Meet the Team      
     


BUSINESS BROKERS OF FLORIDA - BBF

 

Eric Gagnon is the founder and President of We Sell RestaurantsTM.  Eric has extensive financial services experience and started his career in banking.  He also worked in Big FIve accounting where he served as Director of Business Development for KPMG Atlanta.  His experience spans business valuation, commercial lending and financial services.  He is a graduate of Frances Marion University and the University of Montreal.  

Eric is licensed as a Broker by the Georgia and Florida Real Estate Commission.  He is heavily involved in the Busienss Brokerage industry.  He plays a leadership role on the Executive Board for the Georgia Association of Business Brokers where he has served as an office for multiple terms.  He is a member of the International Business Brokerage Association as well as the Business Brokers of Florida association.  He has been designated a Business Industry Expert by the Business Brokerage Press and earned the designation of Accredited Business Intermediary from the American Business Brokers Association. Eric is well known in the industry as an expert in restaurant valuation and sales where he is frequently called upon to speak.  He is a member of the Georgia Restaurant Association and the International Council of Shopping Centers.  He is the preferred broker for AtlantaRestaurant.org and Atlanta Restaurant Consulting Group. 

Tel:  404 593- 4193    Fax:  (888) 668-8625  

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Robin Gagnon has twenty years of Marketing  experience.  She most recently served as Vice President of Marketing for Macy's South, a $4 billion dollar division of Federated Corporation where she was in charge of Advertising, Direct Mail and Credit Services.  Robin also served as Director of Advertising, Director of Merchandising and Director of New Business Development for Meldisco Corporation, a billion dollar footwear company.  Robin holds an undergraduate degree in Communications from Appalachian State University.  She also holds a Master's in Business Administration from the Walker College of Business, ASU where she graduated first in her class and was named "Outstanding MBA."  Robin has served for more than a decade as a member of the ASU Business Advisory Council.  She is also a founding member of the ASU Entrepreneurship Board.  Robin is a licensed real estate salesperson in both Georgia and Florida.  She is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida. 

404 513 5378            email: robin@wesellrestaurants.com  


More professionals from We Sell Restaurants  

Jason Holbrook - Jason Holbrook joins the team at We Sell Restaurant with a background in both real estate and restaurant ownership and operations.  Jason graduated from the University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Real Estate. He was an original Georgia franchisee and Board Member of the Gandolfo?s Deli franchise, named one of the fastest growing franchise concepts for 2006.  He has a strong background in Property Management and Development and worked in this capacity for both Bohannon Holman and The Trilogy Group.  He has performed site location for several national restaurant chains and most recently worked as a Landlord Representative for a real estate development firm in Gainesville.  Jason?s background as a restaurant owner, landlord representative and real estate specialist makes him the  ideal broker to assist you in the purchase or sale of your restaurant.  


Contact:  678 463 0115                                  Email:  jason@wesellrestaurants.com


 

Michael Burkeholder- A foodservice veteran in a variety of capacities; operations, distribution, manufacturer representation, catering, concessions and brokerage, Michael has the unique talent and ability to offer clients a wealth of industry knowledge. A licensed Georgia Real Estate Broker with a specialization in Commercial Representation, Michael can offer client services that include site selection, lease negotiation, buyer?s representation, and listing services.

The founder of Dream2Concept, LLC, A Venture Catalyst Consulting Group that specializes in strategic planning, sales and marketing and funding requirements for restaurants in the foodservice industry, Michael is the Co-Chair of the Membership Committee for the Georgia Restaurant Association, a member of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers, a new member of the International Business Brokerage association and will be testing for the prestigious CBI designation. Michael is also a member of the Georgia Restaurant Consultants Group.

Contact Michael at 404 402 5800             Email:  Michael@wesellrestaurants.com


"JK" John Kenny - JK brings 38 years of experience in the beverage/hospitality industry to the We Sell RestaurantsTM team.  He has served as both a supplier and retailer and recently passed licensing testing by the Georgia Real Estate Commission to become a licensed real estate salesperson and Business Broker. 

JK was born and raised in New York City.  He began his career in the hospitality/beverage and food industry in 1968.  He opened his first pub/restaurant in 1977 and worked in the liquor and brewing industries as a supplier for many years.  In 1987, he moved to Georgia with Rolling Rock Brewery. He subsequently took over on-premise sales and promotions for Georgia and South Carolina in his role with  Molson Breweries. 

