May is in full bloom, and as the days get longer and the energy picks up across San Diego, so does the momentum in commercial real estate.
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May is in full bloom, and as the days get longer and the energy picks up across San Diego, so does the momentum in commercial real estate. Our team has been hard at work—brokering a new lease for an innovative coffee concept in Mission Valley, securing space for an iconic sandwich shop, and closing a strategic investment sale in Escondido. It’s clear that opportunity is thriving across the region. Whether you're looking to lease, invest, or just stay informed, we’ve got some exciting updates to share. Read on for the latest deals we’ve been working on and what’s ahead this season!
Downtown 2nd Generation Restaurant Space
411 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101
For Lease (no key $)
Corner location: high visibility at Broadway & 4th Ave, Downtown San Diego.
Fully fixturized restaurant: equipment included for easy transition.
$2M+ in improvements: open ceiling, industrial design, original brick.
Large 800 sq ft patio on 4th Ave.
High foot traffic: main artery to Gaslamp District.
Building on the success of their new Mira Mesa location opening and the upcoming launch of their Kearny Mesa location, Em Coffee Houseis expanding once again with a new 835-square-foot lease at The Valley in Mission Valley. Located at 1640 Camino Del Rio North, The Valley (formerly Westfield Mission Valley) is undergoing a major transformation into a vibrant, mixed-use center anchored by Target, AMC Theatres, Nordstrom Rack, and Michael’s. Em Coffee House will be joining the growing roster of tenants, bringing their bold, Asian-inspired flavors, signature Saigon Vietnamese slow-drip coffee, and creative foam toppings like Ube, Matcha, and Coconut. Alexis Couch represented the tenant in this exciting transaction, marking another milestone in Em Coffee House’s continued growth.
Ike's Love & Sandwiches |Corona
Ike’s Love & Sandwiches is on the move—and Corona is next! The cult-favorite sandwich shop has just signed a lease for a 1,200-square-foot space in this Inland Empire market, bringing its crave-worthy creations to even more SoCal fans. Famous for its toasted Dutch Crunch bread and signature “Dirty Sauce,” Ike’s continues to make waves with a menu that caters to every craving—whether you’re a meat lover, vegetarian, vegan, halal, or gluten-free. This new Corona location is at Bedford Marketplace in a new restaurant pad currently under construction. Location Matters’ Mike Spilky and Alexis Couch exclusively represent Ike’s Love & Sandwiches in their strategic growth across San Diego and the Inland Empire. Together, they’ve been actively securing prime locations for the beloved brand—and this Corona deal is just the latest success story.
243 E. Valley Parkway |Escondido
Location Matters is excited to announce the sale of 243 E. Valley Parkway in Escondido for $1,085,000. This 2,300 SF investment property, home to Black Plague Brewing, was purchased by the owner of the adjacent building at 237 E. Valley Parkway, which Location Matters also sold earlier this year. With a strong tenant in place under a long-term lease, this sale offers the buyer immediate cash flow and future redevelopment potential along the revitalizing E. Valley Parkway corridor. Marc Karren represented both the Buyer and Seller in this investment sale transaction.
