Retail Specialists, Inc.

Retail Specialists, Inc. is an expert at negotiating the best deal possible for our store operators. Most Quiznos franchisees are new to the restaurant business and are often unfamiliar with retail real estate. The team at Retail Specialists, Inc. goes the extra mile in explaining to the franchisee the steps necessary to secure the right location. From site selection to lease execution, they assist the franchisee through the entire real estate process. They quickly respond to all parties involved in the transaction and are integral in expediting negotiations. They understand what it takes for our franchisees to succeed and negotiate accordingly.

RETAIL SPECIALISTS' breadth of knowledge across Alabama and Mississippi allows us to lean heavily on them for a large coverage area. RETAIL SPECIALISTS, INC. has the sophistication and expertise to give us the quality due diligence of a much larger company but they understand the nuances of individual markets more like a local broker.

RETAIL SPECIALISTS assumed the Mobile, Al market when Starbucks had only two open stores. Within 18 months we had twelve stores open and operating. They became an extension of our team and optimized their relationships, capabilities and experience to put us on the map in south Alabama. Their method of planning market development has become a model for our region.

Retail Specialists, Inc. impressed us from the beginning with there financial commitment to acquiring the most cutting edge technology to elevate them above there competition. Most real estate companies do not keep up with the latest technology because of cost. Retail Specialists, Inc. recognized early on that technology is an investment. What makes this philosophy so effective is the fact that they actually use the technology day to day and are constantly looking for ways to enhance there business with new software and hardware. They have effectively leveraged the technology to attract new business.

Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of the fastest growing restaurant chains in the United States. The Southeast is a high priority and a major target region for our expansion. We are moving at a pace that is often difficult to maintain, but we expect our brokers to keep up. Retail Specialists, Inc. has risen to the challenge and has become our advocate throughout their coverage area. We are very impressed with their agility and more than pleased with our partnership with the RSI team.

Retail Specialists, Inc. exclusively represents Movie Gallery, Inc. and Hollywood Video in our site selection and property analysis process in Alabama and Mississippi. Because of RSI's loyalty, diligence and commitment, the team has become an extension of Movie Gallery and Hollywood Video and a vital part of our aggressive growth. Through our partnership, we have secured more than one hundred (100) new locations.

Communication has been the highlight of our relationship with Retail Specialists, Inc, and their team is now the benchmark for the way that we communicate with our other leasing and development partners across the country. We are proud to endorse Retail Specialists, Inc. as a member of our team.