Restaurant & Retail Leasing Specialist Since 1997
Stefan Siegel is a Vice President with illi Commercial Real Estate, specializing in restaurant and retail leasing, tenant representation, and investment sales throughout Los Angeles and Southern California. Since 1997, Stefan has leased more than 5 million square feet of retail space and built a reputation as a trusted advisor to shopping center owners, franchise operators, and national retail and restaurant brands.
Recently, Stefan completed 10-year leases with Island Pacific in Eagle Rock and Yama Sushi Marketplace in Sherman Oaks, and secured the exclusive leasing assignment for a portfolio of former Pizza Hut locations across Southern California.
28+ Years
Of Commercial Real Estate Experience Since 1997
5M+ SF
Of Retail Space Leased Throughout California
350+
BurgerIM Leases Executed Nationwide
50
Lease Transactions Completed in the Past Year
Areas of Expertise
Restaurant & Retail Expansion
Guiding QSR and emerging restaurant brands through rapid, multi-location rollouts, including more than 350 BurgerIM leases nationwide and a 16-location build-out for San Fernando Coffee.
Landlord Representation
Leasing retail and mixed-use centers on behalf of ownership, recently completing 10-year leases with Island Pacific in Eagle Rock and Yama Sushi Marketplace in Sherman Oaks.
Tenant Representation
Representing national, regional, and emerging brands - including Burger King, El Pollo Loco, Subway, Little Caesars, and WaBa Grill - in site selection and lease negotiation.
Site Selection & Market Analysis
Identifying optimal locations for franchise and retail expansion using demographic research and market comparables.
Investment Property Sales & Acquisitions
Advising buyers and sellers of retail, mixed-use, and net-leased investment properties on acquisition and disposition strategy.
Asset Repositioning & Value Enhancement
Securing and executing exclusive leasing assignments, such as a portfolio of former Pizza Hut locations, to reposition underperforming retail space.
Markets Served
Serving Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, and Southern California
Recent Market Insights
Frequently Asked Questions
Timelines vary by jurisdiction and permitting requirements. Stefan works closely with landlords and tenants from lease execution through permitting and buildout to keep expansion plans on schedule.
Consistent site criteria, a landlord relationship strategy, and a lease structure that can be replicated across markets - Stefan helps multi-unit operators build a repeatable expansion playbook.
Visibility, access, and demographic alignment with the brand's target customer, backed by market comparables that support the deal terms.
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Restaurant & Retail Leasing Specialist Since 1997
