Press and Company News | SIG
We’re proud to be featured in a variety of publications and to share our company updates, awards and recognition within the net lease industry.
Close of Escrow: Church’s Chicken in N. Charleston, SC
SIG is pleased to announce the closing of Church’s Chicken in North Charleston, South Carolina. Read more →
Close of Escrow: Family Dollar in Louisville, KY
SIG is pleased to announce the closing of Family Dollar in Louisville, Kentucky. Read more →
Space is the Place | Breaking Ground is Hard to Do in 2017
Santa Monica, CA (July 26, 2017) – Net Lease Advisor, Chris Naylon, quoted in July’s issue of Multi-Unit Franchisee Magazine. “Understanding the fundamentals of real estate and the advantages of a particular location becomes increasingly important, even more so in core markets versus secondary or tertiary markets. Poor site selection will lead to poor sales performance in a market where margins are becoming tighter and tighter.” Says Naylon. Read more →
SIG Featured on RE Investors 2017 Top Brokers List
August 15, 2017 – The top commercial real estate brokers are based on total global transaction volume in 2016. Read more →
SIG Completes $2.2 M Sale of High-Profile McDonald’s
Charleston, South Carolina (August 7, 2017) – – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the United States, has announced the sale of a McDonald’s, located adjacent to a Walmart Neighborhood Center, just outside the gates of the Naval Weapons Station of Charleston, South Carolina. Read more →
The Baby Boomer Generation’s Impact on Net Lease
Atlanta, GA (July 26, 2017) –By Andrew Ackerman, Managing Director, Sands Investment Group: Much has been said about the impact of the baby boomer generation on the economy. Born between 1946 and 1964, the baby boomers began turning 65 in 2011. They are now increasing the older edges of the population. By 2029, when all of the baby boomers will be 65 years and over, more than 20 percent of the total U.S. population will be over the age of 65. Read more →
Unlocking Real Value in Fast-Food Assets
Why a sale-leaseback strategy could prove to be the best long-term solution for both net-lease franchise owners and developers, according to Sands Investment Group Net Lease Advisor Elan Sieder. Read more →
A Closer Look At Retail Investment
GlobeSt.com chats with Chris Sands, founder of Sands Investment Group, about what REITs and institutional investors will be assessing pertaining to their retail assets in the coming year.
Las Vegas, NV (June 8, 2017) REITs and institutional investors will be assessing where they have exposure in the retail assets they own. Those thoughts are according to Chris Sands, founder of Sands Investment Group. Read more →
SIG Plans for Major Expansion – Double Agents in 2017
Charleston, SC (June 1, 2017) – Looking to capitalize on its increasing transaction volume, Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has announced plans to double its broker count this year. Read more →
Portfolio Sale of Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits
Charleston, SC (April 20, 2017) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has announced the final sale for the last two parcels in a five-unit portfolio of Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits located in Georgia and South Carolina on behalf of the seller GTCSRA Inc. Read more →
Burger King Transactions Sale Leaseback Strategy
Arkansas, (April 17, 2017) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the United States, announced that the firm has completed three single-tenant Burger King transactions as part of a five-unit sale leaseback portfolio. The two additional properties are set to close by the end of April. Read more →
Sands Investment Group Receives CoStar Power Broker Award for Top Sales Firm
SIG Recognized as Top Firm in Austin and Charleston
Charleston/Austin (April 17, 2017) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has been recognized as a Power Broker by CoStar, the world leader in commercial real estate information. The firm’s Austin and Charleston offices were recognized in the Top Sales Firm category. Read more →
Handling Uncertainty in the Net Lease Market
ATLANTA, GA (March 15, 2017) – By Andrew Ackerman, Managing Director, Sands Investment Group: Now more than ever, individuals’ perceptions about the market are outweighing historical data when making transaction decisions. Read more →
SIG Named to List of Fastest Growing Companies
CHARLESTON, SC (January 2017) — In its December 2016 issue, Real Estate Forum magazine again named Sands Investment Group (SIG) for the 2nd consecutive year in the ranking of the commercial real estate industry’s fastest-growing companies. According to Real Estate Forum the list recognizes firms that are outpacing their competition and positioned for success in 2017 and beyond. Read more →
SIG Completes $2.58 M Sale of Bojangles’ in Augusta
Transaction Underscores SIG’s Expertise in Working with Developers to Support Franchise Expansion
Charleston, SC (December 13, 2016) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has announced the $2,580,059 sale of a newly-constructed Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits located on 100 E. Hugh Street in North Augusta, South Carolina. Read more →
Join SIG at ICSC National Deal Making in NY
SIG at ICSC National Deal Making: Network and conduct business at ICSC’s second largest global deal making event. Join more than 10,000 attendees in over 170,000 square feet of exhibit space, filled with 500 exhibitors, for two full days of DEAL MAKING and much more.
SIG Assists Bush’s on Corporate and Franchisee Locations
Austin, TX (November 18, 2016) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), a net lease firm that targets the restaurant industry, recently represented Bush’s Chicken for multiple completed sale-leaseback transactions. Bush’s is a regional fried chicken fast food chain based in Texas with more than 73 stores. Read more →
Franchisors Put More Pressure On Franchisees To Grow
The fast food/quick service restaurant space has picked up steam in the last year due to the cap rate compression for other triple net sectors and the amount of growth in QSR, says Max Freeman in this EXCLUSIVE.
Odessa, TX (November 17, 2016) – Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a family-owned American barbecue restaurant chain based in Dallas. It was recognized as a top 10 growth chain by National Restaurant News. Read more →
SIG Handles Panera Bread Sale for $4.1 M in Murrieta CA
Transaction Marks Record Cap Rate for NNN Retail Properties Sold in Murrieta This Year
Santa Monica, CA (November 17, 2016) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has announced the $4,100,000 sale of a Panera Bread bakery-café and drive thru located at 24711 Madison Ave., in Murrieta. Read more →
SIG Handles Sale of Dickey’s Barbecue Pit in Odessa, TX
Deal Marks SIG’s Strength in Working with Developers and Franchise Operators
Austin, TX (November 1, 2016) – Sands Investment Group (SIG), one of the fastest growing net lease firms in the nation, has announced the $2,085,000 sale of a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit located at 2701 N County Rd in Odessa, TX. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is a family-owned American barbecue restaurant chain based in Dallas, Texas. Dickey’s was recognized as a top ten growth chain by National Restaurant News. Read more →