Miami — Burger King plans to invest $300 million to modernize 1,100 U.S. restaurants by 2028, according to parent company Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE: QSR). Each restaurant will be renovated in a new layout, called Sizzle, that emphasizes flexibility as well as the digital, pick-up and drive-thru experiences. In addition to the planned renovations, the investment will also cover cash incentives for top-performing operators. “We are committed to giving our guests the very best experience in all our restaurants and that includes a modern, exciting restaurant image and digital …
Development
Petersburg, Va. — The City of Petersburg has selected Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Cos. to co-develop a $1.4 billion gaming and entertainment district in Petersburg, roughly 24 miles south of Richmond. The Petersburg City Council unanimously approved the joint venture partnership, which responded to a request for proposal (RFP) issued by the city, as the preferred development partner on the mixed-use project. Upon completion, Live! Casino & Hotel Virginia will comprise more than 400,000 square feet of gaming, hospitality and dining space, as well as 35,000 square feet of …
Lexington, Ky. — RD Property Group is underway on the development of a 34-acre mixed-use development located in Lexington. The City of Lexington recently certified plans for the construction of a 122,000-square-foot Kroger Marketplace at the project, dubbed Newton Springs. Plans for the store include a drive-thru pharmacy, adjoining wine and spirits shop and 476 parking spaces. Other tenants at the property — which features two four-story buildings, a restaurant space and three additional buildings — include Estepp’s Shell, Jimmy Johns, Hot Head Burritos, The UPS Store, Tire Discounters and Starbucks Coffee.
Woodbury, N.Y. — Simon is underway on an expansion project at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets in Woodbury. A VIP suite with private dressing rooms, a lounge and a private kitchen is scheduled to open later this year. The multimillion-dollar suite will host private events and offer personalized service and customer experiences. Plans at the property, which features 250 tenants, also include 155,000 square feet of new retail and restaurant space, as well as a 200-room hotel, second parking facility and upgraded amenities. Amenities will include a new children’s play area, improved …
Kansas City, Mo. — The Kansas City Current, a professional women’s soccer team famously part-owned by Brittany Mahomes, has unveiled plans for an $800 million mixed-use project on the Missouri riverfront in downtown Kansas City. The development follows completion of CPKC Stadium, a women’s soccer stadium that seats 11,500 people, in March. According to the project team, the $120 million venue is the first soccer stadium to be designed and built exclusively for women. Partners for the mixed-use project include Palmer Square Capital Management, Marquee Development and the Port Authority of …
Sunnyvale, Texas — Tom Thumb will open a store in Sunnyvale, marking the “first major grocery store” in the area, according to the Town of Sunnyvale. Scheduled to open in late 2025, the grocer will join Gateway Park, a $124 million development that spans 240,000 square feet and features additional retail and restaurant space, as well as athletic facilities. The Sunnyvale Town Council has approved a $3 million economic incentive for the store’s development.
Estero, Fla. — WMG Development has opened Shoppes at Verdana Village, a 78,000-square-foot retail center in Estero. Publix anchors the property. Other tenants at the center include Publix Liquor, Heartland Dental, Dunkin’ Donuts, The Nail Spa Estero, New York Pizza & Pasta and The UPS Store. WMG acquired the land from Cameratta Cos.
West Chester, Ohio — Graycor Construction Co. has completed the development of a 125,000-square-foot Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World store in West Chester near Cincinnati. The property features a fire watch tower, archery range, aquarium, exterior decorative water feature and boat showroom. Torgerson Design Partners was the architect. This marks the seventh Bass Pro Shops store to be constructed by Graycor.
Petersburg, Va. — Bruce Smith Enterprise and The Cordish Cos. have responded to a request for proposal issued by the City of Petersburg with plans to co-develop a $1.4 billion mixed-use project. Plans call for a gaming and entertainment district anchored by a Live!-branded casino and hotel. The project site is located at the intersection of Wagner Road and I-95 in Petersburg, about 24 miles south of Richmond. The partners intend to quickly open an initial Phase I casino within a year to begin creating jobs, vendor opportunities and economic benefits …
Las Vegas — Partners Capital and CNR Retail have announced plans to convert a 100,000-square-foot office complex, located in Las Vegas’ Green Valley Ranch neighborhood, into a food-and-beverage-driven, open-air retail center. Dubbed The Cliff, the $30 million adaptive reuse development will offer 25 retail spaces, ranging from 1,800 square feet to 17,000 square feet; a central bar; a 26,000-square-foot covered outdoor dining lounge with communal meeting spaces; live performance area; fire pits; kiosks; and public art installations. The joint venture acquired the property in August 2023 for $17.2 million in an off-market …