On the fifth page of its franchise brochure, The Habit Burger Grill quickly lets prospective operators know what type of track it’s on—more than 2,000 locations in the U.S. As it stands now, the fast casual has 330-unit restaurants in… Read More

Consumers remained resilient in June as inflation climbed higher and drove up prices across the board. Retail sales increased 0.6% in June from May and were up 5.8% year over year, according to the National Retail Federation, whose calculation excludes… Read More

Strong consumer spending over the past year has prompted retailers to open more stores than they closed. But concerns about rising inflation and the economy this summer have led some to hit the pause button on expansion for now, according… Read More

Commercial property prices that have been hovering at near peak levels are starting to slide lower, and with more interest rate hikes looming, it could turn out to be a slippery slope for some sellers. “The higher cost of capital… Read More

The break-neck cycle of COVID-19 largely benefited quick service, especially from an innovation angle. Brands today are more intuitive, integrated, and aligned with omnichannel potential, whether it’s via mobile ordering, pickup lanes, lockers, curbside, kiosks, or some collection of all of… Read More

When the pandemic made social distancing a necessity, drive-thrus saw a considerable uptick in traffic. Restaurants needed to serve not only traditional drive-thru orders placed at a speaker and picked up at a window, but also guests arriving to pick… Read More

Continued growth in the urgent care sector through 2029 will lead to more investments in real estate, according to a report issued this week. According to Data Bridge Market Research, “the urgent care market will experience a compound annual growth… Read More

Nearly three-quarters of healthcare companies recently surveyed say they’re considering leasing instead of owning commercial real estate, lured by the promise of more flexibility as COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on decision making. Nearly one in five respondents surveyed by… Read More

REITs outperformed broader markets by nearly 1.3% in June, as the Federal Reserve hiked interest rates by 75 basis points and signaled a more aggressive approach to fighting inflation in the coming months. In June, the FTSE Nareit All Equity… Read More

At a time with little margin for error, an expert shares insights on targeting the right locations. And, as the industry evolves at a rapid pace, there’s been no better time to revisit some of the fundamental calculations that should… Read More