dBusinessNews Atlanta:
Riding on the heels of the lifestyle retailer’s 100th signed franchise agreement and 30-shop master expansion deal for Canada, Flip Flop Shops proves that it’s serious about worldwide “Free Your Toes†domination.
North America’s first retail chain exclusive to the hottest brands and latest styles of flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shops today announced the hiring of nationally renowned commercial real estate firms, Podell Real Estate Advisors, LLC and Friedman Retail Consulting, to take the company to new heights.
“This partnership is proof that we’re serious about growing the Flip Flop Shops brand,†said Darin Kraetsch, the CEO (Size 10) of Flip Flop Shops, adding that having better representation through Podell and Friedman has significantly elevated the company’s site selection/real estate strategy. “Not only will Josh and David bring Flip Flop Shops to even more prominent retail locations, but they will also help bring the brand to new areas of the United States through their established relationships with national and independent landlords.â€
With more than 65 shops already in the development pipeline, Podell Real Estate Advisors’ Josh Podell, the President (Size 11), and Friedman Retail Consulting’s David Friedman, the Principal (Size 11), will work together to bring the growing brand into 500-900 square foot, high-profile retail locations throughout the nation, including open air lifestyle centers; large, regional malls; airports and theme parks, among others.