# 393. Chick-Fil-A Already Did Your Real Estate Research

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Podcast: [The Commercial Real Estate Investor Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-commercial-real-estate-investor-podcast-1247143)
Published: 2026-07-20T15:38:44+00:00
Episode link: https://www.tylercauble.com/podcast/episode393
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## Resource

Key Takeaways Big anchors (Chick-fil-A, In-N-Out, Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, Bass Pro, etc.) spend millions on site selection; small investors can “ride their wave” by buying/ building nearby instead of guessing. Don’t rely only on listed deals (Krexie, LoopNet), gut feel, or trailing comps; look forward to where development, permits, rooftops, and city plans (like Nashville Next) are headed. Anchors study traffic counts and speed, AM/PM side of the road, daytime population, growth trajectory, access (right-in/right-out, signals), and co‑tenancy—these same factors should guide your decisions. Case studies (Dickerson Pike, Rivergate Mall) show how land near future anchors can double in value within a few years once major campuses, stadiums, or redevelopments are announced. There is typically an 18–24 month opportunity window between anchor announcement and opening where pricing hasn’t fully caught up—ideal time for most investors to buy nearby. Four main anchor types: QSR scouts, value big box, destination anchors, and redevelopment anchors; all can “make” a corridor and create demand for surrounding strip centers, pads, flex, and services. Watch for hard signals: actual closings and public incentives (TIFs, grants, PILOTs) that confirm big capital is committed to an area. Core principle: anchors don’t just find good corners anymore; they create them—your job is to own real estate next door when they do.

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