06 January 2014
Northern Ireland's leading indoor play franchise, Funky Monkeys Soft Play Café, have swung into action with Tesco, in a move that will see them open two new centres in England and Wales. Acting on behalf of Funky Monkeys, DTZ McCombe Pierce, have secured new premises alongside Tesco Extra in Newport, Wales and Stockton, England.
In Wales, Funky Monkeys have acquired a prime 6,830 sq ft unit from Tesco and will trade alongside a Tesco Extra. Other well known retailers close by include Marks & Spencer, New Look, Sports Direct, H&M and Boots. In England, Funky Monkeys have also taken a unit of approximately 6,500 sq ft from Tesco and will trade alongside the new Tesco Extra at Durham Road, Stockton.
Commercial property specialist, Michael Pierce from DTZ McCombe Pierce is looking forward to playing a role in the development of the exciting relationship between Tesco and Funky Monkeys.
“The concept of combining a high quality indoor play café with a leading supermarket is brilliant and the future looks extremely exciting for everyone involved in this expansion project. From the boardroom to the mums and dads who will be delighted to have convenient, family friendly entertainment within Tesco to the children having fun in the soft play centres… I think everyone’s a winner!”
