Real Estate

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1917
• Headquarters Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Ownership: Public (NYSE: CWK)
• Key Executives: Michelle MacKay (CEO), John Forrester (Former CEO)
• Number of Locations: 400+ offices worldwide
• Public Contact: Phone: +1 312-877-3000, General contact via website inquiry form

Company Overview

Cushman \& Wakefield is a global leader in commercial real estate services, delivering integrated property solutions for occupiers and investors across office, retail, and industrial sectors. The firm leverages deep market expertise, technology, and scale to address core challenges facing multi-unit businesses, including real estate strategy, site selection, and portfolio optimization for franchise owners.

Services Offered

• Site selection, lease negotiation, and portfolio strategy for office, retail, and industrial locations
• Valuation \& advisory services for asset optimization and transaction support
• Facility management and operations, including maintenance solutions tailored for retail and service brands
• Research and market analysis, including benchmarking, demand–supply trends, and property analytics

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: Cushman \& Wakefield serves all major commercial sectors, with tailored solutions for retail, QSR, industrial, healthcare, and office clients.
• Key Benefits: Drives portfolio growth and efficiency through strategic site selection; enables scalable lease administration and facility management for multi-location franchises; delivers market intelligence to guide expansion and property decisions.
• Franchise Expertise: The company frequently highlights success stories with major franchises such as Ulta Beauty, including facilities management and valuation engagement for multi-unit brands; publishes case studies and market insights relevant to franchise networks.