by AkkiPatel | Jun 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Before a single site plan is drawn, before a capital stack is assembled, before a single square foot of ground is broken, I ask the same question: Will this place still make sense in 20 years? It sounds simple. It isn’t. Most development decisions are made...
by AkkiPatel | Jun 17, 2026 | Uncategorized
People sometimes look at me sideways when I mention that I’ve operated quick-service restaurants and developed hotels. To them, these feel like entirely different industries; one is a $12 transaction with a two-minute service window, the other is a...
by AkkiPatel | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
Balancing traffic flow, community aesthetics, and profitability in an era when the drive-thru is more valuable and more contentious than ever. Drive-thrus are having a moment. What was once a convenience feature has become the single most sought-after amenity in...
by AkkiPatel | Jun 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
In the ever-evolving world of commercial real estate and alternative investments, few asset classes have matched the resilience, consistency, and yield of Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) properties. Whether you’re a seasoned investor or just beginning to explore...
by AkkiPatel | May 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Downtown vacancy tells only half the story. The real opportunity lies in the neighborhoods, where retail is built to serve people, not just foot traffic counts. Walk through downtown Portland on a Tuesday afternoon, and you’ll notice something the numbers have...
by AkkiPatel | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Anchor Has Changed For three decades, Nevada’s neighborhood retail centers operated on a simple principle: anchor with a grocery store or large retailer, surround it with service and specialty shops, and rely on the anchor’s traffic to benefit the...
