ATLANTA (4 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 2024) — Peachtree Group, una firma de gestión de inversiones integrada verticalmente, ha lanzado una división de administración de restaurantes. Bajo el liderazgo de Daniel Puglisi, vicepresidente sénior de operaciones corporativas para la gestión hotelera, esta división se centrará en la gestión de restaurantes de servicio rápido, empezando por las cafeterías.
Esta nueva empresa subraya el compromiso de Peachtree Group de expandir su presencia en la industria hotelera, comenzando con una asociación de alto perfil con AdventHealth y lanzando una sucursal de Starbucks en su hospital AdventHealth de Orlando.
El mercado estadounidense de restaurantes de servicio rápido (QSR) se valoró en aproximadamente 320 000 millones de dólares en 2023, e incluía a las principales cadenas como McDonald's y a los actores regionales más pequeños. Las cafeterías, incluidas grandes marcas como Starbucks, Caribou Coffee y Dunkin', representan entre el 12 y el 15% de este mercado y aportan decenas de miles de millones de dólares a sus ingresos anuales.
«Desde nuestra fundación en 2007, hemos crecido de manera constante identificando mercados ineficientes y capitalizándolos para lograr retornos sólidos y construir negocios sostenibles», dijo Greg Friedman, director gerente y director ejecutivo de Peachtree Group. «La expansión a los restaurantes a partir de nuestras capacidades actuales de gestión hotelera fue una evolución natural. Nuestra asociación con AdventHealth marca un hito importante, ya que buscamos replicar este exitoso modelo en toda su red y en otras ubicaciones cautivas».
El Starbucks at AdventHealth Orlando ya está abierto y es la primera tienda que se abre bajo esta nueva división. Está estratégicamente ubicado dentro del campus universitario más emblemático del hospital, y cuenta con un escaparate de vidrio de dos pisos en una esquina prominente. Esta iniciativa forma parte de una estrategia más amplia para mejorar la satisfacción de los pacientes y brindar un servicio conveniente y de alta calidad a los visitantes y al personal del hospital.
Peachtree Group también está en conversaciones con otras ofertas de franquicias de café y su objetivo es extender su alcance a mercados de alto perfil o alta demanda con audiencias cautivas. El objetivo es establecer una cartera sólida de cafeterías de servicio rápido de alto perfil en todo el país.
La nueva división supervisará todos los restaurantes nuevos y existentes que no estén dentro de su propia cartera de hoteles. Esto incluye la transición de su sucursal de Starbucks en el centro de Orlando, en el Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton de doble marca, a la división de administración de restaurantes.
«Nuestro compromiso con la excelencia en el servicio y la eficiencia operativa nos diferencia en la industria. Al aprovechar nuestra amplia experiencia en hotelería y nuestras asociaciones con marcas de primera calidad, podemos ofrecer experiencias excepcionales a nuestros clientes y valor a nuestros socios propietarios», dijo Puglisi.
Esta iniciativa sigue un proceso de desarrollo de un año, que comienza con un contrato de arrendamiento firmado en agosto de 2023 y la construcción comienza en febrero de 2024. Peachtree Group ha recorrido varios otros campus de AdventHealth, sentando las bases para futuras ampliaciones.
El enfoque estratégico y la mentalidad de servicio al cliente de Peachtree Group han sido factores clave para garantizar esta asociación. Mientras otros sistemas hospitalarios observan el impacto positivo en los puntajes de satisfacción de los pacientes y en la mejora de los activos de AdventHealth, Peachtree Group anticipa una creciente demanda de acuerdos similares.
«Estamos entusiasmados con el potencial de hacer crecer esta empresa rápidamente, con el objetivo inicial de llegar a cinco tiendas como prueba beta y, finalmente, apuntar a 100 ubicaciones», añadió Puglisi. «Nos centramos en los hospitales, las universidades y otros lugares con mucho tráfico y alta visibilidad, donde podemos lograr el mayor impacto».
Acerca de Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group es una firma de gestión de inversiones integrada verticalmente que se especializa en identificar y capitalizar oportunidades en mercados dislocados, respaldados por bienes raíces comerciales. En la actualidad, la empresa gestiona miles de millones de dólares en capital a través de adquisiciones, promociones y préstamos, además de servicios diseñados para proteger, respaldar y hacer crecer sus inversiones. Para obtener más información, visite www.peachtreegroup.com.
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The commercial real estate industry has entered a transformative period defined by Chaos, Complexity, Complications and Creativity. The interplay of macro-economic pressures, financial challenges and anticipated policy changes from the new administration has created a volatile environment that demands adaptability and strategic thinking from stakeholders.
The chaos in CRE stems from structural shifts and economic headwinds reshaping the industry. Elevated interest rates have fundamentally altered investment returns, making debt more expensive and refinancing significantly harder. An ongoing "wall of debt maturities," totaling $3.6 trillion over the next 36 months, will force owners to manage or restructure obligations under far less favorable conditions than when loans were originated.
