Restaurant

Slim Chickens Inks Deal to Open 25 New Locations Throughout Southeast Michigan

by Kristin Harlow May 16, 2023

MICHIGAN — Fast-casual restaurant Slim Chickens has inked a deal to open 25 new locations throughout Southeast Michigan. Business partners Brad and Todd DeLange along with Doug Broadright are spearheading the expansion. Currently, Slim Chickens operates more than 225 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom with more than 1,100 locations in development. Slim Chickens offers 17 different dipping sauces and a variety of menu items such as chicken tenders, salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings and various sides. The first Slim Chickens opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Ark. A timeline for the opening of the Michigan locations was not provided.

May 16, 2023

Development Georgia Restaurant Retail Southeast

Stonecrest Resorts Completes Phase II of 143,000 SF Overhaul at Mall at Stonecrest in Metro Atlanta

by John Nelson May 12, 2023

STONECREST, GA. — Stonecrest Resorts has completed the second phase of redevelopment at Priví, a 143,000-square-foot adaptive reuse of the former Sears department store at The Mall at Stonecrest, which is located roughly 15 miles east of Atlanta. Phase II comprised $4.2 million of renovations and the addition of tenants including Baldwin’s Literary Social Bookstore, Priví Art Gallery, The Exposure Hub, 101 TKO Radio, Priví Event Center, 3 Degrees Infrared Sauna Studio, Picasso’s Splat Room, The Lion’s Cage MMA & Fitness Gym and Garden Life Juice Bar. Stonecrest SeaQuest, an interactive aquarium destination, anchors Phase I of the development. Bay Mountain Capital has provided $8.3 million in financing for the next phase: the addition of a 40,000-square-foot food hall on the property’s second level. Concepts will include Atlanta Breakfast Club, The Original Hot Dog Factory, Dope Coffee, a craft bar, golf simulator suites, a daiquiri bar and a fine-dining restaurant. Construction is scheduled to begin this quarter, with openings beginning in spring of next year. Plans for the site also include a 10,000-square-foot history and cultural center.

May 12, 2023

Development Florida Hospitality Mixed-Use Office Restaurant Retail Southeast Top Stories

Cordish, Caesars Reveal Plans for 223-Acre Mixed-Use Project in Pompano Beach, Florida

by John Nelson May 5, 2023

POMPANO BEACH, FLA. — The Cordish Cos. and Caesars Entertainment Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) are co-developing The Pomp, a 223-acre mixed-use development in Pompano Beach. The property’s name pays homage to the former Pompano Park racetrack on the project site, which is located 35 miles north of Miami and 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale. Upon completion, The Pomp will feature 1.3 million square feet of retail and entertainment space, as well as 4,000 residential units, two hotels and approximately 1.4 million square feet of office space. The project will include the existing Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino, which is owned by Caesars. Cordish’s Live! brand will anchor the development’s entertainment and dining component. Called Live! at The Pomp, the brand will offer more than 25,000 square feet of food-and-beverage venues, including a Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar. Sports & Social will occupy a 18,000-square-foot space with features such as an LED media wall, emcees and DJs, live fan-cams, competitions and games. The 7,000-square-foot PBR Cowboy Bar will offer music, bars and a mechanical bull. The venues will open into a central plaza that will host live music, family-friendly events, cultural celebrations, festivals, social activities and experiences and additional dining options. “It’s …

May 5, 2023

Acquisitions Midwest Restaurant Retail South Dakota

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.1M Sale of Starbucks-Occupied Property in South Dakota

by Kristin Harlow May 1, 2023

VERMILLION, S.D. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $2.1 million sale of a 2,365-square-foot retail property occupied by Starbucks in Vermillion, home of the University of South Dakota. The net-leased building has a new 10-year lease with Starbucks that features 7.5 percent rental increases every five years. Mark Ruble and Chris Lind of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. Buyer information was not provided.

May 1, 2023

Development Restaurant Retail Southeast Virginia

WEDG to Develop Retail Strip Center in Mechanicsville, Virginia

by John Nelson April 28, 2023

MECHANICSVILLE, VA. — WEDGE Acquisitions LLC has purchased a 1.7-acre parcel in Mechanicsville for $690,000 for the development of a retail strip center. Upon completion, the property, located at 8527 Meadowbridge Road, will comprise 6,500 square feet. Dunkin’ will anchor the center. Nathan Shor of S.L. Nusbaum represented WEDG in the transaction, and Douglas Tice III, also with S.L. Nusbaum, represented the seller, Lisa G. Waitman.

