Charlotte, NC – February 23, 2026
\nSentinel Grove is pleased to announce the extension of a private lending opportunity through\nCFA Financial Partners I, LLC (the “Lender”). The capital will be deployed to Garrisonville Road\nRealty, LLC (the “Borrower”) to fund the construction and development of a new Chick-fil-A\nrestaurant located at a premier signalized intersection in Stafford County, Virginia.
\nThe project involves the development of a highly visible pad site at the intersection of\nGarrisonville Road (Route 610) and Shelton Shop Road. Positioned along one of Stafford\nCounty’s most bustling commercial corridors, the site ensures exceptional traffic visibility and\naccessibility. The location is strategically situated across from the Weis-anchored Parkside Plaza\nand North Stafford High School, which serves approximately 1,725 students. “We are incredibly excited to extend this private lending opportunity to our investors,” said\nDerek L. Copeland, Principal of Sentinel Grove Partners. “Partnering on a project featuring a\nworld-class tenant like Chick-fil-A allows us to provide our investors with access to a high-\ncaliber asset in a high-growth market. This project perfectly aligns with our commitment to\ndelivering precision-built investment opportunities that balance security with strong potential.”
\nStrategic Market: Stafford, VirginiaStafford County represents a dynamic and growing region, strategically positioned between\nWashington, D.C., and Richmond. Benefiting from excellent transportation access via I-95 and\nthe Virginia Railway Express (VRE), Stafford has become a key hub for commuting professionals.\nThe area boasts a robust economic profile, with a median household income of $136,885 and\nan average household income of $168,832—significantly exceeding national averages. The\npopulation of approximately 168,813 continues to grow at a steady annual rate of 1.73%.
\nAbout Chick-fil-A
\nChick-fil-A is one of the largest fast-food chains in the United States, specializing in chicken-\nbased meals. Founded in 1946 by Truett Cathy, the company has grown from its original\nHapeville, Georgia, location into an industry leader with over 2,900 restaurants across 48 states,\nWashington D.C., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Known for its customer-first approach and\ncommitment to quality, the chain generates more than $6 billion in annual revenue.
\nAbout Sentinel Grove Partners
\nSentinel Grove is a boutique investment firm that provides curated access to high-caliber\ncommercial real estate, emerging private companies, and innovative fixed-income instruments.\nWith a philosophy centered on “Growth Protected,” the firm focuses on reducing barriers and\nvolatility for accredited investors by assembling a bespoke mix of private investments. Sentinel\nGrove empowers its clients to diversify their portfolios, create passive income streams, and\nachieve long-term wealth growth through a reimagined, precision-driven investment\nexperience.
\nMedia Contact
\nAmanda Parrish, Director of Investor Relations\nEmail: aparrish@sentinelgrovepartners.com\nWebsite: sentinelgrovepartners.com
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