National Restaurant Association Signs 50,852 SF Office Lease at Willis Tower in Chicago

CHICAGO — The Chicago operations of the National Restaurant Association has signed a long-term office lease totaling 50,852 square feet of space at Willis Tower in Chicago. This is the first major lease since owner Equity Office unveiled plans for a $500 million modernization at the tower. The National Restaurant Association will occupy the 36th floor and will be in close proximity to some of the new office amenities, including Tower House, a two-story tenant lounge and café, and Tone, a 30,000-square-foot, full-service fitness area. Willis Tower currently has an 85 percent occupancy rate and includes companies such as United Airlines, Dentons, Korn Ferry and Oracle. Jamey Dix, Maggie Brophy and Joy Jordan of Telos represented Equity Office in the transaction. The CBRE Non-Profit Practice Group represented the National Restaurant Association.