Finance
CAM Charges
Common Area Maintenance charges in shopping centers or multi-tenant properties, covering shared spaces like parking lots, landscaping, and security.
Related Terms
Occupancy Costs
Total real estate expenses including rent, property taxes, insurance, and common area maintenance (CAM) charges. Typically 6-10% of sales in QSR.
Triple Net Lease
A lease structure where the tenant pays base rent plus property taxes, insurance, and maintenance costs (the three 'nets'), common in restaurant real estate.