Investment Sales Leasing

Local expertise, national reach

When it comes to retail, more than anything else, people matter. We have expertise across all segments of retail. We serve as an extension of your team and are invested in your success. We care about our clients and believe that collaboration combined with hard work is what achieves winning results.

What we do

We provide a full range of services designed to support retail landlords, tenants, and investors.

Tenant and landlord services
We secure the right tenants and locations to maximize asset value.
We utilize data-driven consumer insights and local knowledge to match locations with our clients’ strategic real estate needs.
Acquisitions, dispositions, and repositioning to maximize value.
With our fully integrated platform, we offer management services and insurance solutions in house, providing a seamless experience.

Our expertise

Consumer habits are always evolving, and retail has found its place in society as people seek out connection in their communities. We have a proven track record of success with both national rollouts and regional concepts, providing full-service support that spans from leasing to day-to-day operations.

Why Franklin Street

When you work with us, you work with a partner who offers:

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Full service and fully integrated services

Capital Markets, Insurance, Leasing, and Management work seamlessly together to tailor solutions to our clients.

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Agile execution, with no red tape

As a privately held firm, with entrepreneurial spirit and institutional capabilities, we can be responsive to our clients and nimble in our approach.

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National reach, local expertise

We offer local intelligence and knowledge backed by data and expertise across the lifecycle of an asset.

Client success stories

Explore how Franklin Street helped a private equity firm reposition a mixed-use portfolio in the Southeast, resulting in a 20% increase in asset value.

Retail – Paraiso Plaza

Retail – Paraiso Plaza

Results Generated 15 qualified offers in less than 4 weeks. Secured two full price offers and a buyer who put...

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Integrated expertise

At Franklin Street, cross-servicing is more than a concept - it’s our competitive advantage. Our integrated platform allows seamless collaboration between our Capital Markets, Insurance, Leasing, and Management teams. This ensures clients receive comprehensive and tailored solutions that create lasting value.

Capital Markets Capital Markets

Capital strategies that move markets

Insurance Services Insurance Services

Commercial real estate experts who specialize in insurance

Leasing Leasing

Creative, nimble, and full service

Management Management

Efficient management services, tailored to your needs

In the news

Franklin Street brokers multi-million-dollar sale of Publix anchored, multitenant Waterview Retail Center
Franklin Street brokers multi-million-dollar sale of Publix anchored, multitenant Waterview Retail Center
October 27, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers $9.15 million sale of Brentwood Plaza
Franklin Street brokers $9.15 million sale of Brentwood Plaza
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Franklin Street expands New York office; names Kevin Madden as Managing Director
Franklin Street expands New York office; names Kevin Madden as Managing Director
September 22, 2026
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Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers $33.2 million sale of off campus student housing to the University of Cincinnati
Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers $33.2 million sale of off campus student housing to the University of Cincinnati
September 21, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers the sale of Floriland Office Center in Tampa
Franklin Street brokers the sale of Floriland Office Center in Tampa
September 16, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers $14.8 million sale of Uptown McComb Shopping Center
Franklin Street brokers $14.8 million sale of Uptown McComb Shopping Center
September 2, 2026
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Franklin Street to represent 7 Brew Coffee in chain’s new South Florida expansion
Franklin Street to represent 7 Brew Coffee in chain’s new South Florida expansion
August 17, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers sale of Extra Space Storage in Vero Beach
Franklin Street brokers sale of Extra Space Storage in Vero Beach
August 12, 2026
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Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers institutional level sale of The Crossing at Sante Fe in Gainesville
Franklin Street national Student Housing team brokers institutional level sale of The Crossing at Sante Fe in Gainesville
August 4, 2026
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Franklin Street provides investment sales services, capital advisory, and insurance services for $12.19 million transaction
Franklin Street provides investment sales services, capital advisory, and insurance services for $12.19 million transaction
August 3, 2026
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Hodges Ward Elliott completes sale of 641-room Atlanta Airport Marriott
Hodges Ward Elliott completes sale of 641-room Atlanta Airport Marriott
July 15, 2026
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Hodges Ward Elliott brokers sale of Renaissance Indianapolis North
Hodges Ward Elliott brokers sale of Renaissance Indianapolis North
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Hodges Ward Elliott completes multi-year disposition of six-hotel Historic Inns of Savannah portfolio
Hodges Ward Elliott completes multi-year disposition of six-hotel Historic Inns of Savannah portfolio
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Franklin Street relocates its Nashville office to the L&C Tower
Franklin Street relocates its Nashville office to the L&C Tower
June 24, 2026
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Franklin Street invests in Orlando expansion, adds institutional experience
Franklin Street invests in Orlando expansion, adds institutional experience
June 24, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers sale of the Reserve on Willow Lake
Franklin Street brokers sale of the Reserve on Willow Lake
June 18, 2026
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Franklin Street brokers sale of Harbour Beach Residences to Tavistock Development for $7.15 million
Franklin Street brokers sale of Harbour Beach Residences to Tavistock Development for $7.15 million
June 15, 2026
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Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
Beachcomber Beach Resort on St. Pete Beach changes ownership
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Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
Franklin Street moves into Preston Center to accommodate for future growth
April 23, 2026
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Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
Academy Sports set to join Georgia’s largest retail shopping center
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Hear from our clients

