Burger Restaurant CAM Reconciliation Checklist
A step-by-step review framework for franchisees and multi-unit operators in strip centers and inline retail. For a broader overview, review our Burger Restaurant Lease Audit guide.
1. Verify Your Pro Rata Share
- Confirm total leasable square footage of the center
- Validate your store’s square footage
- Ensure vacancy is not improperly shifted to tenants
- Check for reallocation of anchor tenant space
Understanding how NNN structures affect allocations is critical — see our Triple Net (NNN) guide for burger restaurants.
2. Review Administrative Fees
- Identify percentage-based CAM admin charges
- Confirm whether caps exist in your lease
- Check for admin applied to non-CAM items
3. Capital Expense Pass-Throughs
- HVAC replacements
- Roof repairs or structural improvements
- Parking lot resurfacing
- Major system upgrades
Many leases restrict or amortize these items — verify compliance.
4. Insurance & Tax Allocations
- Confirm policy types align with lease language
- Review year-over-year tax increases
- Identify double billing between base rent & CAM
Multi-Unit Risk Compounds Quickly
A $7,500 discrepancy per location becomes $75,000 across ten burger franchise stores. Reconciliation errors often go unnoticed without structured review.
You can also benchmark total occupancy exposure using our Burger Restaurant Rent guide.
Don’t Miss the Audit Window
Most commercial leases limit your ability to challenge CAM charges to a defined 30–120 day window after reconciliation delivery. Once that period expires, overcharges may become permanently unchallengeable.
Review your formal rights in our Burger Restaurant Lease Audit Rights guide before the deadline passes.
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FAQ
How often should burger restaurants review CAM reconciliations?
Annually at minimum, and immediately upon receipt of reconciliation statements. Multi-unit operators should standardize review across all locations.
What percentage errors are commonly found?
3–7% discrepancies are frequently identified in retail CAM allocations, particularly where admin fees or capital pass-throughs are involved.