Katz is Founded
Katz & Associates is founded by Daniel Katz and a group of real estate executives from Melville Corporation, a $15 billion company owning 15 retailers including Linens ‘N Things, CVS and Marshalls
Woolworth
Woolworth retains Katz to execute the closing of their 300-store retail portfolio with locations in all 50 states
Linens 'N Things
Linens ‘N Things works exclusively with Katz, opening 600 stores across the United States and Canada
Florida Office
Marty Hennessy opens a two-person office in Boca Raton. Today, it’s grown to a team of 18, managed by Hennessy and David Emihovich, working throughout the state with a satellite office in Orlando
Charlotte Office
Julie Gardner opens an office in Charlotte, North Carolina to handle assignments throughout the Mid-Atlantic
Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A and Katz begin a long-term partnership resulting in 37 new restaurants and counting
Pet Supermarket
Pet Supermarket and Katz forge a relationship resulting in over 90 new stores
DSW
DSW retains Katz to represent them along the East Coast resulting in over 70 new stores to date
Retro Fitness
Retro Fitness begins working with Katz resulting in over 30 new locations
Cooper’s Hawk Winery
Cooper’s Hawk, a 40-store restaurant chain, works with Katz to open 7 new restaurants and counting
Ulta Beauty
Ulta begins working with Katz in Florida resulting in 80 new stores to date
Saks OFF 5TH
Saks OFF 5TH enlists Katz to open 30 new stores along the East Coast
Hobby Lobby
Hobby Lobby and Katz begin a long-term partnership resulting in 25 new stores and counting
Floor & Decor
Floor & Decor, a fast-growing flooring and accessories retailer, works with Katz to secure 8 stores covering over
700,000 SF to date
NYC Office
Brian Katz opens the Manhattan office, now a team of 7 brokers, to service retail clients throughout Metro New York
Landlord Representation
The landlord leasing division is established; Katz currently represents 215 properties totaling over 13 million square feet
Five Below
Five Below and Katz begin a long-term partnership resulting in 80 new stores and counting
Nashville Office
Katz opens an office in Nashville, Tennessee to service retail clients in one of the fastest-growing parts of the country
Leadership
Brian Katz is named CEO
Florida
Leasing
The leasing division in Florida grows to service over 120 exclusive listings
Headquarters Relocation
Katz corporate office relocates from Pearl River, New York to Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey
Core Team
Lisa Fitzmaurice appointed CFO, Marty Hennessy promoted to President and David Emihovich named Managing Partner, Southeast
Katz Retail
Katz & Associates kicks-off its 25th Anniversary with the launch of the #katzretail brand
