Insights

Generally, a Landlord is going to ask for some sort of guarantee whether you have three or thirty locations. If you’re a Tenant, it’s probably safe to say that you don’t jump out of bed excited to guarantee a Lease. The good news is, there are several alternatives to a blanket personal guarantee, and there are ways to limit personal liability.

Previously we wrote that Trump demanded Jerome Powell and the FED lower interest rates. It looks like he wasn't bluffing with the recent tariff announcements seemingly purposefully tanking the economy to force the FED's hand. The unprecedented tariffs were substantially higher than expected resulting in a market meltdown with major indices down roughly 10% or more over the past couple days. The thought process is increasing costs will drive lower consumer spending leading many to fear a recession and layoffs.

Despite uncertain macroeconomic conditions, retail vacancy rates remain at historic lows in the Great State of Texas. Leasing activity remains strong, however that can negatively impact a tenants site selection process because we are seeing competition on almost every marketed site. Below outlines how we help our retail clients obtain sites in tight markets that give them an edge over their competitors.

We understand that site selection isn’t always on the forefront of our client’s lists of fires to put out for the day, therefore we take extreme measures to protect our clients time. When it comes to site tours, which by nature are time consuming, we do whatever we can to make them as efficient and beneficial as possible.

Even though they had a recent E. coli problem that raised some eyebrows, McDonald's continues to stand out as the best retail tenant in the quick-service restaurant sector. Despite isolated setbacks, the brand’s global presence, unparalleled recognition, and resilient business model ensure that it remains THE tenant in the retail space.

In a move that largely flew under the radar, Valvoline Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Breeze Autocare, a well-regarded oil change service chain—marking a pivotal expansion in its network.