FLB Law Celebrates a Strong 2024 in Leasing with Expanding Restaurant Footprint
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Westport, Conn. – (March 11, 2025) FLB Law’s Real Estate practice reported a strong 2024, handling more than 23,000 square feet in lease negotiations, amendments, and renewals, solidifying its clients’ presence across key metropolitan areas.
The majority of those leasing deals were for prominent restaurant brands, including Mexican Sugar, bartaco, Sixty Vines, Barcelona Wine Bar/Corsica, and Hawkers, supporting its reputation as a trusted legal partner in the hospitality sector.
Highlights include:
Mexican Sugar leasing a 9,024-square-foot space at the Simon Property, The Domain, in Austin, TX.
bartaco, known for its relaxed coastal-inspired atmosphere, expanding with locations in Miami and Jacksonville, FL; Hingham, MA; Ashburn, Charlotte, VA; and North Bethesda, MD.
Sixty Vines, continuing its growth with new locations in San Antonio and Dallas, TX; Gaithersburg, MD, and Raleigh, NC, with a new a 10,483-square-foot lease.
Corsica, securing prime spots for Barcelona Wine Bar’s new concept in multiple locations on the east coast.
Beyond restaurant leasing, FLB Law also facilitated key negotiations for Fairfield County-based landlord Northside Development in New Haven and Wallingford, CT.
"As the restaurant industry continues to thrive, we are proud to support our clients, negotiating leasing transactions that align with the overall business strategies of our valued clients," said Eric Bernheim, FLB Law managing partner and head of the firm’s Real Estate and Land Use practices. "Our experience in lease structuring and negotiations has allowed us to be a trusted partner for both office building owners/landlords and tenants of all kinds looking to expand their footprint."
“We are especially proud of the national restaurant business we have helped grow over the years and look forward to continuing to service them and our entire client roster, “ added Bernheim.
About FLB Law, PLLC
Based in Westport, Conn., FLB Law, PLLC is a full-service law firm committed to delivering peace of mind to our clients. As recipients of industry accolades such as Chambers USA, Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers and AV ratings by Martindale-Hubbell, our attorneys primarily represent businesses and individuals throughout Fairfield County, while the Hospitality Practice helps national restaurant groups expand throughout the U.S. In addition to being committed to clients, FLB Law supports small businesses and nonprofits through its philanthropic program Accelerate. For more information visit flb.law.