Kidder Mathews’ Food & Cold-Storage Facilities group specializes in real estate solutions tailored to the unique needs of food processing, distribution, and cold-storage facilities. With our deep expertise in the food industry, we help our clients achieve their business goals through tailored real estate strategies and unmatched industry insights.
Our Expertise
Our team combines industry-specific knowledge with a commitment to exceptional client service. We work with a broad range of clients—including food manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and logistics providers—offering creative solutions to meet the evolving challenges of the food industry.
Our Services
- Site Selection & Market Analysis: Identify optimal locations based on logistics, labor, power, water, and supply chain needs to maximize operational efficiency.
- Transaction Management: Seamlessly navigate acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and sale-leasebacks with our expert guidance.
- Build-to-Suit & Project Management: Partner with developers to create custom facilities that align with your operational requirements.
- Food Facility Disposition: Analyze and provide recommendations for selling or leasing facilities that are obsolete.
Driving Success Across the Food Supply Chain
Kidder Mathews Food & Cold-Storage Facilities group supports businesses at every stage of the food supply chain, from farm to table. Whether you’re optimizing a distribution network, expanding into new markets, or seeking to monetize existing real estate assets, our experts are here to guide you.
Contact us to learn how Kidder Mathews can help you unlock the full potential of your food and cold-storage operations through innovative real estate solutions.
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Will Frame, Regional President, Brokerage
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