In October, Starbucks framed its decision to close 800 locations as a repositioning more than a retraction. But to what aim exactly wasn’t clear. Would the result be a healthier, trimmer, and more future-ready base? Or a springboard to something… Read More
Archives for 2020
Investors are Looking into U.S. Industrial Properties
Driven by the pandemic, acceleration in online shopping and an increase in onshoring of manufacturing, demand for industrial space continues to outpace supply in many markets. Over the last couple of months, a significant number of large industrial portfolios and… Read More
Restaurant Brands that Unveiled New Store Prototypes
Quick-service, fast-casual and casual-dining restaurants were all impacted by the COVID pandemic, forcing a change in future store designs to accommodate more technology and less dine-in In a year where COVID-19 forced every single brand to rethink operations, innovation abounded… Read More
A Changed Retail Environment Yields New Investor Opportunities
The pandemic has hastened the demise of many retailers but has been far from the sole ailment. Retailers have been struggling to contend with e-commerce for years, and for many, the pandemic was simply the final knell. Men’s Wearhouse, Neiman… Read More
Walgreens to Open More VillageMD Clinics
The retailer plans to open primary care clinics in Houston, El Paso, Austin, Phoenix and Orlando by next summer as part of its partnership with startup VillageMD.Walgreens is targeting Texas, Arizona and Florida as the first markets for its plans… Read More
Retail Will Shape the Future of Healthcare
The pandemic has accelerated demand for retail healthcare, according to a new report from UPshow. Retail is positioned to play a significant role in the future of healthcare as the pandemic accelerates a trend that had been underway for a… Read More
What Will the QSR Experience Look Like in 2021?
Customer-centric innovation remains the top target. But how has that changed? Burger King’s restaurant of the future designs go heavy on curbside and drive thru. This isn’t going to be your average December for restaurants. Typically, we’d look forward with… Read More
QSR Properties Remain Demanded by Investors
Drive-throughs are allowing QSRs to attract customers in a pandemic, while bans on indoor dining have brought down expenses. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how consumers live, work and dine out. Due to the virus, Americans have flocked to fast-food… Read More
2021 Commercial Real Estate Outlook
In our 2021 CRE Outlook, 200 industry leaders weighed in on how their companies are recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn how companies can overcome formidable challenges to gain momentum in the coming year. As new regulatory trends make an… Read More
Zaxby’s Dream of Going National Comes Calling
After selling a ‘significant’ stake to Goldman Sachs, the 30-year-old chicken chain sets sights on expansion. Zaxby’s CEO Zach McLeroy has had one business partner for the past 30 years—his lifelong best friend, Tony Townley. Read More