When Chris told this story, I laughed—but it’s one of the best lessons in initiative I’ve heard in a while. He and his team were driving through Mountain Home, Idaho. There’s a tired-looking Taco John’s on a corner. Nothing impressive. Easy to dismiss. Chris turns to one of his rookies and says, “Go get a burrito and ask the guy what he’s doing with this building.” The junior guy walks in, orders food, starts a conversation. The owner says, “I like this one… but I’ve got another location in Nampa I don’t really love. It’s a good spot though.” That Nampa location became the first Dutch Bros Chris ever developed. One burrito. One conversation. One person willing to walk inside. He shared another story about sending someone into a rough Chinese restaurant in Missoula to track down an owner. That one didn’t go nearly as smoothly—but today that corner has national tenants on it. Here’s what stuck with me: The best opportunities rarely look polished. They look tired. Underperforming. Easy to drive past. The edge in this business isn’t always financial engineering or perfect modeling. It’s initiative. It’s being willing to get out of the car. To start the conversation. To ask the simple question. The rookie who’s willing to “go get the burrito” is the one who ends up finding the deal. And that mindset compounds. #CommercialRealEstate #RetailDevelopment #Brokerage #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #NetLease

New Episode—Built, Broke, Rebuilt: What 20 Years in Retail Real Estate Teaches About Resilience and Development What does it take to survive—and grow—through the 2008 financial crisis, a global pandemic, supply chain meltdowns, and interest rate shocks? In this episode of Limitless, I sit down with Chris Hatch, CEO of Forza Commercial, to unpack what two decades in retail development has taught him about resilience, risk, and long-term thinking. Chris grew up in a multi-generational real estate family, cut his teeth in brokerage, and has now closed nearly 100 deals across development, acquisitions, and net lease investments. But this conversation isn’t just about wins — it’s about what happens when everything breaks at once. Here are a few insights that stood out: • Why 2008 was fear—but 2020–2023 was chaos • The discipline he learned during a two-year mission in New Jersey that still drives him today • How buying an aging Arby's became his entry point into ownership • Why walking every fast-food bathroom in a market might be the best education in retail real estate • The supply chain story that required sourcing a transformer through WhatsApp just to get power turned on • What young brokers and developers should focus on in their first five years If you’re building in commercial real estate or navigating uncertain markets—this episode is packed with practical perspective. Listen now: pod.link/1513018036 #CommercialRealEstate #RetailDevelopment #NetLease #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #MarketCycles #Podcast

San Bernardino County continues to stand out as one of the few California regions experiencing sustained annual population growth. This influx of new residents is reshaping the demographic profile of many cities across the county, positioning the region as a leading choice for new retail development, high-profile retail investment, and expansion by nationally recognized brands. 📈 Population growth is also contributing to measurable gains in household income across the region. From 2020 to 2025, several cities have reported notable increases in median household income, including: Chino Hills: up 24.12 percent, to $128,426 Rancho Cucamonga: up 3.3 percent to $112,496 Fontana: up 15.2 percent to $108,871 Ontario: up 16.3 percent to $92,449 Victorville: up 13.3 percent to $73,703 Read the full story online at bit.ly/4tSeov9. #populationgrowth #SanBernardinoCounty #retaildevelopment #incomegrowth

A new discount foodstore is proposed for Donaghadee! This Proposal of Application Notice outlines plans for a new supermarket, parking, and landscaping. #PlanningNI #Donaghadee #RetailDevelopment @LidlGB 🔗 planningni.info/?q=LA06/2026…

Changes coming to Sprucefield Park, Lisburn! Plans are in for the amalgamation of former Argos and Next Home units, including a replacement mezzanine and a new café. @DunelmUK 🛍️☕ #Lisburn #Sprucefield #RetailDevelopment #PlanningNI 🔗 planningni.info/?q=LA05/2026…

A look back at Eagle Island Crossing. ⬅ Built in 2007, this 110,000 sq. ft. retail development in Eagle helped shape the area’s growth into a thriving destination for shopping, dining, and community. Great projects stand the test of time—and continue to serve the communities around them. #Ahlquist #EagleIdaho #TreasureValley #RetailDevelopment #BuiltForCommunity #DevelopmentDoneRight

Right people. Right product. Right time. Multi-tenant’s up. #CRE #CommercialRealEstate #RetailDevelopment #MultiTenant #RetailCRE

Al Rashid Mall – Khobar continues to evolve, offering a more vibrant and integrated retail and entertainment experience.✨ New destinations further strengthen its position as a leading lifestyle destination in the region. الراشد مول – الخبر يتجدد ليقدم تجربة تسوق وترفيه أكثر حيوية وتكاملًا.✨ مناطق جديدة وتجارب متطورة تعزز مكانته كوجهة التسوق المفضلة في المنطقة. ___________ For Leasing Inquiries leasing@danah.com.sa ___________ #الخبر #alrashidmallkhobar #SaudiRetail #ShoppingMall #RetailExperience #LifestyleDestination #Khobar #RetailDevelopment #Vision2030

