Harry Nice Bridge Replacement Moving Forward

Governor Hogan announced that the Harry Nice Bridge will be replaced beginning in FY 2020 and completed in 2023.  Estimated cost is around $765 Million.  It will be a 4 lane bridge with a pedestrian and bike lane separated by a barrier.  Many thanks to Governor Hogan for getting this done.  As Governor Hogan stated in his speech local lawmakers in Charles County tried to stop this from happening.

 

 

 Updates can be found here: https://mdta.maryland.gov/Capital_Projects/NewNiceBridgeProject/Home

First Two Tenants for Crain Highway Retail Center

The first two leases have been signed for the new 2875 Crain Highway Retail Center that was formerly American Hardware in Waldorf.  Smoothie King and 9 Round Kickboxing will move in next year once renovations are complete.  I have another great tenant in the lease process and will announce once its complete.  We still have room for more tenants and end cap space is available. 

Genghis Grill Grand Opening

Genghis Grill Waldorf location will open on Tuesday November 13th!  It is located in the former Chuck E Cheese space at the Shops at Waldorf.

Chuck E Cheese Waldorf is Hiring

The new location for Chuck E Cheese will be hiring on site on May 23rd starting at 2:00 at the Charles County Plaza.  Planet Fitness will be joining them at this location in the future.

UPDATE: Now Open!

Brandywine Crossing Phase 2

Brandywine Crossing phase 2 in in full construction mode and we will have lots of space to fill.  The two major tenants for this phase are CarMax and Great Escape Theater.  also on site will be Navy Federal Credit Union, McDonald's and Cheddar's.  Philly Flash is in negotiations as well as a few more I can't reveal until the lease is signed.  Sorry no Cheesecake Factory, they are just not able to work for our area.  More to come!

UPDATE:2/15/2013  Trailer on site for applications for Xscape Theater and here is their facebook page:  https://www.facebook.com/XscapeTheaters?ref=ts&fref=ts

New Construction in White Plains

BB&T Bank is currently under construction in the White Plains Corporate Center.  The new branch will open late summer.  The current location in the White Plains commerce center will close once it's complete.

Construction is also underway on the new 24,000 sf White Plains Corporate Flex building located on Regency Place behind our offices.  This building is available as a condominium for sale or lease.  Reservations for space will be taken immediately.  You can lease or purchase a space from 1,400 sf and up depending on your needs.

Dash In La Plata

Dash In Food Stores will be taking over the old Exxon Station at the corner of Route 301 and Rt 6 in La Plata.  Renovations will begin shortly and should be complete by April if not sooner. 

Holly Tree Center and other updates

I figure an update is in order as things wind down in 2011 so here are a few things that I have been asked about.
Holly Tree Center shown above is a retail center on route 301 next to Popeye's that should start seeing its tenants begin space construction next month.  The tenants currently lined up are from left to right: Dairy Queen Ice Cream, Nail Salon, Women's wig and hair accessories, Benny's and 7-11.  There is one more space available.

There is a building going up on Rt 925 just south of Pembrooke center.  That will be a doctors office which should be complete by spring.

Community Bank is mid construction on their admin building located behind their current building near the corner of 301 and route 5.

The new Waldorf library next to Boston's will be complete by July 2012

Laugh out loud center will be replaced by Chuck E Cheese and a fitness center at Charles County Plaza

In La Plata, the Chipotle will open around March 1st and will be joined by Sweet Frog frozen yogurt. 

If there is anything else out there you want to know about or are interested in becoming a tenant please let us know.  If you have not done so already, please join our Facebook page as well.  2012 looks to be very promising.  We hope you have a safe and wonderful New Year and we appreciate your business.

Books A Million Now Open

Books A Million has opened at Waldorf Shoppers World.    Store also includes Joe muggs coffee.

Blair Center Ready for its makeover

Construction has begun at the Blair Center for the much needed renovation.  The center will have a completely new facade and three new businesses will open after renovations are complete.  As of last check they are Mom's Organic market, Beauty 4 U, and Kids First Swim School which will take up approx 25,600 sf of the center.  The current fitness center will remain.  There will be space available for smaller users.  If you are interested let us know.

Xscape Theatres Coming to Brandywine



UPDATE 1/23/13:  Theater will be called Xscape and Xtreme scape featuring two premium auditoriums with premium sound and images.  It is owned by Aliance Entertainment
UPDATE: 3/12/13 New Website www.xscapetheatres.com  
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/XscapeTheaters?ref=ts&fref=ts

UPDATE: 4/19/2013 Theater pushing for a May 1st opening if not sooner.
UPDATE: 4/26/2013 Theater is now open
7710 Matapeake Business Drive
Brandywine, MD 20613
Information: 301-909-7660 Movie Line: 301-909-7654


We have no affiliation with the company.  Please do not call for applications go directly to their site.

