Technology

Leasecake launches AI-powered tool to help restaurants identify risks, improve lease terms

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August 12, 2025

Leasecake, a company that manages commercial leases, has launched Leasecake LIFT, an AI-powered tool designed to help businesses identify risks and improve terms in their lease agreements.

Leasecake LIFT, which stands for Lease Intelligence and Favorability Tracker, analyzes key areas of risk in a lease and provides a "LIFT Score" to give multi-location businesses a clear overview of their entire portfolio. The company said the tool can help operators avoid costly oversights and make smarter decisions as they expand.

"Operators are overwhelmed with labor, supply chain, and operational execution," Scott Williamson, CEO of Leasecake, said in a comapny press release. "Real estate is a critical component of their ability to grow, but they don't have time to decode complex lease language. This new offering directly addresses the challenge so our customers can reduce overall expense and get stores online faster to drive more revenue."

According to Williamson, this is the company's third release of an AI-infused feature.

Kristi Mailloux, a partner at Three 20 Capital Group, said the tool could "save days and sometimes weeks of back and forth lease negotiations," which is crucial for fast-growing businesses that need to hit opening dates and drive revenue quickly.

Leasecake said the tool helps businesses identify five times more risk in half the time, saving hours per lease and reducing costs associated with scaling.

"With Leasecake LIFT, we're giving operators the power to see clearly, act confidently, and protect their business before future risk becomes today's reality," Williamson said.