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On-demand Real Estate Analysts trained & vetted on 50+ years of veteran experience. They provide support, data-guided recommendations, and services.
Market Opportunity Analysis
Our analysts research any US market and provide a foot-traffic based heat map with the top 10 best areas, tailored to your brand
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Our analysts perform a deep-dive analysis for you on a single prospective location. Get 15+ slides of unbiased data interpretation with a clear go/no-go recommendation.
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Supporting Cavender's Through Party City Liquidation Auction
Cavender's secured 15 prime locations with only 72 hours to evaluate hundreds of potential sites.
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Retail Site Selection Made Simple

Never open an underperforming store again

GrowthFactor picked sites achieve revenue targets 99.8% of the time, using a blend of our real estate platform and analyst provided services.

Join Brands who never second-guess their locations

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BOOKS-A-Million

“GrowthFactor accelerated our team's new store site selection process, allowing the team to expedite the review of hundreds of potential sites as part of a complex bankruptcy auction.“

Vice President
Matthew Furnas
Matthew Furnas, Books-A-Million
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Cavender's Western Wear

"Other services hide behind black-box models that are hard to trust. The beauty of GrowthFactor is they make site selection for us incredibly simple, and give us clear unbiased recommendations on the data when we need it."

Co-Owner and Head of Real Estate
Mike Cavender
Mike Cavender, Co-Owner and head of real estate for Cavender's Western Wear
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TNT FIREWORKS

"Our business is very seasonal, and we have to manage evaluating hundreds of locations in a short time frame, while picking the best ones.
GrowthFactor makes doing that simple."

Managing Director
Carson Anderson
Carson Anderson of TNT Fireworks
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What is GrowthFactor For?

Reducing Risk In Site Selection

GrowthFactor was co-created with industry veterans with 50+ years of combined experience in site selection

An Unbiased 3rd Party Opinion

Get clear, impartial go/no-go recommendations based solely on data for tough decisions

Lease management

Find what matters in seconds from 90+ page leases

Jumping on opportunities you otherwise would've missed

Screen sites faster and beat competitors to prime locations

Our Complete Solution:

One Easy to Master platform. expert Support On-demand.

Get up and running in one day, then screen locations in minutes instead of hours. Plus, you get a dedicated US-based real estate analyst who gives you clear go/no-go recommendations based purely on the data - no agenda, no overhead, just the insights you need to beat competitors.

Real Analysis, Real Results

Incredibly Accurate Forecasting Models Tailored By Expert Analysts

GrowthFactor's dedicated real estate analysts develop a custom forecasting model alongside you. Out of 550+ stores opened using GrowthFactor, 99.8% have met or exceeded revenue targets.

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Site Selection: SEARCH LIKE GOOGLE

Type An address → See everything

Type an address. See demographics, traffic, competition, and sales forecasts. What took hours now takes seconds.

Everything You Need In One Browser Tab →
Collaborative Deal Tracking

Whole-Team Deal Pipeline Visibility

See every site, every broker, every deadline in one view. Attach LOI's and other important documents.  No more 'which broker sent what?', or 'Where was that site overview saved?'

Get Deal Tracking Your Whole Team Can See →

GrowthFactor Analyst Performed Services

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Market Opportunity Map (Market Analysis)

Get a map view of the top areas in any US market to place your store without the $50k price tag traditional consultants charge. Bring it to your broker and say, "show me sites in the red hexagons". It couldn't get simpler.

Get Your First Market Analysis On Us
Example Site Deep Dive Analysis

Site Deep Dive Evaluation

When you're stuck choosing between site A that has exceptional foot traffic and Site B that has incredible vehicles per day, we'll help crunch the numbers and offer a clear go / no-go recommendation.

Always Unbiased, Always Clear - Site Deep Dive
THE ROBOT THAT WORKS WEEKENDS

Meet Waldo: From Address to Answer in 1 Minute

Type any address. Get a complete committee packet. Demographics, traffic, competition, projections; all perfectly formatted while you do actual strategy work. Waldo's not replacing you. Just the boring parts.

Waldo the Site Intelligence AI Agent

Waldo

Works 24/7. Never complains. Always accurate.
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The Team That Said 'Enough'.

Three cofounders. Zero patience left. We built GrowthFactor because we've lived the chaos, and we're done watching talented professionals burn out on busywork.
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Clyde Anderson, CEO
Clyde Anderson
CEO
15+ years of retail experience
Raj Shrimali, CPO
Raj Shrimali
CPO
15+ years of AI engineering experience
Sam Hall, COO
Sam Hall
COO
Startup operator and former Bain & Co consultant

Recent Case Studies

Seasonal Retailer Opens 150+ Locations in 6 Months, Hits 100% Budget Success for July 4th Rush

See how rapid-fire greenlight/redlight scoring helped TNT secure prime locations before competitors could react

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Texas Retailer Opens 3x More Stores Than Previous Year While Hitting Revenue & Budget Goals

Western wear chain discovers untapped markets and cuts site evaluation time by 50% while expanding beyond traditional 'cowboy country'

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Books-A-Million Secures 5 Prime Locations from Party City Bankruptcy in Record Time

When Party City declared bankruptcy in December 2024, 700+ prime retail locations went up for auction nationwide with less than 72 hours to determine bid values.

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Hear our Customer Stories

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We use it every single day. I turn on my computer, leave it open all day long, and utilize it all day long. The beauty of GrowthFactor is they're multi-dimensional.
Brandon
Real Estate Manager
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Real Estate Team Reviews

Loved By Retail Real Estate Teams

From 80-hour weeks to actual weekends. From committee scrambles to confident presentations. These teams made the switch, and finally make it home for dinner.

