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.
New Tenants Coming to Premier Centre in Mandeville
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company is pleased to welcome new tenants to Premier Centre in Mandeville, Louisiana.
- Jose Balli Jewelry will occupy 1,200 square feet of retail space in the former Aéropostalelocation. The southern Louisiana-based jeweler features award-winning gold and sterling silver designs, including Bayou State motifs, such as seafood, alligators and fleurs de lis. This will mark the 5th Louisiana location for the popular jewelry store. It is anticipated to open this December.
- J.Jill women’s apparel, accessories, and footwear is leasing the remaining 3,800 square feet of space to complete the retenanting of the building. J.Jill is a national omnichannel retailer and currently operates four additional locations in Louisiana, including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Metairie, and Lafayette. The anticipated opening date is scheduled for early spring of 2019.
Rhonda Sharkawy, Senior Retail Leasing & Development Executive, is the exclusive commercial broker for Premier Centre and worked with both tenants to secure their new locations.
Premier Centre, anchored by Whole Foods Market, is located at the corner of U.S. Hwy. 190 & N. Causeway Blvd. in Mandeville, Louisiana, on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain in St. Tammany Parish. It consists of approximately 273,000 square feet of retail and restaurant options and is currently 99% leased. Stirling Properties developed Premier Centre, and manages and leases the property.
Tenants include: Whole Foods Market, Bed Bath & Beyond, T.J.Maxx, Stein Mart, Forever 21 Red, Barnes & Noble, Old Navy, Rack Room Shoes, Gap/Gap Kids, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle Outfitters, Banana Republic, LOFT, Blu Spero, Buckle, Bath & Body Works, H.W. Rosenblum, Earthsavers, Motherhood Maternity, la Madeleine, and Pinkberry. Electric car charging stations are also available in the parking lot near Whole Foods.
Stirling Properties has developed more than 21.3 million square feet of property totaling $1.8 billion, almost exclusively in Louisiana. Other Stirling Properties developments in the area include Fremaux Town Center (Slidell), River Chase (Covington), Northpark Corporate Center (Covington), and Hammond Square (Hammond), to name a few.
For leasing information, contact Rhonda Sharkawy at rsharkawy@stirlingprop.com or (504) 620-8145.
Stirling Properties To Manage and Lease Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi
Stirling Properties commercial real estate company has assumed the property management and leasing contract for Seaway Plaza in Gulfport, Mississippi.
Seaway Plaza is a 33,982 square foot, two-story office building located at 14055 Seaway Road, minutes from the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport, Gulfport Premium Outlets, and a variety of restaurants and hotels. The multi-tenant office building is approximately 70% leased and tenants include New Coast Cardiology and Progressive Insurance Company.
Stirling Properties has been assigned full management responsibilities including operations, accounting and brokerage services.
For information on property management & leasing, please contact Jason Scott at jscott@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229 or Jill Meeks at jmeeks@stirlingprop.com / (251) 342-7229.
Stirling Properties manages more than 19.5 million square feet of commercial real estate with over 400 million square feet of property and land for sale or lease. Other Stirling Properties management projects in the area include Orange Grove and Hardy Court shopping centers in Gulfport, Choctaw Plaza in Waveland, and Academy Sports + Outdoors and Lakeview Village II & III in D’Iberville, among others.
Come Celebrate Summer At the Square!
Things are heating up at Hammond Square! Join us for the annual Summer At The Square celebration at Hammond Square retail center on Saturday, July 14th from 5:30-7:30 p.m. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Guests will enjoy a magician, water wars, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, and a live radio remote with Kajun 107.1. We’ll be giving away great prizes and promotional items from Hammond Square tenants, including a $100 shopping spree from End of The Lane! The summer festivities will be held on the west side of Target across from the AMC Movie Theatre.
In addition, Hammond Square’s monthly car show, hosted by the Golden Oldies Motor Club, will be held in the parking lot of East of Italy and Nagoya on the same night. So come out and enjoy fun for the whole family.
“Hammond Square is committed to the Hammond community and surrounding areas of Tangipahoa Parish. We want our center to be more than just a place to shop—we want Hammond Square to be a true community center that all residents can enjoy,” said Lindsey Palmer, Director of Property Services with Stirling Properties. “And we have a great assortment of restaurants and retailers that have all the supplies and services you and your family need to get through the summer season.”
We hope to see you there. Visit HammondSquare.com or “like” us on facebook.com/hammondsquare for a complete list of retailers and events.
Culver’s Restaurants Coming To Alabama
1st location currently under construction in Foley
Stirling Properties is pleased to welcome the 1st Culver’s restaurant to Foley, AL.
Culver’s franchisee Curtis Herbig recently closed on the acquisition of a 1-acre parcel of land located at 3201 South McKenzie Street in Foley for construction of the restaurant. Work on the site has commenced, and the projected opening date is anticipated for early November of 2018. Andrew Dickman, Sales & Leasing Executive with Stirling Properties, worked with Culver’s to secure the property.
