Retail Development with Distinction

A Trusted Name in QSR Development

Citicore Development Group has completed over 100 retail triple net deals involving national brands such as Starbucks, Chipotle, Taco Bell, Chick-fil-A, Jersey Mike's, Raising Canes, and countless others on a national scope for the last 30 years. This achievement was possible because of our expertise in the competitive build-to-suit QSR landscape, which sets us apart from the competition. We are dedicated to finding quality locations for our partners and value our long-term relationships with each client. Additionally, we've expanded our services to handle projects from the automotive and car wash industries.

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Nationwide Coverage

Using our expertise and industry connections, we can take on developments and work with clients from across the US. We are currently building in Texas, New York, Florida, Connecticut, South Carolina, and North Carolina for brands such as Starbucks, Take5 Automotive, and Tommy's Car Wash.

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Meet the Team

Blaine East – Owner and Managing Partner

Blaine is a licensed architect and Florida GC who has developed, leased, and managed nearly 50 million square feet of space throughout his 30+ year career. The properties he's worked with include offices, hotels, shopping centers, multi-family, SNTL, and custom homes. He currently resides on Hutchinson Island, FL.

Les Matthews – Partner

Les has over 30 years of experience as a developer, financier, pension fund advisor, asset manager, and mergers and acquisitions consultant. He has overseen the management of a billion-dollar portfolio consisting of 12 million square feet of class-A office, industrial, and retail projects. In addition, he has developed assisted living, industrial, retail, commercial, and single-family assets on a national scope. Les resides in Boca Raton, FL.

A Sample Listing of Completed Projects & Projects under Development

Florida

Stiles Plaza	Tampa, Fl	12,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail
3700 Ulmerton Plaza	Clearwater, FL	14,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail
Van Dyke Commons	Lutz, FL	149,000 sq. ft.	LA Fitness/Home Goods/Pets Mart
4,000 Ulmerton Plaza	Clearwater, FL	10,400 sq.ft.	Starbucks/Retail
Willingham Plaza	Clearwater, FL	14,000 sq. ft.	Starbucks/Retail
Gandy Plaza	St Pete, FL	14,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail
Starbucks - QSR	St Pete, FL	2,400 sq. ft.	Starbucks Freestanding
Bradford Coach house	St Pete, FL	22,000 sq. ft.	Outback/Panera Bread
Chili's - QSR	Plant City, FL	5,000 sq. ft.	Chili's - Freestanding
Carrabba's Italian Grill - QSR	Ocala, FL	7,500 sq. ft.	Carrabba's - Freestanding
Outback - QSR	Port St Lucie, Fl	5,000 sq. ft.	Outback - Freestanding
4th Street Plaza	St Pete, FL	10,000 sq. ft.	Chipotle/Retail
Marriott Hotel Corp.	Clearwater, FL	114 Rooms	Fairfield Inn

Texas

Ambassador Hotel	Dallas, TX	150,000 sq. ft.	120 All-Suite Hotel listed on the National Register
Bethany Corners	Allan, TX	15,000 sq. ft.	Washington Mutual/Retail
Mustang Plaza	Grapevine, TX	10,000 sq. ft.	Convenience Store
Southlake Plaza	Southlake, TX	10,000 sq. ft.	Gunbarrel Beverage
Seville Square	Garland, TX	20,000 sq. ft.	Executive Office Building
Village Creek Plaza	Plano, TX	78,000 sq. ft.	Fresh Approach Grocery, Eckerd
Watauga Plaza	Watauga, TX	35,000 sq. ft.	Mexican Cafe/Retail
Bedford Oaks	Bedford, TX	15,000 sq. ft.	Convenience Store/Retail
The Colonial	Plano, TX	30,000 sq. ft.	Professional Office Building
Highpoint Village	Dallas, TX	16,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail
Bethany Corners	Allan, TX	15,000 sq. ft.	Washington Mutual/Retail

North & South Carolina

Beaver Creek Commons - Phase 1	Apex, NC	417,402 sq. ft.	Lowe's/Super Target/Kohl's
Beaver Creek Commons - Phase 2	Apex, NC	400,500 sq. ft.	ConsolidatedTheatres/Home Goods
Mount Pleasant Town Center	Mount Pleasant, SC	495,414 sq. ft	Belk/Barnes Noble/Regal Cinemas
Little River Resort	Pinehurst (Carthage), NC	850 acres	Golf Course/Club House/64 villas/Restaurant & Bar/900 residential lots
Davis Drive Plaza	Apex, NC	12,000 sq. ft.	Convenience Store/Retail
Carrabba's Italian Grill - QSR	Apex, NC	7,500 sq. ft.	Carrabba's/Freestanding
Southern Pines Village	Southern Pines, NC	150,500 sq. ft.	Kohl's/Hobby Lobby/Restaurants
Creekside Crossing	Rocky Mount, NC	14,500 sq. ft.	Chili's/ Retail
North Market Village	Wilmington, NC	35,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail
Stonecrest Village	Tega Cay, SC	18,000 sq. ft.	Restaurant/Retail

Projects Under Construction

Starbucks & Retail Center	Prairie View, TX	2,400 / 7,800 sq. ft.	Starbucks Freestanding/Retail
Starbucks - QSR	Richmond, TX - Old Town	2,400 / 6,800 sq. ft.	Starbucks Freestanding/Retail
Starbucks - QSR	Richmond, TX - Williams Way	11,500 sq. ft.	Starbucks/Retail
Starbucks - QSR	Sugarland, TX	2,400 sq. ft.	Starbucks - Freestanding
Starbucks - QSR	Alvin, TX	2,400 sq. ft.	Starbucks - Freestanding

Testimonials

"Faultless assistance in development and sales of QSR deals." - Anonymous

"Over the last 20 years, Citicore Development Group has made the sale of QSR deals smooth and efficient for my clients." - Sonny Malloy, EVP, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Atlanta, GA

"Citicore made QSR deals smooth and efficient for our company." - Anonymous

"Their vast national presence improved our QSR sales significantly." - Anonymous

"Faultless assistance in development and sales of QSR deals." - Anonymous

"Over the last 20 years, Citicore Development Group has made the sale of QSR deals smooth and efficient for my clients." - Sonny Malloy, EVP, Matthews Real Estate Investment Services, Atlanta, GA