West Ridge Revitalized
Advisors Excel founders Cody Foster and David Callanan are transforming West Ridge Mall into a bustling mixed-use center. The revitalized mall will become an ideal spot for retail stores to thrive and housing 1000+ Advisors Excel employees to work. This project aims to restore West Ridge Mall to a must-visit destination, offering ample opportunities for shopping, dining, and entertainment.
West Ridge Reimagined
- Work is in progress to move Advisors Excel’s headquarters to West Ridge. When it’s finished, the company will bring in more than 1,000 employees and countless visitors from across the nation to its state-of-the-art facility every day.
- Current retail anchors include Dillard’s and Furniture Mall of Kansas.
- The mall has a strong lineup of national chain eateries on the outlots, including Longhorn Steakhouse, Olive Garden, Red Lobster, IHOP and Chili’s Grill & Bar.
West Ridge Mall By the Numbers
5,030
Trips to West Ridge on a typical Saturday
13%
Visitors from outside the Topeka community
400,000+
# of potential customers within a 45-minute drive
$90.5 Million
Annual amount spent on apparel and services by customers within a 7-mile radius
65,000
Students from five area universities who come to Topeka to shop
$900,000+
Amount AE employees are given in monthly Personal, Positive and Impact dollars to spend
West Ridge: Ready for What’s Next
Advisors’ Excel’s new headquarters is scheduled to open at West Ridge Mall in 2027. We are currently signing deals with local, regional and national restaurants and retailers who want to be part of West Ridge’s revitalization.
Our Strategic Partners
Management
Management
West Ridge is managed by AIM Strategies, adding to their already impressive portfolio of elite restaurant and hospitality businesses. AIM has a proven track record of revitalizing neglected markets through superior operations and marketing.
Development
Development
Our vision is not to recreate what malls were—but to reinvent what they can be for today’s community. -Casey Richardson, General Manager and Director of Operations
Master Planning & Architecture
Master Planning & Architecture
We’re partnering with leading practices RDC Architects and Hufft Design to convert West Ridge into a community asset and iconic landmark for the region.
Vision
Vision
Like West Ridge, Advisors Excel is a Topeka original. The company has grown from visionaries to a vibrant company with more than 1,000 employees. Their vision is to never stop growing and to create a life-changing impact on their clients, team and communities.
Open Your Next Location at West Ridge Mall
Find out about what’s next for West Ridge – and how you can be part of our exciting future!
