As a franchisee operating 49 Taco John’s and HuHot Mongolian Grill locations across eight states, Pentex Restaurant Group understands that successful expansion starts long before construction begins.

When the company made the decision to bring additional Taco John’s locations to the Fargo-Moorhead market, selecting the right sites became critical. Every location needed to align with traffic patterns, trade areas, customer demographics, and the brand’s long-term growth strategy.

At the same time, multiple transactions were moving forward simultaneously, requiring careful coordination and consistent communication.

Pentex Restaurant Group had already built a relationship with Goldmark Commercial through lease analysis and local market research.

As expansion plans developed, that relationship naturally evolved into a strategic partnership.

Understanding that Taco John’s would be entering the market with multiple locations, Goldmark provided detailed market intelligence to help identify the strongest opportunities across the Fargo metro.

From evaluating trade areas and growth corridors to comparing individual sites, the team delivered the local market insight needed to make confident decisions.

Working alongside Pentex Restaurant Group, Goldmark Commercial helped manage multiple transactions simultaneously, including lease negotiations and land acquisitions.

Throughout the process, broker Andy Hansen coordinated timelines, communicated with multiple parties, tracked important deadlines, and ensured every step stayed on schedule.

Whether organizing construction walkthroughs, coordinating inspections, or providing updates on due diligence and closing milestones, the focus remained on keeping the projects moving efficiently.

“Andy was very helpful with organizing and communicating. He made sure we had all of our documentation in line and that we were ready to close.”

Responsiveness also played a key role.

“We could count on Andy to have a response within the hour. If he didn’t have the answer, he would get it.”

With Goldmark Commercial as a trusted local partner, Pentex Restaurant Group successfully advanced its Fargo-area expansion strategy.

By combining market expertise with proactive communication and transaction management, the team helped streamline a complex process involving multiple sites and multiple deal structures.

More importantly, Goldmark’s understanding of the restaurant industry allowed Pentex to focus on growing its brand while knowing every real estate decision was aligned with its long-term objectives.

“Andy truly understands our brand, our site criteria, and our growth strategy.”

For growing restaurant brands, selecting a commercial real estate partner is about more than finding available sites. It’s about working with someone who understands speed, economics, and long-term growth.

Amber says that’s exactly what Goldmark Commercial delivered.

Today, the relationship continues as Pentex expands its presence throughout the region, supported by a brokerage partner that understands both the local market and the unique demands of multi-unit restaurant development.