Fast Casual Restaurant

Coppell, Texas -- CiCi's Pizza announced Monday that it has signed agreements for the addition of 16 units over the next five years and hired Wingstop veteran Bruce Evans to lead franchise sales.

The moves are part of CiCi's growth initiative, with the goal of adding 500 restaurants in the next eight to 10 years.

South Bend, Ind. -- Indianapolis-based Kite Realty Group said that McAlister’s Deli will open a 4,551-sq.-ft. location at Notre Dame, in South Bend, Ind.

The new quick-service delicatessen is slated to open this summer.
 

Ventura, Calif. -- Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers said that Freeb!rds World Burrito has leased retail space in Ventura, Calif., at Ventura Village shopping center.

The fast casual-style Mexican restaurant has leased 2,808 sq. ft., bringing the center to 98% leased. The tenant is slated to open in June.

The Ventura Village location will be the first in Ventura County and one of the first five Freeb!rds restaurants to open in California. 

New York City -- Winick Realty Group said that 5 Napkin Burger, the popular burger chain that’s opened three New York locations since 2003, has leased its fourth location at 150 East 14th Street, on the southwest corner of Third Avenue.

The restaurant includes 3,570 sq. ft. of ground-floor space, as well as a full basement. The new location is slated to open in April.

Schaumburg, Ill. -- Oakbrook Terrace, Ill.-based Mid-America Asset Management said that Panda Express signed a lease for 2,400 sq. ft. of space at Scharrington Square in Schaumburg, Ill., a northwest suburb of Chicago.

Panda Express is slated to open this summer.

Renewing leases at the 187,812-sq.-ft. Scharrington Square are anchor Jewel/Osco for 64,925 sq. ft. of space, and Panera Bread for 4,500 sq. ft. of space, which has plans to add a drive-through service.

Cherry Hill, N.J. -- Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) said that frozen yogurt purveyor Red Mango has opened at Cherry Hill Mall.

The 196-sq.-ft. Red Mango kiosk is located near Macy’s Court and is the company’s first in the region.

New York City -- The founders of BJ’s Restaurants plan launch a new fast-casual concept this spring that will allow customers to order and customize their meals from tabletop iPads, USA Today reported.

Moorestown, N.J. -- Philadelphia-based Pennsylvania Real Estate Investment Trust (PREIT) said that Bubby’s Brisket, a new concept to South Jersey, is now open at Moorestown Mall, located in Moorestown, N.J.

The 1,017-sq.-ft. eatery is positioned in Moorestown Mall’s Food Court.
 

Richmond, Va. -- McLean, Va.-based The Rappaport Cos. announced that Sonic has leased a three-fourth-acre pad site at Chesterfield Marketplace in Richmond, Va.

The new restaurant will be located in the former Pizza Hut building, near the shopping center entrance.

Chesterfield Marketplace is a 400,000-sq.-ft. shopping center featuring a tenant mix that includes The Home Depot, PetSmart, Staples and Ruby Tuesday.

Franconia, Va. -- Jacksonville, Fla.-based Regency Centers said it has leased restaurant space in Franconia, Va., to two new retailers at Festival at Manchester Lakes.

Dunkin’ Donuts has leased 1,800 sq. ft., and Genghis Grill, a build-your-own bowl, fast casual, Asian stir-fry concept, has leased 4,443 sq. ft., bringing the center to 95% leased. Both restaurants plan to open this spring.