
Don Williams is a Certified Restaurant Broker®, We Sell Restaurants Franchise Partner, and licensed Virginia real estate professional specializing in the sale of restaurants and hospitality businesses throughout Central Virginia and the surrounding region. Since entering the restaurant brokerage industry, Don has successfully sold numerous restaurants, bars, cafes, franchise locations, and hospitality-related businesses across Virginia, earning recognition as a multi-million-dollar producer and award recipient within the restaurant brokerage profession.
Before launching his career in business brokerage, Don served in the U.S. Navy’s elite nuclear submarine program and later spent more than three decades in the commercial nuclear industry. During that time, he held executive, managerial, technical, and business development positions supporting the inspection and repair of nuclear plants across the United States. This diverse background provided him with extensive experience in financial analysis, negotiations, project management, operations, and client relations.
Today, Don combines his business expertise with specialized restaurant brokerage knowledge to help restaurant owners prepare, market, and successfully sell their businesses, while assisting entrepreneurs in identifying and acquiring the right opportunities. His analytical approach, attention to detail, and commitment to exceptional client service have earned him a reputation as a trusted advisor in Virginia’s restaurant and hospitality marketplace.
Don is a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and the Carolinas-Virginia Business Brokers Association (CVBBA). He holds the Certified Restaurant Broker designation and is among a select group of professionals nationwide who have completed this industry-specific training and certification. Through his affiliation with We Sell Restaurants, the nation’s largest and most successful restaurant brokerage firm, Don leverages industry-leading marketing, a nationwide network of qualified buyers, and a proven transaction process to guide clients from valuation through closing. This powerful combination of specialized expertise, targeted marketing, and systematic deal management helps sellers maximize value while delivering successful outcomes for buyers and sellers alike.