Tenants Secured for Former Stamford Fairway Site
Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and a Primrose School have signed leases for the redeveloped space at 699 Canal St.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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The vacant Fairway supermarket building in Stamford has secured multiple new tenants, including Chipotle, Jersey Mike's, and a Primrose School. These arrivals mark a significant transformation for the property following a six-year period of vacancy.
Why it matters
The redevelopment of this prime location helps revitalize the Harbor Point neighborhood by converting long-stagnant commercial space into a bustling hub of retail and educational activity.
The former Fairway site remained vacant for 6 years before Charter Realty secured these new occupants. Developers are also finalizing a deal for a 13,080-square-foot grocery space within the redeveloped building.
The players
Charter Realty
Charter Realty is a commercial real estate firm responsible for managing the leasing efforts for the redeveloped building at 699 Canal St.
Chipotle
Chipotle is a national fast-casual restaurant chain that has signed a new lease to operate at the redeveloped site.
Jersey Mike's
Jersey Mike's is a national submarine sandwich franchise that will be moving into the newly occupied retail space.
Primrose School
Primrose School is a national system of private preschools that has committed to a space within the development.
Club Studio
Club Studio is a fitness center operator that has listed the 699 Canal St. location as a future expansion site.
The details
Commercial real estate firm Charter Realty successfully executed the leases for these incoming tenants at the Harbor Point property. In addition to the confirmed businesses, Club Studio has also indicated it plans to open at the location.
Timeline
The former Fairway supermarket closed 6 years ago, leaving the space vacant until now.
Market Landscape
This project reflects a broader shift toward modernizing defunct suburban-style grocery footprints to meet contemporary demand for mixed-use retail and services. By diversifying tenants rather than relying on a single anchor, the development shifts the site from a single-purpose property to a multi-service neighborhood hub.
Residents in the Harbor Point area can expect increased convenience and new local dining and educational options as these tenants prepare to open. The addition of a new grocery store tenant will eventually restore local access to fresh food options at this address.
The takeaway
The successful leasing of the long-vacant Fairway site underscores how flexible development strategies can effectively stabilize underutilized urban retail assets. Local residents should monitor upcoming signage at the site for specific opening dates for each business.
Further reading
For more on local commercial developments, see Stamford Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Patch.
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