How to Find a Restaurant for Lease in Los Angeles

May 19, 2018 by Mark Chase 2 Comments

Los Angeles is the most populous city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States. The city is divided into more than 80 districts and neighborhoods.

The sprawling landscape and diversity of Los Angeles offers great opportunity and challenges when it comes to finding a restaurant for lease.

Finding a restaurant for lease-where should you start?

Do to the high competition for space and lack of inventory in many popular neighborhoods; it’s important that you are prepared to beat out the competition when the perfect restaurant for lease becomes available.

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Should Restaurants Lease or Buy Their Space?

January 9, 2018 by Mark Chase 2 Comments

Should Restaurants Lease or Buy Their Space

Should restaurants lease or buy? Buying or leasing is always a prime consideration for a new business, and the question for a new restaurant can be especially problematic. There are pros and cons to either decision.

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How to Avoid Risky Relocation Clauses in Restaurant Leases

February 22, 2016 by Mark Chase Leave a Comment

Finding the perfect spot for your restaurant was not easy. But after months and months of searching you nailed down a great location with excellent street visibility.

The dust from construction is gone and business is booming.

As you are preparing to open for the day, your landlord drops by to have a few words with you. As he delivers a 30 day notice to relocate your restaurant to the rear of the shopping center, your stomach clenches up like a vice. How can this be happening?

This is not a fantasy. Many shopping center leases include a Relocation Clause.

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