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316 W Northwest Highway,
Barrington, Illinois 60010 (View Map)

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Tom Traina

About the Company

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry.

With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants.

We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments.

Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant.

Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant!

Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses!

WHAT SETS US APART:
- We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling!
- Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry
- Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations
- 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales
- Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders
- National Database of Prospective Buyers
- Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database
- Over 2,500 Businesses Sold

Broker Biography

Introduction

A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry.

With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants.

We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments.

Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant.

Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant!

Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses!

WHAT SETS US APART:
- We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling!
- Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry
- Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations
- 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales
- Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders
- National Database of Prospective Buyers
- Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database
- Over 2,500 Businesses Sold

PAT MAHONEY:
- University of Wisconsin/Stout Graduate – Hotel/Restaurant Management
- General Manager/Kitchen Manager – Casual Steakhouse Chain 1992-2000 (8 Years)
- Sales/Marketing Associate – Sysco Foodservice 1999-2004 (5 Years)
- Owner/Operator – Full Service Restaurant/Bar 2004-2006 (2 Years)
- Owner/Operator – Carryout/Delivery/Catering Pizza Shop 2006 – 2018 (12 Years)
- Broker EatZ & Associates 2018 – Present (7+ Years)
- Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent – EatZ Real Estate Group LLC

WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS):

Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again!
– Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering

5 star service!
– Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria

I had nothing but a great experience & great service from Eatz & Associates. I listed my pizza store with Pat Mahoney, one of the Associates at EatZ. He managed to sell my pizza store in only one month & for the price I asked. With Pat, you’ll get fast speedy service & great communications – he will reply to your calls or your emails even on the weekends & late night if you have any questions or concerns. He will go the extra mile for you to make sure your business needs are met . Eatz & Associates is the best firm out there to help you buy or sell a business. Their professionalism will be beyond your expectation. Give them a call if you need your business sold, you will not regret it by doing so. Thanks, Pat…2 thumps up!
– Farid, Papa Saverio’s Pizza

EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful!
– MD, Shumi’s

I would highly recommend Pat Mahoney & the entire team at EatZ! They made the selling process of my restaurant fast, easy & seamless. Pat has great communication skills & he was very helpful with all my questions. We had showings after only a few days of the listing & within a very short period of time the location was SOLD! A great big “Thank You” to Pat & his team!
– Scott, Cooper’s Pizza

EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise.
– Jay, Kahala Corp

EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services
For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community.
– Fox River Grove, IL

EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!!
– Mark, Cold Stone Creamery

There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone.
– Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated.
– Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery

I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best!
– Dan, Nrgize

We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks.
– Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots

EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery!
– Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery

Five stars!
– Reza, Potential Buyer

AND MORE...

Services Provided

We Cater To The Specific Needs of Every Buyer & Seller!

BUYER SERVICES:
- Business Selection by Identifying Opportunities that Meet Specific Criteria and Cash Flow Objectives
- Schedule Showings
- Help Reviewing and Understanding Financial Records
- Offer, Terms and Conditions Guidance
- Contract Negotiations with Sellers
- Landlord Assistance
- Assist with Franchisor Approval
- Aid with Finding Financing

SELLER SERVICES:
- Selling Price Valuation
- Promote Your Business to Our Substantial Database
- List your Business on Our Site and Other Top Business Brokering Sites
- Advertise Your Business to Our Extensive Partner Network
- Market Your Business Across the Internet
- Screen, Qualify and Educate Potential Buyers
- Contract Negotiations with Buyers
- Support Throughout the Closing Process

Areas Served

  • Cook, IL
  • Business For Sale Listings

    $89,000
    Lake Co., IL 
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    Popular Longstanding Pizza Place Affluent Northwest Suburb - 36 Years!

