Pasadena, Calif. — A consortium of investors doing business as 475 South Lake Avenue LLC has completed the redevelopment of a 45,000-square-foot historic retail building in Pasadena. Originally constructed in 1949 as a department store, the I. Magnin & Co. building was most recently occupied by Borders Books & Music more than a decade ago. Erewhon now occupies space on the ground floor and basement level of the property, with childcare center Brella and women’s healthcare clinic Tia occupying the second floor. Architecture, planning and interior design firm RDC and Humberto …
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Orlando, Fla. and Mount Pleasant, S.C. — Crush Yard will open two new pickleball clubs in Florida and South Carolina. Opening later this month, the first venue will total 40,000 square feet in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. In November, a 50,000-square-foot facility will open in Orlando, occupying a former Bed Bath and Beyond building. The clubs will feature pickleball courts, as well as access to coaches. The South Carolina Crush Yard will also feature coffee from One Nation Coffee and beer from Holy City Brewing.
Fayetteville, Ark. — Slim Chickens has signed an agreement for 14 new locations in Michigan. Franchisee Nathan Finney of Finney Hospitality Group (FHG) will develop the restaurants, which will be located in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and other markets throughout the state.
Frisco, Texas —Pickle and Social and Fairway Social will open within a dual-concept entertainment venue at Frisco Station, a mixed-use development currently underway in Frisco. Pickle and Social, a Competitive Social Ventures (CSV) brand, will offer both indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, as well as live entertainment, food and beverages and other games. Fairway Social will feature golf simulators that include 130 courses, as well as 10 other sports. Construction is scheduled to begin next spring, with the opening scheduled for spring 2025. Tim Henson of Venture Commercial Real Estate and …
The Picklr to Open 80 New Venues in 11 States
Kaysville, Utah — Utah-based indoor pickleball brand The Picklr will open 80 new venues across eleven states, including Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Tennessee, Texas, Utah and Wyoming. The facilities will be opened in partnership with 13 new franchisees. “With seven corporate owned facilities, our first-mover advantage has undeniably led to a high level of interest from well capitalized candidates across the entire country,” says Scott Schubiger, chief growth officer of The Picklr.
Ontario, Calif. — Left Coast Brewing Co. will open a 5,000-square-foot tasting room at The Collection, a 96,000-square-foot development currently underway in Ontario. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2024, the outpost will mark the third in the country for the company.
Savannah, Ga. — Terra Alma has begun leasing the retail space at a master-planned development currently underway in Savannah. Totaling 11,000 square feet, the space is situated within the EmmaJames at Savannah Harbor property along the Savannah River on Hutchinson Island, which also features apartments and townhomes. Amenities at the development will include a marina and outdoor concert theater. An undisclosed seafood concept has signed the first retail lease.
Miami, Fla. — Four restaurants will join the food-and-beverage lineup at Miami Worldcenter, a 27-acre, $6 billion mixed-use development currently underway in Miami. Serafina and Sixty Vines will lease 8,176 square feet and 8,672 square feet, respectively. NDM Hospitality Services will also open a dual-concept venue featuring BurgerFi and Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza & Wings. Together, the two restaurants will occupy 3,835 square feet of space. Each of the restaurants is scheduled to open next year. CIM Group and The Comras Co. lead retail leasing efforts at the project.
Pigeon Forge, Tenn. — Kingsmen Xperience and Bright Play have announced plans for NERF Action-Xperience (NAX), an entertainment center that will total more than 29,000 square feet in Pigeon Forge. Scheduled to open next fall, the attraction will feature blaster battle zones, sports challenges and an obstacle course, as well as a food and beverage area and retail store. This marks the second location, with the first NAX center in New Jersey. NERF is a Hasbro brand.
Henderson, Nev. — Diversified Partners is underway on the construction of a 2,573-square-foot single-tenant building located in Henderson, roughly 16 miles outside Las Vegas. Scheduled for completion later this month, the property will be occupied by Starbucks Coffee and feature a 900-square-foot outdoor patio space. The project team includes Kitrell Jenson Contractors and RKAA Architects.