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Red Lobster to Sell Assets to Creditors in Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing

by Hayden Spiess

Orlando, Fla. — Red Lobster has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida. The Orlando-based seafood restaurant chain plans to sell its business to an entity formed and controlled by its existing lenders. Red Lobster, which was founded in 1968 and operates some 600 restaurants across North America, has received a $100 million debtor-in-possession financing commitment from its existing lenders to facilitate this plan. The company stated that it would use the financing and bankruptcy proceedings to drive operational improvements, …

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Gantry Arranges $2.1 Million Refinancing for Retail Building in Charlotte, North Carolina

by Hayden Spiess

Charlotte, N.C. — Gantry has arranged a $2.1 million permanent loan for the refinancing of Shoppes at Toringdon, a retail property located in Charlotte. Three tenants occupy the property, which comprises 8,000 square feet situated on 1.6 acres. Tim Storey, Casey Kupferberg and Chad Metzger of Gantry secured the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. 

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Gantry Secures $17 Million Refinancing for Magnolia Towne Center in Southern California

by Hayden Spiess

Riverside, Calif. — Gantry has secured a $17 million loan for the refinancing of Magnolia Towne Center, a retail center located in Riverside. Tenants at the property, which totals 133,000 square feet, include Ralph’s and Wells Fargo. Strategic Real Estate Advisors (SRA) is currently negotiating 27,000 square feet of leases at the property on behalf of the ownership. James Ruiz of Gantry arranged the 10-year, fixed-rate financing through a life insurance company on behalf of the borrower. 

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MMCC Arranges $9.5 Million Refinancing of Retail Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut

by Hayden Spiess

Rocky Hill, Conn. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $9.5 million loan for the refinancing of a retail center located in Rocky Hill, located just south of Hartford. Tenants at the property include a supermarket and a bank. Gerald Kray of MMCC arranged the loan, which was structured with a five-year term, 7.1 percent interest rate and 65 percent loan-to-value ratio. 

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Broad Reaching Strategies for Maximizing Value in Retail Properties

by Sarah Daniels

No matter the economic climate, the formula for creating value in properties will always be a retail property owner’s best friend. That’s why Broad Reach Retail Partners uses a multi-faceted approach that includes data-driven key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive their plans of action, strategic redevelopment and ongoing budget updates that optimize net operating income (NOI). “Through focused management, leasing and discipline, we create value, and we are able to return those dividends to our partners, properties and people,” says COO Mike Castellitto. “We have seen time and time again …

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Rue21 to Close All Stores Following Bankruptcy Filing

by Hayden Spiess

Warrendale, Pa. — Rue21, an apparel and accessories retailer based in the Pittsburgh area, has filed for bankruptcy and will close all its stores in the coming months, according to reports from multiple news organizations such as CNN, Reuters and The Business Journals. All three of those media outlets report that this is the third bankruptcy filing in the history of Rue21, which operates about 540 stores nationwide, down from more than 1,000 at the height of its existence. Following Rue21’s 2017 bankruptcy filing, the company closed some 400 stores. The retailer also shed about …

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Faris Lee: Sales Success Strategies in a Challenging Market

by Sarah Daniels

Don MacLellan, managing principal at Faris Lee Investments in Irvine, Calif., knows it’s a challenging market. “Deal volume is off 40-60 percent from two years ago,” he says. “Back then, there was so much deal momentum because demand was so much higher than supply. Now, it’s the opposite, and due to lower transaction volume, 1031 demand is off significantly. So, the question becomes, how do you create strong demand with fewer 1031 exchange requirements?” It’s a question MacLellan and his fellow Faris Lee managing principals Jeff Conover and Shaun Riley …

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BWE Arranges $40.2 Million Financing for Four California Properties 

by Hayden Spiess

Columbus, Ohio — Ohio-based BWE has arranged loans totaling $40.2 million for four properties located in California. The deals included a $12.3 million bridge loan for the acquisition and redevelopment of a retail property located in Rancho Palos Verdes. The property, which was 67 percent preleased at the time of financing, is anchored by O’Reilly Auto Parts. Other tenants include Habit Burger, Mattress Firm, Urbane Café and California Fish Grill. Mike Guterman of BWE secured the financing through Calmwater Capital on behalf of the borrower, West Hive Capital.  BWE also secured …

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Fashion Retailer Express Files for Bankruptcy, Plans to Close 107 Stores and Sell to Investment Group

by Hayden Spiess

Columbus, Ohio — Fashion Retailer Express Inc. (OTCMKTS: EXPR) has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and announced plans to close 107 of its 602 stores. The Columbus-based company’s portfolio includes apparel brands such as Bonobos, Express and UpWest Express. As part of the proceedings, 95 stores under the company’s Express banner will be shuttered alongside all 12 of its UpWest Express locations. Further details on the specific locations set for closure were not provided, but closing sales at the impacted locations are anticipated to begin tomorrow, April 23. Business at …

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PSRS Arranges $54 Million Acquisition Financing for Retail Center in Oxnard, California

by Hayden Spiess

Oxnard, Calif. — PSRS has arranged $54 million in financing for the acquisition of Esplanade Shopping Center, a 357,000-square-foot shopping center in Oxnard. Kostas Kavayiotidis, Mike Davis and Matthew Farzinpour of PSRS secured the seven-year loan, including four years of interest-only payments, on behalf of the buyer through a life insurance company. Walmart, The Home Depot, T.J. Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Bob’s Discount Furniture, Dick’s Sporting Goods, In-N-Out Burger, Chipotle Mexican Grill and BJ’s Restaurant anchor the property. 

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