By Howard Friedman, CCIM

The Bend restaurant scene is an ever-evolving and ever-changing animal. Being one of the toughest businesses to run and one of the highest turnover industries in the nation, Bend is also no stranger to restaurant ownership changes.

Of the almost 60 food and beverage businesses in the downtown core, there are currently a number of vacant or ‘quietly for sale’ establishments available. But the good news is the apparent interest and impending occupancy of several of these, with some promising new concepts to add to the diverse selection of dining choices that we currently have.

By Howard Friedman, CCIM The Bend restaurant scene is an ever-evolving and ever-changing animal. Being one of the toughest businesses to run and one of the highest turnover industries in the nation, Bend is also no stranger to restaurant ownership changes. Of the almost 60 food and beverage businesses in the downtown core, there are…