The company was founded by Ken Cayre and the Cayre family and operates as a private real estate investment and development firm. It focuses on acquiring and operating retail, office, and storage properties across major metropolitan markets, with a portfolio centered on those property types. Cayre Equities also works through Treasure Island Storage, which provides storage solutions for residential and commercial customers, alongside retail and community property interests. The company maintains a presence in prominent retail corridors and continues to pursue acquisitions and long-term leases for self-storage and other commercial sites.