Andrew Stenzler
Associate, Esquire Properties
New York, NY 10022
Founder of Cosi Restaurant and entrepreneur
Phone (212) 888-8282
Founder of Cosi Restaurant and entrepreneur
Specialties
Landlord Rep (Retail)
Property Types
Retail
Markets
New York City
Languages
English
Bio
Stenzler, a concept creator and multi-unit expansion specialist (translation: He comes up with ideas for businesses, then replicates them nationally), created the fast-casual restaurant Cosi and rolled it out to more than 100 locations; he’s also the founder of Kidville, a mini-chain of child- and family-focused entertainment and activity centers in a handful of spots around the world, along with five other businesses.
Most recently, Andy co-founded Rumble, a boxing-inspired group fitness concept with locations across the globe. Rumble was acquired by Xponential, the largest purveyor of group fitness concepts in the world. Andy is also the Founder and Co-Managing Partner of Lab Capital Advisors, a brand focused private equity fund and start-up incubator.
Among his many achievements, Andy was named an Ernst & Young ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ in New York City. In addition, he was twice featured on the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine and was named ’40 under 40’ by Crain’s New York Business, as well as being listed ’35 Under 35’ by New York Magazine. The Resident Publications’ deemed Andy one of the ‘Big 100’ in their story on the 100 most influential New Yorkers. New York’s Our Town Newspaper named Andy an East Sider of the Year. Additionally, the Mayor of New York City presented Andy with the Esther Montanez Leadership Award for his work with the charitable organization, the Fountain Gallery.
Andy received a Bachelor of Engineering Degree from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor, where he was a J. Ira Harris Scholarship and an Alumni Scholarship winner. Additionally, Andy received an MBA in Finance and International Business from the Stern School of Business at New York University.
Andy resides in New York City with his wife Shari Misher Stenzler (Co-Founder and CEO of London Misher Public Relations), daughter Kylie, and son Colby.
The following article was published by PureWow, titled ‘The Ultimate Guide to Boxing Fitness Classes’.
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