The chain is testing a new prototype and providing operators with a low-cost refresh. Life at Jack in the Box couldn’t be much better. In Q4, the chain saw its best same-store sales since 1994 as systemwide comps grew 12.2… Read More
There is no arguing that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way consumers shop and how retailers have structured the shopping experience. That’s certainly true for convenience stores. Consumers’ habits have dramatically changed this industry, and we wonder if it… Read More
Empty stores are turning into fulfillment centers and the market for warehouse space is booming, as the pandemic rockets the retail industry into its e-commerce future. The holidays will look different at Macy’s this year. The Thanksgiving Day parade will… Read More
The U.S. retail sector has taken a beating due to lockdowns and social distancing and the continued acceleration of e-commerce sales during the COVID-19 pandemic. Much of the retail sector was already grappling pre-COVID-19, and investment sales have dropped significantly…. Read More
Boosted by the pandemic, positive industrial real estate fundamentals are driving asset values to record highs, particularly “last mile” properties in core urban markets. And investors of all types are competing hard to pounce on the limited number of available… Read More
It’s prudent to keep in mind what questions you are trying to answer with an appraisal before engaging an appraiser. Much attention has been paid to the immediate effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on public health and the economy. As… Read More
It’s been six decades since REITs first came on the scene and the structure is as vital as ever within the broader commercial real estate universe. One of the country’s most prominent baby boomers in the business world has aged… Read More
Industry experts are keeping an eye on affordable housing, pandemic relief and other hot topics. President Donald Trump has not conceded the race for the White House, but commercial property experts are looking ahead to 2021 and anticipating a Joe… Read More
The volatile post-pandemic indoor dining experience is forcing operators to look for workarounds to the risks associated with dining rooms, and in many ways to explore new footprint opportunities that minimize the dining room altogether. One real estate option that… Read More
This past month, Chick-fil-A quietly opened a location that could reimagine its construction for years to come. The company’s Restaurant Development team spent the past several years looking into modular growth as it explored ways to improve Chick-fil-A’s remodeling and… Read More