10/01/2026
The kava bar boom is reshaping South Florida retail — but not every concept is built to last.
Native Realty Founder & CEO Jaime Sturgis recently spoke with Bisnow about the rapid growth of kava bars, the evolving regulatory landscape, and what landlords should be looking for as these concepts enter the market.
“A lot of them are new. Some of them are like passion projects, where they don’t necessarily have a fully baked business plan or strong financials…”
“Landowners typically want to see not an overreliance on kratom, especially if the law has changed, because obviously that materially affects the business model.”
At Native Realty, we’re focused on understanding where emerging retail concepts fit within the broader market — and helping our clients navigate the opportunities and challenges that come with them.
Read the full story in Bisnow.