At a press conference on May 20, 2005, held at the beautiful Candlestick Inn Restaurant, overlooking the Branson Landing site from the top of Mount Branson, Rick Huffman, the CEO of HCW Development Company LLC, announced that Branson’s new waterfront and entertainment development, Branson Landing, is 75% leased. To date, 55 tenants have signed leases.
Two of the three anchors for Branson Landing have been on board for quite a while, Bass Pro Shops and Belk Department Store. The third anchor is a cluster of ten restaurants which will include Sullivan’s Steak House, Yia Yia’s European Bistro, Famous Dave’s BBQ, and the Liberty Tavern with more to be added later. The majority of these restaurants will be located the waterfront side of the development overlooking the 1.5 mile boardwalk and the stunning back drop of Lake Taneycomo.
The entertainment and retail portion of Branson Landing is scheduled to open on April 6, 2006. Some of the major tenants sorted by category, where appropriate, are:
Apparel & Clothing: Ann Taylor Loft, Casual Corner/Annex Petite, Charlotte Russe, Children’ Place, Christopher & Banks, Claire’s, Coldwater Creek, Hat World, Hollister, J. Jill, Justice, Pacific Sunwear, Victoria’s Secret, White House/Black Market
Beauty Products/ Shops:
Candles: Yankee Candle
Collectables and Souvenirs: Bud Shop, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Cardinals Clubhouse, Disney Store, Father Time
Food & Restuarants: Bakery Café, Bass Pro Shops Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant, Chico’s, The Fudgery, Gloria Jean’s Gourmet Coffees, Haagen-Dazs, Joe’s Crab Shack Restaurant, Marble Slab Creamery, Rock Mountain Chocolate Factory, Rushmore Coffee, Subway
General: Best of Branson, Branson Quilts, Brookstone,
Healthfood: GNC Live Well
Jewelry: Kay Jewelers
Real-estate: Branson Landing Realty
Shoes: Famous Footwear, Journeys, Payless ShoeSource, Rack Room Shoes
Sports: Finish Line
Sunglass Hut
Time Share: Westgate Resorts
