The Shops of Dunwoody is getting a serious lifestyle upgrade, with four new tenants signed on: Tenku Sushi, Sweat440, JETSET Pilates and Beyond Juicery + Eatery. Together, the leases total roughly 8,600 square feet. The arrivals follow last year’s sale of the center and a visible facelift under its new owner, with openings expected to roll out through the summer and into the fall. For office workers and nearby residents north of Perimeter Mall, the idea is simple enough: more ways to eat, sip and sweat without getting in the car.
New tenants and what they will offer
Leasing agents with JLL announced the signings and described the mix as a blend of dining and wellness concepts that will "complement the north OTP market," according to Urbanize Atlanta. In a statement to the outlet, JLL vice president Allie Spangler said, "These leases underscore the strong demand we're seeing for best-in-class wellness and dining concepts in strong, neighborhood-centric trade areas." Brokers put the total deal size at about 8,600 square feet, with openings staggered across the summer and fall.
Ownership, sale and leasing details
Charlotte-based Asana Partners bought the Shops of Dunwoody last year, paying about $27.5 million for the center and roughly $7.5 million for adjacent parcels, per Traded. The acquisition folds into Asana’s broader regional portfolio and expands its collection of neighborhood-focused retail properties. JLL is handling leasing for the center in partnership with local brokerage firm 10Twelve.
Location and local buzz
The Shops of Dunwoody sits along Chamblee-Dunwoody Road, just north of I-285 and Perimeter Mall. The LoopNet listing for the property cites addresses in the 5488 to 5500 Chamblee Dunwoody Road range and a gross leasable area near 75,237 square feet. The center also already pulls in regular foot traffic with its weekly Shops of Dunwoody Farmers Market, which draws neighbors from around the area, according to Discover Dunwoody. That built-in community audience gives the new food and fitness concepts a head start on potential customers.
What’s next for shoppers
JLL says more tenant announcements are in the works and will be shared later this summer, per Urbanize Atlanta, and ownership has already updated on-site signage and branding. The lineup taps into a national wave of boutique fitness and studio growth, with franchisor filings showing continued expansion for Pilates and other studio brands, according to Xponential Fitness' 2023 10-K. For Dunwoody locals, that likely translates into new lunchtime sushi runs and post-work classes a short walk away before the year is out.
