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Thanks to the strengthening U.S. economy, both rents and occupancies are on the rise at better shopping centers around the country. Does this mean multi-unit franchisees are losing leverage in lease negotiations?Not necessarily.To be sure, landlords today can be a bit more aggressive provided their centers are well located and enjoy strong foot traffic. Personal

At first glance, selecting a restaurant site might seem simple enough. First, find a well-located shopping center or freestanding building and make sure there are plenty of offices, homes and other traffic-generators in the area. Next, confirm that your competitors in the market are high-volume performers. Finally, enter into negotiations for a lease or sale.

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (3/10/16) – R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC today announced the recent completion of a series of leases that will introduce automotive services, and national and local retailers to sites in New Jersey, Virginia and Florida. In its role as exclusive national leasing representative for AAMCO, R.J. Brunelli brokered three deals that are

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (12/16/15)—The demise of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. elevated the retail vacancy rate along central New Jersey’s major shopping corridors to 8.8% from 7.5% in 2014, according to the latest study by R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC. Despite the uptick, the region’s 2015 vacancy factor remained a healthy distance from

OLD BRIDGE, N.J. (5/14 /15) – R.J. Brunelli & Co., LLC today announced the recent completion of a series of leases that will bring major retailers, automotive services, personal and business services to sites in New Jersey and nationwide. In its role as exclusive broker for Edison Commons at 2120 Rte. 27 in Edison, N.J.,