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Posted: September 23, 2016
Levine of Charter Realty leases 2,500 s/f to Smashburger
Peter Levine, Charter Realty
Smashburger - Enfield, CT
Enfield, CT Charter Realty has leased space to Smashburger. Smashburger will soon be occupying 2,500 s/f in the Stop & Shop Plaza.
Peter Levine of Charter Realty worked with the owner of the shopping center, Enfield Station LLC, to find this location for Smashburger.
Smashburger will be joining Domino’s, Advance Auto Parts, Stop & Shop, and UPS. It is also across from a Chick-fil-A. The 3-mile radius population is over 38,000, giving a huge amount of customers to Smashburger.
Smashburger is a burger chain known for its thin, crispy burgers. It was founded in Denver, Colorado and now has over 300 locations in 32 states and 5 countries.
Charter Realty & Development has been in business for over 23 years and currently owns or leases over 12 million s/f of shopping centers. Charter also represents over 25 retailers on the east coast.
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