SERVICES
We advise clients with the perspective of an owner. Whether you’re selling, leasing, or evaluating your options, our approach is centered around positioning, tenant quality, and maximizing the asset’s potential.
Investment Sales
Representing property owners and investors in the acquisition and disposition of retail, restaurant, and single tenant net lease assets throughout California, with a focus on Los Angeles. We advise clients on pricing strategy, positioning, buyer targeting, and transaction execution to maximize value.
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Property valuation and pricing strategy
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Buyer identification and investor outreach
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Marketing and offering memorandums
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Negotiation and transaction management
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Investor advisory
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Off-market and on-market dispositions and acquisitions
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Single tenant net lease (STNL) investment sales throughout California
Landlord Advisory
We advise property owners on leasing strategy, tenant mix, and asset positioning to maximize long-term value. Our approach combines corridor-level market insight, targeted tenant outreach, and disciplined pricing strategy.
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Retail leasing strategy
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Tenant mix curation
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Market positioning and pricing
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National and local tenant outreach
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Asset repositioning for underperforming properties
Selective Tenant & Buyer Representation
We work selectively with motivated operators, credit tenants, and qualified buyers to identify opportunities aligned with the character of the property and the surrounding market.
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Market and site selection
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Corridor and demographic analysis
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Zoning and use analysis
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Off market landlord and seller outreach
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Acquisition and lease negotiations
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Expansion and investment strategy
EXPERTISE
Retail & Restaurant Corridors
Understanding how retail and restaurant corridors evolve is critical to successful leasing and investment decisions. We track tenant demand, rental trends, and neighborhood growth patterns across Los Angeles’s most active shopping and dining districts.
Zoning & Development Insight
Restaurant and retail projects often hinge on zoning, conditional use permits, and liquor licensing considerations. Our experience navigating these factors allows clients to evaluate opportunities with a clear understanding of potential constraints and timelines.
Operator & Tenant Demand
From independent restaurant groups to national retailers, tenant demand in Los Angeles shifts constantly. By maintaining close relationships with operators, brands, and investors, we stay closely aligned with what concepts are actively expanding in the market.
FEATURED LISTINGS
Flagship Melrose Restaurant or Retail
±6,900 SF flagship restaurant or retail development opportunity on a prime corner of Melrose Ave, with plans for up to ~9,000 SF. Highly visible West Hollywood location near the La Cienega Design Quarter, with 6-7 parking spaces and no parking requirement under AB 2097.
8151 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046
Offered at $8,500,000
Turnkey Nightclub, Event Space, Restaurant
±5,000 SF turnkey nightclub/event space for lease featuring rare grandfathered permits for dance, live entertainment, and a full liquor license with 2 am operations daily. The space is fully built out with stage, kitchen, and high-end interiors, and includes 151 free shared parking spaces on-site.
12215 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604
Offered at $18,250/Mo MG + Key Money
ABOUT
Daniel Leisner founded The Location Broker after more than a decade in LA retail and restaurant brokerage, beginning with a $17 million sale in Beverly Hills six months into his career. His background includes years managing his family's own retail and restaurant portfolio, experience that shapes how he approaches every client.
TESTIMONIAL
“Their deep understanding of restaurant zoning and retail leasing across Los Angeles helped us secure the perfect flagship location. The process was strategic, efficient, and extremely well executed.”
— Founder, Los Angeles Hospitality Group
