We Sell Restaurants Expands into 4 Georgia Markets with Multiple Signed Franchise Agreements

PALM COAST, Fla. –  We Sell Restaurants, the nation's leading and only business broker franchise focused on restaurants, is growing its national footprint with four new markets in the state of Georgia. Founded more than 20 years ago in the peach state, the brand now has only five territories remaining in Georgia. We Sell Restaurants overall has grown almost 300% in the last three years – an impressive feat for a franchise of its size. As the brand celebrates 20 years of business and accelerating growth, We Sell Restaurants remains steadfast in its mission to deliver on its vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD.

The Franchisees behind Signed Franchise Agreements: 

• Robert Klaus – Northeast Georgia
  • Klaus joins We Sell Restaurants with more than 15 years of experience as a restaurant General Contractor. He offers a unique perspective and invaluable insight to every restaurant transaction he facilitates. 
• Jeff & Kim Heidt & Jimmy Kelly- Marietta & Cumming, Georgia
  • Before joining the We Sell Restaurants brand, Jeff Heidt gained experience in the restaurant industry at one of the Mellow Mushroom’s largest franchisees. He is now a multi-unit owner and is passionate about empowering ambitious restauranteurs through We Sell Restaurants. 
  • Kim Heidt is a trusted real estate veteran with more than 25 years of experience. Kim is highly knowledgeable in all phases of retail real estate including landlord leasing, tenant representation and development. 
  • Jimmy Kelly began working in the restaurant industry while in college. It was during this time he discovered his love for restaurant management and location expansions. Today, Kelly is passionate about helping restauranteurs in their journey to buy, sell or expand. 
• Nick Pourhassan – Atlanta North 
  • Nick Pourhassan is excited to join the We Sell Restaurants team after years of experience in the real estate industry. As a real estate agent in the Georgia for more than a decade, he understands the importance of having specialized brokers in restaurant transactions. 
• Paul Rogers – Northwest Georgia
  • Paul Rogers is excited to join the We Sell Restaurants team after years of experience as a franchisee with Sport Clips. Rogers had as many as 50 locations across six states and knows the importance of franchisee transitions. He looks forward to bringing his experience with independent businesses, franchises, landlords, and banks to help his clients reach their goals. 

“Having so many franchisees join the We Sell Restaurants network continues our growth momentum as we look to further expand throughout the country to meet rising industry demand for restaurant brokerage and resources,” said Robin Gagnon, CEO & Co-Founder of We Sell Restaurants. “We continue to attract entrepreneurs who are passionate about the idea of helping others realize the American Dream of restaurant ownership, who love people, want to support their communities and create a great lifestyle for themselves and their families.”  

We Sell Restaurants was founded by Robin and Eric Gagnon, who together have decades of experience selling restaurants. With deep financial, branding and marketing experience in restaurants, across small and big businesses, We Sell Restaurants leadership took the fragmented brokerage market and built a specialized practice for selling only restaurants with a systemic approach never before seen in the industry. Today, We Sell Restaurants is a vibrant and innovative company that operates in 45 states nationwide and delivers on the founder's vision to Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD. The brand intends to continue growing its domestic footprint and welcome new franchisees to the system.

We Sell Restaurants and its franchise partners have sold hundreds of restaurants across the country ranging from a single unit for an owner-operator to a ten-store chain of franchise restaurants for sale.  The company maintains a listing inventory of more than $300 million online at their powerhouse restaurant for sale marketplace, including independent and restaurant franchises for sale. 

In 2024, franchisees will gain access to the new and enhanced Broker’s Operations and Sales System (BOSS), a state-of-the-art, proprietary software system representing the pinnacle of innovation in restaurant brokerage. Tailored to optimize every facet of the broker, buyer, and seller journey, BOSS revolutionizes the way business brokerage operates – from marketing strategies to lead delivery and engagement. Rollout will occur in first quarter and 100% of the training on the platform has been produced using Artificial Intelligence (AI). 

According to We Sell Restaurants 2023 FDD Item 19, franchisees earned $273,251 in Gross Commission Income, and more than 40% of all franchisees brokered more than one-million-dollars in sales.* 

Other notable accomplishments for We Sell Restaurants include earning awards with Franchise Business Review for Top 50 Franchises, Top Franchises Culture, Most Innovative Franchises, and Top Low-Cost Franchises in 2023. Additionally, We Sell Restaurants was included in the prestigious 2023 Inc 5000 ranking for the second year, moving up 1,100 positions and placing at No. 3,487. We Sell Restaurants was also selected for numerous Franchise Update Media STAR Awards, including 1st place for Best Online Sales Follow up, 2nd place Overall Performance, and 2nd place Telephone Mystery Shop. 

For more information on franchise opportunities, visit www.wesellrestaurants.com/franchise.

About We Sell Restaurants 

We Sell Restaurants is the nation’s largest business broker franchise focused exclusively on the sale of restaurants, with 20 years of experience in helping buy, sell and lease hospitality locations. We Sell Restaurants and its franchisees have sold thousands of restaurants across the country and maintain a listing inventory of more than $300 million online at their powerhouse restaurant for sale marketplace, including independent and restaurant franchises for sale. We Sell Restaurants is offering franchise opportunities for their brand in select market areas. For more information, visit www.wesellrestaurants.com.

*This information appears in Item 19 of our current FDD – please refer to our FDD for complete information on financial performance. Results may differ. There is no assurance that any franchisee will perform as well.

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