About

VanDana Wade

Strategic Corporate Real Estate Executive. Franchise Owner Advocate.

I spent decades protecting the real estate interests of billion-dollar brands. Now I protect yours.

VanDana Wade

Founder, Wade Strategic Solutions

The Background

Fortune 500 Expertise. Now Working for You.

VanDana Wade is a Strategic Corporate Real Estate and Development Executive with a career built driving multi-billion-dollar capital expansion, asset optimization, and corporate portfolio governance for premier national brands.

Over her career, VanDana has led real estate strategy for some of America's most recognized franchise and retail brands—including Arby's (corporate and franchisee), Genuine Parts Company dba NAPA Auto Parts, Floor & Decor, Kinko's, and National Vision. She has navigated volatile economic cycles, executed aggressive market development programs, and served as a trusted strategic advisor to C-suite leadership.

Her expertise spans the full real estate lifecycle: site selection and market entry, lease negotiation and portfolio governance, M&A integration at scale, franchisee development, and crisis leadership. She understands both sides of the table—the institutional landlord's playbook and the franchise owner's reality.

Wade Strategic Solutions was founded on a simple conviction: franchise owners deserve the same caliber of real estate counsel that national chains deploy. VanDana brings that institutional firepower directly to independent franchise operators—protecting their capital, strengthening their deals, and building real estate strategies that support long-term growth.

Areas of Expertise

Executive-Level Capability Across Every Stage of the Deal

Capital Architecture & Footprint Expansion

Designing and executing multi-unit real estate strategies that align capital deployment with brand growth objectives and franchise system requirements.

Aggressive Revenue & Pipeline Velocity

Accelerating deal timelines without sacrificing terms—identifying, qualifying, and closing sites faster than the competition.

M&A Portfolio Integration at Scale

Integrating acquired real estate portfolios seamlessly, including franchisee development programs and multi-brand consolidation.

Crisis Leadership & Capital Governance

Navigating volatile economic shifts, distressed lease situations, and capital-constrained environments to protect operating margins and preserve optionality.

Career Experience