The Rise of Experiential Anchors
Why entertainment, wellness and F&B are replacing department stores as the anchor category of choice in 2026.
We create retail destinations by connecting visionary developments with the world's most successful brands — through data-driven tenant mix strategy, leasing and international brand representation.
Rather than simply leasing vacant space, Maison Freya builds vibrant retail ecosystems that maximize visitor experience, occupancy, rental income, and long-term asset value — through strategic partnerships, global network intelligence, and decisions grounded in data.
Data-driven concepts built on positioning, demographics, footfall projections and competition mapping.
Representing developers by sourcing the ideal restaurants, fashion, entertainment and lifestyle tenants.
Market entry, site selection and franchise sourcing for brands expanding into new territories.
Feasibility studies, catchment analysis, space planning and retail master planning.
Connecting projects with brands across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.
Illustrative examples of the calibre of brand our network engages with — presented for reference, not as confirmed partnerships.
Project vision, market and demographic analysis, catchment and competition assessment.
Tenant mix strategy, brand identification, outreach and commercial negotiations.
Lease coordination, opening support and long-term asset optimization.
"The right tenant mix is not a leasing outcome. It is the foundation of an asset's long-term identity, footfall, and value."
Maison Freya — Tenant Mix Philosophy
We exist at the intersection of commercial real estate, brand strategy and retail intelligence — translating vision into vibrant, high-performing destinations.
Maison Freya | Tenant Mix was founded on a simple conviction: the difference between an average commercial project and an iconic one is not square footage — it is the intelligence behind who occupies it, and why.
We partner with developers, investors, and municipalities from the earliest stages of a project's positioning through to opening day and beyond, ensuring every brand placed contributes to a coherent, commercially resilient ecosystem.
We act as an extension of your team, aligned to your commercial goals from concept through opening and beyond.
Direct relationships with international and national brands across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Asia.
Every recommendation is grounded in catchment analysis, footfall projection and consumer behavior research.
We measure success in years of asset performance, not signed leases — remaining engaged well past opening day.
Tenant ecosystems designed for durability — balancing anchor stability with curated, evolving lifestyle concepts.
Optimized occupancy, rental income and dwell time through the right brands, in the right order, in the right place.
Our advisors bring cross-border experience across Europe, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Türkiye, the GCC and Asia — enabling us to translate a brand's expansion ambitions into local market realities, and a developer's vision into a globally credible tenant roster.
"We don't measure our work in leases signed. We measure it in destinations that people choose to return to, year after year."
From first feasibility study to opening day and long-term optimization — every service is designed to work in concert with the others.
We develop data-driven tenant mix concepts calibrated to a project's positioning, target demographics, and purchasing power — grounded in tourism statistics, footfall projections, catchment analysis, consumer behavior and competition mapping. The result is a roster architecture, not a leasing wish list.
We represent developers by sourcing the ideal tenants across every category — from anchor department stores to local artisan pop-ups — negotiating terms that protect asset value while giving each brand room to perform.
We represent both international and national brands seeking to expand into new markets — covering market entry strategy, site selection, expansion planning, lease negotiations, franchise opportunities, master franchise sourcing, and multi-country retail rollout.
Feasibility studies, retail market research, competitor analysis, catchment studies, leasing strategy, revenue optimization, space planning, concept positioning and retail master planning — the analytical foundation beneath every successful destination.
We connect projects with brands from Europe, the United States, Canada, the Middle East, Türkiye, the GCC countries, and Asia — bridging cross-border expansion with local execution expertise.
From regional malls to airport terminals — our tenant mix expertise adapts to the commercial logic of every asset type.
Regional & super-regional malls — anchor-led tenant mix built for footfall and dwell time.
Open-air, experience-led formats where F&B and lifestyle brands lead the roster.
Retail calibrated to serve residential, office and hospitality components on one site.
Big-box & convenience-led formats optimized for accessibility and necessity spend.
