Why second-generation restaurant space doesn't always make sense

Why second-generation restaurant space doesn't always make sense

Restaurant Dive quotes East Coast Wings + Grill CEO Sam Ballas making the point plainly: the goal is not the cheapest restaurant, it is the smartest investment. Existing infrastructure only helps if it matches the concept. Grease, venting, power and hood placement built for the last tenant can cost more to rework than starting clean. Related Course: Creative Deal-Making and the Space Requirements Guide