JLL secures retail leases for coffee company; announces expected opening dates

JLL today announced the successful lease negotiation for Black Rock Coffee Bar’s first two Houston locations. The Portland-based coffee retailer’s Houston-area storefronts will be located in Katy and Westchase. The first location is expected to open in January.

The company also recently announced plans to open three locations in Austin, Texas.

“We couldn’t be happier to be expanding into the great state of Texas,” said Jeremy Brand, Vice President of Operations - Texas, Black Rock Coffee Bar. “We’re excited to become a gathering place, as we establish meaningful connections in our local neighborhoods.”

Black Rock Coffee Bar’s new Houston-area locations include:

A 2,188-square-foot end cap that includes a drive thru and is expected to open in early 2020 on the Grand Parkway, north of Highland Knolls, in Katy, TX.

A 2,100-square-foot end cap that includes a drive thru and is expected to open early 2020 at 2620 W. Sam Houston in Westchase.

JLL Senior Vice President Matt Parsons and Managing Director Mark Raines represented Black Rock Coffee Bar in each of these lease negotiations.

“Black Rock Coffee Bar delivers a unique, neighborhood-centric coffee experience everyone can enjoy,” said Parsons. “We’re thrilled to welcome Black Rock Coffee Bar to Houston and look forward to playing a role in their continued growth and success in Texas.”

Each Black Rock Coffee Bar location will offer specialty coffee drinks and locally-sourced menu items.

Based in Portland, Oregon, Black Rock Coffee Bar currently operates 65 company-owned and franchise stores in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Idaho, Nevada and Colorado.

About JLL

JLL (NYSE: JLL) is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our vision is to reimagine the world of real estate, creating rewarding opportunities and amazing spaces where people can achieve their ambitions. In doing so, we will build a better tomorrow for our clients, our people and our communities. JLL is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $16.3 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of nearly 92,000 as of June 30, 2019. JLL is the brand name, and a registered trademark, of Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated. For further information, visit jll.com.