October 2016 Greetings Friends! It’s finally starting to feel a bit like fall in San Diego. With temperatures dropping and the days getting shorter, Thanksgiving will be here before we know it! The last quarter of 2016 is off to a great start, and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has in store. We’re excited to share the latest highlights and goings on in the restaurant and retail scene with you. Happy reading, friends! For Lease │ Little Italy Fixturized Restaurant Space   1450 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101 6,500 SF + Mezzanine/Balcony Extraordinary opportunity to lease an existing restaurant space in the epicenter of San Diego's most vibrant food community New build-out in immaculate condition Fully fixturized Dramatic 24’ ceiling height Located on the ground floor of the newest Little Italy luxury tower, Ariel Suites Michael Spilky (858) 792-5521 Email Barrio Brothers – Mercado del Barrio Our team at Location Matters has been hard at work sourcing the right restaurants for Shea Properties’ super hip Mercado del Barrio project in Barrio Logan, and it’s paying off. The newest addition to the project is the brain child of veteran restaurateurs Raymond Davoudi (Meze Greek Fusion) and Roman Daylamy (Taste & Thirst). Their new Italian Concept, Barrio Brothers, a play on the ever popular Mario Bros brand, will serve up a variety of Pizzas, Italian subs, Stromboli, and much more. Craft beers and custom cocktails will complement the Italian eats. Marc Karren represented the landlord and tenant in this transaction. mercadosd.com → Breakfast Republic – East Village They say it’s the most important meal of the day, and now breakfast lovers will have another location to start the day off right with Breakfast Republic at 707 G. St. in East Village. With two successful locations already in Liberty Station and North Park, Breakfast Republic is set to take over the former location of Zanzibar Café. Johan Engman is no stranger to success in the breakfast arena as owner overseeing operations of three Fig Tree Café branches and all Breakfast Republic locations with more coming soon to Encinitas and Carmel Valley. Michael Burton from Cushman & Wakefield represented the landlord and Mike Spilky represented the tenant in this transaction. breakfastrepublic.com → Read more on San Diego Eater → Play It Again Sports – Oceanside If you’re feeling as though you have a case of déjà vu, you’re right! It’s hard to believe that just last month we reported the sale of 1220 S. Coast Hwy in South Oceanside and a mere 30 days later, it’s been leased! We’re excited to announce that Play It Again Sports will be moving into the 4,700 square-foot corner property very soon. Marc Karren represented the landlord and Mark Dudzik from Lee & Associates represented the tenant in this transaction. playitagainsports.com → Pali Wine Co. – Little Italy Scheduled to open November 5th, the Lompoc-based Pali Wine Co. will soon debut their third tasting room at 2130 India Street in Little Italy. Hailing from the central coast, the winery is best known for their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but this new location will also showcase their second label, Tower 15, offering premium Bordeaux and Rhone Blends. In addition to wine, the tasting room will offer light food pairings and weekly live music. Customers are welcome to enjoy flights ($15 for 5 wines), wine by the glass or purchase bottles to enjoy at home. Marc Karren represented the tenant in this transaction. paliwineco.com → Read more on San Diego Eater → Mike’s Birthday Celebration Our very own Mike Spilky celebrated another year this month! Mike set sail off the coast of Mexico to the Coronado Islands for a fun (and successful!) fishing trip with friends. The whole team here at headquarters has been having fish for dinner every day since! Happy Birthday, Mike! Don’t forget to follow us! Restaurant CEOs Blame Presidential Election for Hurting Sales Restaurant executives are increasingly blaming this year’s presidential election for creating negative news and crimping sales. Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. said on Thursday that new U.S. store growth would be at the low end of its previous guidance of 430 to 460 net new locations… Read more → Why Are So Many Restaurant Chains Closing Locations, Filing For Bankruptcy? Bob Evan’s, Old Country Buffet, Cosi, Ruby Tuesday, Logan’s Roadhouse: these are just a few of the large restaurant chains that have closed locations and/or filed for bankruptcy protection in 2016 alone. These eateries generally have two factors working in their favor: name recognition and stores in high-traffic areas. So why are they doing so poorly?… Read more → About Us  /  Properties  /  Contact This email was sent to you from   Location Matters 2010 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Ste 205, Del Mar, CA 92014 (858) 792-5521