We’re turning up the heat on this episode! Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Dannon Shiff, joins us to share the background and exciting future of this hot QSR. The concept was started in 2017 with only $900 and the quest to create perfect hot chicken. Today, the group has successfully opened almost 100 units with many more slated to open soon. Dannon shares his own journey in restaurants and real estate, the unique story behind Dave’s, where the company is today and how Dannon and the Dave’s team plan to grow even more.Dave’s Hot Chicken is on fire! The menu is simple, but watch out, you might have to sign a waiver to dig in. Listen to this spicy episode with Dannon and our host, Ashley Casey, to learn more.

We’re turning up the heat on this episode! Dave’s Hot Chicken’s Senior Vice President of Real Estate, Dannon Shiff, joins us to share the background and exciting future of this hot QSR. <br>The concept was started in 2017 with only $900 and the quest to create perfect hot chicken. Today, the group has successfully opened almost 100 units with many more slated to open soon. Dannon shares his own journey in restaurants and real estate, the unique story behind Dave’s, where the company is today and how Dannon and the Dave’s team plan to grow even more.<br>Dave’s Hot Chicken is on fire! The menu is simple, but watch out, you might have to sign a waiver to dig in. Listen to this spicy episode with Dannon and our host, Ashley Casey, to learn more.

Dave's Hot Chicken

As of July 2022, Phillips Edison (PECO) has been one year Nasdaq-Listed! In celebration, our host Ashley Casey, sits down with CEO and co-founder, Jeff Edison to discuss the past 12 months both at Phillips Edison and in the retail real estate industry. Since being founded in 1991, PECO has grown to be one the one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of omni-channel grocery-anchored neighborhood shopping centers -- and Jeff has the stories to reflect the ever-changing nature of the retail business. Jeff shares everything from his insight on market trends to his favorite iPhone apps! Tune in to the Retail Intel podcast for our chat with Jeff and subscribe to hear more conversations with leaders in commercial real estate and retail.

E36 - 1 Year NASDAQ - Listed

When you mix sandwiches, celebrities, and a secret sauce – you get a sub shop as all-star as the superstars that endorse it! Ike’s Love &amp; Sandwiches’ fans include celebrities like Grammy-nominated Halsey, Super Bowl winner Marshawn Lynch, and Major League Baseball superstar Barry Bonds – with the selfies next to Ike himself to prove it.  Listen as our host Ashley Casey takes a deep dive into Ike’s Love &amp; Sandwiches with their Vice President of Real Estate and Development, Adam Rinella. This sandwich shop has grown from a single store to over 70 locations and growing, and Adam shares the strategy (and personalities) behind that success.

Ike's Love & Sandwiches: Iconic flavors with a side of humor

We’re back with our 34th episode of Retail Intel – live from our companywide virtual PECO XP Week.  In this episode, we talk with Mark Heath, Senior Director of Development at Chipotle and Jimmer Bolden, Vice President of Real Estate at Robeks Fresh Juices.

Ep 34 Retail Intel LIVE From PECO XP Week

The capital A in Chick-fil-A’s name has a purpose – it means "grade A top quality.” Along with serving quality food, Chick-fil-A has gained a reputation for their outstanding customer service. What better company to hear from during PECO’s annual Customer Service Week? Recorded live from Atlanta, listen as Michael Calloway (Director of Launch Support) shares some nuggets of wisdom with our host, Ashley Casey. Learn about Michael’s dynamic background with Chick-fil-A, his mentality on what defines good customer service, and how pro-active gestures can make all the difference when it comes to showing people that you care.

Chick-fil-A: Cooking Up Quality Service with a Side of Waffle Fries

Clean Juice is a USDA-certified organic juice bar and smoothie brand with over 100 locations open and 55 in development in 28 states. In this episode, Ashley Casey, PECO’s Director of National Accounts, is talking with Clean Juice’s Director of Development, Brennan Kerr. Listen as they discuss the origins of Clean Juice, the importance of transparency in products and operations, and their new brand ambassador (whose name you will recognize!).

Clean Juice: An Organic Approach With a Healthy Growth Plan

In this episode, we’re getting to know Michael Scharff, CEO of Evolv Technologies. Ashley Casey, PECO’s Director of National Accounts, and Michael both share a passion for emerging retail trends and technology. Listen as they discuss how retail has pivoted, the real meaning of omni-channel, and how retailers can succeed in a changing consumer landscape.

The Evolv-ing Retail Landscape

We’re celebrating our 30th Anniversary with the 30th episode of Retail Intel – live from our companywide Core Values Week. In this episode, we’re getting to know Richard Feinberg of Xponential Fitness, Nate Ohme of Great Clips, and Robert Kluger of Kura Sushi. Listen as they discuss innovation within their concepts, the changes they’ve experienced over the past year, and their expert outlooks on the future of retail real estate. One of PECO’s core values is to have fun and get it done – and that’s exactly what we do in this episode!

