I am a partner in a startup coffee shop, and I advise another restaurant franchise remotely.Managing two concepts has taught me the skill of planning, executing, and staying disciplined with my time.

I have rented a few I will say that #1 location is everything, #2 easy of access to shopping, breweries, restaurants, outdoor activities, events, etc. 

The mexicans come across the border illegally now because they know they can without getting caught.

As CFO for a multiple fast food franchisee, I had my first exposure to the world of real estate while participating in the evaluation of sites for future restaurants.

It's republicans and other bigots who keep the focus on Mexicans only.

Hamden has my second favorite restaurant ever, Smoke Box BBQ.

Great bars & seafood restaurants. 4) One of my favorate restaurants is on Pennsylvania Ave in DC.

I don't really know what goes into those numbers but I can tell you that the explosive rent growth in markets like Dallas are starting to stagnant (still increasing though).http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-11/restaurant-sales-traffic-tumble-industry-hasnt-reported-positive-month-february-2016[Americans are minimizing discretionary spending on Main Street]http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2017-06-10/us-weeks-away-recession-according-latest-loan-data[The real Americans are decreasing their home purchasing]Thoughts?

Having had several restaurant tenants, they will probably be the worst which is why you need to set the rules and deliver them in writing (and ask that they post them for their employees to see) as soon as your dumpsters are delivered.  

So its already cheap bc its not oceanfront but an inside building as is but right in the middle of all the best restaurants,bars,etc.