Drove by Tuesday Morning in Bryant Square and saw a going out of business sign in the window. I went in and got talking to the employees. They said that their lease was not renew so they have to close by January. They are actively seeking another location in Edmond for another store but still don't have one. They said the Avon store had the sane thing happen. I'm thinking its about time to start a Bryant Square thread since it seems something is in the works with that place.

Cool. Perfect scenario. . . it is completely redeveloped into parking that is leveled, divided so you can't drive 80MPH across the entire lot, and less parking. I would also like to see the tire shop go and a Whole Foods on the corner. More pad sites and a two or three story shopping complex to generate more tax revenue for the city.

In a super perfect scenario, it'd be cool if they added a level or two of residential units on top, but I doubt they're even going to be what I would like to at least see, so if residential mixed-use happened, I'd be amazed.

Yah, it needs lots of work and not just a cheap face lift. They had some stuff in the back room for sale. I walked back there and the stench of I don't know what it was, was bad. The back was shabby. I'm with you the front part needs to be leveled and redeveloped, maybe the Old Navy side can be saved. Bed bath and beyond could move into another rebuild lease space along with a few more of the stores. Basically its long in the tooth. I'm not sure I'm for mixed residential from the fire fighting standpoint. The Bryant Square apt are located behind it. Would be nice if that complex was built a bit nicer. Also the newer just approved appartments across the street and down a ways could be part of something along those lines (I can dream can't I)

Heck, I would settle for a Trader Joe's.

Heck, I would settle for a Trader Joe's.

I might be happy with that. ;)

I have fond memories of Bryant Square. Growing up I often stayed with my Grandmother, who managed and lived at the apartments on the NE corner of 2nd and Bryant - back then it was called East of Eden Apartments.

She'd give me a few dollars and I'd venture across 2nd street to the arcade that used to be where the Hallmark store was. I'd spend a couple of hours there meeting with friends and playing games. Can't remember the other stores that were there. But it was good times for a 11-year-old.

Since I live just a couple of miles from there now, I'd love to see the place undergo a major remodel. I have zero desire for a whole foods, but something more similar to a Sprouts would work since we end up driving by there on our way to Sprouts at least once a week.

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Loved that arcade.

The center needs some kind of food ancher store. About the only thing I could imagine would be a Trader Joe's. A would like a Costco in Edmond but think some place like 33rd and I-35 would be a better location. A nationally known clothing store that has no other location in OKC would be nice. I would like an LL Bean as a first choice, Lands End comes in second. Pendleton pulled out of Edmond/okc area due to low sales. I don't think we are really ready for a lot of high end but at least with LL Bean you get quality.

Also Trader Joe's would be a good supplement to shopping at Sprouts and Natural Grocers. We don't need any more Walmart anything. We need variety. Also I think Homeland's days are numbered. I don't think they can compete with as few of stores against the like of the newer stores coming in.

There are a lot of details here - http://www.okctalk.com/edmond/40879-2nd-bryant.html

They are doing some rebuilding and shuffling around a bit.

Looks like there's an Ulta and Zoe's Kitchen on the way:

http://x.lnimg.com/attachments/9F0E0F92-4B91-45C7-9BB8-CCE7E6C15D24.pdf

This weekend a customer in Tuesday Morning asked an employee why the store is closing. The employee said the company is looking for a new Edmond location as Costco is coming in. Any truth?

This weekend a customer in Tuesday Morning asked an employee why the store is closing. The employee said the company is looking for a new Edmond location as Costco is coming in. Any truth?

That rumor has been going around for quite a while. It was originally shot down on this site, but I have been hearing it more and more. Would be great if it turned out to be true. I think if Costco comes to OKC, the only location that would be better than that is the original Chisholm Creek location they had nailed down before losing it to St. Anthony's.

Absolutely, positively no way Costco is coming to Bryant Square.

They only do free-standing stores for starters and it would never, ever fit there.

Plus, I know the broker who represents them.

Trust me, this isn't even in the realm of possibility and to keep suggesting it makes this entire site look silly.

How do you know for a fact Costco is not coming here?

Re-read the post above yours.

I have no clue how I missed that. Thank you.

I would venture a guess that if Costco where to come in, they would be building from the ground up and at a location that is high traffic. (not to say this location is not high traffic for Edmond) . I would be guessing more of a Memorial rd location or an interstate location. I could see a big box store going Maybe a grocery store, but no idea.

This intersection would be perfect though. IF Costco did go in I'd assume they'd virtually tear down the entire corner which is what I'd wish they would do anyways. I'm very curious what they have in store anyways.

