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Barrington, Rhode Island
About the Company
We Sell Restaurants® is the industry leader in restaurants for sale. Our mission is to sell more restaurants than anyone else – PERIOD and our name says it all. We Sell Restaurants! We are specialists in selling restaurants, restaurant space for lease and we lead the nation in franchise restaurants for sale that are open and operating - franchise resales.
The We Sell Restaurants® brand is known nationwide for professionalism, industry knowledge and unmatched service. Whether you are in the market to buy a restaurant, find a restaurant for lease, resell a restaurant franchise or sell an independent restaurant or bar, the We Sell Restaurants® brand is unmatched in experience and knowledge. Our website is an invaluable resource where we focus on sharing knowledge, information and of course, restaurant for sale listings. We train and certify the best in the industry with the only Certified Restaurant Broker® program in the nation. We are franchisors as well as a resource to the restaurant and franchise industry. Our restaurant brokers are knowledgeable, educated and professional.
We Sell Restaurants® was created by the dynamic team of Eric and Robin Gagnon, the most productive restaurant brokers in the nation. This well-known team not only sells more restaurants than anyone else in the U.S. but they also write, present and serve in national organizations that support the industry. These industry experts are frequent radio hosts and guests on the topics of buying and selling restaurants.
Broker Biography
Introduction
Damian Santoro is the We Sell Restaurants franchise partner for Providence, Rhode Island. He is a seasoned business broker with over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and a licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Additionally, Damian is a Certified Restaurant Broker®, a distinction afforded to only a select group of restaurant brokers nationwide.
Damian is actively involved in the Rhode Island Hospitality Educational Foundation and is dedicated to giving back to the community. He is a Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) as well as a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA). Throughout his career, Damian has owned several restaurants, including pizzerias and a nightclub. He also has experience handling real estate, used equipment sales, and appraisals. He is known for his attention to detail, effective communication, punctuality, and strong leadership skills. Damian’s tenure has earned him a reputation of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
Outside of work, Damian finds joy in traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends. A devoted husband and father of two wonderful children, Damian embodies a well-rounded professional with a passion for both his career and personal life.
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Cash Flow: $416,421
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Bellingham, MA
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Providence, RI
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Portsmouth, RI
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