Certified Restaurant Brokers

When buying or selling a restaurant, experience matters. We Sell Restaurants is home to a nationwide network of Certified Restaurant Brokers who specialize exclusively in restaurant transactions. Unlike general business brokers who may handle a wide variety of businesses, Certified Restaurant Brokers focus on the unique challenges of restaurant ownership, valuation, financing, marketing, negotiations, confidentiality, due diligence, and closing.

Restaurant transactions require specialized expertise. From evaluating Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and restaurant valuation multiples to coordinating landlord approvals, franchise transfers, liquor license issues, and SBA financing, restaurant deals involve complexities that differ significantly from other business sales. Certified Restaurant Brokers are trained to guide buyers and sellers through each step of the transaction process while helping reduce risk and improve outcomes.

We Sell Restaurants has built one of the largest networks of restaurant-focused brokers in the United States. These professionals work with restaurant buyers and sellers across local, regional, and national markets, providing market knowledge, transaction experience, and access to a broad network of qualified restaurant buyers. Whether you are purchasing your first restaurant, selling a long-established business, expanding through acquisition, or evaluating franchise opportunities, a Certified Restaurant Broker can provide guidance throughout the process.

The We Sell Restaurants brokerage network serves markets across the country, helping restaurant owners and buyers navigate restaurant valuations, confidential marketing, financing solutions, buyer qualification, negotiations, due diligence, and successful closings. This restaurant-exclusive focus has helped establish We Sell Restaurants as one of the most recognized brands in restaurant brokerage.

 
BrokerEmailMarket Area
Abby Spizzirrisarasota@wesellrestaurants.comSarasota, FL
Alicia Holmesholmesteam@wesellrestaurants.comTallahassee, FL and Albany, GA
Allison GregoryAllison@wesellrestaurants.comAurora, CO
Andrea Szaboandrea@wesellrestaurants.comBaltimore, MD
April GreenwoodApril@wesellrestaurants.comNorth Jacksonville, FL
Bill Krassnerbtm@wesellrestaurants.comHouston, TX
Brittney GatesBrittneyG@wesellrestaurants.comFlagler and Volusia Counties, FL
Chase Klauschase@wesellrestaurants.comCharleston, SC
Chris Holmesholmesteam@wesellrestaurants.comTallahassee, FL and Albany, GA
Damian SantoroDamian@wesellrestaurants.comProvidence, RI
Dave WhitcombDaveW@wesellrestaurants.comNaples, FL
Debra Sawyerdebra@wesellrestaurants.comOrlando, Kissimmee, and Sanford, FL
Don WilliamsDonW@wesellrestaurants.comForest, VA
Doreen GormanDoreen@wesellrestaurants.comGlendale, AZ
Eric Erwinindy@wesellrestaurants.comIndianapolis, IN
Eric GagnonEric@wesellrestaurants.com 
Ernie KurtockKurtock@wesellrestaurants.comNoblesville, IN
Gary ElleElle@wesellrestaurats.comFarmington, MI
Jason FoleyJDF@wesellrestaurants.comNorthwest Arkansas
Jason Kulmanjason@wesellrestaurants.comFrisco, TX
Jeff Heidtjeffh@wesellrestaurants.comMarietta, GA
Jeff MarcusJeff@wesellrestaurants.comBoulder, CO and Wyoming
Jim Brosciousjim@wesellrestaurants.comPensacola, FL and Mobile, AL
Jimmy KellyJimmyk@wesellrestaurants.comCentral Georgia
Jose Torresjose@wesellrestaurants.comMiami East, FL
Justin ScottoJustin@wesellrestaurants.comRock Hill, SC and Charlotte, NC
Ken EisenbandKen@wesellrestaurants.comBroward and Palm Beach Counties, FL
Lori KurtockKurtock@wesellrestaurants.comNoblesville, IN
Leonard MelloLeonard@wesellrestaurants.comGold Coast, FL
Mark DameMark@wesellrestaurants.comMyrtle Beach, SC
Mel Feriolimel@wesellrestaurants.comClermont and Orlando, FL
Michael Holmesholmesteam@wesellrestaurants.comTallahassee, FL and Albany, GA
Michael Spizzirrisarasota@wesellrestaurants.comSarasota, FL
Mike McCownbtm@wesellrestaurants.comHouston, TX
Mike SmithMikeS@wesellrestaurants.comChandler, AZ
Nick Pourhassannick@wesellrestaurants.comNorth Atlanta, GA
Paul Petersonpeterson@wesellrestaurants.comRaleigh, NC
Paul Rogerspaul@wesellrestaurants.comNorthwest Georgia
Robert KlausRobert@wesellrestaurants.comNortheast Georgia
Ron Pereiracolumbia@wesellrestaurants.comColumbia, SC
Scott RubyScottD@wesellrestaurants.comMinnesota and Wisconsin
Sean LauerSean@wesellrestaurants.comSt. Cloud, MN
Tamara HamiltonTamara@wesellrestaurants.comHouston, TX
Tarun GajwaniTarun@wesellrestaurants.comMiami South, FL
Taylor ClemmerTaylor@wesellrestaurants.comWest Nashville, TN
Ted Tallmanbtm@wesellrestaurants.comHouston, TX and Port St. Lucie, FL
Tony Micelitony@wesellrestaurants.comKansas City
Travis KuehlTravis@wesellrestaurants.comWisconsin Dells, WI
Ty BushartTy@wesellrestaurants.comNorthwest Arkansas

