Mariano’s Fresh Market
2004Year Acquired |
60,000 SFBuilding Size |
SoldStatus |
Roundy’s first Chicagoland store
Roundy’s selected General Capital to develop its first Chicagoland grocery store. We acquired the former Lattof Chevrolet on Northwest Highway, demolished and remediated the site (formerly a car dealership/dry cleaner), and developed Roundy’s newest concept flagged as a Mariano’s Fresh Market. Team included the Private Bank, Schroeder & Holt Architects, Osman Construction and the Hoff Group. Without question, Mariano’s has been enthusiastically embraced buy Chicagoland shoppers.
KEY THEMES
- Large-format grocery retail investment provided a high-quality commercial destination within the Arlington Heights market
- Strategic location supported strong accessibility and long-term value within an established suburban Chicago trade area
- Grocery-oriented retail use provided an essential neighborhood service supported by consistent consumer demand
- Disciplined ownership and asset management strategy focused on maximizing property performance and investment value
- Successful execution positioned the asset for an attractive disposition following completion of the investment strategy
RESULTS
- Successfully managed a 60,000 SF grocery retail property within the Arlington Heights market
- Generated a 58.22% gross internal rate of return and a 2.14x gross equity multiple for investors
- Delivered a 33.60% net internal rate of return and a 1.62x net equity multiple upon disposition
- Completed a successful sale following execution of the property's investment and asset management strategy
- Demonstrated strong value creation through disciplined investment in neighborhood-serving retail real estate