Emily Benedict

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, MBA, CFE, CBI, is the Co-Founder and CEO of We Sell Restaurants, the nation’s leading and only business brokerage franchise focused exclusively on the restaurant industry. A recognized authority in restaurant brokerage, franchise resales, and franchising, Robin has helped grow We Sell Restaurants into a national brand with more than $650M in listing inventory. Robin currently serves on the International Franchise Association (IFA) Board of Directors and has held numerous leadership positions within the organization, including Chair of the IFA Franchisor Forum, Chair of the IFA Women’s Franchise Committee, and member of the IFA Board Executive Committee. She was also named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Most Influential Women in Franchising. A nationally recognized restaurant industry expert, Robin has appeared on NBC’s TODAY Show and has contributed insights to Forbes, QSR Magazine, Modern Restaurant Management, and other industry publications. She is the co-author of the award-winning book Appetite for Acquisition, an insider’s guide to buying restaurants. Robin holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from the International Business Brokers Association and the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) designation from the IFA. She earned both her undergraduate degree and MBA from Appalachian State University, graduating at the top of her MBA class and receiving the Outstanding MBA honor. Prior to founding We Sell Restaurants, Robin served as Vice President of Strategic Marketing for Macy’s. Today, she continues to lead the growth of We Sell Restaurants while training and developing restaurant brokers nationwide and advancing the industry through the Certified Restaurant Broker® 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

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.

Travis Kuehl is the franchise partner for We Sell Restaurants serving Central Wisconsin. He has more than a decade of restaurant experience as the owner of five fast-casual locations in the Madison area. As a restaurant owner, Travis understands the unique perspective of sellers and buyers and is passionate about the industry. Travis has served on his market’s Advertising Fund board for over five years, where he developed professional relationships with local industry experts. Additionally, he is equipped with the curriculum and field training required for the exclusive qualification of Certified Restaurant Broker®. Travis brings problem-solving skills and the inside perspective of a restaurant owner to his brokerage practice. Travis says, “I’ve always loved closing day and being part of the We Sell Restaurants team allows that to happen on a regular basis.” Travis is a graduate of North Dakota State University (Go Bison [bi-zon]!). He lives in Wisconsin with his wife and 4 children, where he continues to own operate his Subway restaurants and a vacation rental home. In his free time, Travis can be found on the golf course (ask him about his hole in one!) or looking for a problem to solve.