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Research a brand
What a brand asks of a location, and what it costs to join.
Research a location
Where to open, and what is available there.
- Growth MapStep 2 of the Zone Report: every South Florida zone scored for a brand, with a phased rollout sequence.
- Available listingsVerified retail and restaurant spaces in 12 zones, matched to the brands that fit.
- Site ScorecardScore one location on quality, conversion complexity, permit risk, TI gap and category fit.
- Opening IndexPermit timelines, building code changes, construction costs and retail rents by county.
- MPC TrackerMaster-planned communities such as Westlake and Avenir, with a rooftop threshold calculator.
- Signal FeedHousing permits, migration data, infrastructure announcements and franchise activity.
Evaluate the deal
How to pay for the opening and how to structure the space.
Understand permits
Which rules apply and how long approval can take.
- Code Edition CheckerWhich Florida Building Code edition applies to your buildout.
- Permit clockThe legal permit clock for your project size.
- Cost of waitingWhat a delay costs while construction prices keep rising.
- Permit IntelCommercial permit timelines by municipality, with notes on each building department.
Plan the build
What it should cost and who can do it.
Plan the opening
From lease to grand opening, and the documents to show for it.
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