Ground-floor and podium retail programs that serve office populations and visitors.
Travel retail tenant mix balancing dwell time, duty-free and passenger demographics.
F&B, wellness and retail concepts that elevate guest experience and ancillary revenue.
Retail as the catalyst for district-wide revitalization and long-term placemaking.
Neighborhood-serving retail programs sized to the density of the surrounding community.
Value-fashion tenant mix engineered around tourism catchments and seasonal footfall.
Curated leasing strategy for heritage and pedestrian retail corridors.
Retail integrated into next-generation, technology-led urban master plans.
Public-private tenant mix strategy for civic, transit and regeneration authorities.
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Let's TalkAn airport terminal and a residential-anchored retail podium are governed by entirely different footfall patterns, dwell times and spend behaviors. We don't apply a single template — our ten-stage process is recalibrated to the commercial logic specific to your typology, informed by benchmarks from comparable projects across our network.
Every successful destination balances necessity, lifestyle and experience. These are the categories we build tenant rosters from.
Flagship & anchor prestige
High-street & contemporary
Casual to premium dining
Daily footfall drivers
High-frequency convenience
Destination & evening trade
Curated concept retail
Cosmetics & personal care
Tech & consumer devices
Home & interior anchors
Performance & leisure wear
Family-oriented concepts
Cinema, gaming & FECs
Medical & wellness services
Studios & performance clubs
Learning & enrichment centers
Banking & advisory
Connectivity & devices
Anchor necessity retail
Specialty & services
Décor & homeware
Showrooms & mobility brands
Agencies & experience brands
Innovation & flagship concepts
A representative cross-section of international and national brands across categories — illustrative of network reach, not a confirmed client or partner list.
The brands shown below are presented purely as illustrative examples of the categories and calibre of tenant Maison Freya typically engages with in the market. Their inclusion does not imply an existing partnership, representation agreement, or endorsement.
We evaluate whether a brand's positioning, format and price point genuinely suit the project's demographic and catchment.
We approach the brand's expansion or franchise team directly — with the market data needed to make a credible case.
We negotiate commercial terms that protect both the landlord's asset value and the brand's unit economics.
From first conversation to long-term optimization — every engagement follows the same rigorous path, refined across every project typology we serve.
We begin by immersing ourselves in your ambitions — the story you want the destination to tell, and the commercial outcomes that define success.
We map purchasing power, demographic composition and tourism dynamics within your catchment to establish the commercial ceiling of the project.
A rigorous mapping of competing destinations and underserved categories reveals where genuine opportunity exists.
We translate research into a category allocation plan — the architecture of anchors, mid-size, and specialty units that will define the asset.
Drawing on our global network, we shortlist the specific brands best suited to each unit, category, and adjacency.
We approach shortlisted brands directly, presenting the opportunity with the market data and positioning to secure genuine interest.
We negotiate on your behalf — balancing rent, incentives, fit-out contributions and lease term to protect long-term asset value.
We coordinate legal, design and fit-out timelines between landlord and tenant to keep openings on schedule.
From marketing coordination to operational readiness, we support a launch that reflects the ambition of the destination.
Our relationship continues post-opening — monitoring performance, refreshing the tenant mix, and protecting the destination's relevance for years to come.
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Our perspective on consumer trends, emerging brands, and the market forces shaping the next generation of retail destinations.
Why entertainment, wellness and F&B are replacing department stores as the anchor category of choice in 2026.
A curated look at fast-scaling F&B and lifestyle concepts actively seeking international expansion partners.
How tourism-driven catchments across the Gulf are reshaping brand expansion priorities for 2026 and beyond.
Lessons from mixed-use regeneration projects where tenant mix strategy determined district-wide success.
Why leading airport operators are adopting shopping-center-grade tenant mix discipline.
How Türkiye's position between Europe, the Middle East and Asia is attracting cross-regional retail investment.
How independent fast-casual operators are professionalizing for their first multi-unit expansion.
