Joe Brendel is an Associate Director in Newmark’s Rutherford, New Jersey office where he specializes in both landlord and tenant representation.
As a franchisee, Brendel developed and operated Jimmy John’s restaurants in Virginia and New Jersey for over 14 years. Given his experience as a restaurant operator and continued passion for the industry, he consults retailers through market activations, brand strategy, forecasting, lease negotiations, asset disposition and operational consultation.
A partial list of retailer relationships includes Panera Bread, Sky Zone, CorePower Yoga, Grocery Outlet, &pizza, F45, District Taco, Five Guys, Atilis Gym, Hudson & Co, Bistro La Source, 7th Street Burger, Tacoria, Doppler Veterinary Network, Taim, Inday, TRA Jiu Jitsu, UFC Fitness and Pura Vida.
As an owner representative, Brendel has advised several property owners on sale and lease transactions including Wakefern Food Corp., Brookfield Properties, Santander Bank, Urban Edge, Optimum Properties and Hornrock Properties.
Professional Experience
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, New Jersey
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, New York
- Licensed Real Estate Broker, Maryland
- Member, International Council of Shopping Centers
Education
Brendel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the Davis College of Business and Economics at Radford University