Retail Brokerage & Development · The Carolinas

Boutique retail real estate.
Full-service results.

Acacia Properties is a Charlotte-based commercial real estate firm specializing in the brokerage and development of retail properties across the Carolinas and Southeast.

$100M+
Transactions Closed
15+
National Brands Served
6
States Transacted In
NC SC GA TN VA FL
What We Do

Three pillars of retail expertise

Brokerage
Investment sales, tenant representation, and landlord leasing across retail asset types — from QSR outparcels to shopping centers throughout the Carolinas.
Development
Site selection, permitting support, and development advisory for national and regional retailers expanding into new Carolinas markets.
Asset Management
Ongoing portfolio strategy, lease administration, and asset-level advisory to protect and grow the value of retail investments over time.
Brands We've Worked With
Zaxby's
7 Brew Coffee
O'Reilly Auto Parts
QuikTrip
Kiddie Academy
Scooter's Coffee
Chicken Salad Chick
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Freddy's
T-Mobile
Zaxby's
7 Brew Coffee
O'Reilly Auto Parts
QuikTrip
Kiddie Academy
Scooter's Coffee
Chicken Salad Chick
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Freddy's
T-Mobile
Why Acacia

A boutique firm with institutional depth

We tailor every engagement to the client's strategy — from scoping to deal structure. We view every transaction as a long-term partnership with shared goals and aligned interests.

About Acacia Properties

Built on relationships.
Driven by results.

Acacia Properties is a Charlotte-based commercial real estate firm built around a single asset class: retail. We work with national brands, regional operators, developers, and investors across the Carolinas and Southeast — advising on everything from site selection and ground leases to investment sales and shopping center repositioning.

We work with a wide range of clients — from national developers and large corporate retailers to regional franchisee operators and smaller-scale investors. Every engagement, from scope of work to deal structure, is customized to meet the client's needs and strategy.

We view every engagement as a long-term partnership. We don't optimize for transaction volume — we optimize for client outcomes. That philosophy is why the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals.

Tailored to Every Client
No two clients or projects are alike. We customize scope and strategy to fit each engagement.
Long-Term Partnership Mindset
Real estate is a relationship business. We invest in understanding your goals at the outset — and we stay committed to them through every step of the process. Our clients come back because they trust us, and that trust is something we earn on every deal.
Deep Retail Specialization
Retail is all we do. Every relationship, every market insight, and every dollar of underwriting experience we have is focused on one asset class. That focus is your advantage.
Carolinas-Focused Network
Our relationships span retailers, brokers, developers, lenders, engineers, architects, and contractors across the region.
Memberships & Licenses
✓ Charlotte Region Commercial Board of Realtors (CRCBR)
✓ International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC)
✓ NC CPA License — NC State Board of CPAs
✓ NC Real Estate Broker's License — NC Real Estate Commission
$100M+
Transactions Closed
15+
National Brands Served
6
States Transacted In
Why Acacia?

The name has roots in three places. Ross grew up on Acacia Drive in Wilmington, NC — the street that shaped his formative years before he moved to Charlotte. The acacia tree itself is one of the most resilient in the natural world, known for deep roots and the ability to thrive where others struggle. And in biblical history, acacia wood was used to build the Ark of the Covenant — a symbol of endurance, craftsmanship, and purpose. All three felt right for a firm built to help retailers and investors put down roots in new markets.

Principal

Meet the Founder

Ross Robison, President & Founder of Acacia Properties
Ross Robison
President & Founder
CPA NC Real Estate Broker CRCBR ICSC UNC-Wilmington NC State — MS Accounting

Ross Robison is the President & Founder of Acacia Properties, based in Charlotte, North Carolina. A native of Wilmington, NC, Ross holds a BS from the Cameron School of Business at UNC-Wilmington — where he also competed as a Division I golfer on the men's golf team — and a Master's in Accounting from North Carolina State University.

Ross began his career at Deloitte Consulting, focused on Regulatory & Operational Risk for major financial institutions. He later joined Berkeley Capital Advisors, specializing in underwriting and selling retail shopping centers and malls across the Southeast — completing transactions exceeding $100M and underwriting more than $400M in income-producing assets.

Most recently, Ross served as Senior Investment Advisor at MECA Commercial, running the firm's National Sales and Leasing initiative — advising national retailers through site selection, acquisition, permitting, development, and sale-leaseback strategies.

Ross founded Acacia Properties in October 2025 with the goal of creating a boutique, full-service brokerage and development firm focused on retail properties throughout the Carolinas and Southeast.

Outside of work, Ross and his wife Cameron call Charlotte home, where they live with their golden retriever, Bandon. When he's not working, you'll find him on the golf course, along the Carolina coast, or spending time with his four nieces and nephews.

“I chose retail because I found a passion within it, and I enjoy seeing brands that people consume every day come to life in our communities.”

Join Us

Careers at Acacia

Acacia Properties is building something from the ground up — a boutique, retail-focused firm that moves fast, thinks creatively, and puts clients first.

Currently Hiring
No open positions at this time.
Check back as we grow — or send us your resume anyway.

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Services

Full-service retail advisory

Whether you're a national brand entering the Carolinas, a developer seeking the right tenant, or an investor buying or selling net lease retail — we bring specialist knowledge and real transactional depth to every engagement.

