The Opportunity

  • ADDRESS 187-201 Millers Run Road South Fayette, PA 15017
  • PRICE $25,275,000
  • CAP RATE 6.15%
  • NOI $1,553,701
  • YEAR BUILT 2023
  • PARCEL SIZE 9.85 Acres
  • AVERGAE REMAINING LEASE TERM 9 Years

Forged Real Estate is pleased to exclusively offer the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in The Piazza, a twelve (12) tenant retail center, (the “Offering”) in South Fayette, Pennsylvania just 15 miles south of Pittsburgh. The Piazza, developed by NAI Burns Scalo, features a strong mix of nationally recognized and regional tenants, including Raising Cane’s, Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, Primanti Brothers, Mezeh, GNC, European Wax Center and additional tenants offering investors immediate in-place cash flow backed by established brands. Strategically located along Millers Run Road (25,700 VPD), less than half a mile from Interstate 79 (84,000 VPD) the property boasts excellent visibility, connectivity, and customer accessibility. Raising Cane’s and Clean Express Auto Wash occupy two prominent front parcels to the center, comprising approximately 1.36 acres and 0.84 acres respectively. Both tenants operate under long-term NNN ground leases, providing investors with stable, predictable, and low-maintenance income streams. The outparcels allow potential investors attractive spin-off opportunities in which a future investor could explore potential pad sales or leverage the established tenancy to attract additional national brands to the vacancy.

All leases include scheduled rental increases, and are at minimum ten (10) years in length, with the exception of Raising Cane’s, Firebirds and Clean Express Auto Wash whose leases are fifteen years. The average remaining lease term is a staggering 9 years, giving the buyer a significant amount of ownership time before they have to worry about potentially re-tenanting the buildings. Tenant performance at the center is exceptional, with Raising Cane’s operating the #1 location in Pennsylvania and ranking in the top 90th percentile nationwide, while Firebirds ranks in the top 88th percentile nationally, demonstrating high consumer demand. Unanchored retail strip centers like The Piazza continue to gain popularity among investors due to their diversified tenant mix, stable performance, and reduced reliance on a single occupant, offering stronger income durability than single-tenant properties.

Investment Highlights:

PRIME LOCATION WITH STRONG DEMOGRAPHICS – The Piazza is strategically positioned along Millers Run Road (25,700 VPD) less than ½ mile from I-79 (84,000 VPD), providing exceptional connectivity, visibility, and customer draw. The property is further supported by a densely populated and affluent 5-mile trade area of over 146,000 residents and an average household income exceeding $142,000, fueling strong retail demand and long-term tenant success.

LONG-TERM LEASE SECURITY WITH BUILT-IN RENT GROWTH – All tenants began their leases in late 2022 or early 2023, providing investors with stable, long-term cash flow from recently executed agreements. Raising Cane’s, Clean Express Auto Wash, and Firebirds each have more than 12 years of remaining lease term, supported by nationally recognized operators. Scheduled rental increases occur between 2026 and 2030, with most taking place in 2028 and ranging from 5–10%.

TOP-PERFORMING TENANTS (PLACER.AI) – Raising Cane’s operates the #1 location in Pennsylvania and ranks in the top 90th percentile across the U.S. chain, while Firebirds ranks in the top 88th percentile nationally demonstrating exceptional tenant performance and strong consumer demand at this location.

COMPLEMENTARY ADJACENT UPMC CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL – UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, including its South Fayette location, is nationally ranked as the 8th best children's hospital in the United States on the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report. UPMC owns the adjacent parcel, demonstrating their commitment to the location, continuously helping drive foot traffic to The Piazza.
INCREASING POPULARITY OF UNANCHORED STRIPS – Unanchored retail strip centers have emerged as the “darling” of the retail investment market, driven by investor preference for diversified tenant rosters, reduced reliance on any single occupant, and stable performance across changing economic conditions. This multi-tenant structure provides investors with stronger income durability and less downside risk compared to single-tenant assets.

SIGNIFICANT SURROUNDING DEVELOPMENT – The property is positioned within a rapidly expanding corridor highlighted by the Apex Newbury development, a Class A multifamily community delivering 416 upscale apartments less than one mile away in 2026, poised to immediately increase residential density and daily traffic. The area has undergone transformative growth with the addition of BJ’s Wholesale Club (opened 2021 as the retailer’s first Pittsburgh-area location), Tesla Sales & Service Center (2022), Carvana (2019), and TopGolf (2018). These projects mark the first phase of Newbury Market, a large-scale mixed-use development that will continue to expand with a planned grocery-anchored retail component, further solidifying the area as a premier regional hub for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Additionally, PennDOT plans to widen Route 50 in 2027 to improve traffic flow and accessibility along this thriving corridor.

BUSTLING RETAIL CORRIDOR – The property sits within a bustling retail corridor just off Interstate 79 (84,000 VPD) and hosts a number of national retailers such as: Walmart, The Home Depot, Lowe’s Home Improvement, BJ’s Wholesale Club, ALDI, Giant Eagle Supermarket, Fresh Thyme Market, Chase Bank, PNC Bank, Citizens Bank, LA Fitness, Burlington, T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Advance Auto Parts, Firestone, Texas Roadhouse, Panera Bread, Chipotle, McDonald’s, Chick-Fil-A, Starbucks, Wendy’s, and more demonstrating the strength of the retail corridor.

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Brokerage Team

Marc Mandel

Marc Mandel

Managing Principal
Forged Real Estate
Greg Zimmerman

Greg Zimmerman

Steve Schrenk

Steve Schrenk

Marco DiPrinzio

Marco DiPrinzio

James Yi

James Yi

Director
Forged Real Estate