Arada (@ARADALiving) has awarded a $594M (AED 2.18B) contract to UNEC (@unec_co) for Madar Mall at Aljada in Sharjah, a 3.9M sq ft flagship retail and entertainment hub in the Zaha Hadid-designed Madar district, featuring 1.1M sq ft GLA over three floors with 200 shops, dining, entertainment, family zones, a 16-screen cinema, and the UAE's largest rooftop park expected to attract 20M visitors annually by December 2028. Group CEO Ahmed Alkhoshaibi said: “Madar Mall is a transformational new destination for Sharjah and the wider UAE, a hub for culture, recreation, and social connection.” UNEC Chairman Eng. Abdulhalim Muwahid noted it's a landmark partnership. The mall complements existing Madar attractions like Madar Family Entertainment Centre, Zad food district, Il Teatro, and Aljada Discovery Centre, within Aljada's 25K homes megaproject. Read more: propertynewsint.com/en-ae/ne… #AradaAljada #MadarMall #SharjahRealEstate #UNECContract #RetailDevelopment

Congrats on our Affiliate Network member on their new closing! 🎉 📞 Looking for your next site or deal support? Connect with M Square Commercial today! #JustClosed #FloridaRealEstate #PlantationFL #LandDeals #STNL #RetailDevelopment

Closed another 5-acre land parcel for a new #cre #retaildevelopment. Signed docs, and caught up with my Title Rep and buddy Shane… Plus I even walked away with some fresh new swag. I love seeing Hungry Investments keep building and bringing new projects to life. #retwit

IN THE NEWS: @marshalls to open in Jacksonville this month; @HobbyLobby anticipates 2026 start: bit.ly/45h06dh #JacksonvilleIL #retaildevelopment @MayorEzard

SIGNED LEASE | Club Car Wash New build site secured at Powers Blvd & North Gate Blvd in Colorado Springs—part of the Flying Horse development. J.R. Hagan | JR@BlueWestCapital.com #RetailRealEstate #ColoradoSprings #ClubCarWash #BlueWestCapital #CRE #RetailDevelopment

It’s top out time at South Pier in Tempe - three towers rising a combined 633 vertical feet along Tempe Town Lake. From tower crane logistics to foundation, column and deck pours, it takes unmatched coordination to bring a market-changing project of this scale to life, especially while keeping a top-tier safety record. We’re extremely proud of the BIG expertise that @SuntecConcrete brings to this BIG project. More milestones lie ahead at this multi-phase effort. Stay tuned! Developer: Silverstein Properties General Contractor: @ClaycoInc #multifamilydevelopment #retaildevelopment #multifamily #retail #concrete #construction #tempeaz #tempecre #phoenixcre #cre #commercialrealestate

At Century Partners Real Estate, Inc., we facilitate connections between merchant retail developers and private capital sources interested in net lease opportunities. Our partnerships with family offices, high-net-worth investors, and institutional buyers cater to those actively seeking off-market retail assets, ensuring a seamless process with certainty, responsiveness, and flexibility for your transactions. Watch the video to learn more about how our direct relationships provide developers with a structured approach to pre-selling assets, capital reinvestment, and transitioning to their next significant project. #NetLease #RetailDevelopment #1031Exchange #RealEstateInvesting #MerchantDevelopers #PrivateCapital #SaleLeaseback #CommercialRealEstate #WealthManagement #CenturyPartners #McDonalds

SITE WORK STARTING 🛠 Work is set to begin in #Crumlin, #Dublin 12 next week on #construction of a Shopping Centre with #foodcourt, #library, #gym & anchor #retail unit. Details here: app.buildinginfo.com/p-Nmx4d… #buildinginfo #retaildevelopment #jobs #retailjobs #libraries

Retailers are upping investments in physical stores, with construction starts predicted to rise significantly by 2026. Full details: ow.ly/U6fQ50Uhpzj Retail market trends at thesectorscope.com #RetailDevelopment #ConstructionTrends

Delighted to see @235Degrees open their latest @StarbucksUK Drive-Thru at our Portside Harwich Development. #Starbucks #DriveThru #PortsideHarwich #NewOpening #DevelopmentSuccess #RetailDevelopment #CoffeeLovers #BusinessGrowth #Harwich

URW starts consultation on 'The North End Quarter' Masterplan in Croydon, aiming for a vibrant mixed-use area. Details: ow.ly/JMws50U6TLO Follow thesectorscope.com for the latest on UK retail evolution. #RetailDevelopment #UrbanPlanning

WCRE has new and exciting development opportunities in South Jersey! 50 South White Horse Pike: buff.ly/4ejRxRh 1 South White Horse Pike: buff.ly/4ekVPrP For more information, contact Eric Flocco and Corey Hassman #CRE #RetailDevelopment #ForSale #ForLease