Retail ReCap

The full Retail ReCap crew is back together. In this episode, Rob Franks, Bob Moorhead, Jeremy Mercer, and Will Narduzzi break down the biggest stories shaping retail real estate, economic development, and commercial markets across Texas and beyond. The group discusses why Dallas currently leads the nation in retail construction, the economic impact the upcoming World Cup could have on North Texas...

Rob Franks interviewed two special guests live on the floor at ICSC Las Vegas. Rob's first interview is with Melinda Nettlebeck - Head of Design and Real Estate at Nando’s Restaurant Group. Rob's second interview is with Trystan Halpert - Vice President, North American Restaurant Development at Northland Properties. Please note this was recorded on a busy show floor so there are some parts...

Fresh off the floor from ICSC Las Vegas 2026, Jeremy Mercer, Will Narduzzi, and Rob Franks break down the biggest conversations shaping retail real estate right now. From packed developer meetings at the Wynn to evolving retailer demand, the crew dives into what they saw firsthand at the industry’s largest commercial real estate event. They discuss why Dallas continues to lead the country in retai...

In preparation for next week's episode release of Retail ReCap reporting back from ICSC Las Vegas 2026 - we are re-releasing last years episode. to get you warmed up! ⁠Rob Franks LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Bob Moorhead LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠Will Narduzzi LinkedIn⁠ ⁠⁠Jeremy Mercer LinkedIn

On this episode of Retail ReCap , hosts Rob Franks , Bob Moorhead , and Will Narduzzi sit down with Jeremy Hudson , VP of Real Estate at Raising Cane’s, to talk about what it actually takes to build a career in real estate. Jeremy Hudson has worked across major brands like RadioShack , Sally Beauty , and Starbucks , and now oversees national growth for Raising Cane's . His perspective is roote...

Everyone wants to expand. Very few do it well. In this episode, Ryan Redus from Hopdoddy shares how they approach growth—from understanding the customer before the site, to building repeatable systems for evaluating new locations. The guys unpack what actually drives successful restaurant expansion—and why most brands get it wrong. A must-listen for anyone in retail, restaurants, or real estate. R...

The conversation at ICSC 2026 delves into the current trends and strategies within the retail and restaurant industries, featuring insights from T-Mobile, Nando's, and Wagamama. Will Narduzzi, Bob Moorhead, Rob Franks and a few special guests discuss the importance of prime real estate, community integration, and adapting to consumer preferences in a post-pandemic world. Each brand shares its...

In the first Retail ReCap episode of 2026, Rob, Bob, and Jeremy unpack the latest retail and real estate trends, from tenant activity and investment strategies to ICSC takeaways and the growing impact of the protein craze on fast food. They discuss retail momentum in Dallas, the return of power centers, challenges facing vacant and urban properties, recent bankruptcies, and what’s happening across...