Tropical Juice Bar at Foster Village Shopping Center at 495 South Washington Ave. in Bergenfield — Courtesy: RIPCO Real Estate
By Joshua Burd
The owner of a 70,000-square-foot retail center in Bergenfield will soon welcome Tropical Juice Bar, a growing fast-casual restaurant chain, in a newly announced deal by RIPCO Real Estate.
According to a news release, the eatery is leasing an undisclosed amount of space at Foster Village Shopping Center at 495 South Washington Ave. The location will be the 10th for Tropical Juice Bar, which serves fresh Dominican cuisine, homemade juices and smoothies, with plans to open this spring alongside tenants such as Aldi, Dollar General, Taco Bell, Wingstop and Mattress Firm.
RIPCO Executive Vice President Curtis Nassau and Director Colby Piper represented the landlord, while Director Therese O’Brian represented the tenant.
“We chose to open in Foster Village because of its strong mix of food tenants and because it’s the best center in the market, offering excellent access and parking,” said Dolly Martinez, the Tropical Juice Bar franchisee. “We can’t wait to share our food with the community when we open this spring.”
Nassau added: “We are confident that Tropical Juice Bar will be a fantastic addition to Foster Village, enhancing the tenant mix and providing a vibrant, welcoming destination for the community. Their food and smoothies are not only delicious and refreshing, but their commitment to quality and customer service truly sets them apart.”
In announcing the deal, RIPCO noted that the Foster Village location will be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, serving a variety of fruit smoothies, wraps, sandwiches, empanadas and salads with a Dominican flair.
“Bringing a thriving local concept into the tenant mix is a win for everyone, enhancing the center’s appeal and creating new opportunities for both businesses and the community,” Piper said, noting that Foster Village recently underwent a major renovation that included a new façade, parking lot, signage, lighting and landscaping.
The property sits at the intersection of New Bridge Road and South Washington Avenue, benefiting from average daily traffic of nearly 40,000 vehicles and shoppers from nearby Englewood, Teaneck, New Milford, Dumont, Cresskill and Tenafly.
“Dolly and I appreciate Bergenfield’s strong demographics,” O’Brian said. “With almost 190,000 residents and 80,000 employees within a three-mile radius of Foster Village, the area is densely populated. Additionally, we love that the center is shadow-anchored by the Soccer Coliseum.”
