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Kyuramen Group acquires NYC matcha café, plans 30 locations nationwide
Kyuramen Group has acquired a matcha café in New York City and plans to expand with 30 locations nationwide. The company will introduce standalone cafés as well as co-located concepts within existing restaurants, with the first two locations already opened in Queens and New Jersey.
AI tech agency Vanguarde Digital signs full-floor lease in Midtown West
Vanguarde Digital, an AI-focused technology innovation agency, has signed a three-year lease for a fully furnished office in Midtown West. GFP Real Estate highlights that AI and tech firms are increasingly seeking turnkey solutions for their office needs.
Brooklyn developer plans to demolish Chelsea school building after $19M purchase
Saffayeh Group has acquired the Chelsea school building for $19 million and plans to demolish it. The property has been home to Corlears School since 1971.
Country clubs are looking beyond dues for revenue. The dollars are adding up.
Country clubs are diversifying their revenue streams beyond traditional membership dues and initiation fees. Operators are increasingly exploring investments and other financial avenues to enhance profitability.
NYC health-tech startup Forus reaches unicorn status
Forus, a health-tech startup based in New York, has achieved unicorn status following a recent funding round. The company, previously known as Tandem, plans to utilize the new capital to expand its network of doctors' offices and increase its workforce.
AI video platform Synthesia signs 50,000-square-foot lease in Flatiron District
AI video platform Synthesia has signed a lease for a 50,000-square-foot office space in the Flatiron District. This move follows their previous lease of 13,600 square feet in NoMad last year, as the company plans to expand its workforce by over 400 employees in 2026.