Cord Meyer Development Welcomes Just Salad to Forest Hills

Just Salad and Cord Meyer Development held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the grand opening of the new Just Salad restaurant in Forest Hills, Queens. Restaurant Team Leader Rosetta Gadson (pictured with scissors) was joined by fellow associates Nick Vitale, Field Marketing Specialist, and Franco Ochoa, Area Team Leader. Community and business leaders in attendance included Tom Grech, President of the Queens Chamber of Commerce; Heather Beers-Dimitriadis, Chair of Community Board 6; Patrick Jordan, Special Assistant for Economic Development for Borough President Donovan Richards; Seth Urbinder, Deputy Chief of Staff for Council Member Lynn Schulman; Stancy Saji, Program Manager for Community Relations at Northwell LIJ; and members of the Forest Hills Green Team, including Co-Chair Dan Miner.

Cord Meyer Development, one of New York City’s oldest and most respected real estate companies, this week celebrated the grand opening of its newest tenant, Just Salad, the popular fast-casual dining chain known for its earth-friendly menu and commitment to sustainability. The new 2,332-square-foot restaurant is located at 107-34 71st Avenue in Forest Hills on the ground floor of the Cord Meyer Office Building.

To mark the occasion and as part of its grand opening “Giveback Day” initiative, Just Salad hosted a ribbon-cutting and donated a percentage of first-day sales to the Forest Hills Green Team, a local volunteer organization dedicated to advancing sustainability throughout Forest Hills and Rego Park. Cord Meyer Development matched the contribution, bringing the total donation to $720.

“Cord Meyer Development is proud to support Just Salad’s giving efforts and delighted to welcome Just Salad to our Forest Hills property,” said Matthew O’Grady, Vice President of Leasing for Cord Meyer Development. “We introduced Just Salad at our Bay Terrace Shopping Center earlier this year, and it’s been a tremendous success. Their menu resonates with today’s diners, and we’re confident this new location will thrive in a neighborhood with such active foot traffic and a strong daytime workforce.”

The opening comes as Cord Meyer nears completion of a multi-phase capital improvement program at the 62,000-square-foot Cord Meyer Office Building. Recent renovations have significantly enhanced the property’s appeal, attracting a growing roster of office users and high-quality retail and dining tenants.

“Demand for well-located space in the heart of Forest Hills has never been stronger,” added O’Grady. “Just Salad is a terrific fit for the community and a welcome addition to our tenant mix.”

Representing Just Salad in the lease transaction were Jason Pennington, Managing Partner at RIPCO Real Estate, and Christopher Walther, Executive Managing Director at RIPCO Real Estate.

Just Salad joins an expanding list of restaurant brands recently signed or opened at Cord Meyer properties, including Chipotle, Chick-fil-A, 7th Street Burger, GEN Korean BBQ House, Cold Stone Creamery, and Somedays Bakery.

ABOUT JUST SALAD

Just Salad is a fast-casual restaurant chain with a mission to make everyday health and sustainability possible. The brand serves craveable, accessible, plant-centric meals made with homemade dressings, prepped-daily produce, from-scratch recipes and fresh, flavorful ingredients. The company was founded in 2006 and has over 100 locations across seven states. More information is available at www.justsalad.com.

ABOUT CORD MEYER DEVELOPMENT

Founded in 1904, Cord Meyer Development is a premier developer, owner, and operator of high-quality retail, commercial, and residential properties across Queens and the New York metropolitan area. Under the leadership of President and CEO Matthew Whalen, the company continues to invest in its communities while pursuing new development opportunities. To learn more, visit www.cordmeyer.com.