The Goldstein Group Place Chipotle Mexican Grill on Hamburg Turnpike in Wayne New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Chipotle Mexican Grill at 1195-1207 Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, New Jersey according to Neil Goldstein, Principal of The Goldstein Group.

Chipotle Mexican Grill will be taking a free-standing drive-thru 2,325 square feet site where a Valley National Bank was located. Lew Finkelstein, Executive Vice President and CJ Huter, Vice President from The Goldstein Group represented the landlord, VanRock Properties. Glen Beyer of Newmark represented the tenant.

“Chipotle is a nationally known restaurant concept which is considered as one of the top brands in the market today,” noted Huter. “The site afforded them a fantastic opportunity to enter the Hamburg Turnpike, Wayne, NJ market as the site is located in the densely populated area near several school systems and with the athletic fields next door will be popular with people attending events.”

Area tenants include, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Burlington, Trader Joe’s, CVS, LA Fitness, Starbucks, Dunkin, Dollar Tree, CityMD, Trinity Rehab, Wells Fargo, Ulta Beauty, Columbia Bank, The Paper Store, Everbrook Academy, and Bank of America.

Chipotle is an American chain of fast casual restaurants specializing in bowls, tacos, and burritos made to order in front of the customer. They are one of the first national restaurant brands to commit to goals on local, organic produce and using only responsibly raised meat with the of the highest animal welfare standards. Chipotle was founded in 1993 and their headquarters are now located in Newport Beach, California. There are over 3,400 locations throughout the United States, Canada, France, German and United Kingdom.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Sold a 2.6 Acre Parcel to Choice Hotels in Somerset New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced they have sold a 2.6-acre parcel of land located at 1860 Easton, Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey, to Choice Hotels International, Inc. according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

The transaction was brokered by Marc Palestina, Vice President and Lanyard as they represented the buyer and the seller Engle Burman at Somerset LLC.

This site is located next to a Quick Check Gas and Convenience Store and the Bristal Assisted Living Facility. Other hotels in the area include, Hampton Inn, Double Tree By Hilton, Comfort Inn, Courtyard by Marriott, Sonesta Suites, Springhill Suites, Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites.

“The Easton Avenue and Interstate 287 corridor is known for the many hotels that are in the area”, noted Palestina. “Choice had been targeting the area to add a hotel and this site fit their requirements.”

Choice Hotels International, Inc. is an American multinational hospitality company based in North Bethesda, Maryland and is one of the largest and most successful lodging franchisors in the world. Choice currently franchises more than 7,000 hotels in more than 40 countries and territories. Ranging from limited service to full-service hotels from the upscale to economy segments.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Orangetheory Fitness in Warren New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Orangetheory Fitness in the Pheasant Run Plaza located at 177 Washington Valley Road, Warren, New Jersey, according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Orangetheory Fitness has opened in a 3,200 square foot facility in the center which is anchored by an Acme Supermarket. Marc Palestina, Vice President and Chuck Lanyard from The Goldstein Group represented the landlord, 2 Dedrick Place LLC. Brian Battista of Jefferey Realty represented the tenant.

“Fitness users are in an extremely active expansion mode in today’s market,” noted Palestina. “Orangetheory Fitness saw this neighborhood center, Pleasant Run Plaza located in an upscale community, which is anchored by a supermarket, as a prime opportunity for them to expand their business.”

Area tenants include Walgreens, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Dunkin, AT&T, Bagels 4U, Kessler Rehabilitation Center, Wells Fargo Bank, Starbucks, TD Bank, Chase Bank, Massage Envy, Bank of America, Sports Clips and Smoothie King.

Orangetheory Fitness is an American boutique fitness studio which offers a 1-hour, full body workout, focused on training endurance, strength, unilateral exercises, interval training and/or power.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Valley Bank in Norwood New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Valley Bank in Norwood, New Jersey, according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Valley Bank will be opening in a 2,800 square foot free standing building which was formerly used by Chase Bank located at 588 Broadway. Lew Finkelstein, Executive Vice President and CJ Huter, Vice President of The Goldstein Group represented the landlord, KNBOO, LLC and Jeff Szczapa from Jones, Lang, LaSalle represented the tenant.

“This is the third deal of this property for Lew and CJ as they sold the property twice and have handled the lease for the new owner,” stated Lanyard.

