Zaxby’s

For the last twenty five years, Zaxby’s has seen massive success in the United States, and particularly in the South with a growing number of franchised restaurants. Lease arrangements will often consist of a twenty year triple net term, featuring rent increases, and often will include three to five separate 5 year options to renew. […]
Wendy’s

In recent years, both Wendy’s and Arby’s had completed a merger (2008) which impacted the quick service restaurant industry considerably. Perspectives on leasing agreements were changed along with new management teams at the helm of the newly formed Wendy’s/Arby’s Group. Typically, lease terms are twenty year with four separate 5 year options to renew, alongside […]
Taco Bell

With around 350 of its restaurants franchised, there are a mixture of different lease arrangements with varying operators behind the Taco Bell name. Given this fact, net lease investors will often see variable terms associated with capitalization rates and the strength of the individual franchisee and its real estate. The most common agreements are twenty […]
Steak ‘n Shake

The Steak ‘n Shake brand has become of one the premier leaders in the food franchising industry, with delicious, high quality steak cuts and its Steakburgers™ brand of excellence. Steak ‘n Shake have reinvented the idea of the ‘better burger’, and eating at one of their restaurant establishments will quickly prove their point.
Starbucks

Seeing a steady rise in popularity over the last few decades, Starbuck’s has filled out the high-end breakfast niche to become an industry leader. Offering superior coffee, branding, prime real estate, and a healthy balance sheet to boast, they continue to delight shareholders and net lease holders alike. When net leasing, keep in mind that […]
PDQ

As one of the latest newcomers to the fast-casual restaurant sector, PDQ is a privately held corporation experiencing explosive growth since 2011, numbering fifty four locations at present. With choice property selection leading to daily customer traffic, net leasing investors are likely to see great opportunities with PDQ in the future. With ground leasing absolute […]
Panera Bread

Popular with healthy minded consumers, Panera Bread is part of the fast-casual restaurant market sector, and is financially attractive when considering new prospects for net leasing. With locations situated close to shopping plazas and malls, local businesses, as well as college and educational zoning, they often provide stable low risk opportunities without landlord accountability. Leasing […]
McDonald’s

The famous golden arches of McDonald’s are quite the prolific testament to the sheer volume of success that one company can have. That the McDonald’s franchise has experienced this success, and has seen it throughout the American twentieth and twenty first centuries is a phenomenon unto itself. Famous for their ‘Dollar Menu’, the fast food […]
KFC

For over seventy years and counting, the KFC Corporation continues to operate as an iconic, American treasure, largely due to the image of Colonel Sanders. Multiple generations know of him from television commercials, having long since entered into “fast food nostalgia” territory. Founded in Korbin, KY with operations out of nearby Louisville, they are one […]
Hardee’s

Hardee’s QSR (quick service restaurant) chain employs a standard building design, complete with drive through window. Structures are available to be repurposed and modified for any number of purposes for long term considerations. Typical size dimensions will span anywhere from 2500-3000 square feet, while sitting on approximately 3/5 to 1 1/2 acre. When negotiating potential […]