How Long It Really Takes to Find and Secure a Location

How Long It Really Takes to Find and Secure a Location

From Closed Monday by Kyle Inserra

October 31, 2025 · 27 min

About this episode

Kyle Inserra discusses the timeline and processes involved in finding and securing a restaurant location.

In this episode, Kyle breaks down the real restaurant real estate timeline, from onboarding to site search to lease execution. Kyle explains how long the process actually takes, what slows it down, and how to set the right expectations for your brokers, franchisees, and your internal team. Whether you’re a franchisor trying to manage your pipeline or a franchisee itching to open your first unit, this episode will help you understand the steps, the timing, and the mindset needed to stay focused and move faster. 10Rep Services ✅ Lease Review – Send me your draft lease, and I’ll use AI + expert insight to highlight what’s worth pushing back on. 👉 Click here to request your Lease Review: https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/lease-review ✅ LOI Review – Got a location in mind? I’ll evaluate the deal terms, location viability, and broader market risk—before you commit. 👉 Click here to get your LOI Review https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/presigning-site-loilease-review 🧾 What You’ll Get: AI-powered lease red flag summary Plain-English breakdown of financial terms (escalation clauses, exclusivity, rent and of course escalations) Video with context on whether the deal is viable 24–48 hour…

People in this episode

Host: Kyle Inserra

Topics covered

  • restaurant real estate
  • site search
  • lease execution
  • franchising
  • real estate timeline

Keywords

  • restaurant real estate
  • lease review
  • LOI review
  • franchisor
  • franchisee

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