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12 Restaurant Maintenance Services To Ensure Your Locations Stand Out

From inflation and shrinking incomes to economic instability, Americans are dining out less these days, and they expect to spend less on restaurants this summer, according to a report from KPMG. This means they’ll be more selective about where they do choose to dine out, driving up competition among restaurants.

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Property Decommissioning: Managing Closures + Maintaining Dark Stores

 

When a retail store shuts down, the work isn’t over. Effective property management is crucial to preserving its value and preparing it for future use or sale. And property services for dark stores are more essential now than ever: After a sharp increase in store closures in 2024 (7,325 closures, the highest since closures reached 10,000 in 2020), Coresight Research anticipates even more closures this year, climbing to around 15,000.

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6 Questions to Consider When Selecting Commercial Lighting

Choosing the right components for your commercial property lighting program involves far more than just picking bulbs. From aligning with your sustainability goals to navigating brand reliability and managing long-term LED performance, the right solution requires a strategic approach.

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Running Smoothly: Explore the Keys to Commercial HVAC Preventive Maintenance

 

Maintaining a reliable HVAC system is crucial for the comfort, safety and efficiency of any commercial property, not to mention keeping costs in check. After all, heating, ventilation and air conditioning account for around 35% of energy consumption for commercial buildings, according to Department of Energy estimates.

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