Jason Wuchiski, senior vice president with RHYS Commercial has leased 4,200 s/f to Panera Bread, at Westfield Trumbull Shopping Mall.
Westfield's newly established "Dining Commons," is undergoing a redevelopment that will include a remodeled dining terrace and entrances and upgrades to common areas and lighting.
Owned by Westfield Corp., Inc., the shopping center's $25 million transformation is scheduled for completion by this fall.
"Panera Bread will be a welcome addition to Westfield's current food options and will also help the chain achieve more brand awareness in Fairfield County," said Cory Gubner, president and CEO of RHYS.
Hamden, CT Michael Richetelli, president and designated broker of Colonial Properties, Inc., has completed the sale of 700 Sherman Ave., a 13,464 s/f two-tenant light industrial investment property situated on 1.82 acres
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