Philadelphia-Founded Stateside Brands Signs 34,200-Square-Foot Headquarters Lease at 1100 Ludlow in Center City’s East Market Neighborhood

PHILADELPHIA – Sept. 24, 2025 – Stateside Brands (Stateside), the Philadelphia-born purveyor of Stateside Vodka and popular vodka-based canned cocktails including Surfside Iced Teas & Lemonades and Stateside Vodka Sodas, has doubled down on its commitment to the City of Philadelphia, signing a headquarters lease at 1100 Ludlow Street in the popular East Market development. The company will occupy 34,200 square feet across two interconnected floors at the redeveloped loft-style building, owned by National Real Estate Development. Stateside plans to move into the space in spring 2026 upon the completion of its custom buildout.

Cushman & Wakefield’s Jonas Skovdal and Brian Young represented Stateside in the site search and lease negotiations for the new space.

“Stateside took a data-driven approach towards analyzing and considering multiple locations across the Philadelphia region for its HQ. At the end of the day, the founders followed the feedback from their employees, who overwhelmingly expressed a desire to remain in Philadelphia, and in Center City specifically,” said Brian Young, Senior Director at Cushman & Wakefield. “The East Market Development continues to evolve as a dynamic mixed-use hotspot adjacent to the vibrant Midtown Village neighborhood, and 1100 Ludlow offered a unique office space that Stateside could truly make their own – a headquarters that is emblematic of the Stateside brand and anchors the company’s presence in the city for years to come. It will be the coolest office space in the region.”

Designed by Blackney Hayes Architects with project management provided by Tobin Peters, the new headquarters will embody the Stateside brand identity and feature an in-house photography studio, an on-site bar complete with jumbotrons, and other amenities designed to support collaboration, creativity, and engaging in-house events for partners and employees.

"As Philly locals, we are excited and honored to make this long-term commitment to locate our headquarters in Center City. We love Philly and the great amenities it offers our company and our team members and can't wait to move in," shared Clement Pappas, CEO of Stateside Brands.

Founded and run by Philly natives Matt Quigley, Bryan Quigley, Clement Pappas, and Zach Pappas, this deal reaffirms the brand’s commitment to remain and grow in Philadelphia. The company also operates a warehouse distribution facility in Northeast Philadelphia and recently secured the branding rights to the entertainment center within the South Philadelphia Sports Complex, now known as Stateside Live!.

“Philadelphia is a dynamic city, fully equipped to support companies of all sizes. Our world-class assets, strategic location, and resources make us a premier destination for economic investment across the city," said Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. "From their manufacturing operations in Olde Kensington, the distribution operations in Northeast Philadelphia, to expanding with a new corporate headquarters in Market East, Stateside Brands exemplifies the kind of economic opportunity that we seek. We can and will offer 'white glove' service to any company that seeks to locate in our great city. We look forward to seeing Stateside Brands expand and wish them continued success. Their commitment to job creation is a win for Philadelphia.”

“Congratulations to Stateside Brands – a true Philadelphia success startup story,” added Karen Fegely, Acting Commerce Director, City of Philadelphia. “We’re proud to have assisted Stateside Brands by helping them navigate the Philadelphia market.”

1100 Ludlow is a 200,000-square-foot adaptive reuse project that transformed a century-old warehouse into a modern loft-style office building, once occupied by Snellenburg’s department store and was also the original home of the Philadelphia Community College. Designed to serve Philadelphia’s creative, technology, and co-working communities, the space features 14-foot floor-to-slab heights, floor-to-ceiling windows, and flexible open layouts, the project—completed in 2017—delivers a unique workspace experience in the heart of East Market.