 

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida- Gold Coast

    Leonard Mello is a Certified Restaurant Broker® and Franchise Partner with We Sell Restaurants Gold Coast, Florida.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Maryland

    Andrea Szabo is a Certified Restaurant Broker® and Franchise Partner with We Sell Restaurants serving the Baltimore, Maryland market. As the brand’s first franchise owner in the state of Maryland, Andrea brings a distinctive blend of technical expertise, management experience, and hospitality knowledge to restaurant buyers and sellers throughout the region...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Central Minnesota - St. Cloud

    Sean Lauer is a Certified Restaurant Broker® and Franchise Partner with We Sell Restaurants serving the St. Cloud, Minnesota market. With more than two decades of hands-on experience in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Sean brings real operational knowledge to buyers and sellers navigating restaurant ownership transitions across Minnesota...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Columbia, South Carolina

    Ron Pereira is a Certified Restaurant Broker who brings more than 27 years of hands-on restaurant experience to every client he serves.

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    Certified Restaurant Brokers in Arkansas - Northwest

    Ty Bushart & Jason Foley – Restaurant Brokers in Northwest Arkansas, Serving Rogers, Bentonville, Springdale, Fayetteville, and Fort Smith, Certified Restaurant Brokers® Ty Bushart and Jason Foley bring decades of experience in restaurant ownership and franchising. As licensed professionals and multi-unit operators, they offer expert support in selling, buying, lease negotiation, and more. Trust their local expertise to guide your restaurant transaction from start to finish.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Arizona - Chandler

    Mike Smith is the Certified Restaurant Broker and Franchise Partner for the Phoenix, Arizona market. Mike Smith has 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry in roles ranging from busboy...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Arizona - Glendale & Scottsdale

    Doreen Gorman, expert in restaurant and hospitality industries, is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner for Glendale & Scottsdale, AZ. Proven success in restaurant sales and leasing

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Colorado, Aurora

    Allison’s expertise extends beyond the restaurant industry. With a background in business optimization and data-driven decision-making, she holds a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt and an Applied Data Science certification from MIT...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Colorado, Boulder; Wyoming

    Jeff is a Certified Restaurant Broker and the Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants in the state of Colorado and Wyoming. Jeff is licensed by the Colorado Real Estate Commission and the Wyoming...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Colorado, Boulder; Wyoming

    Bobby Pangilinan is a Certified Restaurant Broker® with We Sell Restaurants in Boulder, CO, bringing 30+ years of experience and passion for the restaurant industry, including ownership and expert consulting.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Colorado, Boulder; Wyoming

    Rina, a proud Colorado Native, has nurtured a deep-rooted passion for guiding business owners and potential buyers in transactions within the restaurant industry throughout her career. She has over 15 years of people management and business consulting experience...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Colorado Aurora

    Bob brings 30+ years of experience in the restaurant industry, including owning 14 restaurants, managing $24M in sales, and expertise in site selection, lease negotiations, and restaurant brokerage.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Clermont

    Mel Ferioli is the franchisee for markets in Clermont and Orlando, Florida. She has lived in Central Florida for over 30 years, where she has maintained a careers in sales, marketing, and real estate, both commercial and residential.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Flagler County

    Brittney, a licensed Florida real estate agent & Certified Restaurant Broker at We Sell Restaurants, has 15+ years of experience in business sales, marketing, analysis, & customer service.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Ft. Lauderdale

    Ken Eisenband leads two offices for We Sell Restaurants in the southern part of the Sunshine state with distinction and directs a team of Restaurant Brokers as a multi-unit owner. He is a member...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Miami East

    Jose Torres is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise partner for the Miami East market which includes Brickell, Downtown Miami, Miami Beach, Midtown Miami, Edgewater, North Bay Village and Miami Shores...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Miami South

    Tarun Gajwani is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise partner for the Miami South market which includes West Miami and Tamiami on the north side along with the Olympia Heights, Coral Gables and the...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Naples

    Dave Whitcomb is a Certified Restaurant Broker and the Franchise Partner for Lee and Collier Counties. A veteran of the restaurant industry for more than three decades, Dave has served in numerous...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - North Jacksonville

    April Greenwood, Certified Restaurant Broker & Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants, serves North Jacksonville, including Atlantic Beach, Arlington, Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach & more.

