In an effort to become more prominent in markets where they currently operate, five U.S. and Canadian restaurant chains—Bruegger’s Bagels, Fazoli’s Restaurants, Friendly’s Ice Cream, Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill and Timothy’s Coffees of the World...
Leasing has been a tough slog in 2009. Many chains have opted to close stores or slow down the pace of expansion as consumers have altered their shopping habits. So concepts that are on the move are valuable commodities. One such chain is...
The securitized debt market appears to be coming back to life...
A survey of more than 2,500 U.S. and Canadian residents reveals some insights into how consumers have altered their shopping habits as a result of the recession. The study, conducted by ICSC and The Research Shop, found that while consumers have...
Thompson National Properties LLC is an Irvine, Calif.-based firm that provides real estate investment opportunities and asset management to individual and institutional investors. The firm, launched in early 2008, is in the process of raising...
Besides these deals, make sure to check our coverage of the week’s biggest deal—Simon Property Group’s announced acquisition of Prime Outlets Acquisition Co...