This is the current lease plan from the brokers marketing the property:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare.jpg

duplicate post. sorry.

This is the current lease plan from the brokers marketing the property:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare.jpg


This must be pretty old. They treated Bob March of House of Vacuums like crap in informing him they were not renewing his lease. He'd only been there 35 years. Anyway, he had to move and is already at the new location, but it's still shown on the map above.

Daylight Donuts and Jazzercise are still showing as well but they were told they aren't being renewed either. Oh, and Tuesday Morning is still on their map - so this is really outdated.

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Right, but the point was to show how the center will be expanded, particularly in answer to anyone thinking Costco was a remote possibility.

I wonder where so many people got the idea Costco was moving in and furthermore, why business owners in the center seem to be convinced of it. This rumor didn't start on OKCTalk. You are right though, Costco wouldn't be remotely possible at that location without significant re-configuring of the shopping center.

This is the current lease plan from the brokers marketing the property:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare.jpg

That is an outdated plan. Two of those new expansions were built several years ago and are already not looking good.

The word on another chat is that they doubled rents. The steak house is gone too. CC is moving also from the word on that chat. They still seem to be insisting that it Costco coming in. I'm thinking that the rent doubling is to vacate the place in order to do updates/tear downs and so get a better rent out of the place. It needs rehab.

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Right, just upgrading and raising rents accordingly.

Even if not Costco I still wish they'd tear this thing down and rework the whole site. Putting lipstick on a pig is about you can do with this since the parking lot accounts for at least half of the problem imo.

Any chance that a grocery store might take up some lease space? Maybe down the road if Lidl comes to Oklahoma. They are suppose to be opening their first store sometime in 2016.

This must be pretty old. They treated Bob March of House of Vacuums like crap in informing him they were not renewing his lease. He'd only been there 35 years. Anyway, he had to move and is already at the new location, but it's still shown on the map above.

Daylight Donuts and Jazzercise are still showing as well but they were told they aren't being renewed either. Oh, and Tuesday Morning is still on their map - so this is really outdated.

What does 35 years have to do with anything? Would it somehow be better if he'd only been there 15 years? Business is business.

I drove by earlier this week and noticed Mackie Mackays, or whatever it's called, is gone. They've got a big banner across the front saying they lost their lease.

The owners have confirmed this is not a Costco


“A new restaurant is currently under negotiation there. And the owners have confirmed that COSTCO is not going to be at that location,” Yowell said. “I will dispel that rumor. We can find another place for COSTCO but it’s not going to be and Second and Bryant.”

- Despite economy, Edmond businesses branch out - The Edmond Sun: News (http://www.edmondsun.com/news/despite-economy-edmond-businesses-branch-out/article_a62859f8-c703-11e5-b4b9-7790f229b8d0.html)

While not surprising it is sad. This whole area needs a huge rehab and Bryant Square needs to be completely demoed and reworked as well as the apartments behind it.

PS, as per the planning commission, they are going to redo a bunch of signage here. They are permanently removing some signage and completely rebuilding some others.

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?id=&mt=ALL&get_month=1&get_year=2016&dsp=agm&seq=7547&rev=0&ag=2102&ln=35375&nseq=7548&nrev=0&pseq=7546&prev=0

It appears they are going for a remodel and a pretty big one to the tune of several million dollars. So I don't know exactly whether they plan to completely redo the parking lot, but there are hints at it as they claim a better traffic flow system for it and also hinted at some new landscaping by the mention of Redbud trees.


Change is coming to Bryant Square with a multimillion dollar renovation this year at the southeast corner of Bryant and Second Street.

The process took a step forward this week when the Edmond Planning Commission agreed 4-0 to recommend a request for sign variances to reflect upgrades that Inven Trust Properties proposes at the site.

The goal is to create a new center that will attract a higher quality tenant to establish business in a higher upscale property,” said architect Lawrence Levinson, principal and founder of Levinson Alcoser Associates Architects of Houston.

Plans call for the removal of some of the buildings including Firestone, Mackie McNear’s Steakhouse and Cici’s Pizza, said Bob Schiermeyer, city planner.

Inven Trust Properties would like a variance to install a new 40-foot sign encompassing 450 square feet on the corner of Bryant and Second Street, Schiermeyer said. It is currently 35 feet tall and 490 square feet.

The other one on Bryant across from Lowe’s would be the same size. Width of the sign would be one-fourth of the size of the Bryant and Second Street sign and architectural elements would be added to it.

