Article about Raanan Katz and RK Centers RK Pembroke Square Taco Bell and Panera Bread

Raanan Katz shares an update on one of his developments as owner of RK Centers.

 PEMBROKE SQUARE: Taco Bell open for business, Panera pushed to January

By Mark Burridge

mburridge@wickedlocal.com

November 22. 2014 1:10PM

PEMBROKE SQUARE: Taco Bell open for business, 

Panera pushed to January

The new Taco Bell in Pembroke Square opened for business on Halloween. But design and construction 

delays have pushed the opening of the new Panera Bread to January.

The Panera in its current condition. Wicked Local Photo/Mark Burridge

Taco Bell is open for business but Panera Bread is still under construction at Pembroke Square.

The two new restaurant chains were originally set to open in October, but design delays on the Panera store have pushed its expected opening to early in 2015.

"The Taco Bell opened on Oct. 31," said Ken Fries, spokesman for RK Centers, which owns the property. "But we're a month to a month and one half from the Panera opening."

Fries said the parking lots for both restaurants, originally set to be installed after the buildings were finished, are nearly complete.  Because of this, Taco Bell was able to open for business late last month.

"We set it up so emergency vehicles would still have access and people could get in and out," he said.

As for Panera Bread, Fries said builders are currently working on the interior. Last week crews began the treatment on the outside to keep the building weather proof heading into winter.

Lost construction time anticipated during the upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays means Panera is now on track for a January opening, Fries said.

"We lose a better part of a week for Thanksgiving and another chunk of time for the holidays," he said.

The Pembroke Square project got underway in May when the previous buildings at 155-156 Church Street, which included Au Bon Pain and an Eye Health Services office, were razed.

RK Centers owns most of the commercial property in that part of Pembroke, including the Stop & Shop across the street and recently purchased the Lowe's store located behind Pembroke Square. In total, the company owns more than 30 properties in Florida and New England.

Mark Burridge may be reached at mburridge@wickedlocal.com.

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Raanan Katz and RK Centers update Website to show new Pembroke Square Configuration

Updated today: Here is the new configuration of RK Pembroke Square. Demolition and the proceeding construction is scheduled to start Spring 2014.

RK Centers - Raanan Katz - RK Pembroke Square

Updated Raanan Katz and RK Centers News for January / February 2014

Raanan Katz and his company RK Centers continue to move forward on various Projects throughout the Boston, MA and Miami, FL area.

1. Pembroke,MA - RK Pembroke Square's demolition and redevelopment is moving forward. As reported on wickedlocal.com (http://www.wickedlocal.com/x110125618/Project-takes-another-step-forward-in-Pembroke) Route 139 is a step closer to enjoying Taco Bell and Panera Bread. Mark Burridge posted the story go to the link to read more. Raanan Katz added the comment, "We are excited at the possibilities this project could bring to the center and jobs for the Town of Pembroke"

Building to be demolished by Raanan Katz to make was for proposed Panera Bread and Taco Bell

2. Weymouth, MA - RK Centre - Weymouth As B19 departs Raanan Katz has told us that center is positioned for redevelopment and upgrades. This spring the center will start a facade renovation, pylon replacements, and the addition of a signalized entrance at the Route 18 side of the center (Main Entrance). The plans have not been all finalized but we can confirm that the signal is set to break ground that the new main pylon and rear pylon will be installed in early/mid spring. The vendor completing the installation of the new signs is www.viewpointsign.com.

Existing Pylon Sign @ Raanan Katz Property in Weymouth 

3. North Miami, FL - RK California Club is located 1/2 mile West of I-95 on the primary road
used to access Sun Life Stadium - home of the Miami Dolphins. Raanan Katz has announced that the extensive facade renovations are being completed in connection with a comprehensive “de-malling” project. The Center is being fully converted from an enclosed mall to an “open air” center in which all storefronts will lead directly to parking field. Raanan Katz also reported that the center is surrounded by a dense residential
population with over 176,000 people within a 3 mile radius. According to his website www.raanankatz.com the property with traffic counts in excess of 50,000 cars per day is anchored by Winn Dixie, Citi Trends, Dollar Tree, CVS, Planet Fitness and many more.

In this Image Raanan Katz captured the
hallways to the existing theater

Raanan Katz Captured this interior shot as you enter the mall

Raanan Katz Captured these
 before Construction Started