Hear directly from our clients.

James R. Berkley
FI Real Estate Capital Management, LLC
My experience with Bronwyn and the team has been top notch. Bronwyn is far more responsive, hungry, competent, and professional than other leasing brokers I’ve worked with. I own 30+ properties now across almost 15 states so I work with…
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Christian Oldenberg
Ash Properties
Ricky and Kaelyn are great to work with. They bring a unique combination of connections, experience, market knowledge and professionalism that makes them one of the top retail teams in Jacksonville.
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Elisha Bateman
South Coast
As a landlord, we have been extremely pleased with the representation Franklin Street has provided. They consistently deliver results that exceed expectations, securing rental rates other firms told us were unattainable—while also attracting highly desirable tenants. Franklin Street has an…
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Blair Butler
90TEN
Franklin Street operates at a top tier level. They take the time to fully understand our projects and ownership objectives, and they always go the extra mile. Their insight into the market and their deep tenant relationships make them an…
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Matt Bakke
United Growth
The Jacksonville team at Franklin Street is our #1 go-to brokerage firm for landlord representation in northern FL. We attribute our success by their professionalism, responsiveness, and market expertise, which is why we continue to work with them year after…
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Natalie Martin
JD Group
Franklin Street consistently exceeds our expectations and sets a high standard for tenant representation brokerages. Their team provides an exceptional level of service, supported by deep market knowledge, meticulous attention to detail, and consistent communication. From site selection through store…
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Faust Higgin
Crow Holdings
Ricky and Kaelyn have represented our Jacksonville portfolio for several years and have become great partners and friends. Their knowledge of the market is unmatched, and I know I can rely on their network and experience when vacancies arise!
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David Birdsall
Last Mile Investments
Franklin Street has been an exceptional partner for us in the Atlanta market. Their depth of market knowledge is evident in every recommendation they make—grounded in real data, local nuance, and a clear understanding of tenant demand at the street…
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Taylor N. Gerhardt
FrostPoint Capital
FrostPoint’s partnership with Franklin Street predates the inception of our firm. Long before we became clients, Franklin Street was always available to provide market insight or help facilitate key introductions as we were getting our business off the ground. When…
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George Stanchfield
Thor Equities
Working with Rafael Romero was a game-changer for our property on Fort Lauderdale Beach. He didn’t just fill the space—he brought in top-tier tenants that truly fit the vibe and energy of the location. Thanks to his market insight and…
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James Simpson
Bealls / Burkes Outlet Stores
Franklin Street is more than an advisor; they are a partner based on a foundation of trust. As we expand into markets across the southeast, they go the extra mile to provide the best service with our goals at the…
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Belinda Avera
Great Clips
Franklin Street provides me with reporting and my administrative packages that are far above and beyond anything that I’ve received in any of my markets and the consistency is always there. I can count on the information to be precise…
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Derek Luedtke
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
I found that the whole company is a great company as far as putting out their packages, getting us information we need, site knowledge, market knowledge, negotiation skills. Just the complete package.
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Jake Radeski
Shake Shack
Franklin Street is a key partner in Shake Shack’s growth. Their robust data platform, deep market knowledge, and thoughtful deliverables make their development strategies truly best-in-class. The team is relentless in helping us expand the right way and treats our…
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Dean Lambert
Goldman Sachs
While working with Rafael Romero and a 3rd party management team on The Meadows and Plaza Alegre shopping centers, I was thoroughly impressed by the team’s exceptional collaboration. Their combined efforts have ensured our plazas are thriving, well-leased retail destinations.…
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