K1 Speed Indoor Go Kart Racing to Open Thousand Oaks / Newbury Park Location

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Lee & Associates Closes $7.5 Million Industrial Lease Transaction in Thousand Oaks

Transaction is part of aggressive expansion plans by K1 Speed, the world's largest electric indoor kart operator

Lee & Associates- LA North/Ventura, a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm, completed a lease for a 50,000 SF, one-story industrial building located at 770 Lawrence Drive, Thousand Oaks, which will be the new home for K1 Speed, the world’s largest electric indoor karting operator.

Mike Tingus, President of Lee & Associates- LA North/Ventura and Grant Fulkerson, SIOR, Principal, represented the landlord BM Properties, while Lee & Associates Riverside’s Rocky Moran, Vice President represented K1 Speed in the transaction, which has an aggregate value of approximately $7.5 million on a 10-year lease term.

“Given there are no other indoor racing venues currently operating nearby, this is an ideal place for K1 Speed as they continue their aggressive expansion plans throughout California and beyond. This building was an ideal fit in every way and had the ideal form and function K1 Speed was looking for,” said Rocky Moran. “With more than 50 locations already, this was a natural addition for what is now, with COVID, a pent-up demand for something fun for almost every person, from any walk of life to participate in.”

K1 Speed is the industry leader in electric kart racing serving the general public and offering corporate events. This popular service will fulfill a void left by a similar use that formerly operated in the market.

“Rocky Moran of Lee & Associates helped us with one of our first 50-acre land acquisitions for our premier outdoor facility many years ago and we’ve grown substantially with them on our team,” said David Danglard, owner of K1 Speed. “There is no question that they understand our needs and actively search throughout the country to seek out prime locations for our brand. Given they have 50+ offices throughout the United States, it is easy to partner with them to find new locations for us.”

Founded in 2003 by David Danglard and Susan Danglard, K1 Speed first opened up in San Diego, California. Today, they operate 46 locations around the United States, Canada, Mexico South Korea, Puerto Rico, Italy, China and France.

Built in 1984, the industrial building is located close to numerous retail amenities and has easy access to highway 101 and shall serve neighboring communities of Thousand Oaks, Calabasas, Agoura Hills and Camarillo. The building includes a 2.2-acre site, ample parking, over 20’ ceiling heights and just underwent a major rehab.

More on K1 Speed’s soon to open Thousand Oaks location at www.k1speed.com/thousand-oaks-location.html. They anticipate a late summer 2021 grand opening date.

About Lee & Associates Investment Services Group, Inc.

Celebrating 40 years of leadership excellence in commercial real estate, Lee & Associates is the largest broker-owned firm in North America with locations across the U.S. and Canada. With more than 900 brokers nationwide, Lee & Associates provides a wide range of specialized commercial real estate services on a local, regional and national level. Lee & Associates-LA North/Ventura, Inc. provides industrial, office, retail, and multifamily/investment and development land brokerage services across the San Fernando Valley, Conejo Valley, Antelope Valley, and throughout Ventura County. For more information, visit lee-associates.com or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.com.

Five Below Store Coming Soon to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks

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A Five Below store is coming soon to Janss Marketplace, next to Aldi, in the former Toys R Us space. This new Thousand Oaks location will be following in the footsteps of location at the Simi Valley Town Center, which opened October 12, 2018.

Five Below “offers high-quality products loved by tweens, teens and more, with extreme $1-$5 value, plus some incredible finds that go beyond $5!”

Learn more at www.fivebelow.com.

The Mighty Axe Axe Throwing & Ales Coming to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks This Spring

UPDATE: The Might Axe opened early August 2021.

(Photo Credit: Andy M.)

(Photo Credit: Andy M.)

"The Mighty Axe" is coming this spring to Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks, next to Crazy King Kong Sushi. This entertainment venue will feature axe throwing "at wood targets in a safe and lively environment" for adults and children ages 10 and up. They will also offer a variety of craft ales and food delivered from local eateries (presumably from Janss).

Learn more or sign up for updates at themightyaxe.com.

ALDI Thousand Oaks to Open in December (December 14th)

Follow-up 12/14/20: ALDI Thousand Oaks is now open.

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The ALDI U.S. website indicates the ALDI Thousand Oaks store at Janss Marketplace will be opening its doors on Monday, December 14, 2020. However, there were no signs at the store confirming that specific date, nor would ALDI U.S. confirm the date that has been displayed on their website for the last week.

What I can tell you is that store certainly looks ready to open on the 14th! The shopping carts are in place in front of the store and the shelves appear fully stocked.

So….if you’d like to be one of the first ones into the store, 9am tomorrow (Monday) morning may be it. Or maybe not. But the actual date is quite soon.

Several folks have asked what ALDI is. ALDI is retail grocery chain, with over 2,000 stores in 37 states. The German chain anticipates becoming the third-largest grocery retailer by store count in the U.S. by the end of 2022.

www.aldi.us

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Siblings Bakery Coming Soon to Thousand Oaks (NOW OPEN)

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UPDATE: Siblings Bakery opened on January 14th

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Siblings Bakery will be opening a location at 1625 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks in the former home of Jaime Cakes.

Siblings Bakery has an existing location in Ventura that makes custom birthday cakes, wedding cakes, specialty cakes and more.

This new location will continue the custom work as well as sell retail goodies at the store. Deepti, the owner, anticipates opening sometime in December. Learn more at www.siblingsbakery.com.

An Amazon Retail Store Appears to Be Coming to The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks

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It appears an Amazon retail store will be occupying the former Vintage Grocers/Bristol Farms space at The Promenade at Westlake in Thousand Oaks. This sign was posted a couple days ago (thanks Amelia for the heads up!) and there's some construction work going on. The sign indicates Amazon Retail LLC is applying for a general license to sell alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption as well as a license to allow beer, wine and/or distilled spirits tasting at this location.

The Promenade and Amazon were not able to confirm the name of the new store, but perhaps it could be an Amazon Fresh store, like the one that recently opened in Woodland Hills. Or it could be something else. Amazon is currently recruiting a Store Manager for the store. " Amazon Stores is a unique extension of Amazon.com that focuses on in-person shopping experiences through our retail stores."

Perhaps we will find out more soon.

Construction of ALDI at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks Finally Underway

Former Toys R Us store wall taken down as construction gets underway.

Former Toys R Us store wall taken down as construction gets underway.

It has been just under 13 months since we first announced that ALDI is slated to open at the former Toys R Us store at Janss Marketplace. Finally, we’re seeing some activity.

Last month, ALDI announced it had opened its 2,000th store in the U.S. and plans to open 70 new stores by the end of 2020. ALDI anticipates becoming the third largest grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022.

O'Gara Coach Announced Lamborghini Westlake Village is Now Open

O’Gara Coach has expanded to open its Lamborghini Westlake Village Showroom. The 2,400 sq ft showroom will house the newest releases of the Huracan, Urus and Aventador models. Lamborghini Westlake Village will also carry certified pre-owned models..

In addition to Lamborghini, O’Gara Westlake Village carries brands such as Alfa Romeo, Bentley, Genesis, Maserati and Rolls-Royce. Lamborghini Westlake Village is located at 3610 Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks and will be open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm and Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The showroom is planned to open in early August and will be operating within CDC guidelines to maintain a safe and healthy atmosphere for our clients.

More on O’Gara Coach Westlake Village at www.ogaracoachwestlakevillage.com.

If anyone would like to buy me a Lambo, CONTACT ME! :)