A coastal bagel shop and a Durham-based sushi spot are headed for Celebration at Six Forks, the busy shopping center on Six Forks Road in North Raleigh. The new tenants are set to bolster the plaza’s breakfast options and add a fresh sushi-and-hibachi choice for nearby residents and office workers.
Leasing activity at Six Forks
The arrivals were first reported on July 23 by Triangle Business Journal, which listed Bagel Dock Express and a sushi concept among the latest leases at the center. According to the outlet, the bagel brand, founded on North Carolina’s coast, is in growth mode as it pushes beyond its original markets.
Bagel Dock Express: coastal bagels, local growth
According to Bagel Dock Express, the company currently operates in Shallotte and Southport, highlighting hand-made bagels baked on-site and house-blended cream cheeses. The brand also appears to be eyeing franchise expansion. Local food trackers recently picked up signs of a Six Forks Road location, and Triangle Food Blog shared a reader tip that Bagel Dock Express was expected to land at Celebration at Six Forks.
Koi Sushi & Hibachi heading north
New signage for Koi Sushi & Hibachi has already popped up at the center, a detail flagged earlier this month by WRAL’s Foodie News. WRAL and local business listings show Koi’s existing location at 607 Broad Street in Durham. WRAL reported that there is no set opening date yet for the Raleigh spot.
Where they’ll fit in
Celebration at Six Forks, listed by brokers at 7365 Six Forks Road, offers a mix of inline retail suites and larger anchor-size spaces, according to CBRE. The North Raleigh center has seen a steady churn of activity in recent years as the local retail scene stays busy, including some sizable entertainment and dining leases previously covered by The News & Observer.
Timeline and next steps
Neither Bagel Dock Express nor Koi has announced firm opening dates for their Raleigh locations, and neither the tenants nor the landlord has released detailed timelines. Local watchers report that signage is already up for Koi, while Bagel Dock’s move was first hinted at by neighborhood chatter. Early coverage of the bagel shop’s expansion plans came from Triangle Food Blog.
