Ian Burns

Services Provided

I provide comprehensive advisory and brokerage services for buyers and sellers of businesses, restaurants, and commercial assets. My approach combines strategic positioning, data-driven valuation, and hands-on deal execution to help clients maximize value and close with confidence.

Seller Representation
Business valuation and pricing strategy
Confidential marketing and buyer targeting
Deal structuring and negotiation
Coordination of due diligence and closing

Buyer Representation
Acquisition strategy and target identification
Financial analysis and opportunity evaluation
Market research and site selection
Negotiation and transaction management

Business Sales & Advisory
Exit planning and readiness assessments
Financial performance analysis and value optimization
Operational positioning to increase marketability
Guidance on SBA and conventional financing processes

Restaurant & Hospitality Transactions
Concept evaluation and brand positioning
Lease review and landlord coordination
Franchise and independent restaurant sales
Turnkey and asset sale transactions

Commercial Real Estate Integration
Site selection and location strategy
Lease vs. buy analysis
Investment property identification
Coordination between real estate and business sale components

End-to-End Transaction Management
LOI to closing oversight
Collaboration with attorneys, lenders, CPAs, and escrow
Risk mitigation and timeline management
Seamless execution through close

Areas Served

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