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Goldman Sachs to Acquire ‘Significant Stake’ in Zaxby’s, Partnership Will Expand the Brand

by Alex Tostado

Athens, Ga. and New York City — Goldman Sachs Merchant Banking Division has agreed to purchase a “significant stake” in Athens-based Zaxby’s, with plans to grow the quick-service restaurant chain’s footprint into new markets. Terms of the financing were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to close by the end of 2020. Zaxby’s, known for its chicken fingers, wings and signature sauces, has more than 900 locations in 17 states, primarily in the Southeast. Zaxby’s is a privately held company that childhood friends Zach McLeroy and Tony Townley founded …

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Topgolf to Open New Venue in Metro Atlanta This Spring

by Alex Tostado

Buford, Ga. — Topgolf Entertainment Group will open a new 72-bay Topgolf venue in Buford in spring 2021. Construction is currently underway at the two-level property, which will feature climate-controlled bays. The asset will be situated within The Exchange at Gwinnett, 35 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. Topgolf Entertainment expects to hire 250 employees at the new site. This will be the fourth Topgolf in Georgia, joining locations in Alpharetta, Midtown Atlanta and Augusta. Fuqua Development is building The Exchange at Gwinnett, which is located adjacent to the Mall of …

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The Home Depot Reports 23.2 Percent Increase in Third-Quarter Sales

by Alex Tostado

Atlanta — The Home Depot has reported that its third-quarter sales reached $33.5 billion, a 23.2 percent increase over third-quarter sales for 2019. Net earnings for the third quarter were $3.4 billion, or $3.18 per diluted share, compared with net earnings of $2.8 billion, or $2.53 per diluted share, in the same fiscal period of 2019. The Atlanta-based retailer’s third quarter ended on Oct. 31. Chairman and CEO Craig Menear cited demand for home improvement projects in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic as a steady driver for increased sales. …

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Target Reopens Minneapolis, Atlanta Locations Following Civil Unrest

by Alex Tostado

Minneapolis — Target Corp. has reopened two stores in Minneapolis and in Atlanta’s Buckhead district that were destroyed in the spring due to civil unrest from the George Floyd tragedy in Minneapolis. The stores were completely rebuilt in five months, which the Minneapolis-based retailer says is the fastest the company has ever rebuilt locations. The Lake Street location in Minneapolis features an additional entrance, larger food and beverage section and a more accessible pharmacy. Locally based Noor Cos. was the general contractor for the project, which reopened Nov. 10. The …

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Red Oak Financial Provides $9.7 Million Refinancing Loan for Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado

Roswell, Ga. — Red Oak Financial has provided a $9.7 million refinancing loan for Village Festival Shopping Center, a 56,921-square-foot retail center in Roswell. Proceeds from the two-year bridge loan will be used to renovate the property, which sits on seven acres at 10930 Crabapple Road, 25 miles north of downtown Atlanta. The borrower and owner, Phoenix Ten Properties LLC, will introduce shopping, dining and event options at the property. A timeline for renovations was not disclosed. Gary Bechtel of Red Oak Financial originated the loan on behalf of the …

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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $3.7 Million Sale of Retail Strip Center Near Atlanta

by Alex Tostado

Buford, Ga. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.7 million sale of Hamilton Mill Crossings, an 11,722-square-foot retail strip center in Buford. The property was 88 percent leased at the time of the sale to tenants including Starbucks, Viral Vapes, Luxury Nail & Spa and AT&T Store. The asset is situated at 3265 Sardis Church Road, catty-corner from a Walmart Superstore and 40 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. The undisclosed buyer was completing a 1031 exchange. Marc Irvin and Matthew Welch of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed, Florida-based …

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Stan Johnson Co. Acquires Shane Investment Property Group

by Katie Sloan

Tulsa, Okla. and Atlanta— Real estate brokerage and advisory firm Stan Johnson Co. has acquired Atlanta-based Shane Investment Property Group for an undisclosed price. This acquisition will support the Tulsa-based company’s multi-tenant retail investment sales growth and diversification strategy, as well as the opening of a second metro-Atlanta office in the northern suburb of Alpharetta. “Shane Investment Property Group is well-known in the Atlanta area and greater Southeast market for providing exceptional client service and their cultural identity complements ours very well,” says Stan Johnson, president and CEO of Stan …

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Inspire Brands Agrees to Acquire Dunkin’ in $11.3 Billion Transaction

by Katie Sloan

Atlanta and Canton, Mass. — Inspire Brands has agreed to acquire fast-food breakfast chain Dunkin’ Brands (NASDAQ: DNKN) in a transaction valued at $11.3 billion. The deal is expected to close by the end of the year. Atlanta-based Inspire Brands is the parent company of restaurant chains such as Arby’s, Jimmy John’s, Sonic Drive-In and Buffalo Wild Wings. In addition to its namesake coffee and breakfast chain, Canton, Massachusetts-based Dunkin’ Brands also owns ice cream parlor chain Baskin-Robbins, which respectively have about 12,500 and 8,000 locations worldwide. The deal’s price tag equates …

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InvenTrust Properties Begins Renovation of 105,000-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado

Newnan, Ga. — InvenTrust Properties Corp. has broken ground on the renovation of Thomas Crossroads, a 105,000-square-foot shopping center in Newnan. Kroger anchors the property, which will get a new façade, paint scheme, LED lighting under canopies, landscaping enhancements and sidewalk improvements. The Downers Grove, Ill.-based owner expects renovations to be completed by the end of November. Other tenants at the center include Great Clips, Subway, McDonald’s and multiple locally owned service and dining options. The asset was last renovated in 2008, shortly before InvenTrust acquired it in 2009. Thomas …

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Retail Planning Corp. Opens Publix-Anchored Shopping Center Near Atlanta

by Alex Tostado

Cumming, Ga. — Retail Planning Corp. has opened a Publix grocery store within Matt Town Center in Cumming on Friday, Oct. 9. The 48,387-square-foot store is located at the intersection of Matt Highway and Bannister Road, 48 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Other tenants at the center include Reveille Café, Laredo’s Cantina & Taqueria, Peaches & Pine, Great Clips, Alpha Nail Salon and The UPS Store. Hill Foley Rossi & Associates LLC was the architect, and RW Smith Co. was the general contractor.

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