    Offering authentic Chicago-style thin, dough-dough, pan, deep dish, stuffed and their signature pizzas along with tasty appetizers, jumbo wings and shrimp, fresh salads, deli subs, Italian sandwiches, family-style pastas, full dinners and more. As well as daily specials and jumbo pizza slices. Plus, delicious classic Italian desserts such as cannoli, cheesecake, tiramisu, spumoni, gelato and Italian ice.Simple operation - counter service. 0 seats - carryout, pickup and in-house delivery, plus catering. Online ordering also available.Features a fully equipped kitchen with 8ft hood, 6-shelf Picard rotating pizza oven, 4-burner stove w/oven, 2 deep fryers, Hobart mixer, Somerset dough roller, walk-in cooler, touchscreen POS system w/online ordering and more.Well established over 36 years. And with the current owner over 4 years. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Limited financials.  

    $99,000
    Cook Co., IL 
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    Well-Established Hot Dog, Beef, Burger & Gyros Joint - 24 Years!

    Serving delicious Chicago-style hot dogs, polish sausage, brats, Italian beef & sausage, char-broiled burgers, authentic gyros, chicken and shrimp, along with tasty sides, fresh salads and more. As well as ice cream cones, shakes, malts and razzles. Plus, daily specials and kids' meals. Also, a Pepsi fountain machine and Icee machine.Simple operation - counter service. Dine-in, takeout and 3rd party delivery, plus Italian beef by the pound. Ample seating inside plus a great outdoor seating on their fenced-in patio.Well established over 24 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Asset sale - all furniture, fixtures and equipment (FF&E) included. Owner operated plus an experienced full-time manager in place.Prime corner retail space in a popular strip center with great signage, visibility, access and parking on a major road with high traffic counts. Along with a nail salon, tobacco shop, two small 

    $125,000
    McHenry Co., IL 
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    Popular Well-Established Independent Pizza Place-Far NW Suburb-23 Yrs!

    Specializing in delicious thin, double dough, deep dish, Chicago-style pan and Sicilian stuffed pizzas along with tasty starters, salads, wings, char-grilled burgers, Italian sandwiches, wraps, baked calzones, pasta, desserts and more. Plus, combo meals and daily specials. A kids’ menu. Also, pizza by the slice.Simple operation - counter service. 4 seats - mostly carryout, pickup and in-house delivery, plus huge catering business. Online ordering also available.Warm and inviting interior. Features a fully equipped kitchen with a 12ft hood, 6-shelf rotating pizza oven, 2ft charbroiler, 4-burner stove, 2 deep fryers, convection oven, meat slicer, dough roller & mixer, salad & sandwich prep coolers, walk-in cooler, 3-door freezer, touchscreen POS system w/online ordering and more.Well established for over 23 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Limited financials (POS reports). Turnkey - manager 

    $150,000
    Cash Flow: $50,000 
    Lake Co., IL 
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    Gaming Café w/Full Bar & Small Kitchen N Suburb-Heart Of Its Downtown!

    A friendly neighborhood gaming café for adults to enjoy gaming, a beverage and delicious food, plus watch their favorite sports team.Features a semi-private gaming area featuring 6 video poker and slot machines plus ATM. 2023 gaming revenue $115,527. 2024 gaming revenue $88,529.Alongside a full-service bar offering an impressive array of beverages including a variety of craft beers on tap, beer cocktails, wine, sangria and uniquely crafted cocktails. As well as a simple menu of appetizers, hot dogs, burgers, sandwiches, flatbread pizzas and more. Liquor and food revenue approx. $6,000 a month.In addition to large screen tvs to watch sporting events and/or the latest news. Plus, a fun bar bingo night. And free Wi-Fi.Inviting interior. Cool atmosphere. A fun modern gaming environment.Well established over 9 years. Independent - no royalty, advertising or transfer fees. Absentee owned and operated. Turnkey!Prime retail 

    $350,000
    Cash Flow: $149,880 
    Taos, NM 
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    Longstanding Bistro & Grill-Heart Of Taos' Downtown Historic District!

