3 Leases Brokered By OR,&L Brings 3 New Businesses To Branford

BRANFORD, CT — O,R&L Commercial announced the completion of three retail leases in one of Branford’s newest mixed-use developments, located on Route 1 at 367-383 East Main Str.

Frank Hird, SIOR and Will Braun, SIOR of O,R&L Commercial represented the landlord, Metro 375, LLC c/o Metro Star Property Management, LLC and procured two of the new tenants Caldarone Chiropractic Center of Branford and Birch & Twine of Branford.

The Coder School was represented by Grant Needleman of Reimagine CRE of Dallas, TX.

Construction on this development began in mid-2021. The project involved demolishing existing structures, including the Days Inn and the former Margarita Grill, to make way for luxury apartments and commercial spaces.

Star Deluxe Branford was a project by Metro Star Apartments, a real estate development firm with a track record in creating high-quality residential and commercial spaces with a commitment to fostering vibrant, sustainable communities. Star Deluxe Branford combines apartment living with retail opportunities creating unique and upscale living spaces above street level retail units.

Three new businesses in Branford

In October 2024, the first lease of 1,286± SF was completed to Caldarone Chiropractic Center of Branford. Dr. Bruce Caldarone focuses on providing effective non-pharmaceutical evidence-based treatment for both musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. They provide a combination of chiropractic, physical medicine, nutrition, applied clinical neuroscience and rehabilitation combined with individualized care to their patients.

The second lease, also completed in October 2024 was 1,291± SF leased to The Coder School, which will celebrate their grand opening in Branford mid-April. The Coder School, founded in 2014 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, focuses on a mentor relationship with experienced coders who coach a small ratio of students at any level, ages 7 to 18, through the amazing technical journey of coding. Their other locations consist of Farmington, Glastonbury and Cheshire, CT.

The third lease, also consisting of 1,291± SF, completed in February 2025 was leased to Birch & Twine of Branford. With their belief that “eco-friendly” is more than just a mission, but an everyday lifestyle and responsibility, Birch & Twine introduces ecofriendly alternatives to daily life. It is their mission to help busy, cost conscious families and individuals find a balance of eco-friendly convenience through healthy habits, non-toxic products and wholesome foods. Birch & Twine’s location in Branford is coming soon.

About O,R&L Commercial

O,R&L Commercial, LLC with offices in Branford and Rocky Hill represents landlords, tenants, sellers and buyers in the office, retail, medical, multi-family, investment and industrial markets.

For more information, visit orlcommercial.com.