Sevierville, Tenn. — Casual dining franchise Quaker Steak & Lube has signed a franchise development agreement with Tri C Inc. to bring the brand to Tennessee by developing a new restaurant in the Sevierville/Pigeon Forge area.
Tampa, Fla. — Chicken Salad Chick will open its first Tampa restaurant near the University of South Florida this summer.
San Juan, Puerto Rico — Puerto Rico’s first upscale shopping center, developed through a partnership with Taubman and New Century Development Inc., opened last week with more than 60 percent of tenants being first-to-market.
Tustin, Calif. – Kettlebar restaurant has opened at Union Market Tustin.
Atlantic City, N.J. — The Bass Pro Shops Outpost store in Atlantic City is scheduled to open Wednesday, April 15, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Staten Island, N.Y. — Staten Island Mall will undergo a multi-million dollar redevelopment that will add interior and exterior upgrades, new fashion retailers, restaurants, a Fairway Market and public piazza for guests to enjoy events year-round.
Lombard, Ill. — Leopardo Companies Inc. has completed its 68,000-square-foot renovation of the AMC Yorktown 18 featuring AMC Red Kitchen in Lombard.
Glendale, Calif. — In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Massis Kabob has expanded and rebuilt a bigger flagship restaurant that occupies 1,500 square feet in the Glendale Galleria food court.
Rancho Mission Viejo, Calif. — Westar Associates has begun development and leasing of Sendero Marketplace, a new 11.5-acre neighborhood retail center in Rancho Mission Viejo, a planned community in California.
Dublin, Calif. — Ross Dress for Less opened more than 20 new stores nationwide on March 7.