    An amazing farm-fresh American bistro with New Mexican flare highlighting locally-grown produce, grass-fed meats and gluten-free/vegetarian/vegan options. Menu favorites include huevos rancheros, benedicts, pancakes, waffles, omelets, salads, soups, creative sandwiches, bison burgers, burritos, pastas, ribs and much more. Accompanied with juices, coffee, espresso drinks, teas and sodas, in addition to local beers, wines, sangria, margaritas and their signature drinks.Full-service restaurant with bar. Serving breakfast, brunch and lunch daily, plus now open for dinner Saturday through Tuesday. Dine-in or takeout, plus hosts small events and offers catering for all types of celebrations.It’s welcoming interior features warm woods, gorgeous tilework, beautiful murals, colorful accents and ample seating. In addition to its fabulous fenced-in dog-friendly patio with iron furniture, large umbrellas, hanging lights and lush 

    $69,000
    Chicago, IL 
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    Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant - Sought-After Bucktown/Wicker Park!

    Incredible opportunity to step into a fully built-out and fully functioning restaurant in the heart of a bustling and trend-forward Chicago neighborhood. Saving on upfront build costs and months of prep time!Currently operating as a pizzeria and Italian restaurant specializing in wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas and regional specialties, plus curated Italian wines, beer and cocktails.Full-service restaurant with full bar. Dine-in or out, carryout, pickup and 3rd party delivery. Online ordering also available. And reservations accepted.Beautiful build-out with high-end finishes and equipment. Its cozy interior features expansive windows, high ceilings with exposed ductwork, painted vintage brick walls, gorgeous tilework, warm wooden floors, cool lighting, modern furniture and more. And a fenced-in sidewalk patio complete with fountain, iron furniture, soft umbrellas, warm lighting and lush greenery. In addition to a 

    Brian O'Kelly Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold BRIAN O’KELLY: - Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) - SonicWall Network Security Professional (SNSP) - VMware Certified Professional (VCP) - CompTIA A+ Certified - Senior Systems Engineer 2002-2017 (15 Years) - Rosati’s Franchisee Owner 2017-Present (7 Years) - Cheba Hut Franchisee Owner 2021-Present (3 Years) - Broker EatZ & Associates 2024-Present (1 Year) WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Ted Aretos Serving Cook County, IL

    EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold TED ARETOS: - University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Graduate – Chemical Sciences - Owner/Operator Multi-State Valet Parking Company 2005-2012 (7+ Years) - Owner/Operator Full Service Restaurant & Bar 2007-2009 (2 Years) - Owner/Operator Award Winning Fast Casual Concept 2009-2017 (8.5 Years) - Owner/Operator Full Service Restaurant & Bar 2010-2012 (2 Years) - Market Partner EatZ & Associates 2017 – Present (8+ Years) - Owner/Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent – EatZ Real Estate Group LLC WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Ted does a great job getting each sale to the finish line! – Julia, Sugar Fixe Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering Ted Aretos was amazing to work with. Always available. Answered every call I ever made to him. As responsive as anyone could possibly be. Extremely professional person to work with. I hope to do business together in the future. Thanks for everything – Chadd, Zazas Pizzeria 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria Ted, thank you for all your help. You were the best broker we have ever worked with. You were diligent & knowledgeable. Please send me any businesses that come your way. – Binita, Dwight Cigarette & Liquor Thank you Ted! Most business brokers just do an introduction, Ted actually pushed to make the entire transaction happen. Without him, this deal might never have happened. Seriously, he did a great job. – Greg, Wing Zone You are very fortunate to have someone like Ted working for you. His commitment to me was only surpassed by his level of integrity. Ted always kept his cool & kept mine under check as well. He was my complete advocate from start to finish. His attention to detail is impeccable. After months of negotiations, we culminated the sale today. If you could clone Ted, do it. Thank you for having him on your team & on mine as well! – Simon, World of Beer EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s I have yet to meet a broker that will work as hard as Ted! – Jim, Thai Thai Express Ted did everything that he could on my behalf & I could not have been more pleased in his role as my broker. He was both diligent & thorough. Thank you again. – Ted, Monster Eats EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp Ted Aretos was our broker on the sale of our restaurant & I must say of all the business transactions I have had with brokers, Ted & EatZ was the best experience I have had in many years. Ted is very communicative, thorough, responsive & a pleasure to work with. He is detailed oriented & kept me at ease as the sale progressed through to the closing. I would recommend Ted Aretos for your restaurant transaction. We were listed with another broker & after we listed with EatZ, they had 3 offers within 3 days. Excellent customer service & very experienced with restaurants both on the sale & purchase sides! – Alice, Rock N Ribs EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL Ted works very hard to get the job done! – Steve, Wing Zone EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery Ted, Thanks for your efficient, courteous and professional service. It was a pleasure working with you! – Kimika, Wing Zone There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough and focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Pat Mahoney Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold PAT MAHONEY: - University of Wisconsin/Stout Graduate – Hotel/Restaurant Management - General Manager/Kitchen Manager – Casual Steakhouse Chain 1992-2000 (8 Years) - Sales/Marketing Associate – Sysco Foodservice 1999-2004 (5 Years) - Owner/Operator – Full Service Restaurant/Bar 2004-2006 (2 Years) - Owner/Operator – Carryout/Delivery/Catering Pizza Shop 2006 – 2018 (12 Years) - Broker EatZ & Associates 2018 – Present (7+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent – EatZ Real Estate Group LLC WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria I had nothing but a great experience & great service from Eatz & Associates. I listed my pizza store with Pat Mahoney, one of the Associates at EatZ. He managed to sell my pizza store in only one month & for the price I asked. With Pat, you’ll get fast speedy service & great communications – he will reply to your calls or your emails even on the weekends & late night if you have any questions or concerns. He will go the extra mile for you to make sure your business needs are met . Eatz & Associates is the best firm out there to help you buy or sell a business. Their professionalism will be beyond your expectation. Give them a call if you need your business sold, you will not regret it by doing so. Thanks, Pat…2 thumps up! – Farid, Papa Saverio’s Pizza EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s I would highly recommend Pat Mahoney & the entire team at EatZ! They made the selling process of my restaurant fast, easy & seamless. Pat has great communication skills & he was very helpful with all my questions. We had showings after only a few days of the listing & within a very short period of time the location was SOLD! A great big “Thank You” to Pat & his team! – Scott, Cooper’s Pizza EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Tim Ryan Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold TIM RYAN: - William Rainey Harper College – Hotel/Restaurant Management - Manager – Dominick’s Finer Foods Inc 1985-1990 (5 Years) - Subway Franchisee 5 Locations 1988-2019 (30 Years) - Owner/Operator Pizza Place Multiple Locations 1998-2003 (5 Years) - Member Subway Co-Op Advertising Board 2000-2019 (19 Years) - Subway Consultant 2013 – 2019 (6 Years) - Broker EatZ & Associates 2019 – Present (6+ Years) WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering Highly recommend! Very attentive service from Tom & Tim. They assisted us in a business sale, thoroughly kept us informed along the process, which at some point can be stressful but if you have the right team/professionals on your side it becomes much easier. – Valeriu, Two Pints Lounge 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria Tim did an exceptional job on the sale of Brenda’s. He was very attentive & respectful. He made us feel like we were his only clients. Tim took our questions & concerns seriously & found a balance between our requests & the potential buyers. I don’t know that I will be looking to get back into the restaurant business, but if I did, I would call Tim to help me. I will be recommending him to anyone I hear trying to sell a restaurant. Thank you Tom & Tim for all the work you both put into the sale, it means the world to us. – Nicole, Brenda’s Frozen Custard I’ve never seen a broker that is more organized & has absolutely everything done for the closing. I give Tim Ryan an A+! – John, Kojak’s Tim did a wonderful job on the sale of my business. He was extremely helpful & attentive!! – Mitch, Mario’s Pizza & Beef Thanks Tim! Here’s to you!! I appreciate everything!!! – Jon, Mojo’s East Coast Eats EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Niko Jano Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Tami Hillier Serving Multnomah County, OR

