How do you bring national franchises to your available space
I'm still new to commercial real estate, but I know people who would like to bring a franchise such as McDonald's, Dunkin, donuts, Starbucks, subway, etc..  To their available space.     

Who do you contact and where can I get that info.   Also do they pay finders fees to whoever finds them a space and how does that work? 


[{"id": "crfgoix", "text": "Most of the corporate websites have all of that information posted.  \n[McDonalds Site Critera](http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/franchising/us_franchising/real_estate/site_criteria.html)  \n\nCan't comment on the payment, but I have to assume that would be based on an agreement you sign with the property owner. ", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crfh78p", "text": "You have a few options depending on your property. If you have a good commercial broker, talk to them. Especially if they're involved with ICSC (International Council of Shopping Centers). As a broker myself, I attend conventions year round to make these contacts and meet the people that work in the Real Estate departments for different franchises and licensors. You most likely will not receive a fee unless you're a real estate agent and have a listing agreement. Different markets have different parties paying the broker's fee but usually it's the landlord (at least in my area, the Northeast).\n\nYou should understand that different franchises have different requirements for spaces. Just because you have an acre of land on a main road doesn't mean that the demographics will support enough sales to make a franchise feasible. Some franchises move very quickly, like Subway, a franchisee can have one up and running in just a few months. Some guys in my company did a deal with McDonald's though that took 5 years to complete.\n\nZoning will also almost always be an obstacle.\n\nYou can always go to different franchises in the area and ask the owners of those franchises if they're looking to expand and let them know that you have an opportunity.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}, {"id": "crmo7z8", "text": "As an ICSC member you get access to the database, it has contacts... *Otherwise get good at google, and linkedin, find the RE Director, etc and work your way through the general HQ number and get passed on to RE Dept. Eventually you may find the right person. If you know their name it will be a big help.\n\nCALL EMAIL CALL FOLLOW UP.\nMake sure you can speak corporate bc it will go a long way. These ppl review so many sites so prepare them w all the info to make a decision.\n\nSome companies esp the ones ur mentioning have a broker by territory, others like dunkin / subway have no one i think because its all franchisees, I could be wrong.\n\nI have gotten site reviews from all those guys and more, this is the best way I know. Good luck.", "replies": [], "depth": 1}]