Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

Marc Perlof • June 13, 2025
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Dave's Hot Chicken acquired for $1 billion

The same private equity firm that purchased Subway last year has acquired an emerging fast-casual powerhouse...

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Private Capital Retail Investment Trends 2025


Private capital is reshaping retail investment in 2025, targeting stable assets and growth markets as institutional buyers pull back...

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Aldi Süd and Aldi Nord reportedly in merger talks

It’s been 65 years since Aldi founders Karl and Theo Albrecht split the company into Aldi Nord and Aldi Süd over a disagreement on whether to sell cigarettes, but the two no-frills discount grocery chains could be on a path towards reunification...

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Michaels looks to boost sales from the closing of other national retailers


Michaels Cos., a retailer known for selling craft supplies, is diversifying what's on its store shelves to take advantage of gaps in product offerings as other chains file for bankruptcy protection and close their stores...


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Del Taco Announces Five-Store Development Agreement in Louisville, Kentucky


Del Taco, the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant*, today announced a significant five-store development agreement with new franchisee, Karan Pandher, to bring the brand to Louisville, Kentucky. This partnership marks Del Taco’s exciting entry into the Louisville market...

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Marc Perlof • June 6, 2025
Dollar Tree’s Q2 profit outlook gets tanked by tariff costs Dollar Tree on Wednesday said that higher tariffs on imported products would have a significant impact on its second-quarter profitability, although it expected to recover over the course of the year...

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Marc Perlof • May 30, 2025
Trump's Tariffs Temporarily Cleared By Appeals Court Hours After Judges Rule Them Illegal President Donald Trump ’s ability to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs was restored Thursday, less than 24 hours after a judge said they had no legal justification...

Weekly Perl: A Commercial Real Estate News Recap

By Marc Perlof • May 23, 2025
Burger King to remodel 400 U.S. restaurants in 2025 Burger King is giving its restaurants a make-over. The fast-food giant plan to remodel about 400 of its locations this year, according to a report by USA Today . The remodels are part of a multi-year plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability, which Burger King announced in 2022...
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