Dallas — TGI Fridays Inc., which owns and operates 39 U.S. restaurants, has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Northern District of Texas. The Dallas-based operator cited long-running declines in sales dating back to the pandemic as the main impetus behind the filing. All independently owned and operated franchise locations, both foreign and domestic, are unaffected by the filing. An entity doing business as TGI Fridays Franchisor LLC, which owns the TGI Fridays brand and other intellectual property, was also unaffected. TGI Fridays Inc. has secured a commitment …
Springfield, Va. — Cohen & Steers and DLC have acquired Springfield Commons, a 119,085-square-foot shopping center located in Springfield, approximately 15 miles outside Washington, D.C. Tenants at the property, which was 78 percent leased at the time of sale, include Pure Gym, Old Navy, Pure Hockey and Staples. The center is situated across from Springfield Town Center. “Valuations in the open-air shopping center sector are attractive,” says James Corl, head of the private real estate group at Cohen & Steers. “The market is revealing compelling investment opportunities.”
Burlington, Mass. — Simon has completed a 130,000-square-foot redevelopment at Burlington Mall, a retail property located in the Boston suburb of Burlington. The project included the addition of an outdoor park with green space and amenities; elevated wood elements and porcelain tile finishes throughout the center; and new seating and signage. Almost 50 retailers and eateries were also added during the redevelopment. The park features 30,000 square feet of space dedicated to wellness, beauty and dining for concepts including Sweetgreen, Sweathouz, All Eye Care Doctors, SkinMD and Caffe Nero. New tenants …
Aliso Viejo, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a 7,914-square-foot building located in Aliso Viejo. Situated within Aliso Viejo Town Center, the currently vacant property previously housed Macaroni Grill. ValueRock Realty Partners acquired the building for $5.3 million. Sean Cox, Bill Asher and Kevin Fryman of Hanley represented the seller, a Florida-based private investor, in the transaction. Tenants at Aliso Viejo Town Center, which totals 380,000 square feet, include Ralphs, CVS/pharmacy, Staples, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, PetSmart and Regal Cinemas.
Detroit — Immersive entertainment concept Cosm has signed on as the anchor tenant at Development at Cadillac Square, a 1.5 million-square-foot mixed-use project scheduled to break ground in Detroit in 2025. Cosm Detroit will feature an LED dome spanning roughly 90 feet with Shared Reality technology, offering experiential sports and entertainment programming. Content will include a production of Cirque du Soleil’s “O,” as well as immersive art experiences from members of the Cosm Studios Creator Program. The venue, designed by architecture firm Rosetti, will also feature a food-and-beverage element, with gastropub-style …
Manor, Texas — The Retail Connection, through its affiliate Connected Development Services, has broken ground on a 150,000-square-foot shopping center in Manor, roughly 15 miles outside Austin. Dubbed Manor Crossing, the center will be situated within a 63-acre site that will also house a 101,000-square-foot H-E-B grocery store. The property will comprise four buildings on 18 acres. Tenants at the center will include T.J. Maxx, Burlington, Planet Fitness, Five Below, Rack Room Shoes, Jersey Mike’s, James Avery, McAlister’s Deli, Mattress Firm, Tropical Smoothie Café and Tomlinson’s Feed. Cuaso Design Studio and …
Waikoloa, Hawaii — Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP), with joint venture partners Starwood Property Trust and Taconic Capital Advisors, has acquired Kings’ Shops, a 70,000-square-foot retail property in Waikoloa on the Big Island. Tenants at the property include Tiffany & Co., Tommy Bahama, Tori Richard, Roy’s Waikoloa Bar & Grill, Foster’s Kitchen and A-Bay’s Island Grill. The buyers plan to make capital improvements at the center. This marks the second Hawaii property for PRCP, which also manages Queen Ka’ahumanu Center in Maui.
Waterbury, Conn. — Grocer Price Rite has signed a 10-year, 34,000-square-foot lease at Waterbury Shopping Center, a retail center located in Waterbury. William Cafero of Charter Realty arranged the lease on behalf of the landlord, Tartaglia Commercial Properties. Price Rite will occupy a vacant space at the property that formerly housed Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. This marks Price Rite’s first new lease in more than five years.
Scottsdale, Ariz. — The Italiano has opened a new restaurant within Mercado del Rancho, an 89,506-square-foot retail center located in Scottsdale, approximately 15 miles northeast of Phoenix. Sprouts Farmers Market anchors the center, which is owned by Westwood Financial. Other tenants at the property include Starbucks Coffee, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Club Pilates, Orange Theory, Stretch Lab, Jersey Mikes, FedEx, Chompie’s Bagels, Nékter Juice Bar and Hello Laser. The Italiano, a concept originally founded by Chef Joey Maggiore, brings the center to full occupancy.
Birmingham, Ala. — Gulf Coast Commercial has acquired River Ridge, a shopping center located in Birmingham, for $27 million. Nuveen Real Estate, which purchased the property in 2007, was the seller. Tenants at the center, which was 75 percent leased at the time of sale, include Academy Sports + Outdoors, Marshalls, World Market and Dollar Tree. Jim Hamilton and Brad Buchanan of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction.