Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • February 7, 2025
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CRE May Rebound by Late 2025 as Values Stabilize


CoStar suggests that the CRE market could be on the rebound, but remains fragile, with potential risks that could disrupt recovery in 2025.

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Del Taco unveils plans to open 10 restaurants in Indiana


Del Taco, a California-based restaurant chain owned by Jack in the Box Inc., intends to open 10 locations in Indiana.

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Döner Haus Launches Franchise Program


Döner Haus, the fastest-growing name in authentic German-style Döner Kebabs, is taking its take-out and delivery concept nationwide, bringing bold flavors and streamlined operations to new markets across the U.S.

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50 Biggest Restaurants in USA Ranked With a Major Surprise


A new ranking of the 50 biggest restaurant chains in America reveals surprising shakeups. See where your favorite spots landed.

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Tempur Sealy to change its name; completes acquisition of Mattress Firm


The nation’s largest mattress specialty retailer has a new owner.

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Captain D's plots expansion in two states


Captain D’s is planning to expand its presence on the East Coast and in the South.

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Beyond buys BuyBuy Baby for $5M


The move reunites the baby brand with its former parent company and includes the possibility of opening new stand-alone stores.

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Consumer confidence in January falls for the first time in 6 months


The University of Michigan recorded a 10% year-on-year drop, and other data found sentiment hit a four-month low.

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Pizza Hut Franchisee to Sell 77 Stores out of Bankruptcy for Nearly $12 Million


While 77 will be sold, another 60-plus restaurants closed for good.

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Placer.ai: Q4 foot traffic was strongest in these retail sectors...


Fitness centers, dollar chains and apparel stores were among the retail sectors that closed out 2024 the strongest in terms of traffic.

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Why Chipotle Bet Big on Rising Mediterranean Star Brassica


The emerging chain has been winning with fresh ingredients, stellar service, and high-quality ingredients long before Chipotle became involved.

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Tractor Supply sales rise 3.1%; to open 90 stores, continue remodels in 2025


Tractor Supply Co., which narrowly missed fourth-quarter expectations, is going full steam ahead with its ambitious expansion strategy.

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Paris Baguette eyes at least 100 new openings in 2025


After a strong 2024, Paris Baguette is looking to continue its expansion.

By Isaiah Angeles April 25, 2025
Council wants Downtown entertainment zone to be ‘bigger, broader better’ City Council members unanimously directed staff to develop a more ambitious entertainment zone for the Third Street Promenade this week, rejecting a limited pilot program in favor of a permanent, seven-days-a-week allowance for open container alcohol consumption throughout the area.
By Isaiah Angeles April 18, 2025
The Unintended Consequences of Measure ULA We present evidence suggesting that Measure ULA has reduced higher-end real estate transactions in Los Angeles. Since Measure ULA was enacted, the odds of a Los Angeles property selling at a price above its tax threshold have fallen by as much as 50%. In raw terms, this sharp decline occurred across all types of properties, but our strongest evidence suggests it was particularly pronounced for non-single family transactions, which fell by 30-50%.
By Marc Perlof April 11, 2025
Sam’s Club in big store remodeling and expansion move Sam’s Club is ramping up its expansion along with its investments in existing stores. 
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