How to NOT Get Screwed Signing a Coffee Shop Lease – Valor Coffee Podcast Ep. 164
About this episode
The episode discusses essential lease terms and negotiation strategies for opening a coffee shop, drawing from the hosts' experiences with commercial leases.
JOIN THE VALOR COFFEE COMMUNITY – Courses, Exclusive Videos, PDFs, Spreadsheets and more: https://community.valor.coffee?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep164 We’ve signed five commercial leases since starting Valor Coffee in 2016 – and we’ve learned (painfully) how lease terms can make or break a café. In this episode, we break down the lease language that confuses everybody (CAM/TI, gross vs. triple net, rent escalators, commencement date, rent abatement, LOIs, and more) and what we wish we negotiated sooner. We also talk leverage—when you have it, when you don’t, and how to use it before you sign anything. If you’re opening your first shop or thinking about location #2, this one can save you real money and real regret. This week's episode is brought to you by our friends at Odeko: Use our code VALOR10 for 10% off your first supply order! Hit the link below to sign up now:n https://portal.odeko.com/signup *If you purchase something through one of our links, we may be entitled to a share of the sale* Buy Valor Coffee: https://valor.coffee/shop?utm_source=spotify&utm_campaign=ep164 Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/valorcoffee16 Want to become a Wholesale…
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