JLL Brings Culinary Crowdfunding Platform to the National Stage
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EquityEats, a crowdfunding platform for food and beverage businesses, has retained JLL to support
their retail restaurant and bar site selection nationally. The concept provides capital raising solutions, connecting entrepreneurs and investors to the restaurant and bar industry.
Senior Vice President Greg Ferrante and Associate Arris Noble are leading the JLL team on this project.
“Bars and restaurants can transform communities,… Read More
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Categories: Americas Retail, Retail Transactions, Retailers, Tenant Representation and tagged Equity Eats, Greg Ferrante, JLL, Washington DC.
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