Operations
Restaurant Site Selection Guide
How to choose a restaurant site — traffic, demographics, visibility, rent-to-revenue, and the trade-offs that shape long-term success.
The fundamentals of site selection
Great sites combine traffic, population density, visibility, and access. For a premium fast-casual burger franchise, daytime and evening population, co-tenancy with complementary brands, and easy in-and-out access drive consistent visits.
Rent vs revenue
Rent is a fixed cost that quietly determines profitability. Aim for an occupancy cost — rent plus charges — that is a sustainable percentage of projected sales. A lower-rent second-choice site often outperforms a high-rent flagship over time.
Protecting the brand
Site selection is also brand protection. The right location reinforces a premium identity; the wrong one erodes it. LOL Burger Bar works with franchisees to evaluate sites against brand standards and market demand before any commitment.
Restaurant Site Selection Guide — FAQ
Traffic, population density, visibility, access, and a rent level sustainable against projected sales.
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