About Joe
As a former owner and operator of a landmark restaurant in East Hartford (Marco Polo), my years of associations with other business owners, as well as professionals, has enabled me to develop a large referral network of qualified buyers and sellers.
Background
Over 25 years of owning & operating restaurants and since 1999 helping business owners and future business owners as a business broker & restaurant consultant specializing in the restaurant and restaurant real estate sector. Licensed real estate broker in Connecticut, Massachusetts & New Jersey.
Your Benefits
Your biggest benefit of listing with us is that you don’t have to “hold paper” if you don’t want to, no more fear about “taking back” your business if the new operator fails. We have an association with arguably the best business and commercial loan brokerage firm in New England that specializes in restaurant loans from $100,000 to $2million but also can process loans in the 8 and 9 million dollar range.. And we go beyond the sale process with our buyers in providing consulting services ranging from concept development, menu and restaurant design, advertising and staff training to POS sales and restaurant equipment sales.
Specialization
Business Brokerage, Real Estate Sales & Leasing, Financing, and Site Locators for the Restaurant Industry.
Chef Rob Maffucci
In addition to be being a talented 5 star chef, Robert Maffucci is a two-time recipient of the prestige 40 under 40 award issued by The Hartford Business Journal to young entrepreneurs. In April 2001, under his direction, Vito's Restaurant Group was named one of the top ten independent restaurant groups in the country by Restaurant Business Magazine. In April 2004 Rob was the subject in a case study by two major universities. The article was published in the Stamford Law Review with a focus on his winning business strategies. He has appeared on local and national television on the Food Network, cooking competitively against Bobby Flay, Chopped Champions and Iron Chefs.
- The Hartford Business Journal Two-time recipient of the prestige 40 under 40 award
- Restaurant Business Magazine Vito's Restaurant Group - top ten independent restaurant groups
Senthil Kumar Gurunathan
Senthilkumar Gurunathan is a dynamic professional with a solid foundation in marketing and extensive experience in sales across India. His entrepreneurial journey in the United States showcases his versatility, from founding to successfully managing restaurants while personally contributing as a chef.
- MBA - Marketing
- Managin Partner - Marina Indian Restaurant - Glastonbury
- Managin Partner - Rockyhill Restaurant - Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Mohamed Abdelrehim
As a former owner operator of a restaurant, a former manager of fast food restaurants , years of bookkeeping for small businesses in Connecticut allowed me to develop the experience and Network to be able to help buyers and sellers of all kind of businesses.
- Bachelor degree - Business
- Master degree - Accounting
- Book-keeping & Managing Business - Years of experience