Francesca’s to open in Town Center of Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach, Va. -- Francesca’s will open a new store at the Town Center of Virginia Beach.



According to Divaris Real Estate, the 1,830-sq.-ft. store will be located on Main Street in the first-floor retail space of the Armada Hoffler office tower block. The grand opening is slated for first quarter 2015.



This is the fifth retailer to reveal its opening in the fifth phase at the Town Center of Virginia Beach. Recent announcements of new retailers to join the mixed-use development include Anthropologie, Free People, lululemon athletica and Twist Martini.



The Town Center of Virginia Beach, owned by Armada Hoffler Properties, Inc., is leased by Divaris Real Estate and managed by Divaris Property Management Corp.



Current tenants include Brooks Brothers, Loft, Origins, Cache’, Johnston & Murphy, Sunglass Hut, Men’s Wearhouse, bevello, MOXI and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Destination Maternity and IT’SUGAR opened earlier this year. Spanning over 17 city blocks, the mixed-use Town Center features multi-level upscale retail, Class A office, luxury residential, The Sandler Center for the Performing Arts and an array of cafes, restaurants and deluxe business hotels, including the Westin Hotel, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Yard House, McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant, Cheesecake Factory and P.F. Chang’s China Bistro.