Overton Park Plaza
#1
Posted 19 January 2010 - 12:17 PM
#2
Posted 19 January 2010 - 03:43 PM
#3
Posted 23 January 2010 - 04:46 PM
I read elsewhere that H-E-B (grocery chain) is scouting for locations across the DFW metroplex – perhaps, with a new concept (i.e., hybrid format as seen in Houston).
With Hurst, abandoned storefronts could be blessing in disguise due to construction along Segment 2 (West Fork Tollway?) in the near future – once northeast Loop 820 is completed.
#4
Posted 25 January 2010 - 09:52 AM
#5
Posted 25 January 2010 - 04:55 PM
In the thread about the grocery store shuffle in the TCU Area, the explanation about Albertson's opening up in the old Minyard's space is pretty clear. The TCU store was profitable and because Kroger purchased their building, they didn't want to leave a profitable location, so they bought out the nearest store they could find. It is interesting they are serving the same market area with one less store and with less square feet than what was present in the smallest store.
#6
Posted 25 January 2010 - 07:37 PM
Because Westcliff Plaza must be super duper cheap relative to University or Hulen. The StarTel-Gram said that DFW is the most competitive grocery market in the country. Then HEB starts nosing around and Aldi moves in. I think it is likely that one or more of the newcomers will fold; maybe Albertson's is hunkering down waiting for the storm to pass. I live near the one at Sycamore School and McCart and we shop there often. I've wondered whether they would close but they just keep pluggin' along.
#7
Posted 25 January 2010 - 07:38 PM
I really liked Tia's, too...
#8
Posted 25 January 2010 - 07:44 PM
#9
Posted 29 January 2010 - 10:55 AM
Being a competitive market, you say, that may be one reason why Walmart is downsizing its stores – mainly in new locations.
#10
Posted 07 April 2010 - 01:23 PM
#11
Posted 07 April 2010 - 03:28 PM
Did I mention that Circuit City might be revived in terms of re-branding?
#12
Posted 07 April 2010 - 03:32 PM
#13
Posted 08 June 2010 - 10:43 AM
The current vacancies include a 32,000 SF former Circuit City space, 30,000 SF half of the old Albertson's store next to Sprouts, several 1,000 to 2,000 SF spaces, and a 6,000 SF pad site facing I-20. I'm guessing that's the old Tia's space.
#14
Posted 08 June 2010 - 12:24 PM
#15
Posted 09 June 2010 - 08:13 AM
That's really interesting. I'm there quite a bit and I've often wondered what's limiting occupancy. I thought aesthetics might play a role, but I personally think they did a nice job with the design originally. Quality materials, clean simple lines without a lot of cheap adornment, interesting design elements like the curved wall thing. It looks a little dated, but not awful.
It makes me wonder if it's possible to create a really timeless design for a strip mall or is it simply the nature of automobile oriented retail to have to freshen up every 15 - 20 years?
#16
Posted 15 June 2010 - 03:45 PM
In fact, they just completed a rennovation. They took out the self-serve registers (which I loathed when they went in, but I kinda got used to them). With an Aldi and Wal-Mart to contend with at that corner, I think they see their niche as the "full service" grocery in that area.
#17
Posted 29 July 2010 - 03:30 PM
#18
Posted 29 July 2010 - 09:42 PM
#19
Posted 30 July 2010 - 09:49 AM
#20
Posted 30 July 2010 - 11:12 AM
You are correct!
Hulen Corner
Coming Soon!
4833 S. Hulen Street
Fort Worth, TX 76132
Tel: 817-263-8900
Fax: 817-263-8903
#21
Posted 31 July 2010 - 06:56 AM
#22
Posted 01 August 2010 - 12:55 PM
Sprouts is really moving forward in Overton Park Plaza. The roadway in the parking lot is blocked in front of the store; apparently they are putting new entrances in- two entrances facing out. (The old Albertson's doors faced to the side.) It's good to see the energy going into that place.
#23
Posted 19 August 2010 - 07:17 AM
I live nearby and have noticed signs for a Jersey Mike's Subs between Five Guys and the Pizza Inn.
