Zoltan Lukacs

Zoltan Lukacs is a Certified Restaurant Broker® with We Sell Restaurants and a Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with the International Franchise Association. A graduate of Les Roches Global Hospitality Education in Marbella, Spain—one of the world’s leading hospitality programs—Zoltan brings both international perspective and analytical precision to every transaction. He combines his expertise in hospitality and restaurant business transactions to guide clients through each step of the buying or selling process. From restaurant valuation to negotiations and closing, Zoltan supports his clients with clear communication, market insight, and a focus on results. Zoltan’s commitment to the restaurant industry and his strong foundation in hospitality make him a trusted resource for entrepreneurs, operators, and investors seeking guidance in the complex world of restaurant brokerage. He is fluent in Spanish, Hungarian, and French, allowing him to serve a diverse and international clientele with ease.

Sam Hopkins is a Restaurant Sales Professional with We Sell Restaurants, the nation's leading firm specializing exclusively in restaurant sales. Based in the corporate office, Sam leverages the extensive resources and proven methodologies of We Sell Restaurants to guide clients through the complexities of buying or selling a restaurant. His background in marketing, combined with a firsthand appreciation for the culinary arts gained through competitive cooking, allows him to effectively position businesses for sale and understand the unique aspirations of buyers. If you're considering a restaurant transaction, trust Sam and the experts at We Sell Restaurants to deliver results.

ROBIN GAGNON is the Co-Founder of We Sell Restaurants and wesellrestaurants.com, the nation’s largest restaurant brokerage firm and the only national franchise specializing in restaurant sales. One of the most prolific restaurant brokers in the industry and a franchise resale specialist, she holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association or IBBA and is an MBA. She has also achieved the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the International Franchise Association. Robin is the Chair of the Women's Franchise Committee of the IFA or International Franchise Association. She is an Executive Member of the Women's Franchise Network - Atlanta Chapter. She has been recognized by Nation's Restaurant News as one of the most influential suppliers and vendors in the country for 2022. Her articles appear in QSR Magazine, Forbes and she is a regular media resource for all matters related to the restaurant industry. She was also ranked one of the top 50 most influential people in franchising in 2022. Robin is a writer and speaker that has addressed many groups nationwide. Her expert articles appear online and in print across the country. In 2012, she co-authored Appetite for Acquisition, an award winning book on buying restaurants. Robin holds an undergraduate degree and an MBA from Appalachian State University where she graduated first in her class and was named "Outstanding MBA." She is an emeritus member of the ASU Business Advisory Council. Robin is a licensed real estate salesperson in both Georgia and Florida. She has been named a National Industry Expert by Business Brokerage Press in Franchise Resales. Prior to launching We Sell Restaurants, Robin served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing for the Macy’s Division of Federated Department Stores. Prior to that, she was Director of Advertising and Director of Business Development for another Fortune 100 company. Robin oversees the development and training of Restaurant Brokers nationwide and has created the industry's only Certified Restaurant Broker coursework and testing program.

Steve is a licensed real estate salesperson in multiple states and Certified Restaurant Broker. He has over 30 years of experience in business analysis, marketing, sales, relationship management and contract negotiations. The importance of establishing open and honest rapport with all his clients is paramount. Steve can quickly and accurately review and evaluate financial data. This skill enables him to provide sound valuation feedback and business guidance. His years of experience negotiating complex business to business contracts translates to high closing rates. Steve has experience with Casual Dining and Quick Serve Franchise brands, growing both sales and customer engagement. As a Certified Restaurant Broker, Steve is closing an average of two businesses per month and is skilled in complex lease negotiations. His success is highlighted by the personal attention he devotes to each client.

Tabby Hemphill is a multi-state licensed real estate broker and Certified Restaurant Broker for We Sell Restaurants Corporate. Tabby has been a licensed broker in North Carolina for sixteen years and has successfully negotiated countless real estate transactions. Ready to take on more than just her home state of North Carolina, Tabby set her sights on becoming a multi-state broker. Over the last few years, she has become licensed in Tennessee, Nebraska, and most recently Arizona. An entrepreneur at heart, she has owned and operated her own business since the age of 28 and understands the level of commitment it takes to make a business successful. Becoming a business owner at such a young age, she still remembers the hope and excitement of making a dream a reality. She enjoys assisting both seller’s and buyer’s as they either exit the industry for retirement or are launching an exciting new concept. Tabby is member of IFA Women’s Franchise Network and volunteers as a North Carolina Guardian Ad Litem. When she is not selling Restaurants, Tabby, along with her husband enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, camping and appreciating the natural beauty that North Carolina and Tennessee has to offer. Charged with leading the Arizona and Nebraska listing division of We Sell Restaurants. Tabby is currently the only Certified Restaurant Broker ® in the nation licensed in the states of Arizona, Tennessee, and Nebraska