Tucson, Arizona – Jumping Cholla Tucson, LLC, dba Defy Tucson (affiliated with Circus Trix) leased a 41,513-square-foot retail space in Northmall Centre, on the northwest corner of Stone Avenue and River Road, 4861 North Stone Avenue, from Brixmor Holdings 1 SPE, LLC. Nancy McClure of CBRE’s Tucson Office and Nena Mass and Nathalie Mondane of CBRE’s Chicago Office represented the tenant. The landlord, Brixmor Holdings 1 SPE, LLC, was self-represented (Brixmor: “BRX” listed on NYSE).
Defy Tucson is planning an indoor entertainment and trampoline park in the former JC Penney Home Store space. This state-of-the-art indoor recreation park will offer a wide variety of innovative attractions — including ninja obstacle courses, zip line, euro trampolines, stunt fall, large freestyle course, trampoline dodgeball, trapeze, traveling rings, and more.The anticipated opening is in the 2nd quarter of 2019. Other tenants in the center include: Stein Mart, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Tuesday Morning, Dollar Tree, CareMore, Scordatos Pizzeria, Taco Tote, and more. This development is repurposing the larger former department store into an activity center for families, young to old, corporate team building groups, and many more to enjoy time together.
“We are really excited about contributing a healthy and fun entertainment option for the Tucson community,” said David Weinstein, co-executive manager of Defy Tucson. “We look forward not only to providing Tucson residents with a special, fun, and healthy place to socialize, but also to becoming active partners with other individuals andlocal organizations to make a positive impact on the community at large.”
Founded by award winning entrepreneur Case Lawrence in 2011, CircusTrix is a leading company in the increasingly relevant “Experience Economy.” In 2016, an affiliate of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC invested in CircusTrix. Following that transaction, in 2017, CircusTrix acquired Sky Zone and Rockin’ Jump, two of its largest competitors. It now has a network of more than 300 facilities worldwide, making it the largest developer, operator, and franchisor of trampoline parks in the world. Known as the leading innovator in adrenaline, CircusTrix is constantly creating new facilities and attractions that provide active physical activity, facilitate shareable social media posts, and bring thrill and delight to its worldwide fan base.