When it comes to a new restaurant lease, everything is a negotiation. Your terms presented at signing have the power to dramatically shape your business. Whether it be Tenant improvements, Term lengths, Concession, Backout clauses for permit approvals and more, it is not a decision to made quickly or alone. Today’s Guests are Tracy Malechek-Ezekiel and Arjav Ezekiel of Birdie’s Austin, a forthcoming neighborhood cafe on the East side of Austin, TX. Tracy and Arjav have an impressive roster of experience including Del Posto, Gramercy Tavern, Blue Hill and Untitled. Last we spoke with them they were in negotiations on their 5th space of serious potential.