SITE SELECTION SERVICES
Retail and Developer
Site Selection Across Georgia and the Carolinas
ASSISTING OUR CLIENTS LOCATING STRATEGIC RETAIL SITES
OUR WORK ON YOUR BEHALF
Commercial Land Experts
Our team specializes in site selection and commercial land in the southeast, with our efficient standard work procedures and dedicated support staff, we are able to generate off-market opportunities in any market. Additionally, we will send you updates on any sites that hit the market in your target areas. Once give your criteria and goals, we will begin a master assignment and create multiple opportunities for your group to chase and execute.
BEST-IN-CLASS
Marketing - Advisement - Analysis
In our world, we brokers wear two primary hats: That of an Advisor and that of a Marketer. Our team takes great pride in seeking to be the best in class in both. When seeking to market properties well, it is a matter of gathering and summarizing all of the relevant property information in as concise a format as possible and then putting it in front of as many potentially interested parties as possible. Our primary steps for accomplishing this are as follows:
KNOWLEDGE OF ACTIVE BUYERS & DEVELOPERS
Through our years of experience in commercial land, we have built a thorough a great relationship with a large number of developers and tenants. We have also collected a large database of contacts and information that we utilize to who would be the best fit for a site and how to get it in front of them quickly.
Every developer deserves a partner who understands the nuances of retail landscapes and is committed to presenting properties with the utmost sophistication and strategic insight. By dedicating ourselves to rigorous market research and meticulous site analysis, we ensure that each location we recommend stands out, compellingly presented to capture the immediate interest of retailers. Our proactive approach in market trend analysis and site optimization keeps your development at the forefront, constantly aligned with the evolving retail environment. Let us redefine what comprehensive, elite site selection service means for your retail developments.
COMMERCIAL LAND CLOSED DEALS
McDonald’s Ground Lease Market Report 2026: Cap Rates, Rents, and Owner Pricing
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McDonald’s ground leases remain one of the most sought-after assets in the net lease market, but current pricing shows a clear divide between seller expectations and where buyers are closing.
Our 2026 McDonald’s Market Report reviewed 29 new-construction ground lease comps built in 2023 or later, including 14 closed sales and 15 active listings. Sold cap rates averaged 4.15% in 2024, compressed to 4.09% in 2025, then expanded to 4.24% in 2026. That movement suggests the market is still strong, but buyers are being more selective.
The biggest takeaway for owners is the gap between asking prices and closed sales. Current listings average a 3.90% asking cap rate, while 2026 sales averaged 4.24%. No sale in the report closed below a 4.00% cap rate, even though several listings are priced in the high-3% range. For most owners, realistic execution appears closer to the 4.00%–4.30% range, depending on location, lease terms, rent, and market depth.
McDonald’s remains a benchmark tenant because of its scale, McDonald’s financial strength, and investment-grade credit. Its annual report and Q1 2026 results show a global brand with strong sales, large systemwide scale, and continued growth plans. That strength helps explain why these assets continue to trade tighter than most other QSR and broader restaurant industry alternatives.
Ground rent is also important. Across the comps, average rent per site was approximately $109,130, with smaller pads generally producing higher rent per acre. This reinforces a simple point: McDonald’s will pay rent based on store-level economics, not just comparable land values.
For McDonald’s ground lease owners, the market remains highly liquid. The key is pricing the asset in line with closed sales, not just active listings. Done correctly, 2026 may still be a strong window for owners considering a sale.
Whether you're considering selling an existing McDonald's ground lease or evaluating a new development opportunity, understanding today's buyer demand, cap rates, and valuation trends can make a significant difference. Before you sell—or sign a new McDonald's ground lease—know what the market is really paying.
Contact us for a confidential discussion about your McDonald's opportunity.
Stephen Long, Senior Investment Analyst
Jonathan Aceves, Vice President, CCIM, MBA
For Retailers
We use advanced mapping and demographics tools to study the markets and help identify the best locations
We focus on off-market opportunities, and have a proven track record of finding killer sites
We can assist with negotiation, due diligence, transaction management, and entitlement
For Developers
We help identify markets that meet your client's requirements, and handle the market analysis, phone calls and emails required to find sites, and let you focus on deal-making.
We can evaluate residuals, and help you put together multi-tenant deals--we handle REO and Surplus property work for other national developers and retailers.
You need a team with access to detailed analysis, ensuring you're not leaving money on the table.
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REGIONAL FOCUS & EXPERTISE MEETS CLIENT-SERVICE
3 STEPS TO ENSURE YOU'RE PREPARED
Working with the Finem Group is easy.
SCHEDULE CALL
Click on the button below to schedule a time to talk with one of our advisors. We'll ask some questions about your goals, and we'll collect information about your site selection needs.
PROPOSAL
We'll present you with a proposal to move forward. This will have detailed information about our process along with case studies and success stories from similar assignments.
DECISION
We'll talk together and decide if our team is a fit for the assignment. We may not be the right team to work with your company, and we try to be careful to work with companies whose values match our own.
CASE STUDIES
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