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| All American Burger at Metrocenter Mall, Phoenix, AZ |
PHOENIX, AZ— Holiday shoppers at Phoenix’s Metrocenter
Mall can eat, drink and be merry with the addition of several new food
court tenants. The new concepts add variety to the mall’s dining environment
and bring the food court to 100 percent occupancy.
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| Deb Jacupke |
These new Metrocenter Mall food court tenants include:
All American Burger – A regional tenant opening its
second Arizona location, All American Burger occupies 1,043 square feet and
offers American favorites such as burgers, chilidogs and homemade fries.
Finny’s Fish Bar – A locally based tenant expanding
its Jade Express restaurant concept, Finny’s Fish Bar occupies 2,024 square
feet and offers a new take on seafood with seafood platters, fish tacones,
fish-n-chips and unique side dishes.
Pita Paradise Grill – A locally based tenant opening
its second Phoenix location, Pita Paradise Grill is leasing 1,010 square feet
and offers Mediterranean and Greek cuisine ranging from kabob and gyro plates
to Mediterranean sandwiches and wraps, salads, soups and desserts.
Food court tenant Maya, which also operates restaurants
in other nearby malls, will expand its menu at Metrocenter Mall as well, adding
authentic Mexican food to an existing line up of natural fruits and specialty
ice cream, yogurt, shaved ice, smoothies and milkshakes.
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| Anita Blackford |
These companies join current Metrocenter Mall food court and
specialty food tenants including #1 Sushi, Auntie Anne’s, Charley’s Grilled
Subs, Cinnabon, Dairy Queen/Orange Julius, Hickory Farms, Hot Dog on a Stick,
Jade Express, Lombardo’s Gelato, Subway, Villa Pizza and Wetzel’s Pretzels.
“This makes for a really dynamic combination of national,
regional and local entities,” said Metrocenter Mall Senior Vice President of
Leasing Anita Blackford.
“It’s a great mix. Our national tenants provide the draw and
stability of a known brand. Our local concepts infuse that with very unique
menus that make a trip to our mall something different—an experience that
shoppers can’t get anywhere else.”
“From the moment the enclosed shopping center came into
being, food has been the strongest central element,” added Metrocenter Mall
Director of Marketing Deb Jacupke.
“During exit surveys, shoppers consistently rank food as the
number one purchased item. It is critical. It rounds out the shopping
experience and gives communities a place to gather and enjoy a meal together.”
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| Jessica Theberge |
Metrocenter’s new food court concepts add to a full line-up
of holiday events at the mall, ranging from concerts, carolers and children’s
shows to cookie decorating, arts and crafts with Mrs. Claus and Metrocenter
Holiday Movies Powered by Radio Disney. For a full list of events, visit
www.metrocentermall.com/events.
The momentum in the mall’s food court also continues a
steady leasing plan by Blackford and Specialty Leasing Manager Jessica Theberge
that in the last six months has closed more than 50,000 square feet of new
leases at the property.
Some of the mall’s newest tenants include Ashley
Furniture, Denali Contemporary Furniture, Pop Shots Photo, Rainbow and the
Scottsdale International Auto Museum.
New York-based Carlyle Development Group (CDG) purchased
Metrocenter in January 2012, following the mall spending three years in various
stages of foreclosure and receivership. Since that time, CDG has established a
new on-site leasing and management team that is actively marketing the 1.3
million-square-foot Phoenix retail landmark to new vendors and uses. The goal:
to re-establish Metrocenter as a safe, fun, dynamic family destination for
shopping, dining and entertainment.
For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please
contact:
Stacey Hershauer
focusAZ
Marketing & Public Relations
(480) 600-0195
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