Also, it appears as though Texas Roadhouse will be moving into the former Tia's Tex-Mex space in Overton Park Plaza.
#24
Posted 19 August 2010 - 08:29 AM
#25
Posted 16 September 2010 - 08:13 AM
(Assuming RPLS means what I think it does) from on RPLS to another, welcome aboard.
Thanks for the welcome Andy and yes, RPLS is what you think it is. Always nice to meet a fellow RPLS.
The Tia'a Tex-Mex location did have a TABC liquor sign out front saying it was for a Texas Roadhouse and now that sign is long gone and there is no work being done to the building so maybe it's not happening???
#26
Posted 16 September 2010 - 10:33 AM
http://www.weingarte...a(09-13-10).pdf
#27
Posted 18 September 2010 - 01:30 PM
Texas Roadhouse
6040 Dutchman’s Lane
Louisville, KY 40205
...especially when they've sued several real Texas roadhouses to get them to change their names. Better than an empty building, though, I guess.
#28
Posted 04 April 2011 - 10:20 PM
Along the two miles of South Hulen Street from I-20 to Granbury Road, that makes at least five casual sit-down restaurants that have gone out of business in the past 3-4 years: Applebee's, Don Pablo's, Bennigan's, Golden Corral and now Friday's. To the area's credit, a number of them (and other empty spaces) have been reoccupied, but it seems like South Hulen, like many suburban areas that boomed in the '80s and '90s, now has to work hard just to keep its head above water.
#29
Posted 05 April 2011 - 11:15 AM
Here's an updated site plan from the developer. The most notable addition is Buy Buy Baby, which will take up the other half of the old Albertsons space. A jewelry store and Thai restaurant are also new. But, as Texas Roadhouse prepares to move in, TGI Friday's has left.
Along the two miles of South Hulen Street from I-20 to Granbury Road, that makes at least five casual sit-down restaurants that have gone out of business in the past 3-4 years: Applebee's, Don Pablo's, Bennigan's, Golden Corral and now Friday's. To the area's credit, a number of them (and other empty spaces) have been reoccupied, but it seems like South Hulen, like many suburban areas that boomed in the '80s and '90s, now has to work hard just to keep its head above water.
I don't know about others', but I avoid Hulen south of I-20 and the whole CityView area as much as possible due the the PITA congestion. I really have to have a good reason to think about going there.
#30
Posted 05 April 2011 - 11:38 AM
#31
Posted 05 April 2011 - 05:11 PM
I wouldn't count South Hulen as dead just yet. Of the five restaurants you mentioned, two of them (Applebee's and Don Pablo's), were closed as part of a larger corporate retrenching, and of course, Bennigan's shut down nationwide. On a positive note, the retail center that replaced Bennigan's filled quickly with tenants, including a couple of smaller chain restaurants, and the parking lot is full just about all the time. The Buffalo Wild Wings that replaced Don Pablo's packs in far more people than Don Pablo's ever did. The Cotton Patch, which replaced Applebee's, looks to be doing pretty well, and the Red Lobster, which has been on Hulen forever, still has a waiting list for a table, even on most weeknights.Along the two miles of South Hulen Street from I-20 to Granbury Road, that makes at least five casual sit-down restaurants that have gone out of business in the past 3-4 years: Applebee's, Don Pablo's, Bennigan's, Golden Corral and now Friday's.
As far as Overton Park Plaza, the thing that hurt this center the most was the opening of Chapel Hill. A couple of upscale stores left for the glitzier center to the north. My impression is that Chapel Hill attracts wealthier customers, customers who previously would have had to drive to Overton Park Plaza. To a lesser extent, the opening of University Village put a dent in the center's attractiveness as well. I figure both Chapel Hill and University Village have more higher income households in their market area, so a repositioning was inevitable.
I believe Overton Park Plaza was the first, "Power Center" built in Fort Worth. It is yet to be seen if the concept will work for the long-term. It sure is hard to attract customers when a couple of big-box retailers leave. What's that saying about all your eggs in one basket?
