KYLE, TEXAS (October 25, 2024) – Sprouts Farmers Market, one of the fastest growing retailers in the country, is breaking ground seven miles south of Austin’s city limits in Kyle, Texas to meet the grocery needs of the nation’s second fastest growing city with a population more than 50,000. The community is invited to attend the groundbreaking ceremony that will take place on site Wednesday, October 30th at 11:00 AM CST.
Sprouts is the anchor tenant of the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District, a four-building, ground-up retail development on 4.77-acres located at the northwest corner of Kohlers Crossing and FM 1626. GBT Realty Corporation, a national commercial development and investment company based in Tennessee, is developing this retail offering within the Brick and Mortar District at Plum Creek adjacent to Heroes Memorial Park. Retail space includes a 23,256-square-foot Sprouts Farmers Market and three retail buildings totaling 18,325 square feet.
“GBT is thrilled to break ground on our twelfth Sprouts anchored development and our seventh in the state of Texas. It has been a truly wonderful experience working in partnership with the City of Kyle and Sprouts Farmer’s Market to bring the next phase of the Brick and Mortar District at Plum Creek to life,” said Jeffrey Pape, GBT Managing Director. “The leadership in Kyle has worked hard to bring the highest quality developments to the city, and it’s an honor to be part of the team.”
“We are excited to welcome Sprouts Farmers Market and new retail shops into this growing area,” said Travis Mitchell, the City of Kyle Mayor. “Sprouts shares our goal of offering unique experiences to promote health and well-being and the Shops at the Brick and Mortar District will advance our vision of creating walkable shops in the city of Kyle.”
The Brick and Mortar District is a 138-acre regional hub attracting people and employers from South Austin to North San Antionio due to its proximity to I-35. The district located in the master planned community of Plum Creek launched its initial phase in 2022 and includes more than 2,500 homes as well as retail, office and park space.
“We are thrilled to bring a wide selection of quality products that cater to a healthy lifestyle to the Kyle community,” said David McGlinchey, chief strategy officer of Sprouts. “Sprouts offers fresh seasonal produce, custom-cut meats, vitamins and supplements, ready-to-eat meals, dietary options such as gluten-free or paleo and thousands of other natural, organic, non-GMO, vegan and plant-based products. We can’t wait for our Kyle neighbors to see what’s in store.”
The healthy grocer’s new Kyle location plans to bring 80 full- and part-time career opportunities to the area. Sprouts’ healthy approach to grocery shopping means team members share a passion for fresh, natural and organic products which are offered throughout the store.
Sprouts is designed by BRR Architecture. The retail shops are designed by MJM Architects. The site includes decorative sidewalks and enhanced landscaping to complement the inviting nature of the district.
Houston-based Arch-Con® Corporation is the general contractor for the retail development. This marks Arch-Con’s fifth Sprouts to build for this specialty grocer.
“It has been a pleasure to build for Sprouts in multiple locations in Texas as well as Oklahoma,” Arch-Con Senior Vice President Marc MacConnell said. “Sprouts has such a friendly and fresh take on grocery shopping, and we are happy to be a small part of their growth.”
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About Sprouts Farmers Market
True to its farm-stand heritage, Sprouts offers a unique grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspires wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment of better-for-you products paired with purpose-driven people. The healthy grocer continues to bring the latest in wholesome, innovative products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based and gluten-free. Headquartered in Phoenix, and one of the largest and fastest growing specialty retailers of fresh, natural and organic food in the United States, Sprouts employs approximately 33,000 team members and operates more than 420 stores in 23 states nationwide. To learn more about Sprouts, and the good it brings communities, visit about.sprouts.com.
About City of Kyle Economic Development
The Economic Development Department is a full-service organization providing resources and solutions for businesses and projects of all sizes. The department is a key component of the Community Development Team which seeks to create a thriving community. For more information, call the Economic Development Department at 512-262-3932 or go to KyleED.com.
About GBT Realty Corporation
Founded in 1987, GBT Realty Corporation develops and owns commercial real estate throughout the United States from its headquarters in Brentwood, Tenn., a suburban Nashville community. With expertise spanning retail, mixed-use, office and multifamily, GBT has been involved with the development, construction, leasing and management of over $8 billion of real estate totaling 40 million sq. ft. in 31 states. Included is over $5 billion of acquisitions and dispositions, along with nine million sq. ft. of single-tenant net lease delivered since 2012. Currently, the company has over $3 billion of commercial assets in the pipeline or under construction by its shopping center, net lease, capital holdings and diversified development divisions. For more information visit gbtrealty.com.
About Arch-Con® Corporation
Arch-Con® Corporation is a commercial general contractor founded in 2000 with offices in Houston, Dallas and Austin. Arch-Con’s award-winning team simplifies the construction process using the latest cost-efficient technologies to stay on the cutting edge of the industry. With experts in the multifamily, industrial, retail, hospitality, corporate interiors, healthcare, office and community markets, we make construction easy. Learn more at arch-con.com.
Media Contacts:
Rachel Sonnier | City of Kyle 512-813-9976 rsonnier@cityofkyle.com
Courtney Schrauben Haik | Sprouts Farmers Market 480-263-0441 media@sprouts.com