Knowledge Counts: Benefits and pit falls of using self-performing companies in hotel and restaur...

During this episode of “Knowledge Counts”, Wendy and her guest, Kirk Burney will discuss various aspects of site development, such as site selection, self-performing companies and tenant improvements for franchise v. corporate properties. As the senior director hotel and restaurant renovations at Northland Properties, he works with the clients from the beginning of the project, which includes risk assessment to identify any pit falls, such as flaws in design, construction or even the site selection. Tune into our latest episode to learn more. • Host: Wendy Hobbs, PQS(F) • Guests: Kirk Burney, Senior Director for Northland Properties • Producer: Ryan Schriml About Our Guest: Kirk Burney is the Senior Director Hotel and Restaurant Renovations for Northland Properties. He's an experienced Project Director with a demonstrated history of collaboration and financial stewardship. He has strong construction, project management and facility maintenance background working in the restaurant and construction industry. Kirk is skilled in negotiation, restaurant design, multi-unit facility management, budgeting, cost controls, food & beverage, and operations management and is a professional with a high regard for honesty, integrity, trust and respect. Kirk is a fun and loving husband and a father to two of the greatest people in the world. He's an experienced medieval fighter who loves camping, downhill mountain biking, kayaking and coaching other people how to achieve their desired goals in life. For complete show notes, go to https://ciqs.org/podcast.