GROUNDED IN
REAL EXPERIENCE

INVESTING IN REAL ESTATE SINCE 1983.

ABOUT OUR FIRM

Founded in 1983 by Twin Cities entrepreneurs Jeff and Lee Engler, Marvin Development is a commercial real estate developer and investment company with attractive land and property located throughout the U.S. You could say we’ve been digging in the dirt for over 40 years! Our firm specializes in quality retail development, including complex restaurant builds and quick service restaurant (QSR) development.

SITE AQUISITION


At Marvin, we’ve been purchasing land for decades and it’s true, prime locations can offer great value.

With extensive QSR experience, our team has the confidence needed to help you negotiate land deals with proficiency, ease and professionalism.

LAND DEVELOPMENT


We’ve got a portfolio of real estate that’s just longing to be developed. Forget the hassle of owning your own land!

At Marvin, we specialize in ground-up retail development. As your partner, our goal is to deliver every project on time, making the construction process seamless.

ASSET MANAGEMENT


Our property management team manages over a half million square feet of real estate, along with 250 restaurants.

We’re committed to maintaining properties to the highest of standards while providing you with exceptional service and communication.

BEHIND THE NAME

MARVIN

Marv Engler was a dreamer. Charismatic, positive and always able to sleep at night (no matter what was going on in the world), he inspired sons Jeff and Lee to become business owners like himself. Today, Marv’s “larger than life” legacy lives on in the background of our business.

AT A GLANCE


EXPERIENCE, BY THE NUMBERS

Here at Marvin, things have really been
building up the last five years!

Today, we’re one of the Midwest’s most active
quick service restaurant developers, introducing an average of six to 10 restaurants per year.

0

STATES & COUNTING!

0

SITES MANAGED/OWNED

0

SQ FT OF REAL ESTATE

LET’S CONNECT