Landlords Hunger for Food Hall Leases

Unlike mall food courts, food halls don’t just accommodate traffic; they drive it—and not just in malls but also at mixed-use, office, multifamily, and other non-retail properties. Like the mall food court, the food hall is a mix of retail eateries sharing space within a larger facility. The difference is that food halls offer not just fast food and shared seating, but a curated, high-end “foodie” experience supplied by local farmers, artisanal vendors, gourmet chefs, restaurateurs, cooking supplies sellers, etc. And they present distinct leasing challenges as well.