Foot Traffic vs. Traffic Count: What Retail Tenants Need to Know
August 05, 2025
What Is Traffic Count? Traffic count refers to the number of vehicles that pass a specific point on a roadway over a given time period—usually measured as “Average Daily Traffic” (ADT). This data is collected by departments like NCDOT or city planning offices and is commonly cited on listing flyers for commercial spaces. Traffic count gives a good ...
Emma CarpenterGrand Opening Celebration to Be Held This Weekend for Popular Mediterranean Eatery Shawarma Stop’s New RTP Location
July 10, 2025
Morrisville, NC – July 10, 2025 – Shawarma Stop, a go-to spot for fresh, traditional Mediterranean food near North Carolina State University, is officially expanding into the RTP area. The popular locally-owned restaurant is opening a second location in The MarketPlace at Perimeter Park retail center in Morrisville at 10966 Chapel Hill Road. The re...
Robyn MooringWhat Is Flex Space? (And Why It’s in High Demand in the Triangle)
July 08, 2025
What Exactly Is Flex Space? Flex space is designed to be multifunctional. Unlike traditional office buildings or warehouses, these properties offer customizable layouts that can easily shift between office areas, storage rooms, manufacturing zones, or showroom space. The flexibility allows tenants to scale operations up or down without the need to ...
Emma CarpenterGrand Opening Ideas for Small Businesses in the Triangle Area
July 01, 2025
Plan Your Event Around Your Customers’ Interests Understanding what excites and attracts your target customers is key to planning a grand opening that feels inviting and engaging. Whether you’re launching a boutique, restaurant, or specialty service, tailor your event to what your community values most. This could mean offering exclusive discounts,...
Emma CarpenterLease-to-Own Commercial Property: What You Need to Know
June 18, 2025
What Is Lease-to-Own in Commercial Real Estate? Lease-to-own, also known as rent-to-own, typically takes one of two forms: a lease purchase or a lease option. A lease purchase is a binding agreement that requires the tenant to buy the property at the end of the lease term. A lease option gives the tenant the right, but not the obligation, to bu...
Robyn MooringPopular Durham Food Truck Soul Forking Good Moves to Permanent Location Near Research Triangle Park
May 29, 2025
Popular Durham food truck Soul Forking Good will soon be transitioning to its first brick-and-mortar location. Owners Dominique and James Turner recently signed a seven-year lease for the approximately 1,500 square foot space at 2500 Meridian Parkway, Suite 135, which was previously home to Chef Chiks Bakery. Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate ...
Robyn MooringYardnique Expands Triangle Presence with New Durham Operations Center
May 21, 2025
Leading commercial landscaping provider Yardnique is expanding its Triangle footprint with a new operations center in Durham. The Morrisville-based company recently secured a lease for a property on Camden Avenue that will serve as a consolidated base for its Durham operations. Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate Broker Anna Jenkins represented ...
Robyn MooringLocal Chef Josh Decarolis Brings New Family-Friendly Italian-American Restaurant to Downtown Hillsborough
May 06, 2025
Hillsborough residents will soon have a new family-friendly dining option in the heart of downtown as local chef Josh Decarolis and his partners Phil Bey and Pietro Costanza prepare to open Serratore’s Pizza and Pasta this summer. The trio recently signed a 10-year lease for the 3,300 square foot space at 112 North Churton Street, previously home t...
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