Fully Occupied

Dec 18 2024 114 ep. 32 mins 1

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Occupier presents the Fully Occupied show, a podcast that helps you make sense of the commercial real estate and proptech landscape. You'll hear from proptech founders, CRE brokers, CRE execs, thought leaders and other folks that are on the bleeding edge of changing an industry. You'll also hear from the Occupier team with quick tips and insights into how you can up your commercial real estate game.

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114 - From Food Trucks to A Global Franchise: Revolutionizing Indian Street Food | Ft. Akash Kapoor from Curry Up Now

Dec 18 2024 29 mins

Akash Kapoor, Founder and CEO of Curry Up Now and Mortar & Pestle Bar, shares his journey from turning a single food truck into a rapidly expanding global franchise. Akash discusses the challenges of scaling, lessons learned in franchising, and his vision for the future of fast-casual dining. Tune in for insights into the evolution of a brand blending bold flavors with innovati

113 - Unlocking QSR Growth: The Role of Build-to-Suit Development | Ft. Kendall Whitaker from ZIG

Nov 15 2024 27 mins

Kendall Whitaker from Zucker Investment Group (ZIG) dives into the vital role of real estate development and growth equity in the QSR space. Kendall explores the significance of location selection, the rise of modular build-out concepts, and effective capital structures for syndicating deals with investors. He shares ZIG’s approach to partnering with QSR operators, offering strat

112 - Hot Chicken, Hot Markets: Strategic Growth For Emerging Brands | Ft. Mike LaRue from Angry Chickz

Oct 23 2024 26 mins

Mike LaRue is the VP of Franchise Development at Angry Chickz and a seasoned expert in the franchise space, particularly in the emerging brands sector. He joins Matt to share how emerging brands can strategically scale in a competitive market, the importance of storytelling in building a brand, and the 3 key considerations for successful brand development.

111 - The Secret to Scaling Emerging Brands | Ft. Dan Rowe from Fransmart

Oct 09 2024 38 mins

Dan Rowe is the Founder and CEO of Fransmart, one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world. Fransmart specializes in finding the next big thing at the earliest stages and has sold over 5,000 franchises worldwide. He joins Matt to share his extensive experience in the franchise world, discussing the strategies for identifying and developing successful resta

110 - Navigating the Retail Real Estate Market with a Trusted Broker | Ft. Eddie Gonzalez (CRE8 Advisors)

Sep 12 2024 26 mins

Eddie Gonzalez is the Designated Broker at CRE8 Advisors and a seasoned expert in the retail brokerage industry. Eddie shares his journey from the hospitality sector to becoming a trusted name in Phoenix's competitive retail real estate market. He reveals how his background in hospitality has shaped his client-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of exceptional customer

109 - CBRE’s Strategies for Revitalizing American Cities | Ft. Julie Whelan from CBRE

Aug 07 2024 33 mins

Julie Whelan, Global Head of Occupier Thought Leadership at CBRE, dives into CBRE's recent report on "Shaping Tomorrow's Cities". She discusses the future of American cities and the impact of remote work on the office market. She emphasizes the need for cities to transform into vibrant mixed-use environments that offer more than just office space. The report also

108 - Local First Retail Real Estate Strategies | Ft. Edie Weintraub of Terra Alma

Jul 31 2024 29 mins

Edie Weintraub advises new + established retail, hospitality, and restaurant brands on their real estate growth strategy. Edie joins Matt to chat about the idea of *Local First Retail Real Estate Strategies* to integrate your brand into the fabric of the local community. Tune in to gain insights into how Edie supports local retailers, beauty shops, and restaurant tenants with the

107 - A Data Matching Solution for Physical Places | Ft. Auren Hoffman from SafeGraph/Placekey

Jun 28 2024 23 mins

Auren Hoffman, CEO of SafeGraph discusses the challenges of data matching and the solution provided by Placekey. He also explores the impact of AI and LLMs on data availability and pricing. Tune in to learn about the benefits of seamlessly joining disparate datasets.

106 - How Pepper Lunch is Preparing for Explosive Growth | Ft. Troy Hooper & Dana Hathaitham from Pepper Lunch

May 16 2024 36 mins

Pepper Lunch is a fast-casual Japanese hot plate concept that originated in Tokyo, Japan, and is poised for explosive growth in North America over the coming years. Troy Hooper, CEO, and Dana Hathaitham, Director of Real Estate & Development, share their rapid expansion strategy involving both corporate and multi-unit franchise deals in the United States market. They discuss al

105 - The Secret Sauce to Building a Restaurant Brand: Digital Storytelling | Ft. Shawn P. Walchef

May 08 2024 37 mins

Shawn Walchef is the owner of Cali BBQ and Cali BBQ Media. He discusses the early challenges he faced as a restaurant owner, how he learned to use the internet and social media to his advantage, and shares his insights on building a successful restaurant brand in the digital age. Shawn emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology and storytelling to market a business effectiv