Retail Intel LIVE from Core Values Week

They’re called Results for a reason. Recognized as one of the highest quality physical therapy organizations in the nation, Results Physiotherapy currently operates over 170 outpatient clinics. In this episode, we get to know David Bromfield, Vice President of Development. Learn more about the Results story and hear how the company is navigating the dynamic conditions that the pandemic has presented.

Results Physiotherapy: Patient-Centered, Results-Focused

Urban Air Adventure Parks is the nation's leading indoor theme park franchise with more than 200 locations. In this episode, we hear how this fast-growing concept is providing a one-of-a-kind experience for thrill seekers of all ages. Listen as Ashley Casey chats with Josh Wall, Chief Franchise Officer for Urban Air, and learn how this innovative brand became the Top Entertainment Franchise of 2020.

Urban Air Adventure Parks: Where Innovation Meets Recreation

Retail Intel is a podcast series brought to you by Phillips Edison and Company, one of the nation’s largest owners and operators of grocery-anchored shopping centers. Join Mike Conway and Ashley Casey as they explore emerging trends, insights, and hot topics in the retail real estate industry.

HTeaO is taking over the southeast with their freshly brewed tea and family-driven friendly culture. In this episode, join Ashley Casey as she chats with Brad Williamson, Vice President of Real Estate Development for HTeaO, and get to know this Texas-based tea concept. You’ll be craving an iced tea after learning more about their unique flavors… and the secret menu.

HTeaO: An Emerging Beverage Concept Brewing Up More Than Fresh Tea

Warm milk chocolate chip and chilled sugar cookies are always on the Crumbl menu, along with 120+ specialty flavors that rotate weekly. If you aren’t craving one now, you will be after listening to our newest episode of Retail Intel featuring Britnee Nuehring, VP of Marketing for Crumbl Cookies. Listen as Ashley Casey and Britnee discuss the Crumbl story and learn how it has become the fastest growing gourmet cookie concept in the country.

Crumbl Cookies: Making the World a Sweeter Place One Cookie at a Time

In our newest episode, we’re getting to know Grant Guidinger, Vice President of Real Estate for WellBiz Brands. WellBiz Brands is the powerhouse behind three well-known concepts: Amazing Lash Studio, Elements Massage, and Fitness Together. Listen as we explore the changing nature of retail real estate, the growth of WellBiz Brands, and what we’re most looking forward to in 2021.

WellBiz Brands: A Fast-Growing Franchise With a Healthy Future

We recently had the good fortune to chat with Kane Lester, Senior Real Estate Manager for Panda Restaurant Group. In this episode, we learn more about Panda’s corporate model, the evolution from mall locations to grocery-anchored centers, how the company has adapted to the current environment, and their continued focus on putting people first.

Panda Restaurant Group: Delivering More Than Exceptional Asian Dining Experiences

In this episode, we get to know Ken McAllister, President of MY SALON Suite. Listen as Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, chats with Ken about his background (spoiler: he had no prior salon experience!), the MY SALON Suite real estate model, what sets them apart in a competitive industry, and how the company creates a safe environment for Members and customers.

MY SALON Suite: A Franchise with FLAIR

As mandates are lifted and businesses reopen, Phillips Edison’s Property Management team has been proactive in supporting tenants with a variety of solutions. Recorded live from Mike Conway’s living room, we hear from Eric Richter, Senior Vice President of Property Management and Dawn Stamper, Senior Vice President of Customer Experience. Learn how the property management team has responded to the unique retail environment, new initiatives being rolled out, and how Phillips Edison utilizes their own custom communications platform to support tenants.

Open for Business: How the Property Management Team Plays a Role in Recovery

Tom McGee

In this episode, live from the 2020 PECO Annual Meeting, we hear from Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC. Tom coined the term Retail Renaissance to describe the convergence taking place in the industry. Listen as he highlights how retailers are embracing both digital and physical channels, the biggest takeaways from ICSC’s “The Halo Effect” study, and some of the major innovations in the retail real estate industry.

Retail Renaissance: The State of the Industry with Tom McGee

It’s an exciting time in retail real estate. Ecommerce is meeting bricks and mortar in innovative ways, and the experience-based economy is growing. Our newest episode features Ashley Casey, Director of National Accounts at Phillips Edison, and her recent presentation at ULI Cincinnati’s 18 Hour City Series event. Listen as Ashley dives in to the retail revolution’s new challenges and opportunities, emerging industry trends, and hear how both retailers and developers are responding to meet consumer demands.

The Retail Revolution: Innovations & Emerging Trends

Blaze Pizza is fire’d up for expansion. The fast-casual chain was founded in 2011 with the goal to become “the Chipotle of pizza” and was recently named the #1 “Brand of the Year” in the Fast Casual Top 100. In this episode, we’re chatting with Robert Kluger, Senior Vice President of Development. Listen as we learn about the company’s aggressive expansion (with plans to double in size by the end of 2020!), their increased focus on customer convenience, and how this fast-fire’d franchise got started.

