Actionable insights for accelerated growth

In today’s competitive retail landscape, companies are using the latest data and analytics tools for nearly every aspect of their business, from sales and marketing to operations and supply chain. At the same time, choosing the right location has become a more essential decision than ever. This is hardly surprising, given that the wrong site decisions can have million-dollar consequences. Forward-thinking organizations are constantly fine-tuning their process to make sure the sites they select are the very best ones to grow their business and turn a profit.

America loves fresh Mexican food, and by the looks of it, America really loves Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill . Since opening up in Charlotte, NC nearly 20 years ago, the restaurant chain has grown to hold dozens of locations throughout 18 Eastern states.

Garnett Station isn’t your typical private equity firm. They thrive on building strong, enduring relationships through collaborative efforts and a culture of shared ownership. By providing long-term capital and building world-class management teams, Garnett Station sets—and accomplishes— ambitious goals. Now with SiteZeus as their go-to location intelligence tool, the team has a major leg-up on its competition with a cost effective, fast and accurate predictive modeling solution.

Japanese BBQ is about more than just the meal— it’s a social dining experience and the concept is sizzling into the United States. Gyu-Kaku, a Japanese BBQ chain featuring personal grills at every table that guests use to cook and share their food has over 700 global locations. Now partnering with SiteZeus, this Asian cuisine power brand will leverage the most advanced and individualized location intelligence available for the retail industry as it widens its reach in the United States.

Technology is leveling the playing field for restaurant and retail operators. The increased democratization of data means that powerful location strategy tools that were once only affordable for large chains are now accessible to even small businesses. At the same time, capabilities are continuing to race forward with more detailed, accurate, and transparent data that is backed by powerful A.I. and machine learning that help operators make smarter decisions and avoid costly mistakes.

Chains often shy away from “C” trade areas in favor of A or B markets that often come with higher traffic and population density. But boots on the ground experience coupled with good location intelligence tools can help to uncover some hidden opportunities.

TAMPA, Fla. (April 27, 2018) — After a year of major growth, SiteZeus, the leading SaaS site-selection platform for retail industries, is taking home another win. SiteZeus CTO Chuck Cooper represented the startup at the second annual Chicago Machine Learning VC Summit where he competed against other machine-learning companies in a pitch to a crowd of entrepreneurs, developers and prospective customers. The event hosted over 600 attendees and 20 speakers in 2017.

Northstar Café takes pride in their farm to table, locally sourced, organic, and sustainable cuisine. Everyone is looking for dining options that serve not only their appetite, but help protect the environment and regional farmers. This is the philosophy of Northstar Café, an Ohio-based restaurant chain offering healthy options for the discerning foodie. Family owned and operated, the company is looking to move beyond the Midwest.

What do chicken wings, casual dining, and NOLA-inspired cuisine have in common? If they fall under the banner of Ballard Brands, we must be talking about the company’s Creole-influenced Wow Cafes, Boardhouse Serious Sandwiches, The Original City Diners, and the one-two combo of PJ’s Coffee of New Orleans and New Orleans Roast Coffee and Tea. Begun by brothers Paul, Scott, and Steve Ballard in 2012 and today consisting of 150 outlets, this culinary tribute to their home state of Louisiana is spreading the good word, and good food, of the area around the world.

It seems like a strange juxtaposition between business, but in the highly competitive world of in-vestments and customer service could you find a single company offering both taste tempting bar food and automotive paint and collision services. That’s exactly what Atticus Franchises have been doing since it began. This Atlanta-based private equity firm is focused on high return investment opportunities, with the WingStop casual restaurants and Maaco bodyshops the core of their extensive Southeastern US portfolio.

British eatery Wagamama is a company on a mission, and with core values like ‘fresh,’ ‘restless,’ ‘playful’ and ‘free,’ their goal is to spread positivity through nutritious, delicious cuisine from care-fully sourced ingredients. It’s all part of their desire to bring people and the community together. They currently have establishments in New York and Boston, but the company is looking to expand its reach in the US, hoping to leave diners refreshed and feeling better than when they walked through the doors.

RECon is the world’s largest global gathering of retail real estate professionals. Join us in Las Vegas, Nevada, May 20-23, 2018. We’ll be showcasing our location intelligence tool, live. Stop by Booth N1450 for a live demo → or for a private demo, schedule an appointment with one of our team-members below: