Tim Ryan

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 23 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 - 23+ 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 (2 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 23 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 - 23+ 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 (9+ Years) - Owner/Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent – EatZ Real Estate Group LLC WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Our Broker, Ted Aretos is a consummate professional with an eye for accuracy and detail. His communication was timely and responsive to our needs throughout the entire commercial transaction. I highly recommend Ted for all of your commercial business and real estate needs. Thanks Ted! – Janet, Commercial Condo Ted does a great job getting each sale to the finish line! – Julia, Sugar Fixe 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 Ted, thank you for all your help. You were the best broker we have ever worked with. You were diligent and 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 and 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 and on mine as well! – Simon, World of Beer 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 and I could not have been more pleased in his role as my broker. He was both diligent and thorough. Thank you again. – Ted, Monster Eats Ted Aretos was our broker on the sale of our restaurant and I must say of all the business transactions I have had with brokers, Ted and EatZ was the best experience I have had in many years. Ted is very communicative, thorough, responsive and a pleasure to work with. He is detailed oriented and 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 and after we listed with EatZ, they had 3 offers within 3 days. Excellent customer service and very experienced with restaurants both on the sale and purchase sides! – Alice, Rock N Ribs Ted works very hard to get the job done! – Steve, Wing Zone Ted, Thanks for your efficient, courteous and professional service. It was a pleasure working with you! – Kimika, Wing Zone 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria EatZ is quick, responsive and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

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 23 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 - 23+ 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 (7+ Years) WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): Tim, I have to say, normally I do not like dealing with brokers, but you were absolutely fantastic. You are the reason this deal got done. All is going well post close. Thank you for all of your hard work on this. If ever I have someone looking to buy or sell a restaurant, you are my first call. – Bill, Levenfeld Pearistein, LLC I recently worked with Tom and Tim. We had a few bumps in the road, but ultimately I was very happy with the sale of my business. Thanks guys. – Taylor, Ritchie’s Smokin’ BBQ Tim, a BIG THANK YOU for all that you’ve done. Dario and I both want to thank you for supporting the sale of our business. It was bumpy along the way, but successfully sold. I don’t think Dario and I could have accomplished this without you. From the old landlord to the new and with the buyer, your professionalism and guidance could not be matched. Thanks again, we’re very grateful! – Dario & Andrea, Dario’s 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 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 and concerns seriously and found a balance between our requests and 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 Tim did a wonderful job on the sale of my business. He was extremely helpful and attentive!! – Mitch, Mario’s Pizza & Beef I’ve never seen a broker that is more organized and has absolutely everything done for the closing. I give Tim Ryan an A+! – John, Kojak’s 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 and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

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 23 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 - 23+ 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 (8+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent – EatZ Real Estate Group LLC WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): 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 and for the price I asked. With Pat, you’ll get fast speedy service and great communications – he will reply to your calls or your emails even on the weekends and 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 I would highly recommend Pat Mahoney and the entire team at EatZ! They made the selling process of my restaurant fast, easy and seamless. Pat has great communication skills and he was very helpful with all my questions. We had showings after only a few days of the listing and within a very short period of time the location was SOLD! A great big “Thank You” to Pat and his team! – Scott, Cooper’s Pizza 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 and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

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 23 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 - 23+ 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 18+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Professionals WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): I worked with Tami Hiller to sell my multi-unit franchise. She is in a word…phenomenal. Many SBA deals are difficult and drawn out, mine was excruciating. She brought my deal back from the dead on several occasions. Her intellect, professionalism and savvy were on full display more times than I can count. I unreservedly recommend Tami and EatZ & Associates. – Jeffrey, Cold Stone Creamery Tami’s positive attitude, guidance and 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 and simply the BEST. I have worked with Tami on several transactions, both selling and purchasing, over the last 8 years. Her dedication to getting the deal closed can’t be beat. She understands all facets of the transaction and 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 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 and 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, and does an excellent job managing the intricate details and often complicated issues that arise throughout the sale/transfer process. She brings a lot of transaction experience and expertise on the restaurant franchise industry, and I will continue to work with her on buying and selling businesses going forward. – Numaan, Cold Stone Creamery Tami, thanks again for another great transaction, always appreciate your diplomatic ways in bringing a sale together! – Mike, Cold Stone Creamery I have known and worked with Tami for the past few years on selling a few of my Cold Stone Creamery locations in Missouri and Washington State. She is honest, ethical and 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 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 and you are the best! – Jerry, Cold Stone Creamery 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 Tami has the patience of a saint and her professionalism is unmatched in this industry. – Christine, Cold Stone Creamery 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 and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

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 23 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 - 23+ 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 6+ Years) - Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS): 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 and worked hard to get the best deal for my wife and I. We highly recommend. – Anthony, Osteria Bigolaro 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 and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 23 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! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 23+ 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 and 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 and 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 Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again! – Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering 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 5 star service! – Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria AND MORE...