If you don’t think real estate is coupled to the economy and the stock market, then please rethink that assumption!
Not only to we look to the larger chain retailers and restaurants for guidance, the market tells us much about consumer behavior and the propensity to spend.
From RealMoney.com, a subscription site, by permission of the […]

Which is better? Here are some key factors to consider, and the conclusion may surprise you.

How about a directory for strip mall owners?

Wal-Mart wants to make a deal with your landlord and he wants you GONE so he can sell the property and make some big money. What are your landlord’s rights? How about yours?

How much does it cost to operate a strip mall each year? Let’s look at some of the determining factors, and how they each affect the expense budget.

Pick Up Stix, a San Clemente,CA based chain of fast casual Asian restaurants, has shuttered 26 stores in Northern California, Nevada, and Arizona as of January 15, 2008. Apparently there was no notice given to the local employees, according to the buzz on Elk Grove, CA based Elk Grove Online (requires registration).
“We have made the […]

Higher Sales Volume and Costs Justify Higher Rent for a Freestanding Drive-Thru As Opposed to a Strip Center Endcap or Inline Shop Space–But How Much Higher?
From Lyle in Illinois
Q :We are looking to open our first fast food franchise location. We have found a location which is an ex-fast food location with existing drive through […]

Strip Malls Soon To Get A New Player with Marketside
Today Wal-Mart announced plans to roll out “Marketside,” a concept intended to compete head on with the UK Giant Tesco, doing business in the U.S as Fresh and Easy.
The story is still developing, and the figures in the Forbes article below are incorrect. They state […]

Finding tenants for strip malls is a challenge because we often don’t know who they are, where they are, and their expansion plans. Here are 5 ways to find ‘em!