5.11 by Karl Malone coming to Metairie, Louisiana
“The Mailman” delivering purpose-built apparel and gear to local market.
5.11 by Karl Malone in Ruston, Louisiana
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company announced that 5.11 by Karl Malone retail store is coming to Lafreniere Plaza Shopping Center in Metairie, Louisiana. This is the second Louisiana retail location for the company.
5.11 by Karl Malone will offer men’s and women’s apparel and clothing, footwear, bags and packs, accessories, and professional gear by 5.11 Tactical, the world’s leading innovator of purpose-built gear. The global brand features superior tactical apparel and gear for law enforcement, first responders, tactical operators and recreational enthusiasts from head to toe.
NBA Hall-of-Famer Karl “The Mailman” Malone will operate the Metairie location. The store will encompass 5,070 square feet of retail space at 6601 Veterans Memorial Boulevard and plans to open by January of 2019. Malone also operates the only other Louisiana franchise in Ruston that opened late last year.
“We are excited to bring 5.11 purpose-built gear to the Metairie market and surrounding New Orleans area,” said Malone. “The 5.11 brand is built on the foundation of durability, quality and value. Our store will be well stocked with the perfect performance clothing and accessories for any professional or recreational mission.”
The FBI training academy adopted the original 5.11® pant as its training pant in 1992, forging a decades-long relationship that drives 5.11®’s commitment to public safety and the first responder community. The company began developing a more extensive law enforcement line in 2003 working with public safety professionals to create gear that meets the needs of real people in the field. In 2012, 5.11 expanded its women’s collection to include premium uniforms, covert clothing, fitness apparel and more. Today, 5.11® is expanding into the outdoor and fitness markets with products like the Vaporlite short and the ABR trainer.
Carly Plotkin, Sales and Leasing Executive with Stirling Properties, is the listing agent for Lafreniere Plaza Shopping Center. Karla Smith of CBRE represented 5.11 by Karl Malone in the lease transaction. The retailer will join co-tenants HomeGoods, T.J.Maxx, Sandro’s Trattoria, State Farm, Subway, Pickleberry Kids, and several others in the center.
For leasing information, contact Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com or (504) 620-8120.
Bonci Pizzeria Coming to The Julia at Saint Charles in New Orleans, Louisiana
Marks 2nd retail tenant leased for new mixed-use development.
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to announce that Bonci Pizzeria is coming to The Julia at Saint Charles, an upcoming mixed-use development in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. Bonci will join anchor co-tenant True Food Kitchen in the exciting downtown project.
Rome-based Bonci is a new-to-market international pizza concept by esteemed pizzaiolo Gabriele Bonci. The pizzeria features artisanal pies with daily changing toppings from fresh, locally sourced ingredients on focaccia-style crust cut with scissors. The restaurant will occupy 1,583 square feet of retail space on the Julia Street side of the development. This is the third U.S. location for Bonci, with two restaurants currently operating in the West Loop and Wicker Park neighborhoods of Chicago, IL.
The Julia at Saint Charles will feature over 16,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space including an exciting mix of local, national, and international retail tenants. In addition to the commercial area, the project comprises almost 200 luxury apartments and enclosed parking facility, which will be available to both the residents and public. Construction is underway, and suite delivery is slated for the 4th Quarter of 2018. The development is set to open in the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
Joe Gardner, CCIM and Carly Plotkin, Sales & Leasing Executives with Stirling Properties, are the listing agents for the retail portion of the property, along with Stuart Zall and Gerardo Aguinis with The Zall Company. Len Kareska of LJK Advisors represented Bonci in the lease transaction. The project is being developed by Woodward Interests and Boston’s Audubon Capital Partners. Woodward Design + Build is the contractor on the project (and an affiliate of Woodward Interests).
“We are thrilled to welcome Bonci Pizzeria to The Julia at Saint Charles. And we are looking forward to announcing more great retailers to this space very soon,” said Plotkin. “Bonci is an exciting new-to-market concept—not only for New Orleans but most of the country. This innovative food concept will be a perfect addition to the eclectic culinary scene in New Orleans and surrounding areas.”
For commercial leasing information, contact Joe Gardner, CCIM at jgardner@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8140 or Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8120.
UNTUCKit Celebrates Grand Opening of 1st Louisiana Store in New Orleans
Stirling Properties worked as local brokerage tenant rep to secure location.
