WRENS, GA. — California-based Graystone Capital Advisors has brokered the sale-leaseback of Stuckey’s 74,718-square-foot headquarters and manufacturing facility in Wrens, a rural suburb 30 miles southwest of Augusta. A Midwest-based buyer acquired the 10.2-acre asset for an undisclosed price, where Stuckey’s Corp. will lease the facility from its new owner. Julius Swolsky and Don Bingham of Graystone represented the seller in the transaction for the 20-year leaseback. Situated along 705 South Main St., the American brand has almost 20 standalone brick-and-mortar pecan stand locations and more than 50 Stuckey’s Express, or store-within-a-store, locations in convenience stores and gas stations, primarily in the Southeast and Texas. The company is a wholesale distributor for these outlets and the exclusive provider of Stuckey’s-branded products, including T-shirts, mugs, hats and the pecan log roll.
NORCROSS, GA. — Atlanta-based Bull Realty has brokered the sale of a 103,105-square-foot office building in metro Atlanta that was formerly owned by Ameris Bank. Located at 6625 The Corners Parkway in Norcross, the property sold for $6.4 million in an all-cash deal. The buyer was an investor partnership that included ALM Automotive Group, a current tenant in the building. Michael Bull and Austin Bull of Bull Realty marketed the property on behalf of the seller.
KENNESAW, GA. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $63.5 million sale of Cobb Place, a 335,190-square-foot shopping center in Kennesaw. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan, Andrew Kahn and Anton Serafini of JLL represented the seller, Savannah, Ga.-based Wicker Park Capital Management, in the transaction. The buyer was Miami-based Shaked Acquisitions. Located about 27 miles northwest of Atlanta, the shopping center is historically the top destination in the region for furniture and home-centric retailers, according to JLL. The longstanding anchor list includes Ashley Furniture HomeStore, American Signature Furniture, DSW, Cost Plus World Market, Hobbytown, Bassett Furniture, Natuzzi and BrandsMart USA.
ATLANTA — JLL’s Capital Markets group has secured a $357.8 million acquisition loan for a national industrial portfolio on behalf of the borrower, Atlanta-based industrial real developer MDH Partners. Chris Drew, Michael Cosby, Ryan Ade, Brian Gaswirth, Jimmy Calvo and Nicole Barba of JLL arranged the balance sheet loan through Wells Fargo Bank and Capital One. Nathan Balmes and Michael Loffredo internally led the debt execution for MDH. The 5.5 million-square-foot portfolio, dubbed “MDH F3 Arctic Portfolio,” is located within the metropolitan areas of Houston, Austin, Chicago, Greenville, S.C., and Middletown, Pa. The portfolio comprises eight developments consisting of 12 individual buildings ranging in size from 140,300 to 1 million square feet, with an average clear height of 34 feet. The portfolio was fully leased at the time of financing to tenants across several industries, including automotive, e-commerce, food-and-beverage and home goods.
MANDEVILLE, LA. — PJ’s Coffee plans to open 12 new locations in the metropolitan Atlanta area over the next seven years. The Peach State currently has a PJ’s Coffee location in Greensboro and construction will soon begin for its next one in Rome. The Mandeville, La.-based coffeeshop chain has more than 185 locations operating systemwide and more than 100 in the development pipeline. “Our expansion into Atlanta represents a game-changing opportunity to share PJ’s unique flavors with a vibrant community that values Southern hospitality and exceptional coffee,” says Lory Schwartz, franchise development manager of PJ’s Coffee. “The city’s dynamic economy, strong coffee culture and affinity for innovation make it the perfect place for our next chapter of growth.”
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Stickiness of Renter Sets Build-to-Rent Sector Apart from Traditional Multifamily, Says InterFace Panel
ATLANTA — When considering a single-family, build-to-rent (BTR) development or acquisition, the main priority of the developer or investor is to focus on finding a place where people want to live, said Zach Persky, vice president of acquisitions for Quinn Residences. Access to jobs, retail corridors and good school districts are all important factors for potential residents. Persky was one of the speakers on the BTR panel at the 15th annual InterFace Multifamily Southeast conference, which took place Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Cobb Galleria Centre in Atlanta. Kyle Palmer, managing partner of Palmer Real Estate Investment Services, moderated the discussion. Editor’s note: InterFace Conference Group, a division of France Media Inc., produces networking and educational conferences for commercial real estate executives. To sign up for email announcements about specific events, visit www.interfaceconferencegroup.com/subscribe. While the BTR segment may still be in its infancy, its fundamentals are solid, according to the panel. Demand comes from would-be homebuyers who are priced out of the single-family market. These purpose-built rentals have many of the same perks of for-sale homes, such as yards and private garages, without the handicaps of down payment and mortgage commitment. BTR construction completions nationally totaled more than 50,000 units …
ATLANTA — CP Group has signed Eversheds Sutherland LLP, a global law firm, to a 94,000-square-foot office lease at Bank of America Plaza, a 55-story skyscraper in Midtown Plaza. CBRE’s John Schlesinger represented the tenant, and his colleagues Jeff Keppen and Nicole Goldsmith represented the landlord in the lease transaction. Over the past six months, leasing activity at Bank of America Plaza has reached 170,000 square feet, including four new tenants, one renewal and two expansions. Amenities at the office tower include a conference center space with breakout rooms, fitness club, food hall, salon and an onsite retail Bank of America branch.
DUBLIN, GA. — Industrial Realty Group LLC (IRG) has purchased a 311,325-square-foot industrial facility in Dublin, a city in south-central Georgia. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The manufacturing and distribution facility is located on a 30-acre site along I-16 and within 100 miles of the upcoming $7.6 billion Hyundai Metaplant in metro Savannah. The property features trailer parking, 15- to 28-foot clear heights, 33 dock doors and sufficient power for light manufacturing use. Los Angeles-based IRG currently owns and operates about 2.3 million square feet of industrial space in Central Georgia.
LAKELAND, GA. — Marcus & Millichap’s Taylor McMinn Retail Group has brokered the sale of a retail property in Lakeland leased to AutoZone. The 9,120-square-foot retail building is located at 60 W. Main St., about 20 miles northeast of Valdosta, Ga. AutoZone has eight years remaining on its 10-year, double-net lease. Don McMinn and Andrew Koriwchak of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group represented the seller, an undisclosed private investor, in the transaction. The buyer is a California-based investor that paid in all-cash. The sales price was not disclosed. “Investment-grade tenants with lower rents and price points continue to receive strong demand in an environment where debt is a challenge,” says McMinn.
ATLANTA — Life Time has opened its newest 65,000-square-foot gym, marking the eighth location in Atlanta and the first in DeKalb County for the Minnesota-based fitness brand. Located on eight acres at 1515 Sheridan Road NE, the Life Time North Druid Hills athletic club made its debut on Monday, Dec. 16 and is now offering waitlist sign-ups for potential members. The club offers a range of 150 classes with five boutique studios for barre, cycling, group fitness, yoga and Pilates, as well as dedicated spaces for its Signature Group Training programs Alpha, GTX and UltraFit. Additional amenities include multiple pickleball courts, strength and cardio equipment, a five-lane indoor pool, dedicated workout recovery spaces, LifeSpa and LifeCafé services, dressing rooms and childcare services. Life Time’s outdoor space also features a bistro, beach club, pool deck, private cabanas and chairs, 12 racquet sport courts and a courtside lounge and bar. Life Time recently renovated its existing gym in Peachtree Corners and plans to open a new gym in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter area next year.