Key Takeaways: While the exact tenant mix can vary between properties, most shopping centers follow a similar pattern. There’s a group of smaller tenants occupying spaces between 1,000 – 5,000 square feet (SF), and one or more established businesses acting as the anchor tenant(s). This article dives into the world of anchor tenants, explaining their role and impact on commercial real estate (CRE) investments. Defining the Anchor Tenant An anchor tenant is a lessee who rents the majority of the available space in a shopping center. These are typically large, well-known companies who view the location as strategically important and…