Valley Stream, NY Tropical Smoothie Café has signed a lease for 1,440 square feet at the King Kullen Shopping Center, located at 215 West Merrick Road in Valley Stream, New York.
The open-air shopping center, owned by Regency Centers, is anchored by King Kullen and features a strong lineup of national and daily-needs tenants, including Pet Supplies Plus and Dunkin’ Donuts. The addition of Tropical Smoothie Café further enhances the center’s food-and-beverage offerings and complements the existing tenant mix.
Edward Gottlieb of Schuckman Realty represented the landlord in the transaction.
Open-air retail opportunities in Valley Stream remain extremely limited, making this lease particularly noteworthy. The center benefits from strong demographics, high daily traffic volumes along West Merrick Road, and proximity to a dense residential and student population, all of which contributed to the site’s appeal for the expanding fast-casual brand.
This transaction underscores continued demand from food-and-beverage users for well-located, grocery-anchored centers in established suburban markets.
About Tropical Smoothie Café:
Tropical Smoothie Café is a national fast-casual restaurant brand offering smoothies, bowls, wraps, and flatbreads focused on fresh ingredients and convenience. With a strong emphasis on takeout and delivery alongside dine-in service, the brand has expanded rapidly across suburban and urban markets. Tropical Smoothie Café typically performs well in grocery-anchored and high-traffic retail centers, making it a sought-after tenant in established shopping corridors.
About Schuckman Realty Inc.:
Schuckman Realty is a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales, and tenant representation throughout the New York metropolitan area. Known for its deep market expertise and hands-on approach, Schuckman Realty leverages strong relationships with landlords, national retailers, and local businesses to deliver tailored real estate solutions. Its leasing capabilities include strategic site selection, market analysis, deal negotiation, and comprehensive transaction management, helping landlords maximize asset performance and tenants secure optimal locations that support growth and visibility.
If you are interestred in leasing retail space, restaurant space, or if you are a landlord seeking tenants please reach out to Edward Gottlieb at:
Lic. Associate Real Estate Broker
ed@schuckmanrealty.com
516-496-8888 Ext. 13
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