About
UP Development
Welcome to UP Development, your trusted partner in shaping Franklin’s retail landscape.
At the heart of Franklin, TN, UP Development is a beacon of commercial construction innovation, quality, and sustainability. With our roots deeply embedded in the fabric of this community, we’ve grown to become a leading retail real estate developer, giving shape to the visions of budding entrepreneurs and established businesses alike.
What We Do

FINANCE PROCUREMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

LOCATION ANALYSIS
About
UP Development LLC, a premier retail developer with more than 25 years of experience focused primarily in urban communities in the Southeast and Midwest, is expanding into high-growth markets nationwide. Our company is a go-to shop for developers, retailers, and financiers, providing creative and unique workout solutions to recapture lost value for lenders and owners. We have a track record of seeing great potential in properties that often are overlooked – projects of community interest and necessity. Scott Fish, principal of UP Development, is noted for saying: “There isn’t a deal that can’t be fixed – you just have to want to fix it.”
UP Development has over 25 years of experience designing, permitting, and developing retail and entertainment centers in high-growth urban markets in Florida and the Southeast. Based in Franklin, Tenn., with offices in Orlando, UP Development has built centers featuring national retailers such as Nordstrom Rack, DICK’s Sporting Goods, Whole Foods Market, Walmart, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Target, Meijer, Kroger, Publix, Starbucks, Macy’s and Toys “R” Us/Babies “R Us, along with Starwood brand hotels and Darden Restaurants.
- PORTFOLIO: MORE THAN $500 MILLION IN TOTAL ASSETS; $60 MILLION CLOSED IN 2013; $20 MILLION IN 2014; ENCOMPASSING MORE THAN 3 MILLION TOTAL SF OF PROPERTY. THE COMPANY’S HOLDINGS ALSO INCLUDE SEAFOOD OPERATIONS AND A MARINA IN KEY WEST AND CITRUS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
- PROJECT PARTNERS: UP DEVELOPMENT HAS SUCCESSFULLY DESIGNED, PERMITTED AND DEVELOPED RETAIL CENTERS ANCHORED BY NATIONAL RETAILERS SUCH AS DICK’S SPORTING GOODS, WHOLE FOODS MARKET, WALMART, HOME DEPOT, LOWE’S, TARGET, MEIJER, KROGER, PUBLIX, BELK’S AND TOYS “R” US/BABIES “R” US, ALONG WITH HOSPITALITY LEADER STARWOOD HOTELS & RESORTS. PROJECTS ALSO INCLUDE APARTMENTS, MIXED-USE CENTERS AND TWO HOTELS.
Why Choose UP Development?
- Retail Development Pioneers: With a track record as the best retail development company in the region, our expertise in retail development services ensures that every project, from boutique storefronts to sprawling shopping mall developments, is a testament to excellence.
- A Holistic Approach: As both property developers and commercial property developers, our team’s comprehensive approach means that every stage, from ideation to execution, is handled with unparalleled finesse.
- Near and Far: Looking for a development company near me? With our central location in Franklin, we’re not just local but your neighbors. Our proximity ensures we’re always on hand to cater to your needs.
- Reputation of Excellence: As one of the top development firms, our portfolio is a testament to our dedication, craftsmanship, and innovation. Our projects stand as landmarks, adding value to the community and the businesses we serve.
- Architecture that Speaks: Our in-house retail architecture team collaborates closely with our architecture firm to breathe life into every blueprint, ensuring functional and aesthetically magnificent designs.
- Unwavering Quality: As a prominent retail construction firm, every brick we lay, every design we draft, and every space we create resonates with our commitment to quality.
Our Services
- Retail Construction: As a specialized retail construction company, we bring decades of experience, ensuring each project stands as a testament to excellence.
- Retail Development: Dive into a world where our expertise meets our vision. As dedicated retail developers near me and beyond, we take pride in shaping the commercial heart of Franklin.
- Property Development: With our vast experience as a property development company, we craft functional and lucrative spaces.
Only the Best
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Our Advantage

FINANCE PROCUREMENT
Up Development’s has a Financial Management Resource Team dedicated to ensuring equitable investments for our partners. We currently manage several partnership and corporate entities spanning the south east region of the United States.

LOCATION ANALYSIS
We are experts in Location analysis for the development of retail centers; this includes, Econometric Analysis of the local retail market and production of forecasts of retail space demand, supply and rents. Analysis of demographic structure and trends in the center’s trade area

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
We are experts in Location analysis for the development of retail centers; this includes, Econometric Analysis of the local retail market and production of forecasts of retail space demand, supply and rents. Analysis of demographic structure and trends in the center’s trade area

DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE
Retail design is more than just the furniture. It’s about developing an integrated value proposition that delivers an experience and environment where customers are happy to buy your products and services.
MEET OUR TEAM

Scott Fish
Principal

Jordan Fish
Partner