Scissors & Scotch
Preferred Sq. Footage: 1,700-2,800 s.f.
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 30-35
The Midwest-based men’s hair salon targets growth in Texas, Chicago, Atlanta, Minneapolis, New York City, Phoenix, Seattle, Oklahoma City, Denver, Nashville, Tenn., Des Moines, Iowa, and the Washington, D.C., MSA. Lifestyle center, power center, downtown and street-front sites will be desired. The brand sets itself apart by offering a full cocktail bar and a lounge setting in its salons.
Miniso USA
Preferred Sq. Footage: 3,000-4,000 s.f.
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 24
The Chinese discount retailer plans to almost double the number of U.S. outlets from 30 to 54 by year’s end. The chain is taking advantage of the low rents available because of the pandemic and ultimately expects to have thousands of U.S. locations and is looking for franchisees nationwide. The first East Coast store recently opened in Cherry Hill, N.J., and a flagship location is coming to the Tangram mall in Flushing, N.Y. Shopping center, regional mall and grocery-anchored sites are targeted. The chain is known for Japanese-inspired lifestyle products such as household goods, cosmetics and food at affordable prices.
Salt Life
Preferred Sq. Footage: Varies
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 7+
The Florida-based retail brand, which is under the Delta Apparel Inc. umbrella, will add new units this year in Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Galveston, Texas, which is the first location in the Lone Star State. The chain plans at least five additional retail locations in 2022. Downtown, street-front and shopping center sites are targeted. The chain is focused on those who love the sea with products ranging from apparel, performance gear, sunglasses and accessories. There are also three Salt Life Food Shack locations.
Scotch & Soda
Preferred Sq. Footage: 3,000-5,000 s.f.
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 2
The men’s, women’s and children’s apparel brand plans rapid brick-and-mortar expansion with two new units coming to King of Prussia, Pa., and the SouthPark Mall in Charlotte, N.C., adding to the 39 existing U.S. stores. The chain also plans around 20 new stores internationally by end of the year. Shopping center sites are targeted. The chain is headquartered in Amsterdam.
Big Shots Golf
Preferred Sq. Footage: 40,000 s.f.
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 1+
The entertainment and restaurant venue will add its fourth location to the Bryan Midtown Park development in Bryan, Texas, this winter. The new location will include virtual climate-controlled golf tee boxes, a restaurant, mini-golf, lawn games and lounges with handcrafted cocktails. Locations are also rumored for St. George, Utah, and Marion, Ill. Freestanding pad sites are desired.
O2 Fitness
Preferred Sq. Footage: 11,000-14,000 s.f.
12-Month Anticipated Openings: 1
The fitness chain will open a unit in the New Market Square shopping center in Burlington, N.C., in a spot that formally housed a T.J. Maxx. The new location is expected to open in January and will be the 20th unit for the Raleigh-based company. Downtown, street-front, freestanding pad, shopping center and grocery-anchored sites will be targeted.
