Latitude 360 Bringing its Unique 360 EXPERIENCE to 'The Shops at West End' Retail Center in Minneapolis Suburb, St. Louis Park

MINNEAPOLIS, & JACKSONVILLE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Latitude 360 LATX (L360), an award-winning, premier upscale casual dining and state-of-the-art entertainment venue operator, today announced the signing of a lease whereby its construction build-out costs will be funded by Duke Realty DRE, the owner and manager of The Shops at West End (1621 West End Boulevard in St. Louis Park, MN). Latitude 360's brand new 43,000 square-foot venue is slated to open during Q1 2015 at this central location, easily accessible from two major thoroughfares, I-394 and Highway 100.

“We're truly excited to announce Latitude 360 is coming to The West End. They have an exciting concept that expands entertainment options for people of all ages – kids, parents, and grandparents, in addition to those who frequent West End for its exceptional night life,” said Josh Budish, Vice President, Leasing and Development for Duke Realty's Minneapolis-St. Paul operations, which owns and manages The Shops at West End. “Latitude 360 will add yet another dimension to our already eclectic mix of retail, dining and entertainment.”

CEO/Founder of Latitude 360 Brent Brown stated, “Our team is extremely excited to bring the one-of-a-kind Latitude 360 EXPERIENCE to The Shops at West End early next year. We believe this particular location in the affluent suburb of St. Louis Park – just minutes from the heart of the city – is a perfect spot to demonstrate the ‘ripple effect' of our concept. As with other L360 locations, we will proactively target corporate and business customers from the region and provide a wide array of on-site options and facilities for hosting their outings and various events.

“As an anchor tenant we will focus on attracting families and singles of all ages from the city and suburbs. The L360 brand is renowned for its award-winning upscale casual dining/beverage service and many popular entertainment options, for your appetizer or dessert. This particular venue will feature 18 luxury bowling lanes, weekly stand-up comedy, live musical performances, dancing to top DJs and VJs, a Vegas-style sports bar with numerous HD screens, plus much, much more,” added Mr. Brown.

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ABOUT LATITUDE 360 (www.Latitude360.com)

An award-winning pioneer of combining premier upscale casual dining with state-of-the-art entertainment in its unique venues. The Company develops, constructs and operates cutting-edge Latitude 360s (from 35,000-85,000 sq. ft.) that appeal to a broad base of consumers and corporate clients. Its three current award-winning locations are based in Jacksonville, FL, Pittsburgh, PA and Indianapolis, IN, with a fourth slated for a fall 2014 (October 17) opening in Albany, NY at The Crossgates Mall. The Company has identified and expects to open a number of new locations in coming years including in The Shops at West End in Minneapolis during Q1 2015. Latitude 360 proudly employs 500 talented individuals and its unique “360 EXPERIENCE” fuses the magic of exceptional food and beverage with multiple entertainment options in upscale, contemporary-designed venues. At Latitude 360, visitors can enjoy the entertainment as their appetizer or dessert! The wide array of entertainment options include:

• The 360 Grille & Bar – A casual yet contemporary American restaurant.
• The Lanes – Luxury bowling lanes with leather couches and cutting-edge audio/visual systems on every lane, creating an upscale, lounge-like atmosphere.
• The Cinegrille – A dine-in movie theater featuring home theater-style seating.
• Game Room – The latest offering in hi-tech electronic video, redemption games and prizes.
• Latitude LIVE – A live performance theater with a full-stage, high-end theatrical sound and lighting systems and seating for 170-300+ guests. Features live comedy on Friday and Saturday.
• HD Sports Theater – A sports theater with multiple HD screens, similar to sports books in Vegas.
• The AXIS Bar & Stage – A unique bar, dance floor and stage with weekend performances by the hottest DJs and regional bands.
• Latitude LIT Cigar Lounge –comfortable leather furniture, cocktail-style seating and HD TVs playing your favorite sporting events. Amber cocktails and, of course, the finest cigars are also available.

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