The brands that are emerging strongest from the coronavirus pandemic are those with drive thrus. Here’s what that means for the future of the restaurant industry. Kyle Welch had only owned Epic Burger for about 10 months by the time… Read More
If you have a 1031 exchange coming up, you have multiple choices to reinvest the proceeds from your sale. That’s a good thing, because coming out of your prior investment, maybe you’re tired of the three Ts—tenants, toilets and trash—and… Read More
Depreciation, debt write-offs, tax credits and other measures are among the tax avoidance benefits inherent in the sector. It may seem like a lifetime ago, but before news of the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak involving President Trump, White House staffers, Republican… Read More
A look at where the candidates stand on key issues that affect the commercial real estate industry. With the presidential elections drawing closer and the race between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden getting tighter, economist Ken… Read More
The brand plans to open more than 250 domestic stores in the next five years. Only 77 of Pollo Campero’s 350 units are in the U.S. Sam Wong remembers hearing about chicken concept Pollo Campero nearly 20 years ago. He… Read More
Auto parts retailer AutoZone (NYSE: AZO) ended its fiscal 2020 year in a high performance “zone” as its fourth-quarter results, issued Tuesday, attested. AutoZone’s net sales increased by 14% year over year to $4.5 billion. However, when accounting for an… Read More
After a quarter-over-quarter decline of 27 percent in net lease sales activity in the first quarter of the year due to the start of sweeping pandemic-related shutdowns and stay-at-home orders, investors proceeded with caution. Trades during the second quarter totaled… Read More
California has one of the nation’s least business-friendly tax environments, ranking 48th on the Tax Foundation’s State Business Tax Climate Index, which measures tax structure. However, the state’s property tax code is a relative bright spot, with the state ranking… Read More
Comparing two key tax code changes in various combinations and scenarios using examples of $1 million in real estate investment shows dramatic differences and significant cost savings. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act introduces tax changes to… Read More
Amazon plans to open 1,000 small delivery hubs in cities and suburbs all over the U.S., according to people familiar with the plans. The facilities, which will eventually number about 1,500, will bring products closer to customers, making shopping online… Read More