We are…A Soultion-Oriented
Retail Partner

MetroGroupDevelopment is a real estate company that works closely with national retailers to develop market strategies, research and secure the best sites, and build retail stores and shopping centers that add measurable value. Our proficiency allows us to seamlessly align with our partners to ensure long-term tenant success and a quality customer experience.

With us, you tap nearly 50 years of combined commercial real estate experience.

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  • Retail Development
    A preferred retail developer that combines proven real estate fundamentals with defined prototypes and footprints to create an environment that serves the surrounding community.
  • Skilled Construction
    Your advocate from initial site due diligence and pre-development through construction to ensure the project stays on-schedule and on-budget from start to finish – or anywhere in between.

Preferred Developer

About

We are real estate professionals who evaluate the big picture from all sides to deliver the most strategic solutions without compromising quality development.

As your vested partner, we advance your vision to fulfill your development strategy. Under the leadership of Mark Gottlieb, our team has opened the doors to 10 million sq. ft. of single- and multi-tenant commercial development.

We are recognized as a preferred developer for industry leading retailers, including CVS/pharmacy – the first in Georgia, Wawa, Cumberland Farms, 7 Brew Coffee and more.

Our reputation for excellence is founded on integrity. Our keen sense of real estate enables us to foster long-term partnerships with tenants, investors and property owners. We blend creativity with practicality, real estate fundamentals and relationships to be exceptional for you.

Development Services

  • Site acquisition
  • Due diligence
  • Entitlements / Zoning
  • Surveyor, architect, engineer coordination + management
  • Site planning
  • Permitting
  • Public hearings + presentations
  • General contractor pre-qualification + bidding
  • Construction coordination + management

Construction Services

  • Manage design team
  • Estimate pre-construction costs
  • Manage environmental + geo-technical services
  • Source + pre-qualify contractors
  • Manage bid process
  • Analyze construction costs
  • Manage change orders
  • Supervise contractors
  • Manage budget + schedules
  • Negotiate construction contracts
  • Process draws
  • Execute punch lists
  • Facilitate warranty execution

Experience

Our reputation sits on over 10 million sq. ft. of commercial development throughout the Southeast. Our unwavering dedication keeps clients returning time and time again.

CVS/pharmacy
CVS/pharmacy

96 stores
Avg. Footprint: 10,000-14,000 sq. ft.

Cumberland Farms
Cumberland Farms

40 stores
Avg. Footprint: 5,000-6,500 sq. ft.

Wawa
Wawa

2 stores
Avg. Footprint: 5,000-6,500 sq. ft.

Seven Brew
7 Brew Coffee

2 stores (30 pre-development)
Avg. Footprint: 565 sq. ft.

Tractor Supply Co.
Tractor Supply Co.

1 store
Avg. Footprint: 40,000-45,000 sq. ft.
(including outdoor sales area)

Starbucks

1 store
Avg. Footprint: 2,500 sq. ft.

Team

We provide the highest quality retail development possible throughout the Southeast. Our long-term relationships with clients and partners are testament to our unyielding commitment to quality and delivering on promises since 1997.

MarkGottlieb

founder + partner

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MarkGottlieb

founder + partner

Mark Gottlieb founded MetroGroup in 1997 with a pursuit for creative yet fundamentally based retail development. Through his leadership, vision and entrepreneurial spirit, the company has developed 10 million sq. ft. of commercial development throughout the Southeast. Mark’s relationships with premier retailers, combined with his smart development approach, make MetroGroup the clear choice for many top-rated brands.

(678) 697-7696
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ZachMiddlebrooks

partner, development + construction

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ZachMiddlebrooks

partner, development + construction

A 20-year member of the MetroGroup team, Zach Middlebrooks oversees the development and construction process partnering with retailers to identify potential sites for expansion. From due diligence to a job well done, Zach manages each project with proven skill and a refined approach. His intuitive approach makes quick work of identifying a site’s best use, formulating development budgets, managing fiscal accountability and facilitating zoning amendments.

(404) 456-2448
Email Zach

Connect

MarkGottlieb

founder + partner
(678) 697-7696
mgottlieb@metrogroupdevelopment.com

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ZachMiddlebrooks

partner, development + construction
(404) 456-2448
zmiddlebrooks@metrogroupdevelopment.com

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