@David E Gardner Welcome.I think the fix is in, when you look at the former politicians and hacks that have received licenses.BUTYou could open a fast food franchise, check cashing office or Chinese take-out near by?

The property currently has multiple automotive-industry tenants, with this one new vacancy.I'd like to fill the unit with new tenant operating a national franchise - something like an Aamco, Midas, Maaco, Jiffy Lube, Goodyear, etc.Are there any brokers out there who provide a "match-making" service for a need like this?

(He is part of the Myrtle franchise or chain.)

according to the CA franchise tax board, if you make a phone call to your property manager or send an email while sitting in california, you are doing business in the state and have to pay the $800. we all know it doesn't make sense but this is CA.

I use a phone book, but if I didn't know anyone I'd be asking lenders and Realtors who were doing commercial appraisals, don't ask who is best, tha's not professional, ask who does them and the first ones mentioned will probably be the best.If you sell the land to someone who puts a Hardy's franchise there, the price has to meet there project and business model.

I currently work in restaurant franchising in San Diego, California.

@Varinder Kumar Franchising can be the way to go for some people.

I currently own and operate a small pizza place called Westside Pizza and I also help with the franchising aspect of the company.

@Joel Owens Based on the OP question regarding the cap rate on a vacant property, I am assuming he is interested in franchising a McDonalds and opening it in the vacant lot.If my assumption is correct, then there is a lot more to it, than finding a location and opening a McDonald's.

There is no franchise to buy, there isn't even a secret sauce.