7Brew Retail Development Baton Rouge Build to Suit NNN Lease

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M Square Commercial, in collaboration with NAI Latter & Blum, successfully facilitated a strategic build-to-suit, NNN lease agreement for 7 Brew at 5821 Creek Centre Drive in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This development marks a significant milestone in Baton Rouge’s commercial real estate landscape, bringing a new drive-thru coffee experience to one of the city’s busiest retail corridors.

NNN Lease Project Overview: 7 Brew Drive-Thru Coffee Development

Location: 5821 Creek Centre Drive, Baton Rouge, LA
Parcel Size: 0.68 acres
Gross Floor Area: 541 sq. ft. (Prefab Building)
Zoning: PUD (Planned Unit Development)
Tenant: 7 Brew Coffee
Lease Type: Build-to-Suit, NNN Lease
Lease Term: 15 years
Lease Effective Date: June 14, 2024
Landlord: Hutton Baton Rouge LA Burbank ST, LLC
Local Broker Partner: Dex Shill, NAI Latter & Blum
Construction Start: Mid to Late January 2025
Target Opening: Spring 2025

Maximizing Land Use in Baton Rouge’s Growing Market

Originally purchased in 2021 for an Express Oil Change, the property presented an opportunity for redevelopment. M Square Commercial identified this excess land as a strategic fit for 7 Brew’s expansion into the Baton Rouge market. The PUD zoning allowed for flexible commercial use, enabling seamless development of the drive-thru coffee concept.

Situated in a high-traffic retail corridor, this location offers prime visibility and accessibility, ideal for a high-volume, quick-service tenant like 7 Brew. The site’s transformation reflects the growing demand for convenient, high-traffic retail spaces in Baton Rouge’s expanding economy.

Strategic Approach to Build-to-Suit Retail Development

M Square Commercial leveraged its expertise in retail leasing and commercial property development to facilitate this transaction. Key strategies included:

Targeted Site Positioning: Leveraged the property’s PUD zoning and high-traffic location to attract 7 Brew as a tenant.
Streamlined Approvals: Guided the landlord and tenant through the permitting and approval processes, ensuring full project approval by January 2025.
Efficient Lease Structuring: Negotiated a 15-year NNN lease, aligning long-term tenant stability with landlord investment goals.
Local Market Collaboration: Partnered with Dex Shill of NAI Latter & Blum to navigate Baton Rouge’s market dynamics and secure local regulatory approvals.

Investment Benefits and Market Impact

This build-to-suit NNN lease presents multiple benefits for stakeholders:

For the Landlord: Long-term income stability with a 15-year lease and reduced landlord responsibilities under the NNN lease structure.
For 7 Brew: A prime, high-visibility location tailored to their drive-thru model, accelerating market entry in Baton Rouge.
For the Community: Introduction of a new drive thru option, contributing to local economic growth and retail diversification.

Driving Future Retail Growth in Baton Rouge

This project exemplifies how strategic property development can create value for investors and enhance community offerings. The success of this transaction reinforces M Square Commercial’s role in facilitating impactful commercial developments and underscores Baton Rouge’s potential for continued retail expansion.