Chesterbrook Barbershop Mclean forced out

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Disappointed to hear today that this long term business located on Old Dominion in Mclean has been told their lease would not be renewed.
They have paid their bills on time and have been a part of this shopping center for 60 years. They were told they are not high end enough for new shopping owners preference. Clearly owner clueless that people in this neighborhood are loyal and do not like good businesses run by immigrants to being pushed out. I am shocked and disappointed. I hate to go political but again this is a business run by first gen folks and it just doesn’t seem right.

I doubt they were told this was the reason.

[Anonymous]

I know where this shop is, but have never used it. I am honestly very pleased that the new landlords are revitalizing the shopping center. It has been a pretty lackluster place for a long time. I am excited about the new businesses, and use the shopping center much more now.

[Anonymous]

The barber shop can find a new location. The business is not shut down, they just need a new place to run it. Lots of open spots on the decrepit shopping centers in “downtown McLean.”

[Anonymous]

I live near this shopping center and I’m glad it’s being revitalized. With Call your Morher, Sorn Thai, some clothing boutiques, it will be good. Just need1-2 more good-ish local restaurants. That and the Starbucks and the Safeway and people actually go there now.

The barbershop probably didn’t want to pay higher rent. Also, there are plenty of local places to rent. The landlords aren’t running a charity.

[Anonymous]

Cash only. That is always a red flag.

[Anonymous]

So it is true that a group of bold men pushed them out? Saying something about the business is not needed or something?

[Anonymous]

I know a business owner who was looking at Chesterbrook for space but was told the developers wanted only national or local chain stores ie high end. Maybe they are trying to bring in a drybar or something who knows.

[Anonymous]

Heard another bad clothing “boutique” has moved in.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cash only. That is always a red flag.

sad, but true - i get trying to save a few % on CC processing fees, but by now cash only usually involves other nefarious motives

[Anonymous]

Yeah, the ones that are there are pretty high-end unless it’s gonna be a south moon under. I probably won’t buy anything. The Sassanova in Bethesda that is now in that shopping center is very expensive. Beautiful clothes, but I have never bought any. That said there are plenty of people in McLean who would.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I know where this shop is, but have never used it. I am honestly very pleased that the new landlords are revitalizing the shopping center. It has been a pretty lackluster place for a long time. I am excited about the new businesses, and use the shopping center much more now.

How many new clothes can you buy?

[Anonymous]

If they were trying to spruce things up, they should have started with the Safeway.

[Anonymous]

We could use a better barbershop for men in McLean. We’ve had very bad experiences. Time to move along.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Disappointed to hear today that this long term business located on Old Dominion in Mclean has been told their lease would not be renewed.
They have paid their bills on time and have been a part of this shopping center for 60 years. They were told they are not high end enough for new shopping owners preference. Clearly owner clueless that people in this neighborhood are loyal and do not like good businesses run by immigrants to being pushed out. I am shocked and disappointed. I hate to go political but again this is a business run by first gen folks and it just doesn’t seem right.

I doubt they were told this was the reason.

DP here. It is not uncommon for shopping centers to push tenants out if they don't drive enough traffic or revenue. It's a fairly common lease covenant. Disney Springs is famous for this but it happens lots of other places and is perfectly legal. There is no requirement to renew a lease once the previous lease has been fulfilled. That isn't to say I don't feel for the barbershop owners, but that doesn't mean what is happening is illegal. It's usually about the money.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Heard another bad clothing “boutique” has moved in.

Is it another rich mom hobby shop? Those are the worst. They carry 4 sizes and only things the moms who own them would wear - you know who I'm talking about, LOL.