Rising gas prices, persistent inflation, and shifting tax policies are squeezing restaurant profit margins across the country. How are successful operators cutting costs and growing sales despite these economic headwinds? And how do these operational shifts impact retail landlords and commercial real estate investors? In this episode, host Michael Bull sits down with Darren Tristano, CEO of Food Service Results, to deliver a comprehensive briefing on the state of the restaurant industry and its ripple effects on retail real estate. Key topics discussed in this episode: Navigating Macro Pressures: How operators are modifying concepts to combat inflation, fluctuating fuel costs, and evolving legislative changes like the "no tax on tips" movement. Protecting Profit Margins: Actionable marketing and operational strategies used by expanding brands to drive sales while keeping rent-to-revenue ratios healthy. Real Estate & Expansion Trends: Which restaurant concepts are actively taking down space, what landlords must look for in prospective tenants, and where investors are finding yield. Get the boots-on-the-ground market intelligence needed to safeguard your retail investments and restaurant operations. For more market data, sector forecasts, and video episodes, visit CREshow.com. Darren Tristano Food Service Results https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrentristano/ Michael Bull, CCIM Bull Realty, Inc https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbull/

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