Restaurant operators vie for the elusive 3,500-square-foot location with a double drive-thru
May 18, 2021
The widespread restaurant and retail store closures of the past year have opened up new opportunities for restaurant operators seeking to expand their concepts, and that means a shift in growth patterns is expected in 2022.
Several expansion-minded operators said they have noticed a sharp increase in available sites to choose from. Many are counting on ongoing consumer demand for off-premise dining, and are seeking larger sites that can accommodate drive-thrus. And many are also focusing on suburban locations as the future of urban office occupancy remains uncertain.
“There are all different kinds of retail that just haven’t been doing well, and landlords are looking at ways to repurpose their property,” said Danielle Brunelli, president a...
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