The Dirt: Outback Steakhouse draws diners to NorthTown, hot tub dealer opens in Valley
Outback Steakhouse has opened in a renovated space at NorthTown Mall, part of the shopping center’s redeveloped north concourse.
The north Spokane restaurant relocated to 4750 N. Division St. from a space that’s now closed at Franklin Park Commons shopping center. As part of its opening, the new Outback will donate half of all Monday proceeds to Second Harvest food bank.
Featuring “Modern Australia” design and décor, the restaurant is a franchise company of Tampa, Florida-based Bloomin’ Brands. Franchisee Evergreen Restaurant Group operates 15 Outbacks in the state, including one near the Spokane Valley Mall.
The Outback at NorthTown is next to the new Bonefish Grill, another Bloomin’ Brands restaurant set to open later this month. The restaurants share a kitchen but have separate entrances and dining areas. Combined, they’ll have 175 employees and occupy 9,814 square feet next to Kohl’s.
New owner for Post Street building
MZB LLC, of Spokane, has purchased a 6,500-square-foot downtown Spokane property at 110 N. Post St. The building that formerly held the Kendall Yards sales office sold for $950,000.
MZB, which lists Ezekiel Brown as a governing member, plans eventually to have a retail shop on the main floor but currently doesn’t have specific plans. The building also has a second floor that could be leased out later as office space. The structure sat vacant for a number of years, so it needs renovation and updating prior to occupancy.
Chris Schreiber, of Kiemle & Hagood, and Ryan Buth, of Executive Real Estate Group LLC, assisted MZB. NAI Black agent Kaitlin Caudle represented the seller, Choice Holdings LLC.
Auto dealer moves on Sprague
Auto Credit Sales, a retailer of used vehicles, has purchased the former Barton Jeep facility in Spokane Valley.
By April 1, Auto Credit plans to open at 10819 E. Sprague Ave., after vacating a lot at 5905 E. Sprague. The new site has an 18,900-square-foot showroom on 2.75 acres. The company has an inventory of more than 1,000 vehicles and other locations in north Spokane, Hayden and Post Falls.
Mike King, of Black Commercial, and Tim Penna, of Windermere Manito, were the agents.
Apollo Spas opens in Valley
Apollo Spas, a hot tub dealer, has opened its new 38,000-square-foot superstore in Spokane Valley, near the Interstate 90 and Pines Road exit.
Apollo Spas refurbished the space, at 11064 E. Indiana Road, and relocated from north Spokane. The showroom displays spas, patio furniture, pool products and accessories.
Engineering firm leases site
HyperSciences Inc. has leased about 2,500 square feet at 522 N. Fiske St. for engineering, research and development work in aerospace and drilling technology.
Matthew Byrd and Gavin Lejameyer, of SVN Cornerstone, assisted HyperSciences. Mark and Tracy Lucas, of Kiemle & Hagood, represented landlord Ball Investments LLC.