Fair Lawn, N.J. – NAI James E. Hanson, the largest New Jersey-based full-service independent commercial real estate firm, has negotiated a 3,315-square-foot retail lease with The Happy Cat Hotel and Spa at 17-12 River Road in Fair Lawn, New Jersey.
NAI James E. Hanson’s Team Lizzack-Horning, comprised of Darren Lizzack, MSRE and Randy Horning, SIOR, MSRE, represented the owner, Landzettel Realty Co., and Bergman Real Estate Group’s Isabel Freire represented the tenant in the transaction.
Founded in 2014, Happy Cat Hotel & Spa is a rapidly growing luxury boarding and grooming franchise dedicated exclusively to cats. Unlike traditional pet boarding facilities, Happy Cat provides a stress-free, dog-free environment designed to meet the unique needs of feline guests. Each location features custom-designed suites with climbing shelves, cozy bedding, and interactive toys, creating a home-like retreat where cats can relax, play, and enjoy enrichment activities. Happy Cat Hotel & Spa also offers expert feline grooming services, with trained professionals specializing in cat behavior and handling.
With locations in Connecticut, New York, Georgia, Virginia, Texas, and beyond, Happy Cat Hotel & Spa is leading the way in the cat care industry, offering franchise opportunities to entrepreneurs looking to invest in a high-demand, underserved market. The new Fair Lawn, NJ location is expected to open in August of 2025, bringing this one-of-a-kind feline experience to northern New Jersey.
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the rise in pet ownership has fueled demand for premium pet care services across northern New Jersey. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global pet care market is expected to increase in value from $259.37B to $427.75B between 2024 and 2032, making Happy Cat Hotel & Spa a strong contender in the evolving pet hospitality industry and creating additional leasing opportunities across the market.
17-12 River Road is a 19,128-square-foot multi-tenant retail building situated just off Route 208 near downtown Fair Lawn. The property boasts proximity to several retail outlets and dining options including Promenade Plaza, Fischer’s Cafe, Dunkin’, Starbucks, and more.
“Despite the rise in online shopping over the past several years, we continue to see strong demand for well-located retail spaces, particularly from specialty service providers like The Happy Cat Hotel and Spa,” said Lizzack. “We are happy to bring an in-demand business to the community through this transaction and continue to work with landlords to identify ideal tenants for their spaces.”
Established in 2014, Team Lizzack-Horning is an expert brokerage team that specializes in healthcare, office, and investment property transactions. Over the last 30 months, the team has successfully closed 81 real estate sales and leasing transactions totaling more than $98M in value. The team’s innovative end-to-end platform, augmented by CREA United, an expansive network of real estate service providers Lizzack and Horning co-founded, helps clients navigate the increasingly complex transaction process.
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