#32
Posted 05 April 2011 - 09:59 PM
#33
Posted 06 April 2011 - 07:46 AM
#34
Posted 06 April 2011 - 09:57 AM
#35
Posted 06 April 2011 - 11:27 AM
As far as Overton Park Plaza, the thing that hurt this center the most was the opening of Chapel Hill. A couple of upscale stores left for the glitzier center to the north. My impression is that Chapel Hill attracts wealthier customers, customers who previously would have had to drive to Overton Park Plaza. To a lesser extent, the opening of University Village put a dent in the center's attractiveness as well. I figure both Chapel Hill and University Village have more higher income households in their market area, so a repositioning was inevitable.
I believe Overton Park Plaza was the first, "Power Center" built in Fort Worth. It is yet to be seen if the concept will work for the long-term. It sure is hard to attract customers when a couple of big-box retailers leave. What's that saying about all your eggs in one basket?
Who left Overton Park Plaza for Chapel Hill?
I would have never thought of OPP as a "power center". It was all discount and big box stores. No fancy stuff, really. IMHO
#36
Posted 06 April 2011 - 01:31 PM
#37
Posted 06 April 2011 - 02:51 PM
Having lived in Fort Worth in the 90s and again mid 2000s to now, I think Hulen/Bryant Irvin has a much stronger retail presence than it used to. But I do avoid the area certain times of the day and year--it's an automobile disaster area.
#38
Posted 06 April 2011 - 03:48 PM
James Avery, which sells Christian-themed jewelry, and Whatchamacallit, which sells prom dresses, were originally in Overton Park Plaza. When Chapel Hill opened, they moved to that center. While not "big-box", they did occupy fairly large amounts of the retail space, and attracted a lot of customers on their own.Who left Overton Park Plaza for Chapel Hill?
It may seem strange that I referred to a store that sells prom dresses as "upscale". While the term may not apply to the style, as any parent of a teenage girl can attest, it definitely describes the price tags.
#39
Posted 06 April 2011 - 06:40 PM
...While the term may not apply to the style, as any parent of a teenage girl can attest, it definitely describes the price tags.
I have 3 daughters ages 15-20.
#40
Posted 23 February 2012 - 09:45 AM
It's a great fit for southwest Fort Worth.
#42
Posted 20 May 2012 - 02:10 PM
#43
Posted 21 May 2012 - 10:27 AM
Ah, here it is: Bennigan's closed their corporate-owned stores in the U.S. in July, 2008 as part of Chapter 7 bankruptcy. They were bought out in October 2008 and the new ownership is opening new franchises. You may remember there was a Bennigans around the corner on Hulen (is that were Five Guys, etc., are now?)
#44
Posted 21 May 2012 - 11:17 AM
I see from the latest site plan that Clothes Mentor women's wear store is taking the place of several empty spots next to Buy Buy Baby. The Star-Telegram had a big feature on them a few weeks ago:
Resale shops sprout up across DFW
#45
Posted 05 September 2012 - 03:36 PM
#46
Posted 26 September 2012 - 09:48 AM
#47
Posted 26 September 2012 - 09:55 AM
Bennigan's has put their sign up on the side of the former TGI Friday's building and they have started renovating the vacant space! Also, In-N-Out has a frame up for the new restaurant going up in the former Larry's Shoes plot!
.... Bennigans?
They're back?
#48
Posted 26 September 2012 - 11:42 AM
Bennigan's has put their sign up on the side of the former TGI Friday's building and they have started renovating the vacant space! Also, In-N-Out has a frame up for the new restaurant going up in the former Larry's Shoes plot!
.... Bennigans?
They're back?
Yep... they're back!! http://bennigans.com...ns/coming-soon/
#49
Posted 26 September 2012 - 12:20 PM
#50
Posted 09 April 2013 - 09:25 AM
A couple of new tenants have leased space within the center. Party City will be taking part of the old Circuit City space and La Madeleine has leased the old Mattress Giant space on the southeast corner.
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