Meet the We Sell Restaurants Team

We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants. With 20 years of experience, we have helped buy, sell and lease more hospitality locations nationwide than any other brand. We Sell Restaurants has carved an unparalleled niche in the industry as the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants.  Formed over two decades ago, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. Our team achieves that mission by sharing a common set of core values that include: 
  • We know that Every Day is Game Day and We Act Accordingly 
  • We Treat Each Other, Our Clients and Internal Clients by the Golden Rule
  • We Act with Integrity and Only Make Agreements We Are Willing and Able to Keep 
  • We Are the Brand and are Passionate about Sales Results 
  • We Create a Customer Service Experience Worth Sharing 
With top-flight experience crafted over decades of selling restaurants, along with previous expertise working in small businesses and in senior leadership roles for a Big 5 Accounting firm and a major Fortune 100 company, We Sell Restaurants leadership has deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, and small and big business. This collective experience allowed them to take the fragmented brokerage market and build a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry.

We Sell Restaurants has recruited an experienced leadership team with experience spanning decades in business brokerage, franchise sales and customer service and operations.

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    Eric Gagnon, President & Co-Founder

    ERIC GAGNON CBI, CFE Co-Founder and President of the nation’s largest restaurant brokerage firm and the only franchise specializing in restaurant sales. He has been named a Fellow of the IBBA.

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    Robin Gagnon, CEO, Co-Founder

    ROBIN GAGNON, MBA, CBI, CFE, is the CEO and Co-Founder. An author and speaker, she was named by Entrepreneur as a Top Influential Woman in Franchising and serves on the Board of Directors of the International Franchise Association.

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    Rob Morrison, Chief Business Officer

    Rob Morrison leads franchise to success providing guidance and mentorship for our franchisees. A veteran Restaurant Broker with countless transactions, he brings knowledge and experience to his role.

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    Tabby Hemphill, Director of Franchise Development

    Tabby Hemphill leads Franchise Development and also supports and trains new franchisees across multiple functions. She is also licensed as a real estate broker in six states: NC, TN, AZ, NB, MO, VA..

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    Angela Amell, Director of Operations

    Angela Amell coordinates the many functions of We Sell Restaurants including reporting, on-boarding of franchisees, listing analysis, operations and vendors for new integrations into the brand.

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    Travis Kuehl corporate agent

    He has more than a decade of restaurant experience as the owner of five fast-casual locations in the Madison area. As a restaurant owner...

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    Emily Benedict Certified Restaurant Broker®

    Emily specializes in corporate and multi-unit restaurant transactions nationwide. With decades of experience in real estate...

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    Steve and Cyndi Weinbaum, Certified Restaurant Brokers

    Steve and Cyndi Weinbaum are Certified Restaurant Brokers® and licensed real estate professionals in Georgia, Colorado, and Florida...

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    Samuel Hopkins, Restaurant Sales Professional

    Sam has a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and brings 5 years of customer service to the team. His passion for the food industry comes from a brief career in competitive cooking. He assists buyers & sellers.

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    Coralee Johnson, Marketing Department

    Coralee joins our marketing team from Minnesota, bringing fresh perspective and impressive experience well beyond her years. Despite her young age, she has a strong background in marketing and social media strategy, with a talent for creating engaging, high-impact video. Her creativity, drive, and digital savvy make her a standout addition to the team.

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    Chris Holland, Customer Service Representative

    Chris Holland holds a master’s degree in International Relations from Sogang University and a bachelor’s degree in History from Stetson University. He brings a strong educational background and a passion for building positive customer relationships and experiences.

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    Catherine Kinser, Client Experience Manager

    Catherine is a seasoned customer service professional. Her deep-rooted passion for business & the food industry drives her commitment to providing exceptional support to buyers & sellers.

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    Zoltan Lukacs, Certified Restaurant Broker® & Business Anaylst

    Zoltan Lukacs is both a Certified Restaurant Broker and Certified Franchise Executive. He is enrolled in the renowned hospitality program at Les Roches Marbella in Spain.

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    Holly Labiak, Franchise Success Partner

    Holly with an MBA from Appalachian State University and nearly 30 years at Wells Fargo, she brings deep expertise in business operations and execution. In herfinal role as Senior Business Execution Consultant, she supported more than 4,000 internal users of a customer relationship management system through training and ongoing support, analyzed and presented financial metrics to guide decision-making, and partnered with technology teams to identify and implement system enhancements.

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    Christian Decruz, Operations & Systems Analyst

    Christian Decruz is the Operations & Systems Analyst for the We Sell Restaurants Corporate team.

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    Olivia Decruz, Marketing Department

    Olivia Decruz Joins our marketing team from Palm Coast, Florida. Olivia brings a dynamic mix of creativity and marketing know-how, with hands-on experience in social media strategy and video production. Known for her ability to craft compelling content and think outside the box, Olivia adds a fresh perspective and digital edge that will strengthen our marketing efforts.

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    Baxter, Certified Restaurant Barker

    Baxter, the lovable Labradoodle, brings his charm and personality to the We Sell Restaurants team. He is our official restaurant barker. You might even spot him making appearances in some of our social media videos!

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    Internship Opportunity

    Contact us for Internship Opportunities at our Corporate Headquarters in Palm Coast Florida. Hospitality, Business or Marketing graduates welcome. Internships are available in-person and typically run for 6-12 months.

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    Quick Info:

    • Expertise and Experience
    • Franchise Knowledge
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    • Real Estate Professionals across multiple states

    CONTENTS

    Meet the We Sell Restaurants Team
  • Eric Gagnon, President & Co-Founder

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  • Robin Gagnon, CEO, Co-Founder

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  • Rob Morrison, Chief Business Officer

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  • Tabby Hemphill, Director of Franchise Development

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  • Angela Amell, Director of Operations

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  • Travis Kuehl corporate agent

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  • Emily Benedict Certified Restaurant Broker®

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  • Steve and Cyndi Weinbaum, Certified Restaurant Brokers

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  • Samuel Hopkins, Restaurant Sales Professional

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  • Coralee Johnson, Marketing Department

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