[FrankenPC]

20 years ago when I did some consulting for the Gap, I saw inside their data systems and realized they were a large real estate organization. It was the first time I witnessed the dynamic nature of corporate America.

[sjg007]

How does the work with malls?

[afashglaksnhb]

At a guess the company owns a long lease on the space in the mall and sub-lets it to the franchisee.