Project Pie Partners with Nation’s Leading Commercial Real Estate Firm

Project Pie, the fast-growing franchise known for its “everyday artisan pizza custom built by you,” has announced a partnership with one of the world’s leading commercial real estate firms, Newmark Grubb Knight Frank (NGKF). The strategic partnership with NGKF will offer Project Pie franchisees comprehensive support to successfully introduce Project Pie in new markets.

“This partnership with Newmark Grubb Knight Frank will elevate Project Pie to the next level as we continue to grow the footprint of this cutting-edge brand,” said Peter Wright, Vice President of Franchise Development for Project Pie. “It will ensure our franchisees are provided with valuable resources as they open Project Pie locations nationwide.”

As one of the world’s leading commercial real estate firms, NGKF will provide a fully integrated platform of services to best position Project Pie franchisees for successful new market rollouts. NGKF’s services offer Project Pie a single-source solution for every phase of occupying or owning a property – from strategic planning, site selection, design, construction and initial occupancy to ongoing cost-effective operations and dispositions.

"Our team at NGKF is thrilled for the opportunity to help Project Pie with their national real estate expansion,” said Jennifer Watson, Senior Managing Director for NGKF. “We believe they have the right ingredients for a successful rollout; experienced management team, quality product, and unique and enjoyable experience that will resonate as a local concept while still maintaining a national brand."

Project Pie, an international franchise, is the brainchild of Markham, the fast-casual pizza visionary who founded the company in 2012 after creating and launching MOD Pizza in Seattle and Pie-ology in Fullerton, Calif.

To learn more about Project Pie and the unique pizza concept, go to www.projectpie.com.

About Project Pie

Project Pie, an international franchise, is the brainchild of Markham, the fast-casual pizza visionary who founded the company in 2012 after creating the fast casual “assembly line” pizza segment. To learn more about Project Pie, visit www.projectpie.com. To learn more about franchising please call Peter Wright at (720) 278-6680, email peter@projectpie.com, or visit www.projectpie.com/franchise.

About Newmark Grubb Knight Frank

Newmark Grubb Knight Frank is one of the world's leading commercial real estate advisory firms. Together with London-based partner Knight Frank and independently-owned offices, NGKF's 12,000 professionals operate from more than 330 offices in established and emerging property markets on six continents.

With roots dating back to 1929, NGKF's strong foundation makes it one of the most trusted names in commercial real estate. NGKF's full-service platform comprises BGC's real estate services segment, offering commercial real estate tenants, landlords, investors and developers a wide range of services including leasing; capital markets services, including investment sales, debt placement, appraisal, and valuation services; commercial mortgage brokerage services; as well as corporate advisory services, consulting, project and development management, and property and corporate facilities management services. For further information, visit www.ngkf.com.

NGKF is a part of BGC Partners, Inc., a leading global brokerage company servicing the financial and real estate markets. BGC's common stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the ticker symbol (NASDAQ: BGCP). BGC also has an outstanding bond issuance of Senior Notes due June 15, 2042, which trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol (NYSE: BGCA). BGC Partners is led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Howard W. Lutnick. For more information, please visit www.bgcpartners.com.