Valley National Bank is a regional bank headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey. The bank has over 230 branch locations and commercial banking offices across New Jersey, New York, Florida, Alabama, California and Illinois. It was founded in 1927 as the Passaic Park Trust Company and in 1976 changed its name to Valley Bank.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Caliber Collision on Route 22 in Union New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Caliber Collision at 2260 Route 22, Union, NJ according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

The deal for the 11,815 square foot space was brokered by Neil Goldstein, Principal and John Ostrowski, Vice President for The Goldstein Group representing the landlord, N Siperstein Rt 22 E Union Realty Corp. Sean Pyle and Justin Korinis of Sabre Real Estates Advisors represented the tenant.

“The former Electronics Expo space was an ideal building for Caliber,” noted Lanyard. “This freestanding building located on the vibrant Route 22 Union market provided them with excellent visibility and a tremendous amount of traffic.”

Area retailers and restaurants include Costco, Shop Rite, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, Lidl, Walmart, AT&T, Mavis Tire, Sleep Number, City MD, Chick Fil A, McDonalds, White Castle, First Watch, Habit Burger, Qdoba and Smashburger.

Caliber Collision is America’s largest collision repair company with over 1,100 locations. Caliber provides high-quality auto care, including collision and auto glass repair.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Barnes & Noble on Route 10 in Ledgewood New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Barnes & Noble at Ledgewood Commons, 461 Rt 10 Ledgewood, New Jersey according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Barnes & Noble is taking a 13,875 square foot space and was represented by Marc Palestina, Vice President and Chuck Lanyard of The Goldstein Group; while Mike Testa, Shane Wierks and Bill Farkas from Jeffery Realty represented the landlord, Ledgewood Investors, LLC.

“Barnes & Noble will be a great addition to an already great shopping center,” noted Palestina. “Barnes & Noble continues to prove that they have repositioned themselves and there is still a great demand for brick and mortar book stores.”

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller with approximately 600 bookstores and is a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. They will continue to open their classic large bookstores, but also adapt based on what is available & affordable which will offer different experiences.  The newly designed stores include having full height bookshelves arranged more like an independent bookstore then its traditional big box store.

Three years after abandoning the troubled Ledgewood Mall, Barne & Noble is preparing to begin a new chapter at the Shops at Ledgewood Commons. The new store will share a renovated building with DSW Shoe Store and an Ulta Beauty Shop in a space formerly occupied by Sports Authority. The new store will not have a café but there is a Starbucks located close by.  Other tenants at the center include Walmart, Marshalls, Ashley Furniture, Burlington, At Home, Old Navy, 5 Below, Chipotle, Five Guys and Panda Express.

The store will feature a new release shop, book rooms, bright cheerful paint colors and seating to encourage customers to sit and enjoy this new store. This location will also carry all of the best books, toys, games and gifts.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Northern Region Educational Services Commission in Totowa New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced that Northern Region Educational Services Commission has taken space at 515 Union Boulevard, Totowa, New Jersey according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

The Northern Region Educational Services Commission (NRESC) is based out of Wayne and has relocated its Second Home Day Habilitation Center to Totowa. They have leased 15,698 square feet, which was brokered by Marc Palestina, Vice President, of The Goldstein Group who represented NRESC. Diane Brady of ReMax Neighborhood Properties represented the landlord, Totowa Investment Group, LLC.

“It was a pleasure working with Second Home Day Habilitation Center to find its new home, noted Palestina.  “Relocating to Totowa’s Central Business District will allow them to expand their already successful program and allow their clients easier access to and from the center.”

NRESC was founded in 1991 and is a non-profit, state-approved public school district that provides educational, business, technology, and transportation services to partner school districts and municipalities throughout the northern region of New Jersey. The NRESC serves more than 80 entities in seven counties.

Northern Region Educational Services Commission has been approved as a Day Habilitation and therapy service provider by the New Jersey Division of Developmental Disabilities. Second Home Day Habilitation Center provides post- 21 adult day services to exceptional individuals who are medically fragile with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities by implementing client-centered programs and care with highly-specialized staff focusing on the areas of communication, daily living skills, functional life skills, independence, prevocational support, and social skills that actively encourage their full inclusion and participation in the community while providing their families with respite.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Wonder Restaurants in Springfield New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2024) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Wonder Restaurants at General Green Shopping Center, 201-225 Morris Avenue, Springfield, NJ according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Wonder Restaurants took 2,800 square feet in a deal brokered by Marc Palestina, Vice President and Lanyard of The Goldstein Group who represented both the owner, Springfield Company, LLC, and the tenant. The shopping center’s other tenants are Crunch Fitness, Gold Valley Supermarket, GNC, Springfield Hot Bagels, Spring Beauty Spa, Milton’s Liquor & Wine, Magical Scissors Hair Salon and others.

