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Sep 11, 2025 12 min

The 1-Minute Tool Every Operator Needs Before Opening a Location.

from Closed Monday Hosted by Kyle Inserra

In this episode, Kyle introduces his "Restaurant Site Profitability Calculator". He emphasizes the need for operators to understand key financial metrics such as rent to sales ratio and sales to investment ratio. By leveraging these tools, you can make informed decisions about site evaluations and avoid costly mistakes.Do NOT sign a lease with out using this! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Real Estate Investment in Restaurants 02:38 Utilizing the Restaurant Profitability Calculator 05:51 Understanding Key Financial Ratios 08:47 Evaluating Site Performance and Investment Risks 11:39 The Importance of Accurate Financial Projections 🔎 Need Another Opinion Before You Commit? ✅ Lease Review – Send me your draft lease, and I’ll use AI + expert insight to highlight what’s worth pushing back on. 👉 Click here to request your Lease Review: https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/lease-review ✅ LOI Review – Got a location in mind? I’ll evaluate the deal terms, location viability, and broader market risk—before you commit. 👉 Click here to get your LOI Review https://stan.store/KyleInserra/p/presigning-site-loilease-review 🧾 What You’ll Get: AI-powered lease red flag summary Plain-English breakdown of financial terms (escalation clauses, exclusivity, rent and of course escalations) Video with context on whether the deal is viable 24–48 hour turnaround 📩 Prefer email? Send your lease to [email protected] 📲 Let’s Connect Instagram: @kyleinserra LinkedIn: Kyle Inserra Website: www.10rep.co ___________________________________________________________ Kyle Inserra is a 15-year restaurant industry veteran and the founder of 10Rep, an outsourced real estate service for restaurants across the country. He specializes in the strategic growth and development of emerging restaurant brands, bringing a unique insider’s perspective shaped by years of hands-on operational experience. His deep industry knowledge allows him to understand and adapt to the evolving needs of his clients. Kyle’s areas of expertise include market insight and trend analysis, strategic site acquisition, advanced lease negotiation, comprehensive property assessment, tenant acquisition and retention strategies, and financial forecasting. In addition to his advisory work, Kyle is a sought-after keynote speaker on topics including restaurant site selection, restaurant consulting, content creation, and personal branding. He has been featured in Commercial Observer, Entrepreneur, The New York Times, ICSC, and the CREi Summit. Kyle also works as a commercial real estate broker, focusing on landlord and tenant representation in the New York metropolitan market.

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