What healthy occupancy cost ratios look like across shopping centers, outlet villages and lifestyle formats.
Why more landlords are screening prospective tenants on sustainability credentials, not just covenant strength.
42 pages · Market benchmarks across 6 regions
28 pages · Methodology & case studies
33 pages · Market entry considerations
24 pages · Category allocation frameworks
Maison Freya connects developers and brands across seven regions — hover the network below to explore our reach.
Retail leasing & brand representation across the UK, France, Spain, Italy and the wider EU.
Market entry advisory for North American brands expanding abroad, and inbound sourcing for U.S.-facing projects.
Tenant mix strategy for tourism-driven and hyper-growth developments across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Kuwait.
Our headquarters market — a strategic bridge connecting Europe, the Middle East and Asia for cross-regional brand flow.
Cross-border expansion support for regional and global retail brands across Singapore, China, Japan and South Korea.
Global travel retail expertise across major international hubs and transit-oriented developments.
Advisory to funds and asset managers deploying capital across regions, with local execution on the ground.
Public-private tenant mix strategy for civic, transit and regeneration authorities.
Even the most locally-focused development benefits from an international perspective. Category gaps in your market are often already solved by a brand thriving three time zones away — our job is knowing which one, and having the relationship to bring them in.
Every regional hub is staffed by advisors fluent in the local regulatory, cultural and commercial landscape, coordinated through our Istanbul headquarters to ensure one consistent standard of work worldwide.
We publish our commercial terms openly because we believe a tenant mix partner should be judged on outcomes, not fine print. Two engagement models, one transparent structure — no hidden costs, no surprise invoices.
Our one-time fee covers the real cost of research, strategy and outreach — regardless of outcome. Our commission is earned only when an agreement is actually signed, which keeps us focused on securing terms that work for both the landlord and the brand, not simply closing a deal.
Best for developers who need a complete tenant roster built from scratch — including research, brand identification and outreach.
Research & Strategy Fee — due upon engagement
Best for clients with a clear shortlist — specific restaurants, retailers or concepts they'd like represented in the project.
Introduction & Coordination Fee — due upon engagement
| Term | Full Tenant Mix Search | Targeted Brand Placement |
|---|---|---|
| One-time fee | €5,000 | €2,000 |
| Commission rate | 17% | 14% |
| Commission basis | Total value stated in the executed agreement | Total value stated in the executed agreement |
| Commission charged to | Both parties (landlord & tenant) | Both parties (landlord & tenant) |
| Commission trigger | Upon completion / signature of the agreement | Upon completion / signature of the agreement |
| Research & sourcing scope | Full market research and open tenant search | Coordination for client-specified brands only |
| Best for | Developers without a defined tenant list | Clients with a known target brand or operator |
Commission is calculated on the amount stated in the executed agreement between the landlord and the tenant, and is invoiced to both parties once the agreement is completed. The one-time fee is separate and non-contingent on outcome.
It covers the real cost of the work we do regardless of outcome: research, catchment and competition analysis, category strategy, and — for the Full Tenant Mix Search — the initial outreach to shortlisted brands. It is due when the engagement begins, before research work commences.
Commission becomes due once the agreement between the landlord and the tenant is fully executed. It is invoiced to both parties at that point, calculated on the value stated in that agreement.
Because our work benefits both sides — the landlord secures the right tenant, and the brand secures the right location, on terms we've negotiated on their behalf. Splitting the commission reflects that shared value.
All figures are quoted exclusive of VAT and any applicable local taxes, which will be added where relevant based on the jurisdiction of the engagement.
Many projects do — a handful of desired anchors alongside an open search for the remaining units. Tell us the scope in your project submission and we'll propose a structure that reflects the actual mix of work involved.
Fees are quoted in Euros (€) by default. Alternative currencies can be arranged for projects outside the Eurozone.
Whether you're a developer, a brand, an investor, or a municipality — our team is ready to discuss your project.
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