Updated at 2:45 PM: A Kimco representative informed us that Buca di Beppo’s lease is expiring, and the restaurant has chosen not to renew. Redevelopment of that part of the shopping center is not anticipated to start until at least 2026. My Gym, Orange Theory, and the post office all have current leases and are not expected to close in the near future.
Buca di Beppo at 112 Kentlands Blvd in Gaithersburg has announced it will close on Sunday, June 23.
According to a representative at the location, the property will be redeveloped.
In 2019, we reported that Kimco was seeking approval for a schematic development plan that would affect the area. Kimco was “requesting Schematic Development Plan approval for the redevelopment of an existing surface parking lot and retail strip into a six-story mixed-use building. The plan proposes 245 apartments, 12,125 square feet of commercial space and 576 parking spaces for both residential and commercial use within one building.” The Gaithersburg Mayor & City Council approved SDP-8146-2019 at their September 3, 2019 meeting.
Buca di Beppo is an Italian restaurant chain known for its family style menu items, which are meant to be shared around the table and offered à la carte. We will provide an update if additional information becomes available.