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold TAMI HILLIER: - University of Puget Sound Graduate – Business & Marketing - INTRAV, Senior International Director 1993-1998 (5 Years) - INTRAV, Director of Sales 1998-2001 (3 Years) - Luxury Domain, VP of Sales & Marketing 2001-2004 (2 Years) - Kahala Franchise Company, VP of Cold Stone Creamery Sales 2004–2008 (4 Years) - Market Partner EatZ & Associates 2008-Present (Currently 17+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Professionals WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering I reached out to EatZ & Associates to sell my restaurant. I had the pleasure to work with Ted Theodosiadis. My experience working with him was absolutely amazing. He made the whole selling experience stress free & worked hard to get the best deal for my wife &d I. We highly recommend. – Anthony, Osteria Bigolaro 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria Tami’s positive attitude, guidance & knowledge base made all the difference! – Ken, Cold Stone Creamery Tami does an incredible job selling Cold Stone Creamery! – Steve, National Franchise Consultants Tami Hillier is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, friendly, honest, sincere & simply the BEST. I have worked with Tami on several transactions, both selling & purchasing, over the last 8 years. Her dedication to getting the deal closed can’t be beat. She understands all facets of the transaction & her extensive knowledge of financial data is extreme value added. If you are buying, selling, or just thinking about it, call Tami. – Ken, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s Tami sold 3 of our stores for us. She was able to get what we needed to sell them for. And she was fast & efficient finding qualified buyers. Couldn’t be more pleased with her services. Give her a try. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain! – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery I have only positive things to say about working with Tami on several transactions over the past 5+ years. She’s extremely knowledgeable, quick to respond, & does an excellent job managing the intricate details & often complicated issues that arise throughout the sale/transfer process. She brings a lot of transaction experience & expertise on the restaurant franchise industry, and I will continue to work with her on buying & selling businesses going forward. – Numaan, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp Tami, thanks again for another great transaction, always appreciate your diplomatic ways in bringing a sale together! – Mike, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL I have known & worked with Tami for the past few years on selling a few of my Cold Stone Creamery locations in Missouri & Washington State. She is honest, ethical & very professional. Together we have managed to sell our stores, as well as purchase a couple more. She is extremely knowledgeable about Cold Stone! – Saleem, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery Tami! I would recommend her 1000 times over. She definitely knows what she’s doing & she’s not just good at it…she is exceptional! I deal with a lot of good negotiators & she’s up there with the best. It’s a stressful transition & she never once made it more stressful. She always put me at ease & I always trusted that I was in good hands with her. – Meredith, Pinkberry There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery Thanks so much Tami for all you have done! I would recommend you to anyone selling a business!! It was such a pleasure working with you & you are the best! – Jerry, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize Truly appreciate all that Tami has done in the past few months: her assistance and advice, especially her honest and sincere conversations, as well as her professionalism – an absolute pleasure working with her. – Jeongtae & Jiyoung, Cold Stone Creamery We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots Impressed with Tami’s knowledge, responsiveness and pleasant nature. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery Tami has the patience of a saint and her professionalism is unmatched in this industry. – Christine, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Ted (Theo) Theodosiadis Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold TED THEODOSIADIS: - Cambridge University/Rosary College Graduate – Economics/Finance - Chicago Board of Trade – Soybean Option Trader & Risk Manager 1992-1998 (6 Years) - Owner/Operator Multiple Commercial Projects & Direct Management of Multi-Family Developments + Business Brokering 1998-2014 (16 Years) - Co-Owner/Operator of Multiple QSR & Full Service Restaurants 2009-Present (11 Years) - Broker EatZ & Associates 2020-Present (Currently 5+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering I reached out to EatZ & Associates to sell my restaurant. I had the pleasure to work with Ted Theodosiadis. My experience working with him was absolutely amazing. He made the whole selling experience stress free & worked hard to get the best deal for my wife &d I. We highly recommend. – Anthony, Osteria Bigolaro 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Stephen Ross Serving Cook County, IL