In 1995, JK opened the Wild Wing Cafe in Marietta, the first of three very successful restaurants he has owned and operated.  Now in it's 11th year, his original store is a multimillion dollar location.   JK recently sold his other two restaurants to pursue a career with We Sell RestaurantsTM.  JK's strong background in restaurant operations is another reason informed buyers and sellers choose the We Sell RestaurantsTM team to represent them in the Atlanta marketplace. 

Contact "JK" at  770 598-1695                            Email:  jk@wesellrestaurants.com

 


Bob Weinberg - Bob is a licensed broker in the state of Georgia.  Bob has held an active real estate broker's license since 1972.  Bob serves as President of Weinberg & Company, Inc. and manages investment property for WIC, LLC.  In addition to his real estate experience, Bob also serves as President of W & W Ventures, Inc., a new product development and marketing company.

Bob was the co-owner and operator of S&W Seafood Co. Inc. (established in 1934) from 1974 to 1989.  He also developed several other restaurants including Skipper Sam's, Mack Marvin's, S&W Jr. and The Chesapeake House.  Bob is a native Atlantan and attended Emory University and the University of Georgia.

Contact Bob at  770 757-8654               Email weinberg_Bob@yahoo.com

 


Carolyn Gibson

Do you have a DREAM? Allow me to help you make it real ...Be your own BOSS today. Are you interested in buying or selling your business or restaurant? Call CAROLYN 770-826-2788. I can be of assistance. I understand the utmost importance of confidentiality. All my prospects are screened, must sign a confidentiality agreement and are qualified.  I will not waste our time.  To sell your business I need your numbers and a profit and loss statement.  What you get for your business is based on your bottom line. I sell businesses and can assist you in selling yours. I have 25+ years experience in the Real Estate Industry as a Broker with a proven track record.  I am an active member of the Atlanta Commercial Board of Realtors and Dorey Commercial Marketing Services. I have owned and operated businesses. Make an appointment today.

 

Call Carolyn at 770-826-2788               Email  dnacarolyn@yahoo.com    


Fred Weinberg  

Fred has been a licensed real estate agent in the State of Georgia since the early 70's. Over the last 35 years Fred has worked closely with his brother Bob in operating nearly a dozen restaurants and other retail ventures  including shops, art galleries, frame shops and an antique mall.  He has also operated and managed Weinberg Investment Company, LLC, which owns income properties. Fred attended the University of Georgia.

Contact Fred at  678 361-3494 or fredweinberg@yahoo.com

 


Carolyn Casper - Carolyn is the newest member of the Florida team and represents buyers and sellers throughout Florida with an emphasis on the Daytona/Volusia/Flagler areas.  Carolyn has firsthand restaurant experience that brings real knowledge to buyers and sellers.  She and her husband own the ever popular Flagler Fish Company in Flagler Beach that features "Food to Knock Your Flops OffTM."  Prior to the launch of their latest restaurant in 2005, Carolyn was the  owner/operator of the acclaimed New Yorker Marketplace & Delicatessen in Buckhead (Atlanta, GA) and the New Yorker Deli in Vinings.  In addition to her restaurant experience, she spent a number of years in the sports marketing field. 

 

Carolyn holds a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management and a Minor in Marketing from Clemson University.  She is a licensed real estate salesperson in Florida.  Her extensive background includes front end and back end restaurant operations experience.  Combine this with first hand restaurant start-up knowledge plus marketing and Carolyn is your "go-to" source when buying or selling a restaurant in Florida. 

 

Contact Caroyn at 386 627 0696            Email carolyn@wesellrestaurants.com 

 



Nancy Sparks -
Nancy joined We Sell RestaurantsTM in 2006 as part of the company's expansion into the Florida market.  Nancy is a 15-year veteran of the real estate industry.  She previously served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing for a market leading company in Atlanta with sales in excess of $200 million.  Nancy currently holds broker's licenses in both Georgia and Florida.  Born in Atlanta, Georgia, Nancy is an alumni of Georgia State University.  Since moving to Jacksonville in 2003, Nancy has been a marketing consultant to various firms including Amelia National Golf & Country Club, a Tom Fazio golf course community in Amelia Island.  Nancy and her husband make their home in St. Augustine, Florida and frequently find themselves up the Northern Florida and Georgia coasts.  Her familiarity with these coastal markets makes her an invaluable resource to We Sell RestaurantsTM, their clients, and customers.  Nancy enjoys working with the entrepreneurial spirit she finds in so many restaurant owners.  Nancy is a member of the Business Brokers of Florida. 

 

Contact Nancy at 904 588-5225              Email  nancy@wesellrestaurants.com

 


 

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