01
Tenant Representation
We represent national and regional retailers through every step of their real estate strategy — market entry, site selection, LOI negotiation, lease execution, and portfolio management. Current and past clients include Zaxby's, 7 Brew Coffee, O'Reilly Auto Parts, QuikTrip, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Burgers, Kiddie Academy, and more.
Site SelectionMarket EntryLease NegotiationDemographic AnalysisPortfolio StrategyBuild-to-Suit AdvisoryFranchise Expansion
02
Landlord Representation
For shopping center owners, strip center landlords, and retail property investors, we provide landlord representation, lease-up services, and occupancy strategy. Whether you need to backfill a vacancy, reposition an underperforming property, or refresh your tenant mix, we bring both brokerage relationships and financial analysis to bear. Our CPA background means we approach every recommendation through the lens of long-term asset value — not just deal count.
Landlord RepresentationVacancy BackfillLease-UpTenant Mix StrategyOccupancy OptimizationProperty Repositioning
03
Investment Sales
We advise buyers and sellers through the full investment sales process — from initial pricing strategy and marketing through due diligence and closing. Our experience spans single-tenant QSR outparcels, NNN net lease assets, neighborhood shopping centers, and multi-site portfolios. For investors navigating a 1031 exchange, we bring market knowledge and underwriting depth that helps identify the right replacement property quickly.
NNN OutparcelsShopping CentersPortfolio SalesSale-Leaseback1031 ExchangeBuyer RepresentationSeller Representation
04
Development Advisory
For developers and landowners, we identify the right retail tenant or use for a given site — and for retailers, we find the right ground to build on. We have direct experience coordinating ground lease negotiations, build-to-suit structures, and the permitting and municipal approval process in both North and South Carolina. Our network of engineers, architects, and general contractors means we can support clients from concept through ribbon-cutting.
Ground LeasesBuild-to-SuitPermitting SupportSite IdentificationMunicipal ApprovalsConstruction CoordinationQSR Development
05
Property Management
For owners of retail properties, we provide ongoing lease administration, tenant relationship management, and portfolio-level strategy to maximize occupancy and long-term asset value. Our CPA background adds a layer of financial rigor to every property decision — from lease renewals and rent escalations to capital planning and disposition timing.
Lease AdministrationTenant RelationsOccupancy StrategyFinancial AnalysisPortfolio Planning
Who We Work With

Built for operators, investors, and developers in the Carolinas retail market

Retailers & Operators

National QSR brands, regional chains, franchisee operators, and local concepts looking to enter or expand within the Carolinas. We know the markets, the available sites, and how to get a deal done on your terms.

Developers & Landowners

Ground-up developers, pad site owners, and shopping center operators looking to attract the right retail tenants. We match sites to concepts and structure the deal — ground lease, build-to-suit, or inline.

Investors & Capital Partners

Private investors, family offices, and 1031 exchange buyers seeking net lease retail in the Southeast. We source the deals, underwrite the numbers, and manage the transaction from letter of intent to closing.

Active Listings

Current Listings

9009 Two Notch Rd Columbia SC
For Lease
Vacant QSR · Drive-Thru · Columbia, SC
Vacant QSR — Columbia, SC
9009 Two Notch Road, Columbia, SC 29223
Rate
Call Broker
Size
4,300 SF
Traffic
32,000 VPD
Drive-Thru
Yes
View Details →
For Lease
Vacant QSR · Existing Drive-Thru
Vacant QSR — Statesville, NC
1826 East Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28625
Rate
Call Broker
Size
2,381 SF
Lot
0.73 AC
Prev. Use
Arby's
View Details →
For Sale
Vacant QSR · Double Drive-Thru
Vacant QSR — Lumberton, NC
4370 Fayetteville Road, Lumberton, NC 28358
Price
$900,000
Size
710 SF
Lot
0.48 AC
Prev. Use
Checkers
View Details →
For Lease
Vacant QSR · Brand New Build · Drive-Thru
Vacant QSR — Laurinburg, NC
1694 South Main Street, Laurinburg, NC 28352
Rate
Call Broker
Size
2,500 SF
Lot
1.18 AC
Built
2024
View Details →
For Sale
Commercial Development Site · C-2 Zoning
Dev Site — Concord, NC
960 Branchview Drive NE, Concord, NC
Price
$995,000
Acreage
1.97 AC
Zoning
C-2
Frontage
260 ft
View Details →
For Lease
Pad Site · Lighted Corner · Ground Lease
Retail Pad Site — Concord, NC
Harris Road at Edison Square Drive NE, Concord, NC
Rate
Call Broker
Acreage
0.86 AC
Traffic
20,000 VPD
Anchor
Edison Square
View Details →
For Sale / Lease
Commercial Development Site · Subdividable
Dev Site — Locust, NC
W. Main Street & Hwy 24/27, Locust, NC
Price
Call Broker
Acreage
1.99 AC
Zoning
HC
Traffic
20,500 VPD
View Details →
For Sale
QSR · Absolute NNN · 20-Year Lease
Hwy 55 Burgers, Shakes & Fries
2000 West Cumberland Street, Dunn, NC 28334
Price
$2,525,000
Cap Rate
6.75%
Size
2,459 SF
Type
Abs. NNN
View Details →
Looking to buy, sell, or lease retail? Let's discuss what Acacia can do for you.
Contact

Let's talk
retail.

Mailing Address
PO Box 77898
Charlotte, NC 28271
Phone
(910) 297-5551
Email
ross@acaciaproperties.org
Principal
Ross Robison
President & Founder
Memberships
CRCBR · ICSC
Focus Markets
North Carolina · South Carolina
Southeast Expansion

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In The News

Press & Media

Charlotte Business Journal November 6, 2025 · By Elise Franco

Charlotte real estate broker launches boutique firm focused on retail sector

“I chose retail because I found a passion within it, and I enjoy seeing brands that people consume every day come to life in our communities.” — Ross Robison

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Acacia Properties welcomes media inquiries on topics related to Carolinas retail real estate, site selection trends, QSR expansion, and net lease investment. To request an interview or comment, contact Ross Robison directly at (910) 297-5551 or ross@acaciaproperties.org.