Houlihan of Houlihan & O'Malley brokers 3,100 s/f restaurant lease; Reps Montag Rockets; landlord is Urstadt Biddle

Johnny Rockets has opened a new 3,010 s/f location, with 89 seats, formerly housing a Friendly's Restaurant, is located in the Urstadt Biddle Properties Inc.-owned The Shoppes@Eastchester strip mall. Opened on June 1 under a ten-year lease agreement with two to five-year options, the Johnny Rockets at 777 White Plains Rd. is owned and operated by Montag Rockets, a mixed entertainment and hospitality franchise group that also owns the brand's Mt. Kisco location. Gerry Houlihan, a broker at Houlihan & O'Malley Real Estate Services, specializing in food service and commercial transactions, represented Montag Rockets. Houlihan said, "The Shoppes@Eastchester, with its prime location on Rte. 22, central address, street visibility, and ample parking, offered a perfect location for a Johnny Rockets in Westchester. I am confident that Montag Rockets has found an ideal home for its business, and will benefit from market demand for quality family-friendly restaurant options." Daniel Weisse heads the 40-person staff as director of operations. Weisse said, "Montag Rockets believes in the Johnny Rockets brand, and its ability to resonate with patrons in the area. We are excited to have opened this location and look forward to seeing how the brand develops and grows within Westchester."