In this weeks episode, Kyle sits down with Nicole Larson, National Manager of Retail Research at Colliers to discuss the future of retail and how it impacts site selection. Nicole highlights the expected consumer behavior changes, indicating a slight pullback in spending, while also stressing the importance of regularly monitoring sales trends.

Get in touch with Nicole

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/retailinrealtime/

Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/retailinrealtime/?hl=en

Reports Referenced In The Show

• Quick Hits | Food and Beverage Help Feed U.S. Retail Growth - Knowledge Leader - Commercial Real Estate Content Hub

• Retail Remains Stable as Holiday Season Nears | U.S. Retail Q3 2025 - Knowledge Leader - Commercial Real Estate Content Hub

• Where Data Meets Dinner: The $11,000 Battle for America's Grocery Dollar - Knowledge Leader - Commercial Real Estate Content Hub

• Global Retail: 2025 Trends & 2026 Outlook Report

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✅ LOI Review – Got a location in mind? I’ll evaluate the deal terms, location viability, and broader market risk—before you commit.

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🧾 What You’ll Get:

• AI-powered lease red flag summary

• Plain-English breakdown of financial terms (escalation clauses, exclusivity, rent and of course escalations)

• Video with context on whether the deal is viable

• 24–48 hour turnaround

📩 Prefer email? Send your lease to kyle@10rep.co

📲 Let’s Connect

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• LinkedIn: Kyle Inserra

• Website: www.10rep.co

In this episode, Kyle breaks down the real restaurant real estate timeline, from onboarding to site search to lease execution. Kyle explains how long the process actually takes, what slows it down, and how to set the right expectations for your brokers, franchisees, and your internal team.

Whether you’re a franchisor trying to manage your pipeline or a franchisee itching to open your first unit, this episode will help you understand the steps, the timing, and the mindset needed to stay focused and move faster.

10Rep Services

✅ Lease Review – Send me your draft lease, and I’ll use AI + expert insight to highlight what’s worth pushing back on.

👉 Click here to request your Lease Review:

https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/lease-review

✅ LOI Review – Got a location in mind? I’ll evaluate the deal terms, location viability, and broader market risk—before you commit.

👉 Click here to get your LOI Review

https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/presigning-site-loilease-review

🧾 What You’ll Get:

• AI-powered lease red flag summary

• Plain-English breakdown of financial terms (escalation clauses, exclusivity, rent and of course escalations)

• Video with context on whether the deal is viable

• 24–48 hour turnaround

📩 Prefer email? Send your lease to kyle@10rep.co

📲 Let’s Connect

• Instagram: @kyleinserra

• LinkedIn: Kyle Inserra

• Website: www.10rep.co

In this episode, Kyle discusses the critical year of 2026 for restaurant franchises, focusing on strategies for success in the evolving landscape of restaurant real estate.

2026 Franchise Growth Playbook

Download your free copy here.

10Rep Services

✅ Lease Review – Send me your draft lease, and I’ll use AI + expert insight to highlight what’s worth pushing back on.

👉 Click here to request your Lease Review:

https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/lease-review

✅ LOI Review – Got a location in mind? I’ll evaluate the deal terms, location viability, and broader market risk—before you commit.

👉 Click here to get your LOI Review

https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/presigning-site-loilease-review

🧾 What You’ll Get:

• AI-powered lease red flag summary

• Plain-English breakdown of financial terms (escalation clauses, exclusivity, rent and of course escalations)

• Video with context on whether the deal is viable

• 24–48 hour turnaround

📩 Prefer email? Send your lease to kyle@10rep.co

📲 Let’s Connect

• Instagram: @kyleinserra

• LinkedIn: Kyle Inserra

• Website: www.10rep.co