For Occupiers.

We create robust property portfolios for occupiers to enable them to fulfil their customers’ requirements.  We immerse ourselves in our clients' businesses and use data-driven market insights to create robust, sustainable strategies.  Our 'boots on the ground' approach ensures sites are selected, retained and reviewed based on a holistic, real-time perspective.

We’re a partner for leaders.

Adopting an out-of-house property director focus, we overlay our UK-wide market knowledge with your business needs. We report directly at board level with both a strategic long- and short-term perspective as well as resolving and reporting on immediate issues.

Advice can’t be in silos.

We no longer create a distinction between lease advisory and acquisition/disposal roles. We blend our teams to ensure we’re leveraging our clients' position by forming a holistic strategy based on technical and market knowledge. Reducing occupational costs, building flexibility and ensuring every property is in the best possible location, not just now, but in the longer term.

Staying relevant through repositioning.

Both private equity and business recovery professionals value our location and occupier knowledge when reviewing existing occupiers. We are highly skilled at providing board-level repositioning advice, business plan creation and disposal strategies to create healthy consumer-focused businesses.

The team.
Charlie Hanrahan.

020 7647 4810

charlie.hanrahan@gcw.co.uk
Emma Clarke.

emma.clarke@gcw.co.uk
John Eden.

020 3597 5581

john.eden@gcw.co.uk
Kimran Gill.

020 7647 4809

kimran.gill@gcw.co.uk
Simon Horner.

020 7647 4807

simon.horner@gcw.co.uk
Simon Morris.

020 7647 4802

simon.morris@gcw.co.uk

What our clients say.

GCW has been a trusted and invaluable property advisor to Empowered Brands for many years, playing a pivotal role in the growth of our network of énergie Fitness Clubs, Fit+ studios, and UBX Boxing + Strength Gyms. Their deep understanding of our brand requirements, combined with their strategic insight, has been instrumental in helping us navigate a highly competitive marketplace.

 

From identifying prime opportunities through their unparalleled market knowledge and extensive industry contacts to supporting our franchisees in negotiating optimal terms, GCW consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence and partnership.

 

Their expertise has enabled Empowered Brands to secure key locations that align with our vision, contributing significantly to the success and expansion of our portfolio. We deeply value our relationship with GCW and look forward to continuing to work together as we achieve our ambitious growth plans.

Chris Wakefield, Franchise Relationship Manager
Empowered Brands

GCW have helped Loaf as a trusted property advisor building our network of Shack to provide an invaluable bricks and motor presence for our brand. Their ability to think laterally and holistically outside traditional property silos has meant we have secured the right property whether in a shopping centre, garden centre, High Street or even stand-alone car dealership.

Theo Sheppard, Chief Commercial Officer
Loaf

Over the years GCW have helped KFC and their franchise partners build their varied and flexible restaurant portfolio. This has covered acquisitions across out of town, edge of town, roadside and town centre locations, from smaller in town formats to traditional drive thru restaurants. Their market knowledge and boots on the ground approach has provided invaluable to us given our desire to grow the brand.

Alice Hutfield, Head of Acquisitions UK & ROI
KFC

GCW's expertise in identifying prime retail locations, especially in market towns, has been instrumental in our expansion. Their market insights, attention to detail, and proactive approach have ensured we secure the best opportunities for our brand. We highly value their partnership and look forward to continuing our growth journey together.

Richard Austin, Managing Director
Vinegar Hill

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