Queens, N.Y. — Cord Meyer Development Co. has signed three new leases at Bay Terrace Shopping Center in the Bayside neighborhood in Queens. Restaurants Avo Taco, Rosa Pizza and Monster Crab will occupy 2,533, 2,770 and 3,988 square feet, respectively. Tom Rettaliata of RIPCO Real Estate brokered the lease with Avo Taco, and Hymie M. Dweck of RIPCO Real Estate arranged the lease with Monster Crab. Matthew O’Grady of Cord Meyer represented the company as vice president of leasing. Additionally, Kyuramen Restaurant and Bar and Gregory’s Coffee have leased space …
Wabash, Ind. — Dollar General has renewed its 8,000-square-foot lease in Wabash. Dave Horacek, Madison Wallace and Bill Drinkall of Bradley Co. represented the landlord, A&R Indiana LLC.
Delray Beach and West Palm Beach, Fla. — DalMoros Fresh Pasta To Go, a restaurant specializing in made-from-scratch pastas and tiramisu, will open two new locations in Delray Beach and West Palm Beach comprising 1,436 and 400 square feet, respectively. The West Palm Beach store will offer to-go service, with the Delray Beach store featuring delivery, takeout and some outdoor seating. DalMoros also plans to open a restaurant in downtown Orlando later this year.
Sugar Land, Texas — Moody Rambin has arranged a 3,900-square-foot lease at 13574 University Boulevard in Sugar Land, roughly 20 miles southwest of Houston. Brent Fredricks and Anthony Porraz of Moody Rambin negotiated the lease agreement on behalf of the tenant, MaiLilybelle Co. Brad Ryan and Geoff Bracken of Capital Retail Properties represented the landlord.
Neptune, N.J. — Hobby Lobby has signed a 58,952-square-foot lease at Neptune Plaza Shopping Center in coastal New Jersey. The Oklahoma-based retailer will backfill a space previously occupied by HomeGoods and Marshalls. Kevin Pelio of Azarian Realty Co. represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease negotiations. Michael Testa of Jeffrey Realty represented Hobby Lobby, which plans to open in 2024. Neptune Plaza, which totals 215,000 square feet, is now 99.3 percent leased.
Naples, Fla. — Guitar Center has opened a 15,000-square-foot store at the Gateway Shoppes in Naples, marking the 300th location for the brand. The location will feature Guitar Center’s latest design, including a lessons facility, rental department and hands-on DJ experience. Owned by Benderson Development, Gateway Shoppes is located at 13585 Tamiami Trail N. Bruce Shepard of The Shopping Center Group (TSCG) arranged the lease on behalf of Guitar Center.
Redlands and Walnut, Calif. — Majestic Realty Co. has arranged leases with two tenants at shopping centers in southern California. Hot Topic will open a 6,000-square-foot store at Mountain Grove Shopping Center, located in Redlands, roughly 65 miles east of Los Angeles. Additionally, CTBC Bank will lease 3,250 square feet at The Village Shopping Center in Walnut, approximately 25 miles east of Los Angeles. Majestic Realty represented the landlords in both negotiations. Beta Agency represented Hot Topic, and Miren Co. represented CTBC Bank.
Manvel, Texas — Gulf Coast Commercial Group Inc. has inked leases with two tenants, the first to sign on to the firm’s upcoming retail development in Manvel, roughly 24 miles south of Houston. Comprising 20,700 square feet, construction on the project is scheduled to begin this spring. Next Level Urgent Care will open a 3,000-square-foot location at the property, and dental practice Smile Professionals will lease a 2,500-square-foot space. Danny Miller of Gulf Coast represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Alexander Frias of Phelps Commercial Realty represented Smile Professionals.
Weslaco, Texas — Texas Roadhouse will open a 7,926-square-foot restaurant as the anchor tenant at the Shops at N Bridge, a retail center currently under development in Weslaco, near the Mexican border. Garansuay Group broke ground on the development in June 2022. Other tenants will include Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, James Avery, Paris Bakery, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Juice US, Benjamin Moore Paints, Cita’s Boutique, Allure Nails & Spa and Stefano’s Brooklyn Pizza. Openings are scheduled to begin this summer.
East Rutherford, N.J. — WHP Global will open the first flagship Babies “R” Us store at American Dream, a retail and entertainment development comprising 3 million square feet in East Rutherford, roughly 10 miles outside of New York City. In addition to a Baby Registry Lounge, Nursery Design Center, Learning Center and Comfort Zone, the store will feature interactive experiences such as a stroller test track and photo station. The store is scheduled to open this summer. WHP Global acquired the brand in 2021.