New Jersey-based private equity commercial real estate firm First National Realty Partners (FNRP) recently announced the addition of three new tenants to the roster of its open-air shopping center in Brandywine, Md.
FNRP is expanding the dining mix at Brandywine Crossing with the signing of two new leases: Southern-inspired breakfast and brunch destination Another Broken Egg Café and quick-service concept Buffalo Wild Wings GO. The two new breakfast and convenient dining options are expected to open for business toward the end of 2025.
Meanwhile, national off-price retailer Burlington is slated to open in 2026 in the 25,310 square feet of retail space that will be vacated by national retailer of fabric and craft supplies JOANN Fabric and Crafts.
First National Realty Partners’ strong industry relationships and leasing expertise helped the firm secure the Burlington lease shortly after JOANN Fabric and Crafts declared bankruptcy last year. The latter is more than 80 years old and is reportedly in the process of closing all of its approximately 800 stores across the country following its second bankruptcy filing in less than a year.
“These new retailers enhance the center’s retail and dining offerings, providing the local community with exciting new options,” said Candace Gschwind, director of leasing at FNRP. “We’re confident they’ll draw more visitors and become key destinations in the area.”
Anchored by supermarket chain Safeway, Brandywine Crossing is also home to category-leading retailers Costco and Target, which makes the property a dominant shopping center in the Prince George’s County suburban Washington, D.C. market.
Incorporating more than 231,000 square feet of retail space, the Brandywine Crossing shopping center is conveniently located less than half an hour southeast of downtown Washington, D.C., and attracts consumers from a wide area, largely due to its central location along Robert Crain Highway (U.S. Route 301).
“Our ability to quickly secure leases with high-demand brands like Burlington, Another Broken Egg Cafe, and Buffalo Wild Wings GO underscores our strength in executing complex deals swiftly and efficiently,” said Fred Battisti, chief revenue officer at FNRP. “We’re not just filling space. We’re enhancing Brandywine Crossing with brands that fill critical gaps, ensuring the center remains a top destination and continues driving strong returns for our investors.”
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