Friday, July 22, 2011

Grubb adding to retail mix at Morrison in SouthPark - Charlotte Business Journal:

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, founded by former Wachovi Corp. investment bankers Gary Schwake andTim Schar, features a collection of sport-specifi activewear brands from around the Shoppers will be able to buy clothing designed to perform well during activities such as Pilates, running, spinning, climbing and more. Schwake and Scharf share a passion for an active lifestylwe and an understanding of activewear trends based onextensive "The clothing and gear we have selected are from small, niche brandw that deliver comfort, style and high performance," Schwaker says. "People with on-the-g o lifestyles desire clothing that cankeep up.
" Asana, slatefd to open in September, will occupy 1,955 square feet in the highly visible section of the development that fronts Sharon Road. Schwake declined to discuss investment costs. "We thinl (Morrison) is the most unique shopping environment in with an eclectic mix of retailers and restaurants that matchesw ourstyle perfectly," he says. "Wre believe it will be an iconix partof Charlotte." Jonathan Nance, commercial leasing director for Morrisoh developer , says Asana is a good fit for the project, whicy also includes an Earth Fare "We think they'll have no problem findintg a loyal customer base, especially after Earth Fare opens in mid-August.
" Jana Foreman negotiated the lease for while Brian Craver of represented Other recently announced tenantz in Morrison include Drapery Ever a 1,881-square-foot store that sells custok designs for windows, bedding and and Stickley Furniture Co., whicnh is opening a 13,770-square-foot Plans for Morrison call for 130,000 square feet of shops and restaurants along with 560 residentialo units at Sharon and Colony A little taste of the Seinfeld TV show is comingh to the Hearst Towee when Spartanburg, S.C., entrepreneurs John and Victoria Kirby open North Carolina's first Originalo SoupMan on July 24.
The franchise will feature the soupsa ofAl Yeganeh, who inspired Seinfeld's infamousz soup episode that added the term "soup Nazi" to the American "Obviously, no one likes to be calledr a Nazi," says Damiano spokesman. "He was passionate and enthusiastic aboutserving customers." Sincee 1984, New Yorkers had waited in line at Yeganeh'es Soup Kitchen International for a taste of his lobstefr bisque and jambalaya soup. Yegane h closed the shop in 2004 to prepare for the launch of hisinternational franchise.
"Afte r trying the soup in the New York City I knew that I needed to brinhg itto Charlotte," John Kirby The Original SoupMan will offer as many as 50 varietie s of soup along with gourmet salads and sandwiches. Pricee range from $4.95 to $8.95 for a cup of soup and $6.95 to $8.95 for a bowl. Each servingb is presented witha fresh, crust y baguette, fruit and a piece of imported chocolatde -- just as Yeganeh served it at his The Original SoupMan chargees a $35,000 franchise fee, and each locationj is estimated to cost between $150,000 and $225,00 to open. The company charges a 5% franchise fee.

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