JLL lands new retail leases at the collection at Forsyth in Cumming, GA

ATLANTA (February 26, 2026) — JLL today announced four new retail leases at The Collection at Forsyth, a premier mixed-use lifestyle center in Cumming, Georgia. The Cheesecake Factory®, Kimley-Horn, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties and Warby Parker have each signed leases at the property, further strengthening the center’s mix of best-in-class retail, dining and professional services. JLL Senior Vice President Sherri Wilson leads leasing efforts on behalf of the owner, CTO Realty Growth Inc. (CTO).

The Cheesecake Factory, a nationally recognized dining destination offering an extensive menu and signature desserts, will occupy a prime space located off one of the destination’s large traffic circles, expanding the center’s lineup of sit-down dining options. Kimley-Horn, one of the nation’s premier planning and design consulting firms, will establish a new 16,500-square-foot location at the center, bringing its multidisciplinary expertise in engineering, planning and landscape architecture. Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties, a full-service real estate brokerage and part of the globally recognized Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices network, has signed a lease for a 4,002-square-foot space. Warby Parker, the innovative eyewear brand known for its design-forward frames and seamless omnichannel experience, has signed a lease for a 1,200-square-foot storefront.

“These leases underscore the continued momentum at The Collection at Forsyth and the best-in-class brands that see the opportunity to grow in this market,” said JLL’s Wilson. “The combination of experiential retail, destination dining and professional services reflects a thoughtful evolution of the tenant mix and reinforces the center’s role as a daily-use destination for a growing, highly engaged community.”

Strategically positioned at the intersection of Georgia 400 and Peachtree Parkway, the 561,000-square-foot destination serves one of Georgia’s most rapidly expanding and affluent counties. Leasing activity has remained strong as JLL advances a strategy focused on balance, vibrancy and sustained relevance across retail, dining and service uses, with recent additions including Sephora, Kilwins, BODYROK, The PICKLR, J. Crew Factory, Pandora, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Rocket Fizz Soda Pop and Candy Shop, Giggle Town, Dermani Medspa, Bahama Buck’s, True Rest Float Spa, Le Macaron, Spavia, F45 Training, Woof Gang Bakery and Master Jewelers. Following these new additions, The Collection at Forsyth is 95% leased, with all remaining tenants expected to open in 2026.

“The Collection at Forsyth continues to stand out in an increasingly selective retail environment,” said John Albright, President and CEO of CTO Realty Growth Inc. “Securing brands of this caliber speaks to the strength of the property, the fundamentals of the Forsyth County market and our long-term strategy of curating a tenant mix that aligns with how people shop today.”

According to JLL’s Q3 2025 U.S. Retail Market Dynamics report, limited new retail construction continues to support strong occupancy and leasing fundamentals nationwide. As supply remains constrained, demand is increasingly concentrated in well-located, open-air centers that offer a curated mix of retail, dining and services, reinforcing the long-term relevance of properties like The Collection at Forsyth.

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