Boston-based Fit Factory announced their first two Texas locations in Garland and Colleyville expected to open Summer 2019. The full-service health club will backfill the 34,550 square foot former Toys “R” Us building at 320 Winecup Way at Firewheel Town Center and a 36,900 square foot space at Whole Foods anchored Colleyville Downs.

SRS Real Estate Partners represent Fit Factory in their expansion for the Dallas/Fort Worth market with up to 10 facilities ranging between 25,000 – 40,000 square feet.

"Firewheel Town Center and Colleyville Downs are both great opportunities for Fit Factory to enter the Dallas/Fort Worth market and reach their target customers who will be able to enjoy this superior gym experience at affordable prices,” said Ryan Johnson, Senior Vice President at SRS Real Estate Partners. “We believe Fit Factory will be a great addition to each shopping center and look forward to their success in Texas.”

SRS Real Estate Partners announces new tenant Fireside Pies’ sixth Dallas/Fort Worth location at Creekside in Lake Highlands with expected opening early next year. The 4,230 square foot site is located in the outparcel building fronting Skillman Street. Fireside Pies currently operates four restaurants in the metroplex with plans for the Inwood Road location to re-open in October following remodeling.

"We’re proud to be partnered with Retail Plazas and Lake Highlands to create a progressive impact on the surrounding community,” said Henry Leonard, President of Fireside Pies. “We believe Fireside Pies will bring fresh energy to the intersection as well as kick off momentum for planned area improvements including new monument signage and trail connections to exclusive restaurants and retailers at Creekside. Lake Highlands is a great community with a bright future and we look forward to serving the neighborhood.”  

In 2004, Fireside Pies was born to an old cottage on historic Henderson Avenue in Dallas. Today, Fireside Pies is a collection of intimate neighborhood restaurants dedicated to serving outstanding artisan pizzas made in hot wood-fired ovens, served alongside from-scratch pasta dishes, salads and desserts. Each fireside pies restaurant mirrors the character of its neighborhood so no two are the same but all evoke the soul of heartfelt rustic cooking, genuine hospitality and the joyous spirit of a great gathering place.

Creekside is an 110,000 square foot entertainment center, which was born through the redevelopment of the shopping center previously known as Skillman Abrams Shopping Center. Acquired by an affiliate of Retail Plazas in 2016 and redeveloped in conjunction with the leasing of the former Simon David/Tom Thumb grocery space to Alamo Drafthouse in 2017, Creekside is quickly becoming one of the premier entertainment complexes in Dallas. Creekside was named BEST REAL ESTATE DEAL of 2017 in the Retail/Restaurant category by The Dallas Business Journal.

SRS Real Estate Partners announces the appointment of Carissa Brown to the North Texas Commercial Association of Realtors Board of Directors for the 2018 term.

"Carissa’s unique retail background, passion for North Texas real estate and experience within the real estate community will bring a distinct perspective to the table,” said Mark Reeder, Market Leader at SRS Real Estate Partners.

Carissa joined SRS Real Estate Partner’s Dallas/Fort Worth office in 2014 and specializes in tenant and landlord representation, site selection and market expansion strategies. She has worked with numerous national and regional retailers and developers including UNTUCKit, Fans United, Café Intermezzo, O’Reilly Auto Parts and Casey’s General Store and serves as co-chair for the Dallas International Council of Shopping Centers Planning Committee.

SRS Real Estate Partners is the largest real estate company in North America exclusively dedicated to retail services. Headquartered in Dallas with more than 20 offices worldwide, SRS’ strong reach and international presence provide the company with unparalleled knowledge both globally and domestically. As a result, clients of SRS have a competitive edge through a full range of offerings including brokerage services, corporate services, development services and investment services. Since its inception in 1986, SRS has built a strong foundation in the retail real estate world and grown into one of the industry’s most influential and respected leaders. Our success is measured in the achievement of our clients’ objectives, satisfaction and trust. For more information, please visit www.srsre.com.

The SRS Real Estate Partners and Cypress Equities team in Dallas/Ft. Worth found multiple ways to give back to the Dallas community this holiday season.

On November 30, more than 20 team members volunteered their time at the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB), sorting, boxing and bagging food for distribution. The NTFB in Dallas provides food for hungry children, seniors, and families year round and is especially busy during the holidays. Just last year, the NTFB provided 63.4 million meals to needy individuals in the North Texas area.

“Our team truly appreciated the opportunity to roll our sleeves up for a great local cause,” said Mark Reeder, executive vice president and market leader in the Dallas/Ft. Worth office. “We plan to make it an annual tradition.”

The Dallas/Ft. Worth office also took part in the Salvation Army Corporate Angel Tree program for the twelfth consecutive year. The Angel Tree program provides Christmas assistance to families in need in the Dallas area, bringing joy to children and families during the holiday season.

The SRS & Cypress team adopted 50 angels, aged six months to teenaged, fulfilling the angels’ gift and clothing wish lists. Once all the angel donations were received, team members took the gifts to the Salvation Army Christmas Distribution Center on Harry Hines Boulevard in Dallas. While at the center, SRS employees assisted in sorting gifts and stocking shelves.

SRS Real Estate Partners celebrates the recognition of  Dawn Greiner, senior vice president in the Dallas/Ft. Worth office, as one of Real Estate Forum’s Top Women in Retail 2016. Since January 2015, Dawn has completed 86 tenant and two landlord representation assignments totaling $142M in transaction value, the largest of which is valued at $7.3M at The Hill, a mixed-use development located at US 75 & Walnut Hill in Dallas.

Between closing deals and providing excellent client service, Dawn goes above and beyond with her involvement in targeting and pursuing new business opportunities and mentoring new team members.

“Working in an industry dominated by men we, as women, must continue to blaze trails by mentoring young professionals and collaborating on new ideas and concepts with our next generation of leaders,” said Dawn Greiner.

Dawn joined SRS Real Estate Partners in 2004 and focuses on tenant representation and managing national roll-out strategies for retailers, including Carter's Retail, Inc. and Tween Brands, overseeing projects from approval through opening. She has also executed multiple transactions with clients such as Old Navy, Jos. A. Bank, The CATO Corporation, and Jonathan Adler. She is consistently recognized as a Top Producer and was selected for the prestigious Chairman’s Award this year for exemplifying the values of the company. Outside the office, Greiner is an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), and works with several local charities such as Cattle Baron's, Heroes for Children, Trains for NorthPark, and Equest.