Katy, Texas — NewQuest, a local commercial real estate development and services firm, has broken ground on the multi-tenant retail component of Texas Heritage Marketplace, a $400 million mixed-use development in Katy, a western suburb of Houston. The project represents the largest cluster of retail space in the history of Waller County, according to NewQuest. “As it stands, Waller and surrounding rural counties have been unserved by major retailers,” says Austin Alvis, president and chief development officer for NewQuest. “Texas Heritage Marketplace will fill in that gap.” Situated in the center …
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Texas — Fast-casual chicken tender chain Huey Magoo’s has signed a franchise agreement to develop 15 new restaurants in Texas. The restaurants will be owned and operated by Muhammad Ali Akbar and Jason Gilbert of SMR Capital. Huey Magoo’s newest locations will span multiple counties in Texas including Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston and Montgomery. In 2025, the brand introduced a condensed 1,500-square-foot prototype that reduces buildout costs and speeds development, and also launched its Magoo’s Rewards loyalty program. Huey Magoo’s is currently on track to reach 100 locations in 2026, …
Town Lane, Gillon Property Group Purchase 460,000-Square-Foot Mixed-Use Development in Allen, Texas
Allen, Texas — New York-based Town Lane and Dallas-based Gillon Property Group have acquired Watters Creek Village, a 460,000-square-foot mixed-use development located in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Allen. An Ares Real Estate fund provided the debt financing for the acquisition. Delivered in 2008, Watters Creek Village spans 46 acres and features approximately 360,000 square feet of retail and 100,000 square feet of boutique office space. A Market Street grocery store anchors the property, with additional tenants including Anthropologie, Barnes & Noble, Chico’s, Bath & Body Works, DSW, Kendra Scott, Loft, …
Houston — MetroNational has acquired M-K-T Heights, a 218,000-square-foot mixed-use adaptive reuse development in Houston’s Heights neighborhood. MetroNational has entered into a joint venture with the original developers, Radom Capital and Triten Real Estate Partners, who will remain active in the development’s operations, leasing and management. M-K-T Heights has converted five 1970s warehouse buildings into a mixed-use destination that now includes 100,000 square feet of retail and dining; 100,000 square feet of office space; and a 2,000-square-foot boardwalk for pedestrians that connects the property directly to the Heights Hike-and-Bike Trail. Tenants …
Houston — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Fairmont Preston Plaza, a 105,869-square-foot shopping center located in southeast Houston. Matt Moake of HighStreet Net Lease Group represented the buyer, JKZ Fairmont Preston, in the transaction. Ryan West, John Indelli, Zamar Salas and Max Myers of JLL represented the seller, Mission Shore Management. Built in 1974 and renovated in 2016, Fairmont Preston Plaza is currently 89 percent leased and is anchored by a 24,000-square-foot Cosmic Air trampoline park and a 26,000-square-foot Planet Fitness. Other tenants at the center include Dollar …
Dallas — CIM Group has sold Best Buy Plaza, a 177,434-square-foot shopping center located at 9358 N. Central Expressway in North Dallas. Situated roughly seven miles north of the Dallas Central Business District, Best Buy Plaza was constructed in 1995 on nearly 15 acres. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Dick’s Sporting Goods, Total Wine & More, Cavender’s, Hyper Kidz and Best Buy, which anchors the property. CIM Group originally acquired Best Buy Plaza in 2016. During its ownership of the property, CIM Group …
Austin, Texas — Smokey Mo’s BBQ has signed a franchise agreement to develop four new restaurants in Austin. Father-son entrepreneur duo Cody and Stephen Cox will own and operate the locations. Along with its expansion plans, Smokey Mo’s has recently introduced a refreshed restaurant design, optimized kitchen flow and digital ordering capabilities. Founded in 2000, Smokey Mo’s currently has 23 active restaurants across Texas.
Fort Worth, Texas — Younger Partners Investments has acquired a 375,000-square-foot retail portfolio located at I-35 West and North Tarrant Parkway in Fort Worth. The portfolio, known as Presidio Junction, comprises three neighboring retail properties: Presidio Towne Crossing, Tehama Towne Crossing and Vista Ridge. The fully leased shopping centers are shadow anchored by Target and Costco and feature a mix of additional tenants such as T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Ross, Aldi, Petco, Old Navy, Sephora, Shoe Carnival, Five Below, Daiso and Rally House. Developed between 2015 and 2020, the portfolio also includes …
McAllen, Texas — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Palms Crossing, a 399,075-square-foot, open-air retail center located in the Rio Grande Valley city of McAllen. Barry Brown, Chris Gerard, Claudia Steeb and Erin Lazarus of JLL represented the seller, WPG, in the transaction. The buyer was Winter Park, Florida-based CTO Realty Growth. Situated on nearly 47 acres, Palms Crossing was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Hobby Lobby, Restaurant Depot, Best Buy, Burlington, Barnes & Noble and Guitar Center. The property also offers more …
Conroe, Texas — Hollywood, Florida-based JBL Asset Management has acquired Montgomery Plaza, a 315,708-square-foot power retail center located in Conroe, approximately 40 miles north of Houston. Ryan West and John Indelli of JLL’s Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller in the transaction. Montgomery Plaza was 94.3 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Academy Sports + Outdoors, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Crunch Fitness, Spec’s Wine Spirits & Finer Foods, Petco and Dollar Tree.