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    Certified Restaurant Brokers in Florida - Orlando, Sanford, Kissimmee

    Debra and Samantha Sawyer form a dynamic duo with unparalleled expertise in the restaurant brokerage industry. Both Debra and Samantha are licensed real estate salespeople in the state of Florida and have earned the prestigious designation of Certified Restaurant Broker®...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Port St. Lucie

    Ted Tallman is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Excelling in various roles, Ted boasts more than 35 years of rich experience in the restaurant industry. He kickstarted his career...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida - Sarasota & Tampa East

    Michael & Abby Spizzirri, with years of experience in restaurants, franchising, & customer service, are Franchise Partners for We Sell Restaurants in Sarasota & Tampa, Florida. Michael's experience...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida Broward & Palm Beach

    Connie Kokonas is a Certified Restaurant Broker® for We Sell Restaurants in Palm Beach & Broward Counties, FL, with 10+ years of food service experience, specializing in restaurant transactions.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida Broward & Palm Beach Counties

    Hannah Eisenband, Customer Service Specialist at We Sell Restaurants South Florida, with a Business degree from UCF and extensive experience in commercial real estate and restaurant operations

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida/Alabama - Pensacola & Mobile

    Jay Chandler, Certified Restaurant Broker® and industry veteran with 17 years of experience, brings a deep-rooted knowledge of restaurant operations. He now partners with Jim Broscious to help buyers and sellers...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida/Alabama - Pensacola & Mobile

    Jim Broscious is the multi-unit Franchise Partner for the Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL markets. With more than 45 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Jim possesses extensive understanding...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Florida/Georgia - Tallahassee & Albany

    Chris, Lisa, Michael, and Alicia Holmes are the We Sell Restaurants Multi-state and Multi-unit Franchise Partners for the North Central portion of Florida including Tallahassee and the Southwest region of Georgia…

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia - Marietta and Cumming

    Jeff Heidt and Kimberly Dart Heidt are the Franchise Partners for the Marietta, Georgia market in the Atlanta MSA. Jeff recently left corporate America where he worked for UPS for 15 years in management.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia - Marietta and Cumming

    Jimmy Kelly, a Certified Restaurant Broker®, leverages his restaurant experience and real estate expertise to help clients secure prime properties, specializing in sales and lease negotiations for buyers...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Marietta Cumming GA

    Marcus Bifaro is a Certified Restaurant Broker® with We Sell Restaurants in Marietta Cumming bringing local market expertise and a commitment to guiding buyers and sellers through successful restaurant transactions.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia - North Atlanta

    Nick is the We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner for the North Atlanta market in Georgia. He has completed the training and testing developed by We Sell Restaurants to earn the distinction of...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia - Northeast

    Robert Klaus, We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner for Northeast Georgia & Certified Restaurant Broker®, specializes in helping restaurant owners sell businesses efficiently & profitably. Robert and his team...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia - Northwest

    Paul Rogers leads the We Sell Restaurants franchise in northwest Georgia. He has achieved the designation as a Certified Restaurant Broker® through rigorous training and examination by the brand...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia and Colorado

    Cyndi Weinbaum, a licensed real estate agent in Georgia and Colorado, brings over 10 years of experience in real estate and retail management, offering expert negotiation and restaurant brokerage services

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Georgia and New York

    Steve Weinbaum, a Certified Restaurant Broker® with 40 years of experience, has sold 100+ restaurants. Specializing in franchise brands, he offers expert advice, high closing rates, and personalized service

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Indiana - Noblesville

    Ernie & Lori Kurtock, We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partners in Noblesville, IN, are Certified Restaurant Brokers® with extensive experience as high-performance multi-unit Marco’s Pizza owners.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Indiana Indianapolis

    Eric and Bobbie Erwin, a Certified Restaurant Broker in Indianapolis, and his wife Bobbie bring 80+ years of combined experience, having opened 55+ restaurant locations and trained multiple franchise groups.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Kansas & Missouri - Kansas City