    A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold STEPHEN ROSS: - Purdue University Graduate – English Literature - The Culinary Institute of America, AOS, Culinary Arts 2002-2004 (2 Years) - Internship – North Pond Restaurant Chicago, IL 2003 (1 Year) - Sous Chef – Table 52 Chicago, IL 2007-2008 (1 Year) - Chef De Partie – NOMI Park Hyatt Chicago 2009-2014 (5 Years) - Owner/Operator/Executive Chef – Mortar & Pestle Restaurant 2015-2022 (7 Years) - Broker EatZ & Associates 2022-Present (3+ Year) WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone. – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated. – Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best! – Dan, Nrgize We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks. – Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery! – Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery Five stars! – Reza, Potential Buyer AND MORE...

    Nicole Rayborn Serving Hartford County, CT

    EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 36 years of franchise and independent restaurant experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national & local franchises, as well as, established independent restaurants offering you the best new and resale opportunities in the industry. We are one of the nations largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resale opportunities, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with single eating & drinking establishments. Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - 36+ Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 21+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Highly recommend! Very attentive service from Tom & Tim. They assisted us in a business sale, thoroughly kept us informed along the process, which at some point can be stressful but if you have the right team/professionals on your side it becomes much easier. – Valeriu, Ted Aretos was amazing to work with. Always available. Answered every call I ever made to him. As responsive as anyone could possibly be. Extremely professional person to work with. I hope to do business together in the future. Thanks for everything! – Chadd, Zazas Pizzeria I reached out to EatZ & Associates to sell my restaurant. I had the pleasure to work with Ted Theodosiadis. My experience working with him was absolutely amazing. He made the whole selling experience stress free & worked hard to get the best deal for my wife and I. We highly recommend. – Anthony, Osteria Bigolaro Tim did an exceptional job on the sale of Brenda’s. He was very attentive and respectful. He made us feel like we were his only clients. Tim took our questions & concerns seriously & found a balance between our requests & the potential buyers. I don’t know that I will be looking to get back into the restaurant business, but if I did, I would call Tim to help me. I will be recommending him to anyone I hear trying to sell a restaurant. Thank you Tom & Tim for all the work you both put into the sale, it means the world to us. – Nicole, Brenda’s Frozen Custard I’ve never seen a broker that is more organized & has absolutely everything done for the closing. I give Tim Ryan an A+! – John, Kojak’s Ted, thank you for all your help. You were the best broker we have ever worked with. You were diligent &d knowledgeable. Please send me any businesses that come your way. – Binita, Dwight Cigarette & Liquor I had nothing but a great experience and great service from Eatz & Associates. I listed my pizza store with Pat Mahoney, one of the Associates at EatZ. He managed to sell my pizza store in only one month & for the price I asked. With Pat, you’ll get fast speedy service & great communications – he will reply to your calls or your emails even on the weekends & late night if you have any questions or concerns. He will go the extra mile for you to make sure your business needs are met. Eatz & Associates is the best firm out there to help you buy or sell a business. Their professionalism will be beyond your expectation. Give them a call if you need your business sold, you will not regret it by doing so. Thanks, Pat…two thumps up! – Farid, Papa Saverio’s Pizza Tami’s positive attitude, guidance & knowledge base made all the difference! – Ken, Cold Stone Creamery Tom does a remarkable job working through any issues & moving the deal forward. – Bill, Halsted Street Deli Thank you Ted! Most business brokers just do an introduction, Ted actually pushed to make the entire transaction happen. Without him, this deal might never have happened. Seriously, he did a great job. – Greg, Wing Zone Tim did a wonderful job on the sale of my business. He was extremely helpful & attentive!! – Mitch, Mario’s Pizza & Beef Tami does an incredible job selling Cold Stone