“Wonder Restaurants has changed its format from a truck delivery system to brick and mortar restaurants located in shopping centers”, noted Palestina.  “General Green Shopping Center affords them great visibility to the local community and with the recent addition of Crunch Fitness more people are visiting the center.”

Wonder Restaurants sells high-quality meals from well-recognized chefs and restaurants. Their storefronts can offer consumers up to 30 food brands. Some locations will have limited dine-in space, but are vertically integrated where they do everything from cooking to having their own app for delivery or takeout.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Barnes & Noble on Route 17 in Paramus New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2023) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Barnes & Noble, at 634 N Route 17, Paramus, NJ according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Barnes & Noble moved from its former location at 765 Route 17 South to the former Big Lots location of 35,000 square feet and was represented by Marc Palestina, Vice President and Chuck Lanyard of The Goldstein Group; while Joe Dougherty of Metro Commercial represented the landlord, Big Lots.

“I am pleased to work with Barnes & Noble in their efforts to expand its footprint in New Jersey as well as reposition some of the existing locations,” said Palestina. “Paramus has always been a successful market for them and I take great pleasure knowing that I was able to find them the right location to continue that success. The new store looks beautiful and they are off to an amazing start.”

Barnes & Noble is the world’s largest retail bookseller with approximately 600 bookstores and is a leading retailer of content, digital media and educational products. They will continue to open their classic large bookstores, but also adapt based on what is available & affordable which will offer different experiences. The newly designed stores include having full height bookshelves arranged more like an independent bookstore then its traditional big box store.

The new store will have a café and other departments similar to the old store, including a large kids section and a toys and games department. There are plans to have a used book department in the new store, just as the old Barnes & Noble had, but it may not be ready until the start of the new year.

Unlike the old store, the new location won’t have a music department, but it will have an entertainment department with a vinyl selection. The layout of the store also will be different as it will be “light and airy.” The new venue will include “book nooks” throughout the store, which will connect with one another almost in a maze-like fashion. The flow of the store is designed to lead customers to section for other topics that may interest them.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.

The Goldstein Group Places Spenga Fitness in Montvale New Jersey

PARAMUS, NJ. (2023) – The Goldstein Group, a leading provider of retail real estate services in New Jersey, announced it has placed Spenga Fitness in Montvale, New Jersey, according to Chuck Lanyard, President of The Goldstein Group.

Spenga opened up a 4,000 square feet facility at 295 West Grand Avenue. Neil Goldstein, Principal and Mark Handwerker, Executive Vice President of The Goldstein Group represented both the tenant and the landlord 140 Hopper Avenue Associates, LLC. The site is located across the street from the Wegman’s Supermarket anchored center. Other tenants in the area include City MD, Starbucks Coffee, Ulta Beauty, First Watch Restaurant, Chase Bank, Orange Theory Fitness, AT&T, Lululemon, Chopt Creative Salad Co., Chipotle Mexican Grill, Habit Burger, European Wax, Cycle Bar, C2 Education, Club Pilates and Vanilla Sky.

“Spenga is an exciting fitness franchisee that is coming to New Jersey,” stated Lanyard. “The Montvale site is in a prime market that offers excellent demographics.”

With over 300 studios, SPENGA is the first studio of its kind to put equal focus on Cardio-Strength-Flexibility all in one 60-minute workout. Through a combination of spin, strength and yoga, each workout is designed to improve endurance, strength and flexibility. SPENGA prides itself on delivering a workout that will maximize your results without breaking down your body.

About The Goldstein Group
The Goldstein Group, New Jersey’s leading full-service commercial real estate brokerage firm, specializes in owner representation, retailer representation, investment sales and management services. The firm, founded in 1986, represents over 12,000,000 square feet of retail space and numerous national and regional retailers and restaurants. The Company is the New Jersey member of the Retail Brokers Network. As an RBN affiliate, The Goldstein Group provides clients assistance throughout the United States with qualified retail specialists in over 65 offices in the United States and Canada.

For more information on the Retail Brokers Network, visit www.retailbrokersnetwork.com.

For more information, contact Chuck Lanyard at (201) 703-9700, extension 115 or visit the Company’s website at www.thegoldsteingroup.com.