On Friday, UNTUCKit celebrated the grand opening of its first Louisiana store located at 3943 Magazine Street in the heart of New Orleans. Stirling Properties commercial real estate company worked as the local brokerage tenant representative to help secure the location.
UNTUCKit, one of the fastest-growing retail brands in the U.S., will occupy 2,089 square feet of retail space. If you’re not familiar with the brand, UNTUCKit was created in 2011 to solve the problem of the long, sloppy look of untucked and ill-fitting dress shirts by designing shirts that are meant to be worn untucked. They’ve since introduced categories ranging from t-shirts and polos to sports jackets and performance wear—plus, the launch of women’s and boys’ lines in 2017.
Earlier this year, New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees joined the UNTUCKit team as an investor and “brand ambassador” for the company. He decided to invest after meeting the company’s founder Chris Riccobono at the 2018 Super Bowl. Recently, Brees and the retail company gave away 10,000 shirts to local students in New Orleans ahead of them going back to school!
“We’re excited to bring the ease and comfort of our full apparel line to the NOLA community, up close and in person. The Magazine St. store will house the complete UNTUCKit assortment, where customers can try on each style and find their perfect fit in a relaxed and unique shopping environment,” said Chris Riccobono, Founder of UNTUCKit.
While this is the first Louisiana store, UNTUCKit Magazine Street will be the brand’s 41st store across the U.S. and Canada. Carly Plotkin, Sales & Leasing Executive with Stirling Properties, served as the local tenant rep on the lease transaction, along with Cushman & Wakefield.
“Stirling Properties is proud to welcome UNTUCKit to New Orleans. We truly enjoyed working with them to locate and secure the perfect retail location for the very first Louisiana store!” said Plotkin. “We are certain this apparel brand will be a huge success with New Orleanians, and we are looking forward to welcoming more stores to the Gulf South very soon.”
For sales & leasing information, contact Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8120.
Stirling Properties Announces True Food Kitchen as Tenant of The Julia at Saint Charles in New Orleans
Health-driven restaurant brand to anchor new mixed-used development in Warehouse District
The Julia at Saint Charles rendering
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to announce that True Food Kitchen will be the anchor tenant in The Julia at Saint Charles, an upcoming mixed-use development in New Orleans’ Warehouse District. This marks the first Louisiana location for the Arizona-based restaurant brand.
True Food Kitchen is a health-driven, seasonal restaurant merging nutrient-rich ingredients with a flavor-forward menu that rotates regularly to let guests experience great tasting food and thoughtfully crafted beverages—shared in an environment of infectious positivity. Founded by a passionate collective of accomplished chefs, visionary restauranteurs and a renowned doctor of integrated medicine, the restaurant brand is rooted in a belief that delicious dining and conscious nutrition can go hand-in-hand, without sacrificing flavor, creativity or indulgence. Its menu caters to nearly every food preference with a variant of gluten-free, naturally organic, vegetarian and vegan offerings.
Founded in 2008, True Food Kitchen currently has 23 locations in 10 states including California, Texas, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia and Pennsylvania. The restaurant brand plans to double the number of restaurants it operates over the next three years. True Food Kitchen in New Orleans will occupy over 6,000 square feet of space in addition to a 2,000 square foot outdoor patio located on the corner of Julia Street and St. Charles Avenue. It is expected to open in the summer of 2019.
The Julia at Saint Charles rendering
The Julia at Saint Charles will feature over 16,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space including an exciting mix of local, national, and international retail tenants. In addition to the commercial area, the project comprises almost 200 luxury apartments and enclosed parking facility, which will be available to both the residents and public. Construction is underway, and suite delivery is slated for the 4th Quarter of 2018. The development is set to open in the 2nd Quarter of 2019.
Joe Gardner, CCIM and Carly Plotkin, Sales & Leasing Executives with Stirling Properties, are the listing agents for the retail portion of the property, along with Stuart Zall and Gerardo Aguinis with The Zall Company. John Middleton of MJK Advisors represented True Food Kitchen in the lease transaction. The project is being developed by Audubon Capital Partners of Boston, MA, and Woodward Design + Build.
“We are thrilled to welcome True Food Kitchen as the anchor tenant to The Julia. This is an exciting new-to-market concept—not only for New Orleans but the entire Gulf South region,” said Plotkin. “True Food Kitchen’s innovative food experience will fit perfectly in New Orleans’ vibrant culinary scene, and further solidify our area as an attractive retail destination. We look forward to announcing more great tenants to the development very soon.”