Creamery! – Steve, National Franchise Consultants You are very fortunate to have someone like Ted working for you. His commitment to me was only surpassed by his level of integrity. Ted always kept his cool & kept mine under check as well. He was my complete advocate from start to finish. His attention to detail is impeccable. After months of negotiations, we culminated the sale today. If you could clone Ted, do it. Thank you for having him on your team & on mine as well! – Simon, World of Beer Tom at EatZ & Associates has an excellent understanding of the franchise process. – Ali, Rosati’s Pizza Thanks Tim! Here’s to you!! I appreciate everything!!! – Jon, Mojo’s East Coast Eats Tami Hillier is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, friendly, honest, sincere & simply the BEST. I have worked with Tami on several transactions, both selling & purchasing, over the last 8 years. Her dedication to getting the deal closed can’t be beat. She understands all facets of the transaction & her extensive knowledge of financial data is extreme value added. If you are buying, selling, or just thinking about it, call Tami. – Ken, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful! – MD, Shumi’s Tami sold 3 of our stores for us. She was able to get what we needed to sell them for. And she was fast & efficient finding qualified buyers. Couldn’t be more pleased with her services. Give her a try. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain! – Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery I would highly recommend Pat Mahoney & the entire team at EatZ! They made the selling process of my restaurant fast, easy & seamless. Pat has great communication skills & he was very helpful with all my questions. We had showings after only a few days of the listing & within a very short period of time the location was SOLD! A great big “Thank You” to Pat & his team! – Scott, Cooper’s Pizza I have yet to meet a broker that will work as hard as Ted! – Jim, Thai Thai Express I have only positive things to say about working with Tami on several transactions over the past 5+ years. She’s extremely knowledgeable, quick to respond & does an excellent job managing the intricate details & often complicated issues that arise throughout the sale/transfer process. She brings a lot of transaction experience & expertise on the restaurant franchise industry & I will continue to work with her on buying & selling businesses going forward. – Numaan, Cold Stone Creamery Ted did everything that he could on my behalf & I could not have been more pleased in his role as my broker. He was both diligent & thorough. Thank you again. – Ted, Monster Eats EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise. – Jay, Kahala Corp Ted Aretos was our broker on the sale of our restaurant & I must say of all the business transactions I have had with brokers, Ted & EatZ was the best experience I have had in many years. Ted is very communicative, thorough, responsive & a pleasure to work with. He is detailed oriented & kept me at ease as the sale progressed through to the closing. I would recommend Ted Aretos for your restaurant transaction. We were listed with another broker & after we listed with EatZ, they had 3 offers within 3 days. Excellent customer service & very experienced with restaurants both on the sale and purchase sides! – Alice, Rock N Ribs Tami, thanks again for another great transaction, always appreciate your diplomatic ways in bringing a sale together! – Mike, Cold Stone Creamery Tom knows the Subway process inside and out – wonderful to work with! – Tim, Subway Eatz & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award”– Consulting Services For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community. – Fox River Grove, IL Ted works very hard to get the job done! – Steve, Wing Zone I have known and worked with Tami for the past few yrs on selling a few of my Cold Stone Creamery locations in Missouri & Washington State. She is honest, ethical & very professional. Together we have managed to sell our stores, as well as purchase a couple more. She is extremely knowledgeable about Cold Stone! – Saleem, Cold Stone Creamery EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!! – Mark, Cold Stone Creamery Ted, Thanks for your efficient, courteous & professional service. It was a pleasure working with you! – Kimika, Wing Zone Tami! I would recommend her 1000x's over. She definitely knows what she’s doing & she is exceptional! I deal with a lot of good negotiators & she’s up there with the best. It’s a stressful transition & never once made it more stressful. She always put me at ease & I always trusted that I was in good hands. -Meredith, Pinkberry AND MORE...

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