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Tami Hillier

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Tom Traina

EatZ & Associates

www.eatz-associates.com

Barrington, Illinois

Services Offered
We Cater To The Specific Needs of Every Buyer & Seller

BUYER SERVICES:
- Business Selection by Identifying Opportunities that Meet Specific Criteria and Cash Flow Objectives
- Schedule Showings
- Help Reviewing and Understanding Financial Records
- Offer, Terms and Conditions Guidance
- Contract Negotiations with Sellers
- Landlord Assistance
- Assist with Franchisor Approval
- Aid with Finding Financing

SELLER SERVICES:
- Selling Price Valuation
- Promote Your Business to Our Substantial Database
- List your Business on Our Site and Other Top Business Brokering Sites
- Advertise Your Business to Our Extensive Partner Network
- Market Your Business Across the Internet
- Screen, Qualify and Educate Potential Buyers
- Contract Negotiations with Buyers
- Support Throughout the Closing Process
About

A National Business Brokering Firm Specializing In The Restaurant Industry

EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry.

With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants.

We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments.

Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant.

Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant!

Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses!

WHAT SETS US APART:
- We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling!
- Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry
- Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations
- 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales
- Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders
- National Database of Prospective Buyers
- Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database
- Over 2,500 Businesses Sold

TAMI HILLIER:
- University of Puget Sound Graduate – Business & Marketing
- INTRAV, Senior International Director 1993-1998 (5 Years)
- INTRAV, Director of Sales 1998-2001 (3 Years)
- Luxury Domain, VP of Sales & Marketing 2001-2004 (2 Years)
- Kahala Franchise Company, VP of Cold Stone Creamery Sales 2004–2008 (4 Years)
- Market Partner EatZ & Associates 2008-Present (Currently 17+ Years)
- Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent - Keller Williams Realty Professionals

WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS):

Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again!
– Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering

I reached out to EatZ & Associates to sell my restaurant. I had the pleasure to work with Ted Theodosiadis. My experience working with him was absolutely amazing. He made the whole selling experience stress free & worked hard to get the best deal for my wife &d I. We highly recommend.
– Anthony, Osteria Bigolaro

5 star service!
– Esmael, Papa Saverios Pizzeria

Tami’s positive attitude, guidance & knowledge base made all the difference!
– Ken, Cold Stone Creamery

Tami does an incredible job selling Cold Stone Creamery!
– Steve, National Franchise Consultants

Tami Hillier is incredibly professional, knowledgeable, friendly, honest, sincere & simply the BEST. I have worked with Tami on several transactions, both selling & purchasing, over the last 8 years. Her dedication to getting the deal closed can’t be beat. She understands all facets of the transaction & her extensive knowledge of financial data is extreme value added. If you are buying, selling, or just thinking about it, call Tami.
– Ken, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ is quick, responsive & very helpful!
– MD, Shumi’s

Tami sold 3 of our stores for us. She was able to get what we needed to sell them for. And she was fast & efficient finding qualified buyers. Couldn’t be more pleased with her services. Give her a try. You have nothing to lose & everything to gain!
– Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery

I have only positive things to say about working with Tami on several transactions over the past 5+ years. She’s extremely knowledgeable, quick to respond, & does an excellent job managing the intricate details & often complicated issues that arise throughout the sale/transfer process. She brings a lot of transaction experience & expertise on the restaurant franchise industry, and I will continue to work with her on buying & selling businesses going forward.
– Numaan, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ sells more Cold Stones across the country than ALL other brokers combined because of their extensive experience & knowledge of the franchise.
– Jay, Kahala Corp

Tami, thanks again for another great transaction, always appreciate your diplomatic ways in bringing a sale together!
– Mike, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ & Associates “Best of Fox River Grove Award” – Consulting Services
For achieving exceptional marketing success in their local community & business category. A company that enhances the positive image of the broker business through their outstanding service to their customers & our community.
– Fox River Grove, IL

I have known & worked with Tami for the past few years on selling a few of my Cold Stone Creamery locations in Missouri & Washington State. She is honest, ethical & very professional. Together we have managed to sell our stores, as well as purchase a couple more. She is extremely knowledgeable about Cold Stone!
– Saleem, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ, thank you for all your help in the sale of our stores! Wonderful to work with!!
– Mark, Cold Stone Creamery

Tami! I would recommend her 1000 times over. She definitely knows what she’s doing & she’s not just good at it…she is exceptional! I deal with a lot of good negotiators & she’s up there with the best. It’s a stressful transition & she never once made it more stressful. She always put me at ease & I always trusted that I was in good hands with her.
– Meredith, Pinkberry

There are not enough words to thank EatZ for all they did to assist with the sale of my Cold Stone.
– Jeff, Cold Stone Creamery

Thanks so much Tami for all you have done! I would recommend you to anyone selling a business!! It was such a pleasure working with you & you are the best!
– Jerry, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ is very quick, thorough & focused – which is very much appreciated.
– Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery

I can only hope the Real Estate Broker I find to sell my house is half as good as the Business Brokers at EatZ & Associates – they are the best!
– Dan, Nrgize

Truly appreciate all that Tami has done in the past few months: her assistance and advice, especially her honest and sincere conversations, as well as her professionalism – an absolute pleasure working with her.
– Jeongtae & Jiyoung, Cold Stone Creamery

We listed our store with EatZ; within two weeks had a signed contract and closed within five weeks.
– Jim, Scooby’s Red Hots

Impressed with Tami’s knowledge, responsiveness and pleasant nature.
– Shawn, Cold Stone Creamery

Tami has the patience of a saint and her professionalism is unmatched in this industry.
– Christine, Cold Stone Creamery

EatZ & Associates did a fantastic job finding a buyer for my Cold Stone Creamery!
– Sarah, Cold Stone Creamery

Five stars!
– Reza, Potential Buyer

AND MORE...

Expertise

Experienced in but not limited to the following services and sectors. Contact for a full list.

  • Restaurants & Food
  • Retail
  • Service Businesses
  • Real Estate Sales
  • Sales of Family or Partner Owned Businesses
  • Valuation Services
Areas Served
  • Multnomah County, OR
Languages

English

Licensed In
Oregon
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