Zach Gelfand is Head of Property for Funlab, an Australia-based entertainment company. He talks about the company's unique entertainment concepts, including Holy Moley and Hijinx Hotel, and the company's expansion from Australia to the United States. Zach discusses Funlab's distinct blend of bar, restaurant, and entertainment elements, their innovative employee culture, and the differences in real estate negotiations between the U.S. and Australia. The conversation highlights FunLab's emphasis on creating immersive experiences and tailoring venues to local demographics while navigating the challenges of capital investment and growth in new markets. Rebecca Norton is Executive Director, Retail Property & Asset Management for JLL James Cook is Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Email: [email protected] YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.

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