The Biggest Franchise Mistake and How to Avoid it!
WE say it all the time because its true, local knowledge is absolutely key to successful site selection.
NASHVILLE, WHY NASHVILLE?
For locals, transplants, and visitors alike Nashville has become a city that delivers.
There’s a Race On for Restaurant Space in the U.S.
Inflation and the pandemic have wrecked some chains, giving insurgent dining concepts a chance to feast on the leftover real estate.
Brad’s Blog – 9 Highlights from the 2024 ICSC Las Vegas Conference
ICSC Las Vegas is an opportunity to strengthen relationships and obtain industry information
Netflix Attempt to Move Beyond Screens Relies on This Empty Mall Department Store.
Netflix plans to transform a vacant store into one of its first brick-and-mortar entertainment venues.
Fresh produce now sold at more than 5,000 Dollar General stores
The company said that about 80% of its stores serve communities where people often depend on Dollar General for essentials.
US Government sues to block largest supermarket merger in history.
The proposed merger came as food prices have skyrocketed. Americans are spending 26% more on groceries since 2020.
US CONSUMER CONFIDENCE HIGHEST SINCE 2021
This sustained increase in confidence for the third consecutive month also suggests that the momentum observed in household spending towards the end of the preceding year will persevere. When American consumers feels confident about the economy, they do tend to spend!
Brad’s Blog – Unpacking California’s $20/Hour Fast Food Minimum Wage Legislation
In my opinion, this legislation has the potential to have the largest impact on California’s retail industry this year compared to ANY other issue including the Presidential election, interest rate shifts, worldwide political turmoil or any other items that are filling your news feeds.
Look Deeply into the Crystal Ball:Â A Forecast of 2024 in Commercial Real Estate
First, let’s start from where we came from. Did you survive THE GREAT RECESSION OF 2023? Well, I predicted (at least to my clients or anyone that would listen) that it wasn’t going to happen. There were way too many green indicator arrows pointing up in most sectors for us to have a meaningful downturn.Â