Robin Gagnon – Co-Founder, We Sell Restaurants® Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) | Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) | MBA Licensed Real Estate Broker | Georgia & Florida | Nationwide

Robin Gagnon is the co-founder of We Sell Restaurants and its online platform, wesellrestaurants.com — the premier national restaurant brokerage firm and the only franchise in the United States focused exclusively on restaurant sales. A recognized authority in restaurant brokerage and franchise resales, Robin has spent decades building, leading, and defining the industry she helped create.

The Pioneer Behind the Premier Restaurant Brokerage

Robin's vision gave rise to the We Sell Restaurants® brand and its national franchise network, establishing a platform that connects thousands of buyers and sellers across the country every year. She pioneered the restaurant brokerage industry's only Certified Restaurant Broker® program, setting the professional standard for brokers nationwide and ensuring clients receive the highest level of trained, credentialed expertise at every level of the organization.

Before founding We Sell Restaurants, Robin served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing at Macy's Division of Federated Department Stores — bringing Fortune 500-level marketing, brand, and business strategy experience to the restaurant industry.

Credentials That Set the Standard

Robin holds an exceptional combination of professional credentials that span business brokerage, franchising, and real estate:

• Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) — Accredited by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA)
• Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) — Awarded by the International Franchise Association
• MBA — Appalachian State University, graduated top of class, honored as Outstanding MBA
• National Industry Expert in Franchise Resales — Designated by Business Brokerage Press
• Licensed Real Estate Broker — Georgia and Florida

A National Voice in the Restaurant Industry

Robin's expertise reaches far beyond the brokerage table. She is a sought-after industry voice whose insights have been published in Forbes, QSR Magazine, and Modern Restaurant Management, and she was featured on NBC's TODAY Show as a restaurant industry expert. Nation's Restaurant News named her one of the most influential suppliers and vendors to the restaurant industry, and Entrepreneur Magazine recognized her as one of the Most Influential Women in Franchising.

Robin is also the co-author of the award-winning book Appetite for Acquisition — the definitive guide to buying and selling restaurants — cementing her place as the leading authority in restaurant transactions.

Leadership at the Highest Levels

Robin is deeply committed to advancing the franchising industry through active leadership roles with the International Franchise Association, where she has served on the Board of Directors, chaired the Women's Franchise Committee, and acted as Second Vice Chair of the Franchisor Forum. She also remains connected to her alma mater, Appalachian State University, as an emeritus member of the ASU Business Advisory Council.

Unmatched Expertise in Franchise Resales

As the national leader in franchise restaurant resales, Robin brings a depth of knowledge that no other broker can match. From single-unit franchise transfers to complex multi-unit portfolio transactions, she understands the nuances of franchised systems, franchisor approval processes, and the strategies that get deals closed — efficiently, confidentially, and successfully.

Ready to Buy or Sell a Restaurant?

Whether you are a first-time buyer, a multi-unit operator ready to sell, or a franchisor seeking expert resale support, Robin Gagnon and the We Sell Restaurants® team are ready to deliver results. Contact Robin today to start the conversation.