John's Incredible Pizza Coming to Portland

John’s Incredible Pizza, a family entertainment restaurant with ten locations in California, has leased space in the Portland metro area to open its first restaurant in the Pacific Northwest.

John’s leased 46,212 sf at the former Circuit City at Washington Green Shopping Center, 9180 SW Hall Boulevard, Tigard, Oregon. NAI Norris, Beggs & Simpson Real Estate Broker J.J. Unger and NAI Capital Senior Vice President Irwin Hyman represented the tenant. Hyman, out of NAI Capital’s Encino office, represents John’s in California, and through the NAI Global network teamed up with Unger when the company wanted to expand into the Pacfic Northwest.

A multitude of big box spaces have become available in the last two years with the closures of chains like Circuit City, Linens ‘n Things and Joe’s Sports, Outdoors & More.

“Landlords can find interested tenants, but in this market it’s been a challenge putting together a deal that works for both parties, and most importantly, finding a tenant that’s a fit for the merchandising plan of the shopping center,” Unger said. “It is a great win for Portland to gain such a unique new tenant from out of the area.”

The restaurant is expected to open in the First Quarter of 2011 and will create about 110 full- and part-time jobs.

John’s chose Portland to expand because it saw the opportunity to fill a niche that’s traditionally been underserved for entertainment, Unger said. The restaurant also believes it will be a good fit because of the weather – rain or shine, it will give families an indoor entertainment option and be a venue with the capacity to cater to large corporate functions. Though the Portland location is John’s Incredible Pizza’s first foray out of California, it has plans for more.

“We are pleased to bring our family-focused restaurant and entertainment facility to Portland,” said John’s Incredible Pizza Owner and Founder John Parlet. “We have been eager to expand our concept outside of California and found the perfect site in Portland and are excited to become an integral part of the community.”

John’s Incredible Pizza offers an affordably-priced all-you-can-eat buffet. It serves pizza, including classic varieties and signature ones like spicy peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, and cheeseburger pizzas. It also has a full salad bar, soup, pasta, and dessert buffet. It has a number of themed dining rooms, and an array of rides and games, including carnival-style rides and video and ticket-dispensing games. John’s hosts birthday parties, business events, lock-ins and more.