Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Real Estate Development in New Orleans
Dorsey Development is an integrated commercial real estate development and construction company headquartered in New Orleans, serving the Gulf South region. With over two decades of experience, we specialize in delivering single-tenant net lease properties, build-to-suit developments, and quick-service restaurant (QSR) projects for national retailers. Our vertically integrated model allows us to maintain full control over projects from inception to completion, ensuring quality and timely delivery. We prioritize trust and long-term relationships, having developed over 2.3 million square feet of retail space and completed 450+ BTS projects.Our team combines legal, financial, and construction expertise to navigate complex entitlement processes and deliver tailored solutions for clients. We operate with dedicated teams for each project, ensuring responsiveness to client needs while maintaining financial strength to support multi-market developments. Our leadership includes professionals with 120+ combined years of real estate experience, including MBAs, JDs, and certified retail specialists.
Services
Build-to-Suit Development
QSR Development
Shopping Center Redevelopment
Site Selection
Entitlement Services
Construction Management
Retail Development
Tenant Representation
Market Analysis
Project Management
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We specialize in challenging market developments where others cannot succeed.
- Our vertically integrated model ensures full project control from start to finish.
- We maintain 13-year partnerships with national tenants like Dollar General.
- Our legal and entitlement expertise streamlines complex permitting processes.
- Dedicated teams ensure focused execution of multi-market development pipelines.
Services
Build-to-Suit Development
Our build-to-suit program delivers tailored commercial properties for national retailers. We handle site selection, entitlements, and construction, ensuring projects meet client specifications. With 450+ completed BTS projects, we provide single-point accountability for timely, quality developments.
Quick-Service Restaurant Development
We specialize in QSR developments across 13+ states. Our team manages site acquisition, permitting, and construction for major restaurant chains. With 230+ QSR projects completed, we understand brand-specific requirements and streamline multi-market rollouts.
Shopping Center Redevelopment
Our expertise includes revitalizing underperforming shopping centers through strategic repositioning. We execute ground-up developments and second-generation retrofits, adding value through tenant remerchandising and infrastructure upgrades in Gulf South markets.
Entitlement Services
We navigate complex entitlement processes with dedicated legal expertise. Our team secures necessary approvals for commercial developments, leveraging government relationships to expedite permits while ensuring compliance with local regulations.
Site Selection
Our local market knowledge identifies optimal sites for retail developments. We analyze demographic data, traffic patterns, and zoning requirements to secure locations that maximize client returns while meeting brand expansion goals.
People
G. Paul Dorsey, III
Managing Principal
Paul leads Dorsey Development with 20+ years of retail development experience. He has completed 100+ Dollar General projects and holds MBA/JD degrees from Tulane University. Member of Louisiana Bar and ICSC.
John E. Wood, III
Vice President of Real Estate
Jay oversees real estate projects with 30 years of commercial experience. He has managed 300+ build-to-suit developments and holds ICSC certifications. Graduate of Louisiana State University.
Caffrey F. Favrot
Vice President of Development
Caffrey directs QSR development with 900,000+ sq ft of restaurant space developed. Former McDonald's executive with expertise in 13-state market rollouts. Member of Metropolitan Crime Commission.
Gregory S. Bivin
Director of Permitting
Greg manages entitlements with decade-long government experience. Former City of Baton Rouge planner and LSU landscape architect graduate. Licensed Louisiana arborist with public works expertise.
Ashton Dorsey
VP of Real Estate
Ashton oversees property management for 19 shopping centers. Holds LSU business degree and Loyola MBA. Specializes in lease administration and QSR site selection across Gulf Coast markets.
Questions
What geographic areas does Dorsey Development Development serve?
We primarily operate in the Gulf South region, including Louisiana, Texas, Alabama, and Mississippi markets.
What types of commercial properties do you develop?
We specialize in retail developments including single-tenant net leases, QSRs, shopping centers, and build-to-suit projects for national retailers.
How does your build-to-suit development process work?
We handle complete project lifecycle: site selection, entitlements, design, construction, and delivery. Our single-point accountability ensures quality control and timely completion.
Can you assist with complex entitlement challenges?
Yes, our team includes legal experts and former government officials who navigate permitting processes for challenging developments.
What QSR brands have you worked with?
We've completed projects for major QSR chains including Freddys Frozen Custard, CAVA, and Smalls Sliders.
How do you handle multi-market development rollouts?
We deploy dedicated teams with local market knowledge while maintaining centralized quality control for consistent execution across multiple states.
