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The University of Chicago Taps Mid-America to Manage Retail Portfolio
The University of Chicago’s Commercial Real Estate Operations (CREO) has tapped Mid-America to manage 600,000-square-feet of commercial retail, office, and entertainment near the University’s main campus. The retail portfolio is comprised of several independently owned and operated business, including a variety of national tenants such as LA Fitness, Starbucks, Ulta, Stan’s Donuts, Sweetgreen and Five Guys.
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Planet Fitness Conquers the Midwest with Mid-America’s Real Estate Muscle
Today, Planet Fitness, with over 2,400 locations, is one of the largest and fastest growing franchisors and operators of fitness centers in the U.S. In the Midwest, two Planet Fitness franchisees rely considerably on Mid-America teams in Minnesota and Wisconsin for muscle to support their aggressive growth plans.
Meet Kate Ruzevich
Kate represents landlords in leasing transactions across the greater Chicago area. She develops strategic marketing plans, advises on deal structure and property impact, and negotiates on behalf of her clients from letter of intent through lease execution.
Meet Brian Adams
Brian specializes in strategic restaurant representation and development, landlord representation, and property disposition across Northern-Central-Southern Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

