Thai street food chain Zaap Thai has leased a 3,500 sq ft unit at Clearbell Capital’s Riverwalk mixed-use development in Durham.
The chain has signed a 15-year lease at the 250,000 sq ft centre, which Clearbell purchased in 2014.
Zaap Thai currently operates six branches across the UK and intends to open two additional sites in the next 12 months.
Toby Saul, associate director at Clearbell Capital, said: “Zaap Thai will be a fantastic addition to the variety of great food, drink and leisure operators that already call the Riverwalk their home, with Zaap’s accessible but high-quality offering providing the perfect blend for the Riverwalk’s customers.
“Providing new and exciting retail and leisure options for our customers is part of our active management programme to ensure that we’re always evolving to their needs, but also supporting the long-term success of The Riverwalk. We’re looking forward to the venue opening in September and bringing an authentic Thai experience to Durham’s residents and visitors.”
Christopher Hammond, operations director at Zaap Thai, added: “It was a great experience working with associates at Clearbell, Francis & Co and Pudney Shuttleworth to secure this new location for Zaap at the Riverwalk. With its rich history and diverse population, Durham is an ideal fit for our newest location. The restaurant is now set to undergo significant renovations to prepare for the September opening. It’s likely that the extensive menu will mean a completely new and exciting dining experience for our guests.”
