In this conversation, Cynthia Kratchman shares what she’s seeing on the ground right now in Detroit and Birmingham, and why both markets are drawing serious brand attention.

Cynthia is a principal at Mid-America Real Estate Group with more than thirty years in retail brokerage. The spaces she’s bringing to market today reflect how demand is evolving and what brands are prioritizing when they choose where to land next.

We walk through two standout opportunities. A 4,800 square foot corner space at 1201 with basement access, patio potential, and a roof deck that opens the door for elevated fast casual or full service restaurant concepts. And the lower level at the Farwell Building, a 5,000 square foot space beneath a curated apparel gallery and the acclaimed Layla Restaurant, set inside one of downtown Detroit’s most architecturally str ...