McDonald’s signs for Dockside Chatham as long-standing tenant relocates
McDonald’s is set to join Dockside Chatham, as part of an ongoing asset management strategy to enhance the retail and leisure offer at the Kent scheme.
Scheme owners WD Chatham have agreed a 25-year lease with the fast food restaurant to take approximately 5,000 sq ft of space opposite the recently-opened Wagamama and Zizzi restaurants.
McDonald’s will take the unit formerly occupied by long-standing tenant, Choice Discount Stores, which itself has relocated to a new 9,000 sq ft unit adjacent to anchor retailer The Range.
The new store location will enable Choice Discount Stores with an improved, larger environment to showcase their range of fashion and homeware products.
Anthony Sutton, centre manager at Dockside said: “Both the McDonalds and Choice deals are a real testament to our commitment to Dockside and the broader Chatham Maritime project. We cannot wait to see them open their doors.”
Two new units are also being created alongside McDonalds, with leasing discussions “progressing well”.
WD Chatham also said it is in advanced discussions to deliver new retail brands and some additional experiential leisure activities to Dockside. The group is looking to transition the centre from its historic outlet focus into becoming a regional retail and leisure destination.
KLM Real Estate and JP Retail advise WDC Limited. NA Surveyors advised McDonalds.