Photo by Amy DenneyIndian grocery store Apna Bazaar expanded in late April into the former Dollar General store.
Apna Bazaar, a Northwest Austin–based Indian grocery store, moved in late April into the space vacated by Dollar General last June.
Jozito George, who owns the store with his wife, Theresa, said his lease was up in the suite next door to the former Dollar General location, and he decided to move into the larger space, growing his business' footprint from 1,700 square feet to 11,500 square feet. The grocery store was located at 8650 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 133B, and will have a new suite number, 132.
Within in the store, George created three retail spaces at 400, 430 and 800 square feet to lease to other businesses such as a ladies' boutique, hair salon or snack bar to sell goods and services. He said his goal is to create a mini mall with a variety of services.
"There's a lot of demand for boutiques," he said.
