REAL ESTATE

Hooters plans real estate with Forum Analytics
Atlanta - Hooters of America is partnering with Forum Analytics for a customized real estate planning and market-optimization solution. The collaboration will allow Hooters real estate operations make real-time, data-driven decisions by allowing users to share market data and sales forecasts, as well as impact estimates and site packet materials via SIMMS Online, Forum’s proprietary mapping, reporting and analytic platform.
Simon to open Tampa Premium Outlets Oct. 2015
Indianapolis – Simon has broken ground on Tampa Premium Outlets in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Opening in October 2015, the multi-million dollar project will bring a diverse mix of more than 110 retailers with 441,000-sq.-ft. of leasable space. It will also include a a food pavilion with multiple dining options.

General Growth Properies unveils same-day delivery, no-wait Santa visits,—and free rides via Uber

CHICAGO - In time for the holiday rush, General Growth Properties has introduced several new customer initiatives, including an arrangment with Uber to provide free trips (up to $60) to participating malls for all riders and free return trips for new Uber riders or those who spend more than $150 during their visit. The shopping center developer is providing omni-channel initiatives like same day delivery; enhanced guest experience services; and one-of-a-kind holiday attractions.
Olshan Properties names Matthew Winn COO

New York - Olshan Properties announced that Matthew B. Winn will join the firm effective January 2015 as COO. Reporting directly to CEO Andrea Olshan and working closely with her executive team on the overall management of the company, Winn will be responsible for leading the firm’s daily operations and refining its operating policies, procedures, and processes. He will also focus on ensuring growth of the company’s platform as well as work to enhance its operational efficiency.
Stirling Properties Development team director

Covington, Louisiana - Stirling Properties has named Michael Bucher as Development Director, charged with leading new and on-going development projects, including ground-up development, redevelopment and joint ventures. Based in the Covington office, Bucher will plan, coordinate and direct personnel relating to development and redevelopment.
Franchise Expansion: Best practices for targeting markets and selecting franchises

In the final installment of CSA Online’s PizzaRev series, we’ll explore the importance of choosing franchisees with a particularly discerning eye, and the process by which franchisors evaluate potential expansion markets. FRANCHISEE FACTORS
Wells Fargo celebrates grand opening at 120 Ninth Avenue

New York - Stonehenge Partners announced that Wells Fargo has officially opened its 1,375-sq.-ft. space at 120 Ninth Avenue. Wells Fargo is the first tenant to take occupancy at the retail property, which offers almost an entire block of frontage on 9th Avenue between 17th and 18th streets.
Cabela’s to build store in Farmington, Utah

SIDNEY, Neb. - Cabela’s Inc. announced today plans to open a 72,000-sq.-ft. store in Farmington, Utah. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2015, and Cabela’s anticipates a spring 2016. The store will be located in the newly planned Park Lane Commons development adjacent to Station Park on the west side of Interstate
Phillips Edison acquires Kroger-anchored center near Atlanta

Cincinnati - Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II announced the acquisition of Spivey Junction, an 81,475-sq.-ft. grocery store-anchored shopping center in Stockbridge, Georgia, a suburb of Atlanta. Spivey Junction is anchored by Kroger, and features a fuel center. Other national and regional tenants at the center include Great Clips, Workout Anytime, Domino's Pizza, Subway, Goodwill and Miracle Ear.
CBRE Group launches global brand positioning

Los Angeles - CBRE Group, Inc. has launched a new global brand positioning along with a platform to express the positioning inside and outside the company, Build on Advantage. “With our new positioning, we have created an organizing principle for the brand that supports our core strategy of producing distinct advantages for all of our stakeholders, and have united our professionals around this aspiration,” said Bob Sulentic, CBRE’s president and CEO.