Chasing a Deal

March 5, 2020

Everyone in leasing knows some deals happen quickly, and some take more time. Recently, I was able to close a deal with Barcelos, a family operated Portuguese restaurant known for their incredible chicken, and their famous “Mega Poutine”.

I first received a phone call from Eddy, the head of the whole operation over a year ago looking to open his second location; the first being in Mont Saint Hilaire, and he was very interested in our space in Chambly. The first time I met Eddy, I knew this deal was going to be different from the rest. He showed up with his whole family and he knew everything he wanted before we even walked in. We first had to establish if the space would work. Was it too big? Was it too small a layout? Would it work in Chambly?

I was on and off the phone daily answering all his questions about the space, driving to Mont Saint Hilaire to read through the offer step by step with him while of course trying the amazing food. Weeks, then months went by with different questions every day, countless visits to the space to make sure everything would work for them. I understood that for Eddy and his family this was a big step for them opening their second location.

Thanks to mutual collaboration between all parties, and open channels of communication, we were able to reach an agreement and close this deal.

With all our hard work, we finally found success, we had a signed document! Construction was under way and sure enough two weeks ago Barcelos opened their doors at 740 de Perigny in Chambly, Quebec.

Congratulations to Eddy and his family and I invite you all to head on over to their new location to try their homemade recipes, it was well worth the wait!

March 5, 2020