April 28, 2023

Leasing Activity Restaurant Retail Texas

Three Tenants Sign Leases Totaling 7,175 SF at Plazas at Midtown II in Houston

by Taylor Williams April 28, 2023

HOUSTON — Three retailers have signed leases at Plazas at Midtown II, a shopping center in Houston. Dough Zone Dumpling House will open a 4,503-square-foot restaurant at the property, marking the brand’s first Texas location. Additionally, nightclub Clover has debuted an 1,848-square-foot venue, and Upscale Cleaners will open an 824-square-foot location. Fifth Corner is the landlord.

April 28, 2023

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Restaurant Retail

Kiser Group Brokers $6M Sale of Retail, Residential Building in Chicago’s Loop

by Kristin Harlow April 27, 2023

CHICAGO — Kiser Group has brokered the sale of 701 S State in Chicago’s Loop for $6 million. The building features 36 apartment units as well as a bar on the first floor. The residences are renovated studio apartments, all of which are occupied. Kiser Group’s Birk | Sklar team represented the seller, Nicholas Vranas, who had owned the building for over 40 years. A local restaurant operator purchased the asset. According to Kiser, the buyer was drawn to the property because of its 4 a.m. liquor license, which was transferred upon sale.

April 27, 2023

Development Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Restaurant Retail

Big Fish Hospitality to Open The Prospect Restaurant at Apartment Complex in Mount Prospect, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow April 27, 2023

MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Big Fish Hospitality has unveiled plans to open a new restaurant named The Prospect in suburban Chicago. The upscale eatery will be situated at 20West, a luxury apartment building located at 20 W. Northwest Highway in Mount Prospect. Big Fish expects to begin construction on the two-story restaurant this summer, with a soft opening planned for late fall and a grand opening toward the end of the year. Chef Mauro Berruti and General Manager Garrett Supples will lead The Prospect. Nicholas & Associates, which completed construction of 20West on behalf of developer Wingspan Development Group, will oversee the build-out of the restaurant space. The Prospect will be able to accommodate 90 to 100 people on the first floor and 50 to 75 people on the second level. A full bar will be situated on each level. The upstairs area will also serve as private event space.

April 27, 2023

Alabama Civic Development Restaurant Southeast Student Housing

RISE, Jacksonville State University Break Ground on 513-Bed Residence Hall Project in Alabama

by John Nelson April 26, 2023

JACKSONVILLE, ALA. — public-private partnership between RISE: A Real Estate Co. and Jacksonville State University has broken ground on North Village Residence Hall. Located on the university’s campus in Alabama, the 513-bed community will offer suites that include two double-occupancy bedrooms and two bathrooms. The development team for the project includes architect Niles Bolton & Associates and general contractor Choate Construction. Jacksonville State is also currently developing a new dining hall, which will replace the current main cafeteria on campus, and the Loring and Debbie White Football Complex. The Jax State Dining Hall will be operated by Sodexo and will feature a traditional food line with several concept stations and seating. The dining hall’s development team includes general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, Williams Blackstock Architects and Kemp Management Services. The football complex will replace the existing field house at the university’s stadium and will offer modern art training facilities for student athletes; coaching offices and meeting rooms; a hall of fame honoring the history of the university’s football program; and new suites to enhance the game day experience for fans. The general contractor for that project is also Brasfield & Gorrie, the architect is Goodwyn Mills Cawood and the program manager …

April 26, 2023

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Restaurant Retail

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $3.2M Sale of Restaurant Property in Fort Wayne, Indiana

by Kristin Harlow April 26, 2023

FORT WAYNE, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $3.2 million sale of a 9,500-square-foot restaurant property occupied by Biaggi’s Ristorante Italiano in Fort Wayne. The freestanding, net-leased building is located at 4010 W. Jefferson Blvd. It was constructed as a build-to-suit for the restaurant in 2001. Damien Yoder and Madison Harman of Marcus & Millichap’s Yoder-Harman Group represented the seller, a California-based family trust. An in-state lender provided acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer, an Indiana-based family office. Biaggi’s operates 16 restaurants in eight states. There are six years remaining on its lease at the Fort Wayne property.

April 26, 2023

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