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 process. To learn more about Brix Design and gather sign concept ideas head to their facebook page. For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com Subscribe to get new episodes that provide uncensored straight talk geared to answer your restaurant and restaurant real e ..read more

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, Michael Carro, is joined by Don Theriot, Founder, and Owner of Kesco, Kitchen Equipment & Supply Co. Don details how to update an existing restaurant kitchen and create a functional redesign for your restaurant. For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com  Subscri ..read more

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 That The Restaurant Is Closing How to Handle Subscriptions and Vendor Contracts How to Properly Shut Down the Building to Avoid Damage PRO-TIP: If you are considering closing your restaurant make sure to reach out to your restaurant broker. You may be able to find a way out through sub-leasing your restaurant space or even leasing some of your restaurant equipmen ..read more

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 craft beer can impact a community. Michael wraps up the interview with rapid-fire questions where DC tells how much budget he would plan if he were rebuilding Perfect Plain today, and gives a budget breakdown on how he keeps his establishment profitable. Join Michael Carro, host of The Restaurant Realty in 10, for this engaging interview with entrepreneur DC Reeves of Perfect Plain Brewing Co. and learn about how craft beer made it's way to Pensacola ..read more

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 advice on how to retain a great restaurant tenant and put himself in a position where selling the building as a NNN investment may be possible in the future. If your goal has changed from “long-term hold” to considering selling a leased property as a NNN investment here are a few tips from today’s episode: Consider a below-market lease rate and negotiating b ..read more

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, and the lessons he learned in developing this property to producing over a 300% return on investment (ROI). For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com  Subscribe to get new episodes that provide uncensored straight talk geared to answer your restaurant and restaur ..read more

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 Integrated Surroundings.   Episode Highlights: How to Balance the Sound Floor of Your Restaurant When is Pink Noise Effective  Why the Wrong Music Source Could Cost a Whole Lot More Than You May Think ($20,000 more in some cases!) For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com Subscribe to get new episo ..read more

On today's episode of The Restaurant Realty in 10 host, Michael Carro, is joined by Chef Blake Rushing.  Chef Blake shares his experience from time in Chef Gordon Ramsey's kitchens and how he transitioned to owning his own restaurants in his home town of Pensacola, Florida. Find out more about Chef Blake and Union Public House at unionpensacola.com For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com Subscribe to get new episodes that provide uncensored straight talk geared to answer your restaurant and rest ..read more

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 designing a restaurant kitchen. For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com  Subscribe to get new episodes that provide uncensored straight talk geared to answer your restaurant and restaurant real estate questions.  ..read more

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 makes a great bar program, how his bar team crafts custom cocktails, and what a well-designed bar program can mean for a restaurants' bottom line. Find out more about Chef Blake and Union Public House at unionpensacola.com. For more information on The Restaurant Realty in 10 or to get the show notes from today's show head over to TheRestaurantRealty.com ..read more