March 15, 2021

Epic Wings Preferred Sq. Footage: 2,200-2,800 s.f. Anticipated Openings: 30 (over 3 years) The San Diego-based wing brand plans continued expansion throughout California, and will enter the states of Florida and Texas, where recent multitenant agreements have been signed. The retailer does well in high-income suburban locations and lower-to-moderate urban sites. Shopping center, regional mall More

Duck Donuts was very interested in this ground-floor space, which is part of the Rea Farms multibuilding, mixed-use lifestyle center development in Charlotte, but the brand wanted to reduce the square footage for functionality purposes. The landlord agreed to subdivide the space and create its own management office within the retail building to make the More

There is a national trend within the retail industry to reach out to minorities in a disadvantaged position due to a renewed focus on race relations stemming from recent social unrest. Citi Trends, Everytable and Community Commons — the Mall of America’s space dedicated to minority-owned brands adversely affected by Minneapolis’ pandemic and riots — More

Hamburger restaurant brands still remain a safe tenancy bet as consumers are attracted to the feel-good comfort food pleasures that burgers provide. The burger restaurant industry is expected to grow by almost 16% this year alone. The industry has expanded to include higher-end brands that produce gourmet offerings, which appeal to the upper middle-class base. More