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CAM charges can be complex, and without a well-negotiated and clearly written CAM clause, you risk being unexpectedly burdened with higher costs that can escalate throughout your lease term. Register now as this webinar on October 9th, at 2PM ET will demystify CAM charges and equip you with the knowledge and strategies to ensure you’re only paying your fair share.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding CAM Charges:

What are CAM charges, and why do they matter?
Common components included in CAM charges.

Negotiating Your Lease:

Key terms and clauses to include in your lease agreement.
Strategies to negotiate favorable CAM terms.

Avoiding Common Pitfalls:

Red flags to watch out for in CAM clauses.
How to protect yourself from unexpected increases.

Tools and Resources:

Practical tools to help you track and manage CAM charges.
How technology can simplify lease management and CAM tracking.

Who Should Attend:

Franchise owners and operators
Real estate managers
Financial officers
Anyone involved in franchise lease negotiations and management

Why Attend? By the end of this webinar, you will have a comprehensive understanding of CAM charges and be equipped with actionable strategies to negotiate and manage these charges effectively. Ensure your franchise’s financial health and avoid unpleasant surprises, so you can confidently focus on your business growth.

Can’t make it on the 9th? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording!

About Us: Leasecake is dedicated to helping franchise owners and operators navigate the complexities of lease management. Our experts provide insights and tools to ensure your business thrives in our ongoing educational webinar series. Take a look at what’s coming up and save your spot!

Are you a multi-unit operator with plans to buy or sell locations? Check out this on-demand webinar on the importance of due diligence during lease acquisitions, featuring Pete DiFilippo, Principal, C Squared, an investment banking firm focused on multi-unit operators in the restaurant and franchise industries. In the high-stakes world of restaurant entrepreneurship, being prepared is not just a suggestion – it’s the key to a successful transaction.

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This webinar covers:

Unlocking Success Through Due Diligence: Explore the critical role that due diligence plays in the buying and selling of restaurant locations. Discover the essential steps to safeguard your investment or ensure a smooth exit.

Day-to-Day Financial Fortitude: Learn why maintaining accurate financial records is more than just a good practice—it’s necessary. We’ll delve into strategies for keeping your financial documents, franchise agreements, lease documents, and other essential materials up to date, allowing you to avoid the last-minute scramble when you’re ready to make a move.

Proactive Preparation, Reactive Results: Understand the distinction between proactive preparation and reactive responses. We’ll share real-life case studies, emphasizing the impact of staying ahead in your due diligence game.

Building Trust in Transactions: Establish trust in your restaurant transactions by mastering due diligence. Gain insights into the art of negotiation, risk mitigation, and how a well-prepared approach can elevate your business dealings.

Expert Tips and Best Practices: Our industry experts will provide invaluable tips and best practices garnered from years of experience. Whether you’re a buyer or seller, this webinar will empower you to make informed decisions and ensure a smooth transition.

Please fill out the form to view the on-demand webinar.

Who Should Watch:

This webinar is tailor-made for restaurant and service-based retail operators including hair and beauty salons, fitness centers, education centers, and many more, whether you’re looking to buy or sell locations, or are considering a refinance. If you’re serious about securing a successful deal, don’t miss this opportunity to equip yourself with the knowledge and tools needed for due diligence excellence.

Don’t let the pressure of a transaction catch you off guard—be proactive, be prepared, and join us for an eye-opening discussion on mastering the art of due diligence in the restaurant business. Your culinary success story begins with informed decisions!

Who is C Squared?

C Squared Advisory Group, LLC is an independent investment bank providing financial and transaction advisory services to the restaurant, franchise, and multi-unit retail industries. As the most experienced and multi-skilled industry advisory firm, we assist in optimizing the financial performance of clients’ businesses, position clients to maximize the value of their businesses, while guiding our clients and managing the complex transactions to help achieve clients’ goals.

In this on-demand webinar, Scott Miller, the CFO of Cotti Foods, a thriving business operating 200+ Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Pieology locations, shares his insights on cutting costs and building prosperous franchises. Discover the lessons learned from Scott’s two decades of progressive experience in restaurant accounting and finances, and gain valuable insights into his most effective financial strategies for restaurant operators. Scott also shares his predictions and outlook for 2024, offering guidance that extends beyond numbers to foster a thriving and resilient restaurant business.

Please fill out the form to view the on-demand webinar.

Webinar Topics Covered:

Best practices, tips and tricks from Scott’s decades of experience
Most effective financial strategies for restaurant franchises
Predictions and outlook for 2024 for the hospitality industry

Whether you’re a finance professional or a restaurant owner, this webinar promises to enhance your understanding of restaurant financial management.

Multi-unit operators in the restaurant and franchise industry today face the ongoing challenge of maximizing efficiency while driving growth. This on demand webinar is designed specifically for multi-unit operators seeking to enhance efficiency by reducing their income tax burden, and deploying that cost savings into the opening of additional locations. It explores different tax strategies for franchises to allow you to open more locations. By decreasing the amount of tax you are paying today, you can reinvest that money into opening more stores now, and increase your revenue faster.

This webinar covers:

– Cost Segregation and other financial strategies to help maximize tax savings by accelerating depreciation deductions
– Technology and tools to help improve efficiency and minimize risk across your real estate portfolio
– Strategies for efficient lease management and lease auditing to identify additional opportunities for cost savings
– And More!

Please fill out the form to view the webinar.

The speaker for this session is Jeff Hiatt, Director of Business Development at MS Consultants. Since joining the company in 1999, Jeff has helped clients reduce their income tax burden ever since. MS Consultants has become the Nation’s leading independent provider of Cost Segregation Studies, helping commercial and residential property owners and tenants to accelerate the depreciation on all types of properties. To date the firm has completed over 24,000 studies in 45 states.

Register now for a free on-demand webinar on the topic of improving profitability and efficiency for multi-unit operators. This panel includes speakers Salem Najjar, CEO of Serve Hospitality Group, one of the largest and highest performing Tropical Smoothie Cafe franchisees in the Midwest, as well as Kevin Mctigue, Manager, Solutions Engineering at Restaurant365 and Taj Adhav, Founder of Leasecake. This webinar covers:

Strategies for enhancing profitability for your franchise
Improving operational efficiency
Navigating the challenges of multi-unit operations
And more

If you’re looking to grow your business efficiently and improve productivity, this is the session for you!

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