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Even with stretches of volatility in 2025, it was clear to many of our industry experts that capital and confidence had returned to the market in a way not seen in several years. That sets the stage for what could be a stronger and perhaps smoother 2026, one marked by conviction in fundamentals rather than cautious optimism. You can read all about it in our 2026 Market Forecast, which features a distinguished list of commercial real estate experts and predictions on everything from leasing and lending to affordable housing, energy and capital markets.
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Retail
Greek restaurant takes 1,300 sq. ft. at Larken-owned retail, office park in Hillsborough

Larken Associates has welcomed a new restaurant to Kingsbridge Center, a nearly 51,000-square-foot retail and office property in Hillsborough.

Retail
CBRE: Restaurant, lounge leases 4,200 sq. ft. at restored Kislak Building in Newark

A new eatery is coming to downtown Newark after taking space at a historic commercial building that’s now home to high-end apartments, in a deal arranged by CBRE.

Food & Beverage
Nielsen, craft beer industry veteran, joins The Park to lead new Emberside Brewery

The Connell Co. has made a key hire to support its growing lineup of dining and entertainment venues at The Park, its flagship business and lifestyle campus in Berkeley Heights.

Food & Beverage
IHOP operator buys Ewing restaurant in $1.1 million deal arranged by CPN

The longtime operator of an IHOP in Mercer County has acquired the restaurant property for $1.125 million, according to brokers with Commercial Property Network Inc.

Food & Beverage
Fogo de Chão takes high-profile pad site on Route 1 in West Windsor, Zoltek says

A new Fogo de Chão restaurant is coming to West Windsor after a lease arranged by Zoltek Commercial Real Estate Services.

Food & Beverage
Kushner inks deal with Felice to bring Italian eatery’s first N.J. location to Monmouth Square

Felice, a well-known Italian restaurant and wine bar, is coming to the new-look Monmouth Square property in Eatontown under a newly announced lease with Kushner.

Retail
MilkShake Factory set to open in Jersey City, with two other New Jersey locations to follow

MilkShake Factory, a premium dessert brand, is entering New Jersey with three newly announced locations set to open over the next year.

Residential & Mixed Use
Café brand Almost Home General opens at distinctive KRE apartment tower in Jersey City

KRE Group has welcomed a new café to the lobby of 351 Marin, a 507-unit luxury apartment tower in downtown Jersey City that opened its doors in 2022.

Food & Beverage
Bojangles, iconic Southern restaurant chain, plans 35 new franchise locations in New Jersey

Southern-style restaurant chain Bojangles is planning at least 35 new locations in New Jersey as part of a recently announced push to expand in and around New York City.