Summit supports quick-service restaurant brands expansion with multiple transactions

Lexington, MA Summit Realty Partners, Inc. continues to support the rapid expansion of fast-food and drive-thru retail concepts across New England, completing multiple transactions on behalf of quick-service restaurant (QSR) brands.

Summit represents Desert De Oro Foods, a franchisee of Taco Bell, which recently completed its 16^th real estate transaction for new locations in New England since 2022 as part of its expansion throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Summit has served as the exclusive broker, advising on market planning, site selection, and negotiations.

In addition, McDonald’s has signed three new deals in New Hampshire, with locations in Milford, Dover, and Allenstown currently under construction - marking the first new McDonald’s developments in the state in over a decade. Summit represented the tenant in all phases of these transactions.

“These transactions reflect investor preference for single-tenant net-lease assets offering long-term income stability and brand-backed tenancy,” said Chris McMahon, principal at Summit Realty Partners.

Travis Ginsberg, vice president at Summit, said “Drive-thru and convenience-focused locations continue to be a top priority for national brands, and we’re seeing strong demand across suburban markets.”

Summit also represented landlords in securing commitments from major brands including Wendy’s in Clinton, as well as Starbucks in both Clinton and Townsend, Mass. All of these locations featured drive-thrus. 

With over 25 years of experience, Summit Realty Partners, Inc. is a full-service commercial real estate firm specializing in investment sales, retail leasing, and tenant representation across New England. The firm serves as a trusted advisor to landlords, tenants, developers, and investors navigating an increasingly competitive marketplace.