“Culver’s is thrilled to open our first restaurant location in Alabama—and to introduce the market to our signature frozen custard and ButterBurgers, among our numerous other delicious menu offerings,” said Herbig. “Culver’s has a long history of commitment and engagement in the communities that we serve, and we look forward to getting to know our new neighbors and extending our Culver’s family.”
“Stirling Properties is proud to finally welcome Culver’s to Alabama,” said Dickman. “This deal truly demonstrates the strength of our local economy and reiterates the attractive qualities that our market has to offer businesses. Culver’s is an exciting restaurant addition that area residents and visitors alike will enjoy for many years to come.”
According to an announcement from Culver’s, other restaurants are in the planning stages for Alabama, however specific locations and timelines have not been determined.
Midwest-based Culver’s is an expanding fast-casual franchise chain with over 660 independently owned and operated restaurants in 24 states. Alabama will be the chain’s 25th. Signature menu items include the ButterBurger®, (from the lightly buttered bun) made from fresh, never frozen U.S. beef, and fresh Frozen Custard, including the famous Flavor of the Day program. The restaurants’ award-winning customer service is based on small-town, Midwestern values, genuine friendliness and an unwavering commitment to quality and cleanliness.
Stirling Properties Expands Management Portfolio
Stirling Properties’ Asset & Property Management Team has recently been awarded management contracts for several new retail and office properties, further expanding the company’s commercial portfolio and regional footprint.
In the Mississippi and Florida panhandle areas of the Gulf South region:
Lakeview Village II & III are adjacent neighborhood retail inline centers located at 3586/3516 Sangani Boulevard in D’Iberville, MS. Combined they are comprised of 65,860 square feet of retail and restaurant options. Shadow-anchored by Academy Sports + Outdoors, the property is currently 62% occupied by a mix of national and local tenants including Outback Steakhouse, H&R Block, The UPS Store, and Sherwin Williams.
Lakeview Village II & III are located in a 150-acre master planned, mixed-use retail development that spans the entire northern side of the Interstate 10/Interstate 110 interchange. Prominent national retailers near the development include Walmart, Target, Best Buy, Lowe’s, PetSmart, Marshalls, Michaels, and Kohl’s. Stirling Properties will also handle leasing of both centers. For leasing information, contact Angie McArthur.
5041 Bayou Boulevard is a three-story, class-A office building located in the Cordova Corridor of Pensacola, FL. Its primary tenant is Bank of America. The multi-tenant office building consists of 24,796 total leasable square footage and is strategically positioned near Cordova Mall, Sacred Heart Health System, and Pensacola International Airport. Stirling Properties will handle full-service management and accounting for the property.
401 E. Chase Street is a single-story, multi-tenant office building located in Pensacola, FL. This 11,744-square-foot office building is located on the eastern edge of downtown Pensacola, within walking distance of Pensacola Bay, numerous restaurants, hotels, and the Pensacola Civic Center. The property was recently renovated. Tenants include Baptist Home Health Care and Medical Records Express LLC. Stirling Properties will assume management and accounting services for the property.
Stirling Properties has also been awarded management duties of the 3,033-square-foot former Arby’s restaurant space located at 800 North Navy Boulevard in Pensacola, FL. The building was recently acquired by a local investor that has contracted with Stirling Properties for property management services, including assistance in getting the property ready for future leasing opportunities. For leasing information, contact Angie McArthur.
As part of Stirling Properties’ ongoing partnership with PMAT Companies, we have secured two additional management contracts:
Downers Park Plaza is a 265,000-square-foot, class-A shopping center located in a regional retail corridor of the Downers Grove area of IL, part of the Chicago MSA. The center is anchored by Best Buy, T.J.Maxx, HomeGoods, Shop & Save Market, Old Navy, and Party City. It is currently 89% occupied.
Megan Crossings is a 114,000-square-foot, class-A shopping center located in a regional corridor in the West St. Louis, MO, MSA. Anchored by Hobby Lobby, Tuesday Morning, La-Z-Boy Furniture, and Dollar Tree, the asset is 87% occupied.
“We are pleased to welcome these properties to our growing portfolio. Stirling Properties continues to seek opportunities to provide value to our clients and property owners from back-office support to full-service asset and property management amenities—and everything in between,” said Donna Taylor, Sr. Vice President of Asset Management & New Business with Stirling Properties. “We remain committed to our strategic growth plan across the Gulf South region, and to providing top-notch service and guidance in the commercial real estate arena.”
Stirling Properties manages more than 19.5 million square feet of commercial real estate, including office, retail, industrial, medical, residential, and mixed-uses.
For asset management information, contact Donna Taylor at (985) 246-3758 or dtaylor@stirlingprop.com.