Mackie McNear’s 25-foot sign will be removed with the demolition of the building. The new sign could be 20 feet tall and 75 square feet, according to code.

The Firestone store sign will be removed in August without any plans for its replacement. Wall signs will be added with the new building, Schiermeyer said.

read more here: Bryant Square getting new look - The Edmond Sun: News (http://www.edmondsun.com/news/bryant-square-getting-new-look/article_eb9c1ece-cab0-11e5-a4c5-e33548e0bb18.html)

Also, here is the architects website: Levinson ? Alcoser Associates | Architecture ? Interior Design ? Industrial Planning & Design ? Civil Engineering ? Landscape Architecture (http://www.laalp.com/#clients)

They seem like a very reputable company with some pretty cool recent projects in Miami. I think this will be a good project for Edmond.

Nice article on this from NewsOk. New announced businesses are Ulta Beauty, Five Below, and Zoes Kitchen.


"They will make changes to the parking lot, infrastructure, facade and adding landscaping. Several new restaurant leases are being negotiated."

Levinson agreed the parking lot is a big part of the project.

"We are going to build a parking lot with striping pattern and circulation pattern where you don't kill yourself," Levinson said. "We are going to do a better job of lighting the parking lot."

Landscaping, a strict requirement for planning officials, will be increased on the almost 29 acres where the shopping center sits.

"We are adding landscaping," Levinson said. "It is substantially more than it is today.

"Lastly, we are addressing all the ADA violations on the site. Everything we're doing is addressing the problems with a common theme."

The architect wants to introduce color in the renovation of the 286,579-square-foot building that was first built in 1970s.

"Rose-colored brick, along with all pallet colors will be used," Levinson said. "One of the things we are doing is creating a cap running along the top of the center. It is aluminum piece of trim cap that is going to wave its way through the architecture.

"The buildings right now have a variety of different tops and caps and architecture."

"There is really no unified architectural theme. Everyone was allowed to do their own thing, build their own thing and it was a detriment to the center."

- read much more here: New look coming for Edmond's Bryant Square | News OK (http://newsok.com/new-look-coming-for-edmonds-bryant-square/article/5478984)

Anyone know anything about Five Below?

Anyone know anything about Five Below?

Everything is priced $5 or less.

It appears this will be their first store in Oklahoma.

Interesting that they are announcing a discount store along with the renovations to attract higher-end tenants.

This doesn't look bad though.

http://www.retailingtoday.com/sites/retailingtoday.com/files/field_main_image/2015-03/fivebelow%20(2).jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-UvB95rc1tkI/TY6CTVnms9I/AAAAAAAABIw/tJHuCGb-t_Q/s1600/IMG_9250.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j8tcIF4rlac/UoJPjXBPwSI/AAAAAAAAFMA/fm13yvVm6Lg/s1600/photo.JPG

Here is their website: https://www.fivebelow.com

Yukon is getting one, as well. Market at Czech Hall

. . .maybe "upscale" to $ General ??

. . .maybe "upscale" to $ General ??

Upscale Dollar General would be a very Edmond thing to do.

Landlord plans upgrades at Bryant Square

By: Sarah Terry-Cobo The Journal Record March 10, 2016

EDMOND – A retail development at one of Edmond’s busiest intersections will be upgraded soon.

Edmond Economic Development Authority Associate Director Toni Weinmeister said the Bryant Square Shopping Center’s owner plans to change facades and repair infrastructure.

“There will be some buildings demolished, and everything will be redone,” she said. Most of the work is expected to be done by the end of the year.

Weinmeister said the landlord, InvenTrust Properties Corp., plans to repair sewage problems on the property, revamp the parking lot and fix drainage issues that caused problems for some tenants. The retail center was built in phases beginning in 1976 and was completed in 1984. The outdated look previously deterred some potential tenants, she said.

Several new restaurants have been proposed for the corner of Second Street and Bryant Avenue, including Zoe’s Kitchen, The Joint, Torchy’s and PDQ Chicken. Representatives for Zoe’s have requested changes to the façade, which would make it an attractive place for the Plano, Texas-based Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant, Weinmeister said.

There is a greater chance more people would stay longer and shop more if there were additional restaurants, she said. There are fast-food restaurants nearby, but there aren’t many choices within the shopping center, aside from the China City Buffet, Los Arcos Mexican restaurant and CiCi’s Pizza. A Daylight Donuts will soon move to a new store about 2 miles away.

Retail shops like Ulta, Five Feet Below and cellphone store Verizon are also proposed, according to marketing materials available on CBRE’s website.

