Newmark Retail Secures Sublease for First New York Location of Krab Queenz Seafood in Harlem

March 3, 2022 9:30 AM

Newmark Retail announces it has completed a 10,500-square-foot sublease for the first New York location of Louisiana-born seafood chain Krab Queenz Seafood at 100 West 125^th Street in Harlem. Newmark Vice Chairman Jeffrey Roseman and Senior Managing Director Craig Slosberg, along with Leo Greco, Executive Managing Director with ExcessSpace, A Newmark Company, represented the sublandlord, Darden Restaurants. Krab Queenz Seafood was represented by their exclusive broker, Paul Fetscher, CCIM, President of Great American Brokerage Inc.

The restaurant concept started in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Since then, Krab Queenz has expanded across the southern U.S. and set its sights on New York as the next market to enter. The fully built, turn-key restaurant space at 100 West 125^th Street, formerly occupied by Olive Garden, proved a perfect location for Krab Queenz to open its first New York location. The in-place infrastructure and existing buildout allow the brand to test the market without the significant costs of building out a new restaurant.

“The recovery of the hospitality sector is in full force, and second-generation space has been in high demand,” said Slosberg. “It is a great solution for brands that are new to the area, allowing them to test the market with a lower initial investment.”

Krab Queenz offers Louisiana-style seafood platters and creative signature daiquiris in a casual atmosphere. The brand has a strong social media presence which has helped drive its expansion. The new restaurant is projected to open during the second quarter of 2022.

The second-floor restaurant space is located directly above a Whole Foods Market on an active retail corner. Additional co-tenants in the project include TD Bank, Raymour & Flanagan, Burlington, American Eagle, Victoria’s Secret and Bath & Body Works.

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