Jeff Kohl

Ansel Hall has 25 years of investment banking experience providing M&A advisory and capital raising services to companies across multiple industry sectors including consumer products, retailing, manufacturing, business services, real estate services, industrial services and human capital management, among others. He has sold companies to both private equity firms and strategic corporate buyers across the country. Ansel also co-founded a consumer products company and acquired an auto dealership providing him with first-hand experience in the joys, and trials, of owning and operating a small business as well as the start-up, acquisition and sale of businesses. He is highly analytical with an ability to identify and address core transaction issues in advance of commencing a sale process. Ansel leverages his financial and transaction expertise to work through any challenges in representing his clients towards a successful completion of transactions. Ansel received his MBA with a concentration in Finance at UCLA and has a B.S in Agricultural Economics and Business Management from UC Davis.

Bret W. Collins is a commercial real estate advisor specializing in the sale of businesses and restaurants across Arizona, helping owners successfully exit and buyers secure high-value opportunities. With over 20 years of experience in sales leadership and strategic consulting, he brings a results-driven, deal-focused approach—generating more than $90M in new business opportunities and delivering over $35M in retained revenue and cost savings throughout his career. Known for positioning businesses to maximize value and negotiating outcomes that close, Bret combines financial insight with hands-on execution to drive results. He received his business degree at Arizona State University and his MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.

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Arizona Restaurant Sales | Restaurant & Bar Business Brokers in Phoenix, Scottsdale & Across Arizona Arizona Restaurant Sales specializes in the sale, acquisition, and valuation of restaurants, bars, coffee shops, franchises, liquor-license businesses, and food-service related companies throughout Arizona. Based in the Phoenix market, we work with restaurant owners, buyers, investors, franchise operators, landlords, and entrepreneurs seeking professional guidance in buying or selling a restaurant business. Our focus is simple: helping Arizona restaurant and bar owners confidentially market, value, and sell their businesses while helping qualified buyers identify strong acquisition opportunities in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, and markets throughout the state. Arizona Restaurant Sales provides business brokerage services for a wide range of food and beverage concepts, including full-service restaurants, quick-service restaurants, fast casual concepts, coffee shops, bakeries, bars, taverns, breweries, wine bars, nightclubs, franchise restaurants, catering businesses, and asset-sale opportunities. We also assist with transactions involving Arizona liquor licenses, including Series 6, Series 7, Series 12, and other restaurant and bar-related license considerations. For sellers, we provide confidential business sale representation, valuation guidance, buyer screening, marketing strategy, deal structuring, negotiation support, due diligence coordination, and transaction management. Our process is designed to protect confidentiality while presenting the business professionally to qualified buyers. For buyers, we provide access to restaurant and bar businesses for sale in Arizona, including opportunities in Scottsdale, Phoenix, the East Valley, West Valley, and other high-growth Arizona markets. We help buyers evaluate financial performance, lease terms, location strength, operational considerations, liquor license issues, franchise requirements, and financing options. Arizona Restaurant Sales understands that restaurant transactions are highly specialized. A successful sale requires more than simply listing a business online. Restaurant and bar buyers typically evaluate revenue trends, seller discretionary earnings, adjusted EBITDA, lease terms, labor structure, FF&E condition, concept strength, owner involvement, growth opportunities, liquor license value, and transferability. Our experience in Arizona restaurant business sales allows us to help owners position their businesses appropriately and help buyers make informed acquisition decisions. Whether you are looking to sell a restaurant in Scottsdale, buy a bar in Phoenix, value an Arizona food-service business, or explore restaurant acquisition opportunities throughout the state, Arizona Restaurant Sales provides professional, confidential, and market-focused representation. Primary Markets Served: Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Paradise Valley, Arcadia, Cave Creek, North Scottsdale, Central Phoenix, East Valley, West Valley, and communities throughout Arizona. For more information, visit our website at www.arizonarestaurantsales.com