We use GrowthFactor every single day. I turn on my computer, leave it open all day long, and utilize it all day long. The beauty of GrowthFactor is it's multi-dimensional.

Brandon
Cavenders

"GrowthFactor has helped us utilize new and existing data to make faster and more informed decisions."

Carson A.
TNT Fireworks

“Before GrowthFactor, we had to create all analysis and presentation materials manually. Now, we can rely on GrowthFactor to gather the necessary information in a clean and consumable form for committee review."

Jack F.
Books-A-Million

"GrowthFactor’s solutions are tailored with real-world applications in mind, offering insights that go beyond numbers. Their understanding of what truly matters in site selection helps us choose sites that meet our operational and customer needs seamlessly."

Jay T.
Preferred Growth Properties

"The team is exceptionally fast and accurate. It has been a smooth implementation all around."

Keaton A.
Renew Wellness Brands

"GrowthFactor’s AI-driven insights transformed our site selection process, allowing us to make fast, informed decisions. The platform’s speed means we can stay ahead in a competitive market, adapting quickly to changes and identifying opportunities with unmatched efficiency."

Kevin H.
TNT Fireworks

"Thanks to our partnership with GrowthFactor, our team expects to execute more quickly on our strategic growth priorities, improve our firm's return on capital, and deliver greater returns to shareholders."

Matthew F.
Books-A-Million

With GrowthFactor we've been able to expand much faster, make quicker decisions, we don't have to dig. Whatever our needs are, they're there for us.

Mike C.
Cavenders

"Exactly what we needed to reach our goals."

Trevor C.
Books-A-Million

"Exactly what we needed to reach our goals."

Trevor C.
Books-A-Million

With GrowthFactor we've been able to expand much faster, make quicker decisions, we don't have to dig. Whatever our needs are, they're there for us.

Mike C.
Cavenders

"Thanks to our partnership with GrowthFactor, our team expects to execute more quickly on our strategic growth priorities, improve our firm's return on capital, and deliver greater returns to shareholders."

Matthew F.
Books-A-Million

"GrowthFactor’s AI-driven insights transformed our site selection process, allowing us to make fast, informed decisions. The platform’s speed means we can stay ahead in a competitive market, adapting quickly to changes and identifying opportunities with unmatched efficiency."

Kevin H.
TNT Fireworks

"The team is exceptionally fast and accurate. It has been a smooth implementation all around."

Keaton A.
Renew Wellness Brands

"GrowthFactor’s solutions are tailored with real-world applications in mind, offering insights that go beyond numbers. Their understanding of what truly matters in site selection helps us choose sites that meet our operational and customer needs seamlessly."

Jay T.
Preferred Growth Properties

“Before GrowthFactor, we had to create all analysis and presentation materials manually. Now, we can rely on GrowthFactor to gather the necessary information in a clean and consumable form for committee review."

Jack F.
Books-A-Million

"GrowthFactor has helped us utilize new and existing data to make faster and more informed decisions."

Carson A.
TNT Fireworks

We use GrowthFactor every single day. I turn on my computer, leave it open all day long, and utilize it all day long. The beauty of GrowthFactor is it's multi-dimensional.

Brandon
Cavenders

Frequently asked questions

What is GrowthFactor.ai?
GrowthFactor is your all-in-one toolkit for retail real estate. Imagine combining site selection, deal tracking, and machine-learning algorithms co-created by industry veterans all in a single platform.
Who is GrowthFactor.ai for?
If you're the go-to person for expanding retail locations: CEO's of emerging retail brands, VPs of Real Estate, CFOs, franchise developers, or operations leaders, this is for you. If opening high-performing stores is your mission, we're the tool to get it done.
How long is implementation?
You'll be up and running in under two weeks. Just upload your leases and site data—we'll handle the heavy lifting. No IT headaches. No months-long implementation.
Is it suitable for small chains?
Yes! GrowthFactor gives you the tools national chains use, so you can scale smartly, pick the best locations, and impress landlords and lenders.
What's onboarding like?
Onboarding is incredibly simple and is typically done in a single day.
What results can I expect?
Our users see site evaluation time cut by up to 80%, payback periods shortened by 40%, and more deals closed without hiring extra staff.
How is GrowthFactor different from competitors?
Most tools focus on one piece of the puzzle. GrowthFactor does it all. We bring site intelligence, deal tracking, and predictive insights together.
Can I replace spreadsheets with GrowthFactor?
Absolutely. GrowthFactor replaces the endless Excel grind. It compares sites and tracks pipelines all in minutes, not weeks. Plus, it generates polished, boardroom-ready reports.
What insights will I get?
Real-time traffic data, foot traffic heat maps, demographics, competitor mapping, revenue forecasts, cannibalization effects, psychographics, and more. It's everything you need to confidently say "yes" or "no" without second-guessing.
Is GrowthFactor secure?
Yes. Your data's locked down with enterprise-grade security and encryption. We treat it like gold, protected and never shared.
Do you support restaurants?
Yes! Our platform is tailored for food-specific insights like traffic patterns, customer proximity, and restaurant KPIs. Whether you're QSR or fine dining, we've got you covered.
Is it only for big enterprises?
Not at all. Whether you have three locations or 500, GrowthFactor scales with you. No big team required, just big goals.
How does it help with leadership pitches?
We make real estate sound strategic. Whether it's ROI forecasts, reducing cannibalization risk, or standardizing reports, you'll have the data to speak CFO fluently and win approval.

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