Blaze Pizza: Fast-Fire’d and Fast-Growing

What happens in Vegas, doesn’t actually stay in Vegas – and that’s a good thing when it comes to podcasts! In this retailer-packed episode live from ICSC RECon in Las Vegas, we’re chatting with industry experts from: Goldfish Swim School, Chipotle, Bealls Outlet, Blink Fitness, and Little Caesars. Learn more about each of these fast-growing companies, hear their industry insights, and discover the importance of building brand awareness.

Retail Rundown: Live from RECon 2019

Whether you’re well established as a retailer, or just getting started carving out a profitable niche that’s ready to grow - this is a must-listen podcast for you! Mike and the entire Phillips Edison team does an incredible job leading conversations that cover a huge breadth of topics related to the ins and outs of navigating the ever changing retail landscape while building a thriving business. Highly recommend listening and subscribing!

Empowering, insightful and actionable! 🙏

Loved both of these episodes - great job Mike and Ryan!!!

Dominoes and 5 Guys!

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Beth Azor

In this episode, we get to know the mentor, motivator, and commercial real estate rockstar - Beth Azor. As founder and principal of Azor Advisory Services, a leading commercial real estate advisory and investment firm based in Southeast Florida, Beth has nearly 30 years’ experience in real estate. Hear her dynamic story about how she got started, valuable lessons learned, and what drives her passion for training sales pros in the industry.

The Original Leasing Rockstar: Beth Azor

Mark Thompson

In our newest episode, we get to know Mark Thompson, CEO and Founder of GroceryAnchored.com. Mark, the “Grocery Guru,” worked as a broker for 10 years before building the website that he’d always wanted. This site has become a powerful resource in the grocery-anchored sector – providing industry professionals with a one-stop option to view deals on the market, sales comps, and daily news. Learn how it all began, along with Mark’s insights on the current state of retail in the grocery sector, the evolution of grocery delivery, and how grocers are effectively adapting to consumer demands.

In our newest episode, we get to know Mark Thompson, CEO and Founder of <a href="http://GroceryAnchored.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GroceryAnchored.com</a>. Mark, the “Grocery Guru,” worked as a broker for 10 years before building the website that he’d always wanted. This site has become a powerful resource in the grocery-anchored sector – providing industry professionals with a one-stop option to view deals on the market, sales comps, and daily news. Learn how it all began, along with Mark’s insights on the current state of retail in the grocery sector, the evolution of grocery delivery, and how grocers are effectively adapting to consumer demands.

GroceryAnchored.com: Getting to Know the Grocery Guru, Mark Thompson

In this episode of Retail Intel, we chat with Jeff Rubino, Vice President of Real Estate for Five Guys. As their third official employee, Jeff has played a large part in the Five Guys franchise explosion - from 8 stores in 2003 to nearly 1,500 today. Hear the Five Guys story, their secrets of success, and the family business mentality that made this company into the fast-growing retailer it is today.

Five Guys: Burgers, Fries and a Growing Franchise

Live from the Phillips Edison Annual Meeting – we get to know Don Barnett, Corporate Real Estate Manager at Kroger and seasoned grocery industry expert. Learn about Kroger’s community focus, new developments (including a food hall!), and innovations that have established the company as a major competitor in the grocery industry.

Kroger: Innovating the Grocery Industry Through Community and Technology

Join Mike and the research team at Phillips Edison as they explore hot research trends from a popular Salt Lake City gastropub, the Beerhive. Learn about changing technology, the craft brew explosion, and the internet of things with a couple of industry experts (and overall fun-loving guys!).

Retail Trends Today: Changing Technology, the Internet of Things, and the Craft Brew Explosion

Who let the dogs… in? With over 70 locations, Dogtopia is leading the dog daycare sector and continues to strengthen their stake in the 70 billion dollar pet industry. In this episode, we get to know Jesse Stiles, Vice President of Real Estate at Dogtopia. We’re learning about their real estate “sweet spots”, plans for expansion, and how they “treat every day like it's the most exciting day ever!”

Dogtopia: Taking a Bite Out of the Billion Dollar Pet Industry

John Orr

In our newest episode, we’re talking retail with the “banjo-playing deal junkie” - John Orr. John is part of the Carolina Retail Experts team, managing the retail services platform in the Charleston office of Lee &amp; Associates. With over 20 years of experience from retail shop owner to his current position as Retail Services Director, John has become an expert in the field. In this episode, we hear his insights on the evolution of traditional retail, the importance of creating a great customer experience, and advice for up-and-coming CRE professionals.

Retail Talk with Industry Expert: John Orr

The Domino’s story is all about reinvention and innovation. Join Mike Conway and his team on their visit to the Domino’s Pizza Headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan to learn more about this iconic brand. From “30-minutes-or-less” to “new and inspired”, the Domino’s brand continues to evolve, and serves as a great reminder to retailers the importance of listening to your customers and being willing to change.

Domino’s Pizza: Reinvention for a Better Brand

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