Mark Wheeler
Founder & Managing Director, Retail Resource Group
Austin, TX 78701
Phone (512) 473-8322
Specialties
Investment Sales Broker
Bio
Mark is the Founder and Managing Director of Retail Resource Group and brings 30+ years of experience in the retail industry from the perspective of a corporate real estate executive, a restaurant multi-unit franchisee, a developer, landlord and an advisor to numerous restaurant and retail brands. Mark is responsible for overseeing all functions, particularly focusing on business development, client relations and counsels the Deal Making team.
Mark founded Retail Resource Group in 2008 during the last financial meltdown and sought to help retail and restaurant companies fix problems, unlock hidden capital and maximize value. His client relationships include TGI Fridays, Red Robin, Wendy’s, Krispy Kreme, Buffalo Wild Wings, Nectar, Blockbuster Video, Mattress Firm, Office Depot, Noah’s/Einstein’s Bagels, Boston Market and Qdoba Mexican Grill to name a few.
Preceding RRG, Mark was a Founder & Partner of Trivanta, an investment sales brokerage company for secure NNN retail assets. Prior to this, he was also a Managing Partner at Surecap Real Estate Services / KZ Holdings and developed for national brands including Starbucks, Walgreens, 7/11, Kinko’s, Office Depot, Petco and Wells Fargo. Before development, Mark was a Managing Principal of one of the largest Boston Market franchisees located in Northern California. He led the development of more than 60 stores and shared P&L and operational responsibility for the company. Mark began his career with Blockbuster Entertainment Corporation where he served as Director of International Development, Director of Store Development Western U.S. and managed Store Development for the Midwest and Central U.S. His Blockbuster rollout experience includes work in most of the United States, Mexico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Australia, Japan, Venezuela, Chile, Argentina, China and others. During his tenure Blockbuster grew from approximately 50 stores to 4,000+ worldwide.
Mark currently resides in Austin, Texas and is a graduate of Texas State University.
