The Most Valuable Hire in 2025?

Even fast-growing brands are making tough calls—scaling back in-house real estate teams, hitting pause on expansion, or cutting costs wherever possible. So what solution have they found?

We’re only one quarter into 2025, and signs of instability are here:

• U.S. GDP shrank by0.3%in Q1

• Employees at well-known brands like Maverik, Starbucks, and Walmart are posting “#OpenToWork” on LinkedIn

• Teams across retail and development are being asked to do more with less

Even fast-growing brands are making tough calls—scaling back in-house real estate teams, hitting pause on expansion, or cutting costs wherever possible.

But:Growth isn’t off the table.It just looks different (perhaps better).

This is when flexible partnerships win.

Outsourced project management is a great fit for national brands, business owners, and developers who want to:

• Expand without rebuilding full in-house teams

• Keep deals moving while staying lean

• Get expert-level management without long-term payroll commitment

Whether you're holding off on new hires or navigating internal restructuring, outsourced support gives you options.