We are at historic levels of debt maturing as we are at the tail end of a wave of CRE loans maturing, many of which originated before 2022, particularly in 2014 and 2015, reflecting the prevalent 10-year loan terms of that period. To put this into context, the average interest rate on CRE loans originated in 2024 was roughly 6.2% versus the 4.3% rate on maturing mortgages—a nearly200-basis-point increase, according to S&P Global.
Meanwhile, the new administration's plans to cut costs and tighten immigration policies introduce uncertainty, complicating operational and labor-related decisions. While the immigration policy discussions may create short-term volatility, its impact on long-term CRE investments is expected to be minimal. These discussions serve as an "eye candy" distraction without substantial consequences for capital deployment or the asset class's attractiveness.
These factors foster a chaotic and volatile environment, disrupting traditional approaches to ownership, transactions and refinancing.
CRE investments are inherently complex, and the current chaotic market magnifies these challenges. Rising debt obligations now exceed asset performance, particularly as rent growth and NOI struggle to keep pace with increasing costs. Market stress varies across sectors, with some assets thriving while others falter under outdated financing terms and reduced liquidity.
The complications stemming from broken capital stacks and operational challenges are expected to peak this year. Higher interest rates and more conservative lending criteria make debt restructuring increasingly tricky. Insurance and heightened compliance costs exacerbate inefficiencies, further straining asset performance.
In this challenging environment, creativity is no longer optional but essential. Owners and investors must adopt innovative strategies to structure deals, recapitalize assets and maintain competitiveness.
Strategies like CPACE financing, which enhances building efficiency while addressing funding gaps, and EB-5 investments, which access foreign capital through immigrant investor programs, offer viable solutions. Preferred equity and mezzanine debt can fill capital stack gaps, while private credit provides customized financing arrangements tailored to asset-specific needs. Creative structuring, such as Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs), maximizes tax advantages and enhances cash flow predictability.
Tax considerations should also play a vital role in determining your investment strategies. Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer appealing solutions for 1031 exchange investors seeking tax deferral and portfolio diversification through high-quality assets.
Opportunity Zones remain one of the most significant tax benefits across the country while furthering the cause of urban redevelopment. These tax-advantaged instrument allows investors to reduce their tax burdens and extract more value from their CRE investments.
This year will be a watershed moment for commercial real-estate stakeholders. The erratic nature of the market means that financial tools must be intimately understood, and alternative approaches embraced. Success will come down to adaptability, innovation and a deep understanding of market dynamics. Although the headwinds will be persistent, this environment provides unique opportunities for those who are prepared to embrace the four Cs and help define a creative way forward.
The Peachtree Group team will share their insights into how the market is shaping up and how they plan to adapt their strategies to navigate Chaos, Complexity, Complications and Creativity. Each aims to overcome the headwinds and seize the opportunities presented in this transformative period for the commercial real estate industry.
The Peachtree Group team shares their insights into how the market is shaping up and how they plan to adapt their strategies to navigate Chaos, Complexity, Complications and Creativity. Each aims to overcome the headwinds and seize the opportunities presented in this transformative period for the commercial real estate industry. Read Peachtree's House Views Here.
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ATLANTA (Jan. 6, 2025) – Peachtree Group ("Peachtree") announced today that Josh Rubinger has joined as senior vice president of national accounts for its broker-dealer affiliate, Peachtree PC Investors("PPCI"). Rubinger’s role will focus on business development, overseeing relationships with broker-dealers and registered investment advisors (“RIAs”)and supporting the distribution of the firm’s investment offerings.
With more than two decades of experience in financial services and a proven track record of developing strong client relationships, Rubinger's leadership will further strengthen Peachtree's commitment to delivering tailored investment solutions through PPCI.
“This strategic hire underscores our focus on grow thand strengthening Peachtree’s position as a trusted partner within the investment community,” said Brian Cho, president of PPCI. “Josh's extensive experience and strong network of relationships with broker-dealers and RIAs position him as a key asset to our team. His expertise will be instrumental in shaping our selling group and broadening our market reach.”
Prior to joining PPCI, Rubinger served as senior vice president and head of national accounts for Ashford Securities, a broker-dealer wholly owned by Ashford Inc., an alternative asset management company specializing in the real estate and hospitality sectors.
Before Ashford, he served as senior vice president of national accounts for Lightstone Capital Markets, the capital markets division of The Lightstone Group. Rubinger also served as vice president and East Coast national accounts manager at Thompson National Properties LLC. Before entering the alternative investment space, he held roles with Oppenheimer Funds andColumbia Funds.
Rubinger holds a bachelor’s degree from Hamilton College and FINRA Series 7 and 63 securities licenses.
About Peachtree Group
Peachtree Group is a vertically integrated investment management firm specializing in identifying and capitalizing on opportunities in dislocated markets, anchored by commercial real estate. Today, the company manages billions in capital across acquisitions, development and lending, augmented by services designed to protect, support and grow its investments. For more information, visit www.peachtreegroup.com.
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