Client Success

"Venture is connected to the pulse of development activity in the community, and their brokerage team consistently delivers valuable market knowledge in a timely fashion. I am confident in their ability to provide accurate and essential details that enable Einstein Bros. Bagels to make critical site development decisions."

- Larry Lysek, Sr. Manager of Real Estate, Einstein Bros. Bagels

"John Zikos and Chris Gibbons at Venture Commercial have been instrumental as partners in executing our real estate strategy in the DFW Metroplex. Their market knowledge, industry contacts, and dedication to us as a client have provided Albertsons with superior results, representing us in the disposition of more than 30 boxes since 2006."

- Charles Merrell, Manager, Business Development & Real Estate, Albertsons LLC

"As a preferred developer for multiple clients, it is important for us to partner with a retail brokerage firm that will help us find the very best locations for our clients’ next-generation stores. Any time we seek to buy or lease a property, the Venture Commercial team consistently meets each challenge head on and they do not give up until all of our expectations are met."

- Steve Bielewicz, VP of Real Estate, Texas, Armstrong Development Properties, Inc

"I choose to work with Venture because they are committed to the long-term success of their retail clients. They are truly interested in building a strong professional relationship, rather than a short-term focus on closing the next transaction."

- Chris Cook, CEO, Sleep Experts

"Integrity, attention to detail, and extensive knowledge of the restaurant and retail market…with these qualities, the members of the Venture team have become our trusted consultants as we expand Carl’s Jr. throughout Texas and the U.S."

- Richard White, RWJP Star Enterprises, Carl’s Jr. franchisee

"Venture has done a great job for Payless! They understand our strategy and don't waste time on opportunities that don't fit. I am very impressed with their relationships, which not only help identify projects early, but also help deals progress smoothly. On the paperwork side of it, they are relentless in acquiring the necessary items pertinent to each deal. Venture rocks!"

- Gayla Cowan, Real Estate Manager, Payless ShoeSource, Inc.

"We have worked with Venture for many years now in the Dallas/Fort Worth market. Venture has consistently delivered excellent locations for us in hard to penetrate areas and has always handled themselves with the highest integrity and professionalism. I can strongly recommend Venture if you are looking for representation by a company that you can fully trust and know that will provide you will be great service and winning locations."

- Kyle Robson, Jared Jewelry

"Venture Commercial has handled our entry into the Dallas/Ft.Worth market with a thorough knowledge of the entire trade area, a keen understanding of the particulars of our business model and our competition, and they have done so with a high degree of professionalism mixed with enthusiasm. Venture has been dedicated to the success of LA Fitness and it has been my pleasure to team with them in actively securing nearly 30 locations in less than one and a half years."

- Mr. John Gabriel, Vice President of Real Estate, LA Fitness

"Venture Commercial far exceed our expectations. Their knowledge of the real estate market, industry contacts, and comprehensive service have provided Applebee's superior development opportunities and outstanding results. Venture's research capabilities, including mapping, aerials, and marketing preparation are excellent."

- Jill Szymanski, DineEquity

"Venture has been instrumental in helping us identify strategic relocations of our existing stores and identifying new stores insuring retail dominance. Their demographic and mapping support has been excellent.Venture's expertise and knowledge of the Dallas-Ft.Worth and San Antonio markets, high integrity, and understanding of what we are looking for has met and exceeded our expectations."

- Ms. April Martinek, Senior Director of Real Estate, GNC

"We have chosen to have Venture market our properties because they perform. They treat each assignment like a partnership and have the highest respect in the marketplace from tenants, landlords, developers and brokers alike. Their work displays a high degree of integrity and moral fiber. We are always excited to have them on our team when we go to lenders on a new project."

- Joe Gampper, Integral Real Estate Services, LLC

"Venture Commercial's leasing staff has a depth of experience in the Dallas market that is unmatched. Their approach encompasses evaluating the current tenant mix in order to maintain quality and provide a unique shopping experience, researching up and coming retail trends and identifying potential tenants from both within and outside the Dallas Market. Their success at attracting tenants for the center is the result of their research and preparation of their marketing packages from demographics, aerials, and market comparables."

- Pam Spadaro, U.S. Trust

"Venture differentiates themselves from other brokerage companies by identifying prospects, pursuing them persistently and diligently, and getting the job done. They don't sit back and take sign calls. Venture looks out for my best interest; getting the best rates possible on each deal. They never do a deal just to get a commission. They add value with their service. I list my properties with Venture because they make things happen."

- Burk Collins, Burk Collins & Co., Inc.

"Venture transformed the retail component of a mixed-use development in an untested market into a busy collection of shops and restaurants that was almost fully leased by the time construction was finished. They have my complete confidence."

- Lucy Billingsley, The Billingsley Company