    Tony Miceli is the franchisee for the Kansas City market. He is a licensed real estate agent in both Missouri and Kansas. Prior to his practice at We Sell Restaurants, Tony operated as the Vice President of KBP...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Michigan - Farmington

    Gary & Mike Elle, We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partners in Farmington, MI, are Certified Restaurant Brokers® who advise buyers & sellers in their local market with expert knowledge and guidance.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Minnesota - Minneapolis & St. Paul

    Scott Ruby is the Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants in Minneapolis St. Paul. From a very early age, Scott sought out experience and inside knowledge of the restaurant business. His first...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in North - Charlotte

    Preston, a Certified Restaurant Broker with deep industry roots, offers expert guidance in buying, selling, and leasing restaurant properties. He leverages firsthand experience from his father's Firehouse Subs franchise.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in North Carolina, Raleigh

    Paul Peterson, a Certified Restaurant Broker® in Raleigh, NC, has 30+ years of business ownership experience and a background in restaurant concepts, military leadership, and commercial real estate.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in NC/SC-Charlotte, Columbia, Spartanburg & Greenville

    Justin Scotto is the multi-unit Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants in Charlotte, NC, and the Greenville-Spartanburg, SC markets. A Certified Restaurant Broker® with 26+ years in the industry....

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Rhode Island - Providence

    Damian Santoro is the We Sell Restaurants franchise partner for Providence, Rhode Island. He is a seasoned business broker with over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and a licensed Real Estate Salesperson.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in South Carolina - Charleston

    Chase has spent much of his career in Charleston’s vibrant food community, contributing to some of the city’s most respected concepts while building a reputation for thoughtful, practical leadership...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in South Carolina - Myrtle Beach

    Mark Dame is the Franchise Partner for We Sell Restaurants in Florence, South Carolina, encompassing the Grand Strand to the central interior to South Carolina. With roots in a small business family, he's a...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Tennessee - West and East Nashville

    Taylor Clemmer, We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner for East and West Nashville, TN, is a former owner of a successful gourmet crepe restaurant in South Florida with deep expertise in the restaurant industry.

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    Certified Restaurant Brokers in Texas - Frisco

    Certified Restaurant Broker® and Texas real estate agent Jason Kullman brings 15+ years of multi-unit ownership and hospitality experience to the Frisco market. A former operator with Pappas Restaurants and a successful franchise owner, he now helps clients buy and sell restaurants with expert guidance and trusted service.

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Texas - Houston

    Tamara Hamilton is the We Sell Restaurants Multi-Unit Franchise Partner in North and Northwest Houston, Texas. She has nearly 30 years of experience in restaurant management...

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    Certified Restaurant Broker in Virginia - Forest

    Don Williams is a Certified Restaurant Broker and Franchise Partner for the South Central Virginia area, and a licensed Salesperson by the Virginia Real Estate Board...

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is a Certified Restaurant Broker? A Certified Restaurant Broker is a professional who specializes in restaurant transactions and has completed advanced training focused on restaurant valuation, financing, negotiations, due diligence, confidentiality, and transaction management.

    How is a Certified Restaurant Broker different from a business broker? Certified Restaurant Brokers focus exclusively on restaurant transactions, providing specialized expertise in restaurant operations, valuation methods, franchise transfers, lease assignments, liquor licenses, and restaurant financing.

    Can a Certified Restaurant Broker help me buy a restaurant? Yes. Certified Restaurant Brokers assist buyers with identifying opportunities, evaluating businesses, understanding valuation, securing financing, negotiating terms, conducting due diligence, and closing transactions.

    Can a Certified Restaurant Broker help me sell my restaurant? Yes. Brokers provide valuation services, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, negotiations, transaction management, and closing support designed specifically for restaurant sales.

    What types of restaurants do Certified Restaurant Brokers work with? They work with independent restaurants, franchise locations, bars, cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, pizzerias, quick-service restaurants, food trucks, casual dining establishments, and fine dining concepts.

    Do Certified Restaurant Brokers help with restaurant financing? Yes. Brokers often connect buyers with SBA lenders, seller financing opportunities, conventional lenders, ROBS providers, and other capital resources.

    Why is confidentiality important when selling a restaurant? Confidentiality protects employees, customers, vendors, and ongoing business operations while a restaurant is being marketed for sale.

    How do I find a Certified Restaurant Broker in my area? We Sell Restaurants maintains a nationwide network of Certified Restaurant Brokers serving markets throughout the United States. Buyers and sellers can connect with the broker serving their local market for specialized restaurant transaction assistance.

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