225 million mixed-use development located in the Phoenix suburb of Gilbert. The 35-acre project will comprise approximately 200,000 square feet of grocery, restaurant and retail space, 300 luxury apartment homes and a hotel. The development will feature a main street-style entrance with covered walkways, common areas, murals by local artists and landscaped outdoor gathering spaces. More than 25 retail leases have already been signed, including Better Buzz Coffee; Handel’s Ice Cream; Jersey Mike’s; Sweathouz; Rebel Wine Lounge; Square 1 Food Hall; Nook Kitchen; Phantom Fox Brewery; Level 1 Arcade Bar; Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming; Over Easy; and a 64,000-square-foot Safeway. Retailers are expected to begin opening in late 2026, while the first resident move-ins are planned for early 2027.

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Jack in the Box to Close Up to 200 Stores, Company to Explore Sale of Del Taco

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — Jack in the Box Inc. has announced plans to improve its long-term financial performance across its restaurant system, which includes the closure of 150 to 200 underperforming Jack in the Box restaurants, as well as possible alternatives for its Del Taco brand, which it acquired in March 2022. Jack in the Box will implement a block closure program, which will comprise of approximately 80 to 120 restaurant closures between now and December 31, with the remaining underperforming restaurants closing thereafter, based upon franchise agreement termination dates. San Diego-based Jack in the Box Inc. operates and franchises Jack in the Box, one of the nation’s largest hamburger chains, with approximately 2,200 restaurants across 22 states, and Del Taco, the second largest Mexican-American quick-service restaurant chain by units in the U.S. with approximately 600 restaurants across 17 states.

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Edens Revitalizes Downtown Palm Beach Gardens Development With 13 New Retailers, Capital Improvements

by John Nelson

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — Edens has added a new wave of retailers to join the roster at Downtown Palm Beach Gardens, a 403,000-square-foot open-air retail center in Palm Beach Gardens. Recently opened concepts include Skin Laundry, MeTime Salon, TINA Stephens, ZOE Boutique and Vagabond Kids Apparel. Committed tenants that will open soon include Pura Vida Miami, Crew Factory, Sweathouz, Tweeds Custom Suits, Humanaut Health, Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, Muse Paint Bar and Laser Away. Existing tenants include Whole Foods Market, REI, CMX Cinemas, Life Time Fitness, The Cheesecake Factory, Sweetgreen and Yard House, among others. In addition to the new retail concepts, Edens has revitalized Downtown Palm Beach Gardens with facade work, new decorative elements, landscaping, signage and outdoor furniture at the development’s “Northern Strand” area near the REI and CMX Cinemas. Other improvements include installing five new interactive digital directories and adding a cut-through running east-west through the development.

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Trends Shaping Salt Lake City’s Retail Revival

by John Nelson

— By Brian Anderson of CBRE —  Utah’s retail market is shaped by its young population and large households, driving demand for big box stores and quality consumer brands. Utah has the youngest median age of any state in the U.S. by nearly four years, and the largest median household size.  Our retail real estate market mirrors these realities. Large-box grocers and membership warehouses dot the landscape, creating gravity points that draw junior boxes, shops and restaurant users to these neighborhoods. Utah’s household incomes continue to rise, while the per capita income remains average. This has led to a concentration of quality — though not luxury — consumer brands in most retail centers. Despite challenges in construction and finance markets, Utah’s ongoing housing expansion is pushing box users and grocers to open new locations. The Salt Lake and Provo MSAs are expected to see several new big box and large grocery stores, mostly in outlying communities, after a quiet 2023 and 2024. Smaller-format grocers focused on organic food are also in permitting stages in established communities. These new locations will spark competition for restaurant and shop users. Health-conscious brands are expected to take space in desirable centers as 2025 progresses. …

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MCB Adds Streets Market Grocer to $170M Reservoir Square Mixed-Use Development in Baltimore

by John Nelson

BALTIMORE — MCB Real Estate has added Streets Market, a regional chain of grocery stores, to Reservoir Square, a $170 million mixed-use development underway in Baltimore. The project spans eight acres along the 600-850 block of West North Avenue. MCB is also adding locally based development firm Blank Slate Development to the project team, which includes the state-backed West North Avenue Development Authority. Streets Market will occupy 12,000 square feet on a 1.5-acre parcel that will also house 8,000 square feet of additional retail space. The grocery store is part of Phase II at Reservoir Square, which will include housing, additional retail options and the new 63,000 square-foot home to the Mayor’s Office of Employment Development (MOED), which is slated to open in 2026. Phase I includes for-sale homes currently under construction.

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CCI Real Estate Obtains $18M Construction Financing for Mixed-Use Project on Georgia Tech Campus in Atlanta

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — CCI Real Estate has obtained an $18 million construction loan for a mixed-use development at 740 Techwood Drive, which is on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta near Bobby Dodd Stadium. CCI is co-developing the 64,000-square-foot project, which will replace the existing Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) location, with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Summerhill CRE arranged the financing through locally based Southern States Bank on behalf of the borrower. Set to break ground this summer and open in summer 2027, the five-story project will offer 12,000 square feet of retail and student gathering space on the ground level, as well as 55 one- and two-bedroom residences, upgraded ministry facilities, an onsite coffeeshop and additional lounge space. CCI is also redeveloping existing BCM locations at the University of Georgia in Athens and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.

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