Frisco, TEXAS (March 12, 2007) - Frisco Square, a master-planned lifestyle community in the heart of Frisco, announced today that it leased 4500 square feet to Lochrann's-Irish Pub and Eatery which will be located in the building at the Southeastern corner of Main Street and Coleman Boulevard, directly across from Pizza Hut Park. The new restaurant intends to open in mid-October of 2007.  Chris Thomas, Senior Vice President, and Ross Golman, Vice President, both with The Retail Connection represented Frisco Square.

         Lochrann's-which in Gaelic means "lantern", a symbol for entertainment, livelihood and a safe-haven-will boast an upscale environment, with much of its mahogany décor and wait staff imported directly from Ireland. The full-service bar and eatery will serve a variety of Irish-American food-from cheeseburgers to Shepherd's pie-and boasts the best pint of Guiness beer in the Metroplex.  Many nights, the restaurant will have live entertainment including an interactive piano player, Irish bands or dancers.  Lochrann's subscribes to the Irish Pub Concept ("IPC") which uses a prescribed business model to recreate the authentic atmosphere of a true Irish pub and has been used to open more than 1,800 pubs in 53 countries since 1992 (http://www.irishpubconcept.com/). 

         "Our close location to the mega-soccer complex at Pizza Hut Park and the family-friendly atmosphere in Frisco, made Frisco Square the logical location for Lochrann's to open," remarked Jim Leslie, managing partner of Frisco Square.  "Local patrons will be able to enjoy a fun dining experience amidst our unique environment, which allows them to shop, eat and be entertained in one location."

Frisco Square is a pedestrian-friendly urban development that features a unique blend of shopping, dining, office space, apartment living, town homes, park space and Frisco's new city hall and library.   When complete, the 147-acre project will include 4.4 million square foot project, showcasing approximately 1.5 million square feet of office space, 500,000 square feet of retail space, 1400 apartments, 500 town homes/stacked-flats/condominiums, and 144,000 square feet of municipal facilities.   Originally designed by renowned architect, David M. Schwarz, and recently re-designed by RTKL, Frisco Square is located in the heart of Frisco at the southeast corner of the Dallas North Tollway and Main Street, directly across from Pizza Hut Park, the world's largest soccer complex and home to FC Dallas. Additional information on Frisco Square is available at www.friscosquare.com or through the Frisco Square information center at 469-633-1721.  Questions or further information on Lochrann's is available by emailing lochranns@aol.com.   or contact mdavis@4dmarketingstrategies.com