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Let’s Grow Your Business in the Right Space
For decades, we’ve partnered with small business owners who give each center its character. As one of the largest open‑air retail landlords in the U.S., Brixmor creates neighborhood centers that reflect the communities they serve—where people live, work, and shop. With deep leasing experience and grocery‑anchored locations, we simplify leasing a storefront—from understanding a triple net lease to preparing a letter of intent—so you can move forward with confidence.
Why Work With Us
Built to Help Entrepreneurs Grow & Thrive
High-demand, well-leased shopping centers
Built-in traffic from national retailers
Daily needs grocery anchors drive visits
Neighborhood locations customers return to
Flexible space for retail, dining, wellness and more
Ample parking for your customers
Short-form leases reduce legal review costs
Experienced leasing team focused on your growth
In Open-Air Centers
Built with Entrepreneurs
Oishi
After taking over his family’s restaurant, the owner of Oishi leads with humility. He views food as a way to create lasting family memories. He values customer feedback as a sign of care and partnership. Living and working in the neighborhood, he builds genuine connections everywhere he goes, strengthening both his business and the center it calls home.
Nothing Bundt Cakes
For the owner of Nothing Bundt Cakes, success is about bringing joy. From day one, she built her bakery around celebration -- greeting guests, learning their stories, and making every visit more than a transaction. By choosing a center in her own community, she created lasting relationships, repeat visits, and a business customers return to for every milestone.
From the Earth Brewing Company
It started as a local brewpub rooted in responsible sourcing and community values. When customers couldn’t gather, the owner partnered with Brixmor to create an outdoor concert series in the center parking lot. Listening closely, he later filled a dining void by opening Basque Steakhouse—evolving his storefronts to meet how neighbors want to connect and dine.
Entrepreneurs in Ann Arbor
FAQs
Whether you’re opening your first location or growing your business, these FAQs help you navigate how to lease retail space with confidence.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Storefront
Ready to move forward? Here’s how to explore available spaces, test a market, and access tools that support your business from day one.
Properties in Your Area
Explore available storefronts in your desired market for dining, medical, fitness, office, and retail uses.
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Short-Term Leasing
Test a market or concept with our short‑term leasing options, offering flexible terms and a faster path to opening.
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Tenant Resources
Once you lease with us, access tenant resources, online services, and center contacts to help keep your business running smoothly.
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I moved here because I wanted to be more deeply rooted in the community, have more foot traffic and collaborate with great stores around me.