Talking With: Tim Hughes, President and CEO of Falcon Realty Advisors

Falcon Realty Advisors is a privately owned commercial real estate firm that works exclusively with retail, restaurant and entertainment clients advising them on market penetration strategies, concept branding, site selection and development throughout the United States. The Dallas-based firm boasts a portfolio of top chain retailers including Whole Foods, Twin Peaks, Macaroni Grill, TCBY and On The Border, as well as emerging brands such as Meso Maya, Velvet Taco and Grub Burger. Modern Restaurant Management magazine's “Talking With” series continues with Tim Hughes, Falcon’s President and CEO, who has more than 30 years’ experience developing and implementing real estate strategies and is also an advisor and principal in numerous acquisition and development projects that buy, develop and redevelop retail assets for retailers and restaurateurs. Hughes discusses branding, location, growth strategies and the “craveable" aspect.

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