Real Estate

Company Snapshot

• Year Founded: 1783 (corporate roots; JLL in current form established in 1999)
• Headquarters Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
• Ownership: Public (NYSE: JLL)
• Key Executives: Christian Ulbrich (President \& CEO); Karen Brennan (CEO, Leasing Advisory, effective July 2025); Kelly Howe (Chief Financial Officer, effective July 2025)
• Number of Locations: Operates in over 80 countries; global workforce of approximately 112,000
• Public Contact: General inquiries: +1 312 782 5800; info@jll.com

Company Overview

JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) is a leading global real estate and investment management firm, providing a broad spectrum of commercial real estate services to organizations worldwide. With a significant presence across more than 80 countries and a focus on innovation, technology, and sustainability, JLL supports franchise systems and business clients by helping them buy, build, occupy, manage, and invest in commercial, retail, and industrial properties.

Services Offered

• Comprehensive real estate advisory for site selection, leasing, and acquisitions tailored to multi-location and franchise clients.
• Project management, facility management, and workplace management to optimize operational efficiency at scale.
• Investment, capital markets, and financial services for real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and capital raising.
• Technology-driven solutions, including smart building technologies, integrated workplace platforms, and data-driven optimization for property portfolios.

Value Proposition

• Industry Specialization: JLL serves all major commercial real estate sectors, including retail, office, industrial, hospitality, and mixed-use; the company's service model is directly relevant to QSR, retail, and other multi-unit franchise systems.
• Key Benefits:
  • Supports rapid multi-site expansion and site optimization for franchise systems.
  • Enhances operational efficiency and cost savings through integrated facility and project management.
  • Delivers advanced technology and data solutions for performance monitoring, compliance, and scaling complex portfolios.
• Franchise Expertise: JLL’s extensive track record includes supporting national and international franchise brands with site selection, new market entry, and portfolio rationalization; case studies highlight its ability to manage and optimize large, geographically distributed property portfolios typical of franchised businesses. JLL also publishes research and insights specifically for multi-location and franchise clients, underlining its franchise-specific experience.