Lisa Alexander, spokeswoman for InvenTrust Property Management, said the company was not ready to reveal further details about the development for the buildings the company purchased in 2014.

Another shopping center redevelopment is bringing in more retail to Edmond, Weinmeister said. The Edmond Market Place near 33rd Street and Boulevard Avenue was upgraded a few years ago. A Natural Grocers opened in September, and Kamp’s 1910 will open soon. She said she expects there will be an increase in the grocery sector’s sales tax report in about six months.

“We appreciate when people see the value of our community and want to reinvest in it,” Weinmeister said. “It is hard to see putting in so much money in it, but when it is redone people will pay it forward.”

I drove by a few days ago and noticed a sign near the southern Bryant entrance that said Five Below coming soon. Then I drove by today and it appeared there had actually been some work started on the center. I was driving down 2nd so I didn't get a good look but it looked like part of the front of the building, in the area where Tuesday Morning had been, had been removed.

I have read that Torchy's Tacos has leased a space here. Guess we will soon see what the fuss is about.

This site plan also shows Five Guys and PDQ, a chicken place; there are none currently in Oklahoma.

http://www.eatpdq.com/

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare060116.jpg

When by Five Below's grand opening the other day. Gotta say, definitely an upgrade to the Dollar Store. However, I would not compare it to a Dollar General at all - very little of the same type of merchandise.

Actually bought a very decent iPad Mini case for $5 and tons of pool toys for cheap.

Made note of a few things I now know I can run in here and pick up when I need to.

Definitely nicer inside than the dollar store next door - hope it stays that way. Though, I still get all my mylar balloons at that dollar store.

Saw this in the Business Section of DO in the Commercial Transactions article below. It looks like it is a go with Torchy's Taco. This should do well in Edmond! Great food. Much better quality than Fuzzy's in my opinion.


http://newsok.com/commercial-real-estate-transactions-for-july-23-2016/article/5510843

New rendering of the pad sites to be built replacing Cici's and a few of the other outdated buildings.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/RMFa0Kyx2T7FnkMbvtFedZPs7loEv34dnIu5XGzvHmrgm3sdyr NwPxTbd6_jUxcZwOp8QduSBXCFUR8=w1366-h643-rw

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/docs/2016/PC/20160816_2116/8344_bryantsquarebuildingc1c2SPaug16.pdf

Here is the latest site plan:

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/t31.0-8/13937879_10208728728568114_8431719744073679808_o.j pg

Interactive map here: http://inventrust.propertycapsule.com/properties/40040117/#plans/353

PDQ Chicken renderings here: http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/docs/2016/PC/20160920_2118/8433_PDQ%20Edmond%20SP_001.pdf

Should start soon I'm guessing.

PDQ Chicken renderings here: http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/docs/2016/PC/20160920_2118/8433_PDQ%20Edmond%20SP_001.pdf

Should start soon I'm guessing.

Hopefully they are able to get some parking near that building. ;)

And thank goodness for another chicken chain!

And thank goodness for another chicken chain!

Well, we're limited in this immediate area on places to buy chicken strips... I mean, there's only what, 5 to 6 options within a 2-3 mile radius?

I'm not a chicken fan (there's a reason it's called "foul"), we could use more in the Mid-Del area. I think there's just one, Raising Cane's, so if it gets too crowded in Edmond, send them our way. And I should mention that I'm talking about chicken strip joints, not the KFC's, Churches, et al.
C. T.

I did include KFC and Chick-Fil-A. But close by we also have a Raising Canes, Slick Chickens, Chicken Express, Popeyes, not to mention the places which serve chicken strips like McDonald's, Wendy's, Whataburger, and Long John Silvers.

The Guthrie KFC closed suddenly this week. The only other chicken joint is Golden Chick at the I-35 junction. The latter had all the momentum. Peeps love them some Golden Chick. (I don't care for it).

Rendering for the PDQ Building

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/kcN_6nLLQUxIuyMlUiE0qq5qzd_gqJGn9vzfBJPX9pn3W7-9sc1tsh1dzQmixZsjKgxTw9_r4FJzz70=w1366-h638-rw

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/971ZNs3ANihMVYKgON0V2h_47dhgAQBwsu7iIsMFUHGbCtTMfK ufFalC4a8Tc_mgdDK5Ep0G5cn6Efw=w1366-h638-rw

Here is the latest lease plan:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare050417.jpg

Mmmmm torchys

Took this one yesterday:

http://www.okctalk.com/images/pete/bryantsquare082217.jpg