CRE Firm Franklin Street Opens Austin Office

Franklin Street, a Tampa-based commercial real estate brokerage, has opened a regional headquarters office in Austin as the firm’s Texas debut. The move marks the third new office opening for the company over the last 18 months, with Austin joining Nashville and Charlotte as the most recent expansion locations for Franklin Street. 

Franklin Street’s seven service lines span full-service advisory capabilities from investment sales, capital markets, leasing, tenant representation to property and project management. 

The 11-person Austin launch team adds to the company’s 400-person headcount. The local leadership team includes Marshall Durrett, who previously led the Central Texas land advisory practice at Cushman & Wakefield. Durrett said, “We’re building a group of senior partners to lead the office, industrial, multifamily and retail asset classes throughout the region.”

Franklin Street also plans to grow offices in the other major Texas metros.