April 2019 Greetings Friends! There is bliss in the air as the sun is finally out again and the beginnings of spring have officially arrived! These longer days are giving us that added pep in our step and are encouraging us to up our game, as we always strive to do. With positive spirits, we continue to boost our pipeline and look forward to announcing a barrage of hot new deals that are on the horizon. Here is a glimpse of some of the action from this past month – happy reading! For Lease │ North Park Restaurant Space at the Historic Lafayette Hotel 2223 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92104 3,337 SF Incredible location opportunity - first time on the market in 70 years! Eye-catching restaurant connected to the striking Lafayette Hotel Ideal freestanding corner location and exterior facing on always busy El Cajon Blvd. Opportunity to take advantage of the tsunami of new & upcoming development on West El Cajon Blvd. Please DO NOT Disturb Tenant Michael Spilky (858) 792-5521 Email Barefoot Coffee Roasters – Solana Beach Watch out Solana Beach, there’s a new craft coffee shop on the block! Coming soon to the acclaimed Cedros Design District is none other than NorCal’s Barefoot Coffee Roasters. They are making their way down California’s coast with a bang as this Solana Beach location is going to be a flagship spot for them, with a brand-new build-out and big patio out front. Barefoot Coffee will be serving their award winning sustainable cold brews and, of course, an assortment of sweets and treats to go with your cup of joe. Mike Spilky represented the Tenant in this transaction. Read more on Eater → Del Lusso – Bressi Ranch We are delighted to announce a recently completed lease transaction for our client, Del Lusso, in Bressi Ranch's new Lift development. This first-to-market concept is poised to be a hit with their Napoletana inspired pizzas & farm-to-table Mediterranean menu. With the owners’ extreme passion for food and unbeatable business acumen, we have no doubt they are going to experience great success and we're pumped to be a part of this awesome new restaurant’s growth plans. Mike Spilky represented the Tenant in this transaction. Read more on Eater → Bird Rock Coffee Roasters – Bressi Ranch Wow, another stunning space by our amazing client, Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, is finally complete. We're thrilled to have helped them find another killer location and clearly the Carlsbad community is thrilled to have them too, as their store is jam packed with smiling customers and a line clear out the door! Bird Rock Coffee is making quite the splash lately with new ventures and awards being won left and right, but amidst all their success, they remain true to their mission of dishing out only the best, top quality coffee. Marc Karren represented the Tenant in this transaction. Read more on Eater → Interface San Diego Retail Conference Our President & Founder, Mike Spilky, spoke as a panelist at France Media Inc.'s Interface San Diego Retail Conference alongside fellow top retail broker colleagues. The panel addressed the current state of the retail sales and leasing markets, and it was wonderful being able to hear Mike speak about what he knows best; how restaurants and retail are evolving in San Diego's ever-changing retail market. San Diego Rescue Mission Location Matters is committed to be the best in our field, but at our core is also a strong desire to give back in any way we can. This past month we spread a little good with Feeding San Diego by packing produce packages to pass out to families in need at our local San Diego schools. Check out Feeding San Diego to see more ways to support this amazing cause. Don’t forget to follow us! Key to Successful Retail? Know your Community, Says InterFace San Diego Panel For retailers and shopping center owners, self-realization centers around your brand’s message. What’s your history? What are your core values? What story are you trying to tell, and what lifestyle are you trying to sell… Read more → Retail Sales are Bouncing Back: Why Restaurants Should Care “The mall is dying.” It’s a statement we’ve heard more often in recent years and the bankruptcy of Sears isn’t helping the matter. Over the past several years, malls and department stores have struggled to maintain a consistent flow of customers and sales have suffered. However, that statement is a gross exaggeration… Read more → About Us / Properties / Contact This email was sent to you from Location Matters 8910 University Center Lane, Ste 400, San Diego, CA 92122 (858) 792-5521