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The Restaurant Realty in 10
The Restaurant Realty in 10 takes a direct approach to restaurant operations, facilities, real estate, and investments. Host, Michael Carro jumps to the meat of the issue in these 10-minute podcasts answering your restaurant and restaurant real estate questions by sharing his industry experience and interviewing experts on niche topics. Michael is a Restaurant Franchisee, Certified Commercial Investment Manager, founder of The Restaurant Realty Network, Restaurant landlord and tenant, and a Top Commercial Real Estate Broker. He is a lover of exceptional food and passionate about the Chefs behind the dishes.
Episodes
27 episodes
| Building a Craft Brewery from the Ground Up with DC Reeves
DC Reeves, Owner and Co-Founder of Perfect Plain Brewing Co is in the studio today sharing what launched him into the craft beer world and how...
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12:21
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| Getting Funding for Your Restaurant When You Lease
Today Michael is joined by Alan Nickelsen, Executive VP and Commercial Banking Manager of Synovus Bank in Pensacola, FL.Alan shares the challenges that restaurants fac...
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8:54
| Restaurant Video, Audio, and Lighting System Controls
Creating a consistant customer experience is all about the details. In this episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10, Will Shaw from Integrated Surroundings shares why automated system contro...
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5:09
| Atmosphere Lighting for Your Restaurant
Lighting Expert, Will Shaw of Integrated Surroundings jumps into this episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 to share his insight on using lighting to create the perfect atmosphere in your restau...
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9:44
| How to Close a Restaurant
Closing a restaurant is not an easy decision. Today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, walks you through the steps you should take to make the process as simple as possible.When and How to Tell Your Staff ...
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Episode 21
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8:42
| Optimize Your Labor Schedule
In today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 our host, Michael Carro has Greg Hazard back to discuss how you can optimize labor schedule at your restaurant.Greg has over 30 years of experience streamlining restaurant expenses to ca...
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Episode 5
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8:53
| Developing a Food Hall- Part 1: Is It A Good Fit?
Food Hall popularity is growing quickly and you are seeing them pop up in unexpected places around the world.It may leave you asking if a food hall would make sense within your development? Or how could you maximize your unique site to ...
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9:12
| Installing a Hood System in Your Restaurant
How much does adding a hood system to a restaurant kitchen cost? How does a hood system function? What type of upkeep should you plan on to properly maintain a restaurant hood system...and avoid a fire hazard?
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Episode 18
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10:12
| Basics of Investing in Income Producing Properties
*This episode was recorded remotely so please excuse the sound quality.Purchasing the best income-producing property for you depends on many personal factors such as risk tolerance and desired ROI.In today's episode of The Resta...
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Episode 17
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9:21
| Balancing Audio Within Your Restaurant
Avoiding Loud Restaurants, Sound Absorption vs Sound Masking, and Choosing the Right Music Source. On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Will Shaw of
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Episode 17
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11:16
| Building a Restaurant Menu with Chef Blake Rushing
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro is joined by Chef Blake Rushing. Chef Blake is Owner and Head Chef of Union Public House in Downtown Pensacola, FL. Find out more about Chef Blake and Union Public Hous...
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Episode 16
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8:08
| Overcoming High Food Costs
In this episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, sits down with Greg Hazard, a long time restaurant entrepreneur who specializes in keeping restaurant financials in top condition. Today Greg is sharing practical advice on how...
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Episode 15
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10:31
| I Want to Sell My Restaurant. Now What?
When you have decided that you would like to sell your restaurant business it can be daunting to know how to begin the process and what information will be most important to a buyer. Today on The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Ca...
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Episode 15
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6:31
| Redesigning a Second Generation Kitchen
As a restaurant operator moving into a space that has previously been a restaurant can save a lot of cash, but it comes with it's own considerations as you redesign the kitchen to meet your needs. Catch today's podcast where host, Mic...
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Episode 14
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9:57
| Benefits of a Second Generation Restaurant
*This episode was recorded remotely, sound quality may be affected.*Some high-profile restaurant franchises prefer building restaurants from the ground up, but in today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, share...
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Episode 13
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8:32
| Remaining Credit Card Compliant
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Greg Litton of Everest Payment Solutions. Greg explains how credit card PCI compliance works for restaurants and steps you can take to remain compliant and avoi...
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Episode 12
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6:47
| Navigating a Restaurant Lease Renewal as a Landlord/Broker
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, explains special lease details to consider as you re-sign a long-term restaurant tenant.He walks you through a conversation he recently had with a friend who wanted ...
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Episode 11
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6:24
| Creating a Bar Program For Your Restaurant
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Chef Blake Rushing. Chef Blake is Owner and Head Chef of Union Public House in Downtown Pensacola, FL. In this episode Chef Blake is sharing what ma...
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Episode 10
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7:24
| Lessons From My First Commercial Real Estate Investment
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, dives into details about his first commercial real estate investment.He shares the mistake that led to him needing to find his first commercial investment in a hurry...
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Episode 9
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10:43
| Negotiating a Tenant Letter of Intent (LOI)
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, explains how to negotiate a Letter of Intent (LOI) for a restaurant tenant.He walks you through the different portions of a Letter of Intent and the special consider...
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Episode 8
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10:26
| Restaurant Kitchen Design
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest Don Theiot with Kesco Kitchen Equipment & Supply Co. Don walks us through the process of ...
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Episode 7
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9:00
| Food Halls and You
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Food Hall Expert, Andy Simpson with Hospitality Design and Development. They discuss what is important to ...
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Episode 6
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9:10
| Rapid Fire Questions with Food Hall Expert
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest and Food Hall Expert, Andy Simpson with Hospitality Design and Development. Andy answer...
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Episode 5
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7:23
| Designing Custom Signs
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest, Tom Poe. Tom designs signs at Brix Design Inc. in Downtown Pensacola. He discusses different types of signs and breaks down the sign design ...
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Episode 4
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11:05
| Credit Card Processing Fees Don't Have to Break the Bank
On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by a first-time guest, Greg Litton. Greg pulls the fine print off of credit card processing and shares exactly what steps you can take to protect your business fro...
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Episode 3
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10:19