Dan Soronen

Chris DiNeno is the Founder of Main Street & Main. Our business assists Buyer’s and Seller’s in the purchase and sale of existing businesses and their related assets. These businesses, often referred to as "Main Street" businesses, are mainly entrepreneurial in nature, or family owned, and typically are sold or purchased for less than $1 million dollars. For businesses that exceed Main Street value, usually referred to as “Middle Market”, our group is uniquely capable of calling upon and joining forces with those in our organization that are highly qualified and experienced with these types of transactions. Mr. DiNeno is also the Founder of The EnterDine Group and has owned, operated and developed restaurants in 22 states since 1987. The development of these restaurants throughout the U.S. afforded Chris an incredible opportunity to gain an extensive knowledge of the commercial real estate industry and taught him valuable lessons in site selection, tenant representation, construction and development. Chris has also acquired many existing business and converted them to operate according to his model, and has sold his businesses that were under-performing or no longer made sense to own. It is precisely these lessons that Mr. DiNeno draws upon in guiding both new and seasoned business owners alike towards achieving their diversified goals.

With over 35 years of experience in the food service industry as both a concept developer and as owner / operator, I can help you with site selection and development, concept development, menu and recipe creation, and food service equipment procurement. Concepts include The Rack, GoGo’s Greek Grill, Grille 54, Sociale Italian Tapas and Pizza Bar, Twisted Turtle, and other independents The Rack was featured in the New York Time’s Travel and Leisure sections as one of the Top 10 places to visit while in Tampa.

Our Business Intermediaries specialize in: Restaurants, Bars, Nightclubs, Convenience Stores, Gas Stations, Manufacturing, Golf Courses, Hotels and Resorts, Investment Properties and more. Our Services Include: Seller's Agent, Buyer's Agent, Site Selection, Tenant Representation, Business Evaluations, Growth Planning, Exit Strategies, Concept Development, Franchise Opportunities.

Driven by a passion for the industry and a deep well of expertise, I am dedicated to guiding Entrepreneurs to thier next venture or current business owners through all facets of thier exit strategy. With 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry, I have built a remarkable career defined by leadership, innovation, and excellence. On the corporate side, Serving as a Director of Operations for over 50 restaurants, where my expertise shaped significant achievements, including the opening of over 100 new units. My skill set encompasses Business Brokering, Lease negotiations, site selection, restaurant design, construction project management, training program development, recipe and menu ideation, brand expansion, and marketing strategy. In the local restaurant scene, I have successfully grown and developed renowned brands such as Four Green Fields®, expanding the iconic Irish pub with two new locations, including one at Tampa International Airport. I Have also spearheaded the creation of a local Brand McArthur’s Irish Pub®, which earned the title of Best Irish Pub in Tampa Bay in 2020 and 2022.

Business Broker, Commercial Realty, Food & Beverage Consultant, Franchise Consultant Contact me at: MitchW@EnterDine.com Connect with me on: LinkedIn Mr. Walker has 34 years experience in the food service industry as both a corporate employee and as owner / operator. Concepts include Bennigan’s, LongHorn Steaks, Gallagher’s Steakhouse, Toojay’s Gourmet Deli, Cosi, Durango Steakhouse, Hurricane Grill & Wings and many independents. With over 120 restaurant openings Mr. Walker can help you with site selection, hiring a great management team and overseeing the opening process – construction, food service equipment procurement, hiring management and staff and operational training. Mr Walker served multiple terms on the Franchise Boards of Cosi, Bennigan’s and Hurricane Grill & Wings. At Bennigan’s Mitch was named GM of the Year twice and Franchisee of the Year twice. As President of Durango Steakhouse the concept won numerous “Best” awards throughout Florida.