Development Continues from Katy Freeway to Morton Ranch Road

June 13, 2017

KATY (Covering Katy) – It’s less than three miles between the Katy Freeway and Morton Ranch Road and in that small stretch, business are opening at a rapid pace. McDonalds, Moe’s Irish Pub and Chick-fil-A are among the retail establishments that will, or have opened in the area.

The development is happening due to the expansion of the Grand Parkway between I-10 and Highway 290.  On the south end there are The Shoppes at Grand Crossing which is adjacent to Costco, and to the north there is the new Morton Town Center anchored by Walmart. There is also a new Kroger shopping plaza across the street. Each location has plenty of new commercial space available and new businesses are signing leases.

Mo’s Irish Pub at The Shoppes at Grand Crossing opened recently. It’s one of the most visible of all the new businesses given it’s location, in front of Costco and at the intersection of the Katy Freeway and the Grand Parkway.

Nail Trend has also leased 3,000 sf of retail space the same location. Ashley Strickland of NewQuest Properties represented the landlord. Daniel Tran of PR Associates Commercial represented the tenant.

Katy Dental Loft has leased 2,000 sf of retail space in Shoppes at Grand Crossing,  from POG Kosmos 1099 LP. Ashley Strickland of NewQuest Properties represented the landlord. Alan Clark of Phelps Commercial Realty represented the tenant.

Just north, about a tee shot away, Landmark Industries has leased a 3.66-acre site at the corner of Mason Road and Colonial Parkway.  They will develop a Timewise convenience store and service station. Daniel McCormack of NewQuest Properties represented the seller. Steven Thomas and Jonathan Moseley of 360 RE LLC represented the tenant.

Just a short distance north at Grand Morton Town Center, the Glaser Group opened its tenth McDonald’s franchise on Monday June 12. You can’t miss their location as you exit the Grand Parkway on to Morton Ranch Road (east). McDonalds is at the corner, near the new Walmart which also recently opened. This McDonald’s location is interesting in that it has numerous high-tech advancements, including the ability to order from a flat screen, or from an employee at the front counter. They will also operate a a 27/7 drive thru which will complement the neighboring Walmart which will also be open around-the-clock.

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Chick-Fil-A has also leased a 1.37-acre retail pad site in Grand Morton Town Center, located from NewQuest Properties. Josh Friedlander and Rebecca Le of NewQuest Properties represented the landlord. Jeff Mallett of Mallett Commercial represented the tenant. We have not details on when that store will open but when we hear, we’ll let you know.

Pizza Cucinova has leased 2,500 sf of retail space in Shoppes at Grand Crossing. Ashley Strickland of NewQuest Properties represented the landlord. David Meyers of NewQuest Properties represented the tenant.

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