News: Retail
Posted: April 21, 2009
Boylston named agent for Advance America and Dandelion Jewelers
Boylston Realty Advisors was recently appointed the broker for Advance America, Cash Advance Centers Inc. which is a leading provider of payday cash advance services with 2,840 locations worldwide.
Boylston Realty Advisors is seeking grocery anchored strip centers with good visibility and site access, 900 s/f - 1,800 s/f with minimum of 18 ft. frontage.
Boylston's Jeff Bruk is the point service provider for Advance America.
The Wilmington-based firm was also appointed the broker for Dandelion Jewelers, a jewelry company offering unique, handmade jewelry for women.
Dandelion currently has six locations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and will be opening its first store in Massachusetts at Legacy Place in Dedham.
In its role as the broker for New England, Boylston Realty is seeking A+ locations in major retail nodes, 900 s/f - 1,400 s/f end caps or inline space with a 20 ft. minimum frontage. Preferred sites would be lifestyle, power centers and downtown storefronts, with upscale co-tenancy.
Boylston's Bruk is also the point service provider for Dandelion Jewelers.
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