APPLEBEES

Ionia, MI

$2,040,000

3,720 Sq Ft.

Applebees_Ionia

AT A GLANCE

  • Seasoned franchisee operator (80+ units).

  • Absolute triple net leased investment.

  • 20-year lease (11+ years) remaining on primary term, with 10% rent increases every 5 years.

CHALLENGES

  • Property is located in a tertiary market.

  • The parent company of Applebee's - Dine Equity, is ranked as one of the worst casual dining concepts.

  • Getting a lender comfortable with the franchisee and the brand.

MARKETING STRATEGY

  • Located as an out-parcel to a strong performing Walmart Supercenter, new area development.

  • Year-over-year unit level sale increases, absolute NNN leased investment - passive investment.

  • Worked with a preferred mortgage broker that understood the real estate, tenant, financials and was able to keep the lender.

RESULTS

  • Generated multiple competing offers.

  • Closed with a 1031 exchange buyer.

  • 6.63% cap, one of the most aggressive cap rates achieeved in 2018 for an Applebee's.