The future of bank branches is a topic sparking much debate among banking professionals. But most of the industry analysts tend to focus on changes in consumer behavior and the shift toward digital channels. There is, however, an even bigger… Read More
What used to be a reliable American recession indicator is instead an barometer of investors diving for cover worldwide. (Bloomberg) — The U.S. yield curve is flirting with another broad-based inversion again, reigniting Wall Street fears over the fate of… Read More
Restaurant sales are off to a great start in 2020, according to January’s results. But, given the favorable weather conditions experienced during the month, the industry’s would be wise to temper its enthusiasm. Same-store sales grew 2.3% in January, the… Read More
Cap rates for net-leased quick-service restaurants (QSR) have been pushed to record lows recently by private and 1031 exchange investors with an insatiable appetite for the properties. Private buyers accounted for more than 80 percent of QSR assets sold in… Read More
According to a new report, commercial real estate investors, brokers and lenders are expecting a potential surge of activity in the first half of 2020. Report participants noted the intersection of strong market fundamentals, ample investor capital, the potential for… Read More
EL DORADO, Ark. — Murphy USA plans to capitalize on its successful 2019 as the company pursues further growth in store count and sales this year, with company executives expressing confident optimism during its latest earnings call. “2019 was an… Read More
Chili’s Grill & Bar’s focused menu execution, which launched when 40% of items were slashed in 2017, has helped the Brinker International Inc. division maintain sales momentum, CEO Wyman Roberts said Wednesday. With Chili’s same-store sales up 2% in the… Read More
Last fall’s proposed sale of the iconic Bellagio resort in Las Vegas to Blackstone Real Estate Income Trust (BREIT) is seen by many as a potential harbinger of even more high-stakes deals in the gaming real estate arena, and confirmation… Read More
The latest consumer spending data from NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics’ 2020 Super Bowl survey suggests this may be one of the strongest Super Bowls yet, with nearly 194 million adults saying they have plans for the big game…. Read More
On some level, real estate investors and brokers have always collected and used data to make informed decisions on purchasing properties. But the granular level of data that’s now being aggregated — along with advancements in intelligent, fully researched commercial… Read More