How Will “Ghost Kitchens” Impact Conventional Restaurants?

There is one topic that's been impossible to ignore for chain restaurant executives in recent months - ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens. It’s yet to be seen how significant these kitchens will become, but there are some indications that the trend is only going to grow.

The mere word “ghost” often causes fear within many people. However, some restaurateurs are starting to embrace this word as a part of their daily activities, creating a new business model with virtual-style restaurants that offer direct delivery. Ghost kitchens take the idea of traditional restaurants and eliminate the role of bartenders, servers, and all other staff, operating with only chefs, dishwashers, managers, line and prep cooks, and delivery drivers. Hence, the term “ghost kitchen” (in simple terms, also known as a delivery-only restaurant).

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How Will “Ghost Kitchens” Impact Conventional Restaurants?

There is one topic that's been impossible to ignore for chain restaurant executives in recent months - ghost kitchens, cloud kitchens, or virtual kitchens. It’s yet to be seen how significant these kitchens will become, but there are some indications that the trend is only going to grow.

The mere word “ghost” often causes fear within many people. However, some restaurateurs are starting to embrace this word as a part of their daily activities, creating a new business model with virtual-style restaurants that offer direct delivery. Ghost kitchens take the idea of traditional restaurants and eliminate the role of bartenders, servers, and all other staff, operating with only chefs, dishwashers, managers, line and prep cooks, and delivery drivers. Hence, the term “ghost kitchen” (in simple terms, also known as a delivery-only restaurant).

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Is Cost Segregation Analysis Worth It?

It has long been a question that has puzzled many commercial property owners. Many accountants suggest it, but it's worth is still rarely clear.

Many owners barely even understand how it operates and is thus unable to determine its worth. As that’s the case, we’ll thoroughly explain what it is and what’s it for, but more importantly, whether or not it is worth it in the overall picture.

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Is Cost Segregation Analysis Worth It?

It has long been a question that has puzzled many commercial property owners. Many accountants suggest it, but it's worth is still rarely clear.

Many owners barely even understand how it operates and is thus unable to determine its worth. As that’s the case, we’ll thoroughly explain what it is and what’s it for, but more importantly, whether or not it is worth it in the overall picture.

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Commercial Property During a Downturn?

Benjamin Franklin once said that there are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes but I believe we can also add a downturn in the real estate cycle to that list.

Having been in the real estate business for over three decades I’ve experienced first-hand multiple cycles in the market. During these phases I’ve noticed a trend, people who operate their properties with a strong management team typically forecast the market turning and prepare in advance. 

The market you’re in will have a lot to do with how properties are effected, Los Angeles and a few other major metro areas typically only see a drop in value of a few percentage points while other areas can take a bigger hit.

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Commercial Property During a Downturn?

Benjamin Franklin once said that there are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes but I believe we can also add a downturn in the real estate cycle to that list.

Having been in the real estate business for over three decades I’ve experienced first-hand multiple cycles in the market. During these phases I’ve noticed a trend, people who operate their properties with a strong management team typically forecast the market turning and prepare in advance. 

The market you’re in will have a lot to do with how properties are effected, Los Angeles and a few other major metro areas typically only see a drop in value of a few percentage points while other areas can take a bigger hit.

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Commercial Property During a Downturn?

Benjamin Franklin once said that there are no guarantees in life other than death and taxes but I believe we can also add a downturn in the real estate cycle to that list.

Having been in the real estate business for over three decades I’ve experienced first-hand multiple cycles in the market. During these phases I’ve noticed a trend, people who operate their properties with a strong management team typically forecast the market turning and prepare in advance. 

The market you’re in will have a lot to do with how properties are effected, Los Angeles and a few other major metro areas typically only see a drop in value of a few percentage points while other areas can take a bigger hit.

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The 10 Most Expensive Commercial Real Estate Transactions in LA County in 2018

Happy Holidays from CBI!

We thought we’d do a fun end-of-the-year recap on the ten most expensive commercial real estate purchases in LA County.

The list was compiled from information provided by CoStar, and includes buildings in office, mixed-use, multifamily, and hospitality categories.

Transactions include property sold only between January 1 and December 31, 2018 but do not include any bundled portfolios.

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The 10 Most Expensive Commercial Real Estate Transactions in LA County in 2018

Happy Holidays from CBI!

We thought we’d do a fun end-of-the-year recap on the ten most expensive commercial real estate purchases in LA County.

The list was compiled from information provided by CoStar, and includes buildings in office, mixed-use, multifamily, and hospitality categories.

Transactions include property sold only between January 1 and December 31, 2018 but do not include any bundled portfolios.

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