Occupier - We ❤️ Leases!

Mike LaRue is the VP of Franchise Development at Angry Chickz and a seasoned expert in the franchise space, particularly in the emerging brands sector. He joins Matt Giffune to share how emerging brands can strategically scale in a competitive market, the importance of storytelling in building a brand, and the 3 key considerations for successful brand development. 🔗 https://bit.ly/3NJ0tEV #fullyoccupied #podcast #restaurantrealestate #franchisegrowth

Your real estate strategy is the backbone of your restaurant growth goals. Occupier - We ❤️ Leases! is your one-stop-shop for everything restaurant lease management: ✅ Automate critical date notifications ✅ Assign new tasks per deal ✅ Search and filter all lease clauses ✅ Track rent payments and CAM expenses Centralize your real estate lease data so that you can secure additional local, regional, or national locations in your portfolio. #restaurantrealestate #leasemanagement

Bond Vet expanded from 6 to 50 locations in just three years. 📈 But legacy tools couldn’t keep pace with their growth. The absence of a centralized leasing platform hindered collaboration between real estate, facilities, and accounting teams. With Occupier - We ❤️ Leases! Bond Vet enjoys operational efficiency, lease data transparency, and better collaboration on their real estate tasks than ever before. And since implementation, Bond Vet has experienced significant improvements in lease management and cross-departmental collaboration. “It’s that ‘for record’ component that allows us to “stay lean as a team and focus on real estate growth and strategy.” 🔗 Link in the comments to read more about how Bond Vet centralizes their lease management and accounting processes. #leasemanagement #leaseaccounting #healthcarerealestate #retailrealestate

After over a year of inaccurate lease accounting in legacy software, Black Rock Coffee Bar made the switch to Occupier - We ❤️ Leases! Occupier gives accounting teams complete visibility into the lease administration side of the lease life cycle. 🎯 Weekly critical date notifications 🎯 Collaboration with every team - tag people, assign tasks 🎯 Automatically calculated financials for date changes 🔗 Link in the comments to read more. #leaseaccounting #restaurantrealestate #leasemanagement

🏆 New G2 Badges 🏆 Occupier has been honored with new G2 badges in the Fall 2024 report! 🎉 🌟 Most Implementable 🌟 Easiest Setup 🌟 Easiest To Use Visit our G2 profile to see what customers are saying about us! 🔗 Link in the comments. #leaseadministration #leaseaccounting #g2 #g2reviews

Dear Lease Lover ❤️, "What are the key factors I should consider when evaluating different retail space types?" In this episode, Amanda Lee chats with Chris Ressa, COO at DLC Management Corp., who shares his advice on aligning your retail space with your market, customers, and overall brand experience. Hint: Choosing the right space isn’t just about real estate—it’s about understanding your customers and aligning the space with their needs. If you're looking to expand and feeling uncertain about the best space for your brand, this episode provides expert advice to help guide your decision-making. #dearleaselover #retail #retailrealestate

"Staff for the company you're trying to build." Dan Rowe is the Founder and CEO of Fransmart, one of the largest restaurant franchise development firms in the world. Fransmart specializes in finding the next big thing at the earliest stages and has sold over 5,000 franchises worldwide. Dan joins Matt Giffune to share his extensive experience in the franchise world, discussing the strategies for identifying and developing successful restaurant brands. He emphasizes the importance of authentic brand DNA, strong unit economics, and the right franchisee selection. First-time franchisees - tune in for valuable advice! 🔗 Full episode linked in the comments. #fullyoccupied #podcast #franchisee #qsr

At Occupier, we’re proud of our partnership with Paperchase, bringing together world-class lease accounting software and expert accounting services for the hospitality industry. Austin Robello, CPA, highlights what makes this collaboration special. Together, we empower restaurant owners to easily navigate the complexities of lease management and accounting, to ensure their finances are GAAP compliant and they can make critical decisions about their portfolio. #leaseaccounting #cpa #controller

Dear Lease Lover ❤️, "What should we consider as we make the leap from clicks to bricks?" In this episode, Morgan Beard sits down with Matt Zuvella from SiteRise to address a question from "DTC Darling," a successful e-commerce business owner eager to expand into brick-and-mortar retail. Matt shares valuable perspectives on a successful transition and the essential strategies for opening physical locations. Hint: The path to physical retail success starts with smart, data-driven decisions. If you're a thriving e-commerce brand ready to take the leap from clicks to bricks, this episode provides the foundational strategies you need to succeed in physical retail. #dearleaselover #retailrealestate #brickandmortar #dtc

☀️ OCP EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT ☀️ Meet Carlos Rodrigues from our Engineering Team! Carlos is a Senior Software Engineer and is based out of São Paulo, Brazil. ✨ Why do you love working at Occupier?✨ "I get to work with some really talented people, and I’m constantly learning from them. It feels like we’re all in it together, pushing towards the same goals, and that energy makes work a lot more enjoyable." ✨ What is your favorite memory at Occupier thus far? ✨ "The week leading up to the release of payables and vendors was amazing. It felt like everything just clicked. Each engineer was focused and contributed their piece, and it all flowed naturally." ✨ What is your favorite thing to do outside of work? ✨ "I enjoy playing with the kids and taking them to new places every weekend. They love animals, so it could be somewhere nearby with ducks or cows. I also like listening to music, playing video games, and watching TV shows with my wife. We love trying out new restaurants every so often as part of our own little culinary adventure." ✨ What’s your favorite movie of all time? ✨ "I like most Christopher Nolan movies, but I’d probably go with Inception.” ✨ What travel destination would you recommend? ✨ "When I pick a destination, I like to explore the nearby cities to really experience the whole region. If you’re visiting Rio de Janeiro, I highly recommend checking out Angra dos Reis and Paraty. They offer a great mix of beautiful islands, clear waters, and rich Brazilian history." ✨ What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? ✨ "You have to give your best every day. No matter how well things went yesterday, today brings new challenges to tackle."