Posts Categorized: Philadelphia retail space

Neshaminy Mall with Vacant Spaces Hits the Market, Posing Redevelopment Potential

Half-empty Neshaminy Mall comes up for sale, offers redevelopment opportunity

The Neshaminy Mall, with Vacancies, Hits the Market Amidst Declining Mall Values and Growing Interest in Redevelopment Opportunities. The Neshaminy Mall, a sprawling 1 million-square-foot property owned by Brookfield Properties, has been listed for sale, signaling a pivotal moment for malls grappling with decreasing foot traffic and changing consumer preferences. Industry insiders suggest the property… Read more »

Twin Peaks Secures Franchise Deal for 10 Locations in Greater Philadelphia

Twin Peaks, the Lodge-Style Sports Bar Chain, Secures Franchise Deal for 10 Locations in Greater Philadelphia

Twin Peaks Restaurant has recently entered into an area development agreement with local entrepreneur Joe Nolan, marking its foray into the Philadelphia market. The agreement outlines plans to open 10 restaurants in the region over the coming years, although specific details about signed leases were not disclosed, as announced by Twin Peaks on Monday. Renowned… Read more »

French Bakery Plans to Enter Philly Market

La Madeleine, a french bakery, looking in Philly to expand

A French bakery and café chain is actively seeking franchisees to spearhead its expansion into Greater Philadelphia. La Madeleine has pinpointed 25 trade areas across downtown Philadelphia and its suburbs, identifying opportunities for at least one location in each area. While no deals are currently in progress, the chain aims to establish an initial 25… Read more »

Famous 4th Street Deli Sold to Connecticut Group

Famous 4th Street Deli Sold

The historic Famous 4th Street Delicatessen in Queen Village, which has stood for a century, is now under the ownership of the Locals 8 Hospitality Group based in Connecticut. The acquisition of this cherished Philadelphia establishment, along with its 7,263-square-foot building at 700 S. 4th St., was finalized on Jan. 8, as confirmed by founder… Read more »

Philly Retail is Looking Upward Despite Remaining Challenges

2023 in Review: Philadelphia retail on the upswing, but challenges remain

Following the resurgence of leasing activities and pedestrian flow in Center City after the Covid-19 pandemic’s impact in 2022, this positive trend continued to propel retailers in Philadelphia throughout the past year. As of September, retail occupancy in the Center City District stood at 84.5%, steadily regaining ground toward the pre-pandemic 89% mark observed in… Read more »

P.J. Whelihan’s Opening New Restaurants in Delco

P.J. Whelihan's opening new restaurants in Delco, South Jersey in 2024

PJW Restaurant Group has ambitious plans to expand its presence in Greater Philadelphia with the launch of at least two new P.J. Whelihan’s Pub and Restaurants in 2024, aligning with its annual growth targets. Jim Fris, CEO of the Westmont, New Jersey-based restaurant group, announced the forthcoming openings of P.J. Whelihan’s locations in Delaware County… Read more »

PREIT Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

PREIT files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, agrees to relinquish stake in Fashion District

Facing a significant debt load of over $1 billion, PREIT has made the decision to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time in just a little over three years. The regional mall owner took this voluntary step by filing in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, having already established… Read more »

Rite Aid Adds Seven More Philly Stores to Bankruptcy Sale

Rite Aid adds 7 more Philadelphia-area stores to bankruptcy sale; 8 other locations no longer available

Philadelphia-headquartered Rite Aid persists in its endeavor to sell off store leases and properties amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, expanding its offerings to include seven additional locations in the Philadelphia area, encompassing two stores situated on Broad Street. As of the latest update released on Tuesday, Rite Aid currently lists seven retail leases and six… Read more »

East Coast Wings & Grill Plans to Open Five Locations

East Coast Wings + Grill aims to open five more Greater Philadelphia locations within the next four years

A chicken wing-focused restaurant chain from North Carolina has selected Philadelphia as a key market for its expansion efforts, marking its return to growth plans after nearly four years of pandemic-induced delays in the region. East Coast Wings + Grill is targeting the opening of at least five new locations in and around Philadelphia within… Read more »