For commercial leasing information, contact Joe Gardner, CCIM at jgardner@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8140 or Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com / (504) 620-8120.
Stirling Properties to Serve as Exclusive Tenant Rep for Planet Fitness in Greater New Orleans Area
Stirling Properties has recently been awarded the exclusive commercial tenant representation for United PF Partners, a Planet Fitness Franchisee Group, in the greater New Orleans area.
Planet Fitness has become one of the largest and fastest-growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. by number of members and locations. With more than 1,600 locations in 50 states, Canada and Latin America, Planet Fitness has continued to spread its unique mission of enhancing people’s lives by providing an affordable, high-quality fitness experience in a welcoming, non-intimidating environment.
United PF is the largest Planet Fitness Franchisee Group in the nation and growing at a pace of over 20 new clubs per year. There are currently seven Planet Fitness locations in the greater New Orleans area, including Covington, Gretna, Kenner, Metairie, New Orleans (Crowder Blvd.), River Ridge, and Slidell. Moving forward, United PF’s expansion goal is to ensure total market penetration, allowing convenient and affordable fitness access for all consumers in the market.
Ryan Pécot and Carly Plotkin, Stirling Properties’ Sales and Leasing Executives, are the exclusive tenant representatives for United PF and are working to secure new retail locations for the fitness franchise.
“We are thrilled about our latest partnership with Stirling Properties. With their additional expertise, we look forward to inviting new community members into our clubs and increasing convenience for our members in the Greater New Orleans region,” said Seth Parker, VP of Club Development for United PF.
“Planet Fitness is one of the leading fitness center franchises in the country, and they are planning an aggressive expansion targeting Southeast Louisiana,” said Pécot. “Stirling Properties is excited to have the opportunity to partner with Planet Fitness to help them identify and select the optimal locations to exceed their real estate goals. We look forward to announcing new locations to serve the greater New Orleans area very soon.”
For leasing information, contact Ryan Pécot at rpecot@stirlingprop.com | (337) 572-0246 or Carly Plotkin at cplotkin@stirlingprop.com | (504) 620-8120.
Stirling Properties To Redevelop Old Metairie Village in Metairie, Louisiana
Stirling Properties announces the $2.5 million renovation and redevelopment project of Old Metairie Village shopping center, an 84,400-square-foot, 3-story mixed-use development located at the corner of Metairie Road and Focis Street in Metairie, Louisiana.
Plans for the project consist of an overall upgrade to the entire façade, including the addition of architectural shingles and standing seam metal roofing, renovated walkways, new awnings, upgraded lighting and landscaping, and painting of the entire center. The general contractor on the project is Trimark Constructors LLC, and the architect is Steve Zito with Zito∙Russell Architects, P.C.
The redevelopment of the center will be completed in two initial phases. Construction will commence in mid-June on Phase I of the project, which includes the north and west buildings and upgraded lighting in the parking lot, and is slated for completion in early November of 2018. Phase II of the renovation encompasses the two eastern buildings. Construction on the second phase is planned to begin in late December and will wrap up in early spring of 2019.
Old Metairie Village is currently comprised of upscale retail occupying the first floor and medical and office tenants occupying the second and third floors. The center is 98% leased. Tenants include U.S. Post Office, Massage Envy, GNC, CC’s Coffee House, Zoës Kitchen, Metairie Bank & Trust, Verizon, Longbranch Healthcare, Boudreaux’s Jewelers, Subway, Poke Loa, and more. Stirling Properties manages and leases the property. It is owned by Old Metairie Village Limited Partnership.
“To keep pace with the tremendous growth in the Old Metairie neighborhood and surrounding areas, Stirling Properties is excited about the redevelopment of this upscale community retail center,” said Grady Brame, Executive Vice President of Stirling Properties. “Old Metairie Village will continue to offer the same great mix of tenants, but will now have a more modernized feel to better position it to serve the surrounding community for many more years to come.”
Stirling Properties manages more than 19.3 million square feet of property across the Gulf South region, including retail, office, industrial, medical, residential, and mixed-uses. Other notable Stirling Properties projects in the area include Oakridge Place Shopping Center (Metairie), Mid-City Market (New Orleans), Magnolia Marketplace (New Orleans), and Pan American Life Center (New Orleans).
For leasing information, contact Joe Gardner, CCIM, at jgardner@stirlingprop.com or (504) 200-5730.