Not Dunkin Donuts but 7-11

The old Friendly's location on Crain Highway and Holly Lane next to Raleys Furniture will not become a Dunkin' Donuts as I was informed.  Renovations are currently underway for a 7-11 store.  We can expect an opening sometime this winter.  There is another 7-11 store set to open in the small strip center next to Popeye's as well along with some other tenants I will mention in another post shortly.  Thank you to my followers for the update.

Books A Million takes over

Books A Million will be replacing the now vacant Borders book store at Waldorf Shoppers World. We expect them to move in by the holiday season after some minor renovations. Books A Million is the third largest book retailer in the nation and operates over 200 stores in 23 states and Washington D.C.

You can apply online at their website: http://www.booksamillioninc.com/career/index.html

Hey Chris why can't we have a ...........around here??

Lets talk about rumors and what the reality is when it comes to some of the bigger name restaurants that people have asked me about.  For a long period of time there have been rumors floating around about Waldorf getting a P.F. Chang's and a Cheesecake Factory.  I will just start off by telling you they are completely false.  It was a rumor that started when the Peterson company began planning the Waldorf Town Center, a "lifestyle center" that was supposed to be built in the former Stardust location on Route 301.  The plans for that shopping center have been put on a definate hold because the Peterson company is currently working on the expansion of the National Harbor.  Now the land is for sale and are looking for other developers.  So anyway back to why we can't get some of these well knows places.  The biggest problem....population.  A place like the Cheesecake Factory requires a large daytime population to keep it running.  The last time I spoke to them they wanted a population of 250,000 people within a 5 mile radius of the location to be built and we are nowhere close to that.  We are just reaching 150,000 total in the county!  We also have a problem here because of the amount of people that leave the county to work and that's not good for us.  If we cant fill restaurants during lunch then they wont be able to survive.  The dinner crowd just won't pay the bills.  Other smaller places requested that I have looked into have another issue..franchise owners.  If no one wants to run a Krispy Kreme or a Salad Works then we aren't going to get one.  All I can do is call the franchise and offer my services to help someone find a location when the time comes.  So if you are an entrepreneur and are ready and able to start up a new business, we are here to help you through the process.

Valvoline Opens in La Plata

As of Friday the new Valvoline instant oil change facility has opened for business.  The store is located at 6660 Crain Highway near the corner of Route 301 and Route 6.

Buffalo is a Go!

According to the engineers for the project, Buffalo Wild Wings is scheduled to begin tearing down the former Uno's building this month to make way for the new project.  At first we were told it would be a remodel but it looks like the floorplan just didnt cut it.  Check the Buffalo website http://www.buffalowildwings.com/jobs.php for job inquiries as it gets closer to completion. They currently have a scheduled opening date of mid January 2012.

Goodbye Borders

Unfortunately all news we bring cant be good news.  Borders books chain has fallen victim to new technologies like the kindle and falling sales so all stores will be closing.  The Waldorf location currently has no set date to close.  Personally I would rather hold a book in my hand rather than a electronic one.  It just isn't the same.  Hopefully we can assist in finding a new store to take it's place that everyone will enjoy just as much.

More new businesses coming to Waldorf

Two more businesses have signed up for the soon to be renovated Blair Center on Crain Highway in Waldorf.  Beauty 4 U superstore and Kids First swim schools combined with Mom's Organic will occupy over 25,000 square feet of renovated retail space.  Renovations will begin this summer and business will move in once the building has been complete.

Organic Grocer Coming to Waldorf

Mom's Organic Market has signed a lease for space in the soon to be renovated Blair Center which is located behind the Longhorn Steakhouse on Plaza Drive and Crain Highway.  It is scheduled to open in 2012 after the current buildings renovations have been completed.  More details as they become available.  Mom's is a Maryland based company started in 1987.  They have 6 stores currently in Maryland and Virginia with plans for more in the near future.

UPDATE 8/14/12:  Store will open early fall 2012

UPDATE 11/5/12 Grand opening set for November 9th, 10th & 11th 2012

Former Twin Kiss set to reopen

Randy's Ribs Is taking over once again the former Twin Kiss La Plata Location.  There will be upgrades to the building and more choices on the menu.  Future plans will include an expansion to the building for more seating.  The location will open in the beginning of June.