TOM TRAINA:
- Purdue University Graduate - Restaurant Hotel Management
- Subway Franchisee 5 Locations 1987-1991 (4 Yrs)
- Owner/Operator Full Service Restaurant/Bar 1991-2004 (13 Yrs)
- Owner/Operator Fast Casual Restaurant 1998-2000 (2 Yrs)
- Owner/Recruiter National Hospitality Recruiting Company 2004-2010 (6 Yrs)
- Owner/Broker EatZ & Associates 2003 - Present (Currently 22+ Yrs)
- Owner/Managing Broker/Licensed Real Estate Agent - EatZ Real Estate Group LLC
- Owner/Licensed Insurance Agent – E&A Insurance Group
WHY CHOOSE EATZ & ASSOCIATES (PRAISE FROM OUR CLIENTS):
Ted does a great job getting each sale to the finish line!
– Julia, Sugar Fixe
Top notch people to work with. Definitely will deal with them again!
– Billy, Chicago Pizza & Catering
Highly recommend! Very attentive service from Tom & Tim. They assisted us in a business sale, thoroughly kept us informed along the process, which at some point can be stressful but if you have the right team/professionals on your side it becomes much easier.
– Valeriu, Two Pints Lounge
Ted Aretos was amazing to work with. Always available. Answered every call I ever made to him. As responsive as anyone could possibly be. Extremely professional person to work with. I hope to do business together in the future. Thanks for everything
– Chadd, Zazas Pizzeria
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
Tim did an exceptional job on the sale of Brenda’s. He was very attentive & respectful. He made us feel like we were his only clients. Tim took our questions & concerns seriously & found a balance between our requests & the potential buyers. I don’t know that I will be looking to get back into the restaurant business, but if I did, I would call Tim to help me. I will be recommending him to anyone I hear trying to sell a restaurant. Thank you Tom & Tim for all the work you both put into the sale, it means the world to us.
– Nicole, Brenda’s Frozen Custard
I’ve never seen a broker that is more organized & has absolutely everything done for the closing. I give Tim Ryan an A+!
– John, Kojak’s
Ted, thank you for all your help. You were the best broker we have ever worked with. You were diligent & knowledgeable. Please send me any businesses that come your way.
– Binita, Dwight Cigarette & Liquor
I had nothing but a great experience & great service from Eatz & Associates. I listed my pizza store with Pat Mahoney, one of the Associates at EatZ. He managed to sell my pizza store in only one month & for the price I asked. With Pat, you’ll get fast speedy service & great communications – he will reply to your calls or your emails even on the weekends & late night if you have any questions or concerns. He will go the extra mile for you to make sure your business needs are met . Eatz & Associates is the best firm out there to help you buy or sell a business. Their professionalism will be beyond your expectation. Give them a call if you need your business sold, you will not regret it by doing so. Thanks, Pat…2 thumps up!
– Farid, Papa Saverio’s Pizza
Tami’s positive attitude, guidance & knowledge base made all the difference!
– Ken, Cold Stone Creamery
Tom does a remarkable job working through any issues & moving the deal forward.
– Bill, Halsted Street Deli
Thank you Ted! Most business brokers just do an introduction, Ted actually pushed to make the entire transaction happen. Without him, this deal might never have happened. Seriously, he did a great job.
– Greg, Wing Zone
Tim did a wonderful job on the sale of my business. He was extremely helpful & attentive!!
– Mitch, Mario’s Pizza & Beef
Tami does an incredible job selling Cold Stone Creamery!
– Steve, National Franchise Consultants
You are very fortunate to have someone like Ted working for you. His commitment to me was only surpassed by his level of integrity. Ted always kept his cool & kept mine under check as well. He was my complete advocate from start to finish. His attention to detail is impeccable. After months of negotiations, we culminated the sale today. If you could clone Ted, do it. Thank you for having him on your team & on mine as well!
– Simon, World of Beer
Tom at EatZ & Associates has an excellent understanding of the franchise process.
– Ali, Rosati’s Pizza
Thanks Tim! Here’s to you!! I appreciate everything!!!
– Jon, Mojo’s East Coast Eats
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 would highly recommend Pat Mahoney & the entire team at EatZ! They made the selling process of my restaurant fast, easy & seamless. Pat has great communication skills & he was very helpful with all my questions. We had showings after only a few days of the listing & within a very short period of time the location was SOLD! A great big “Thank You” to Pat & his team!
– Scott, Cooper’s Pizza
I have yet to meet a broker that will work as hard as Ted!
– Jim, Thai Thai Express
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
Ted did everything that he could on my behalf & I could not have been more pleased in his role as my broker. He was both diligent & thorough. Thank you again.
– Ted, Monster Eats
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
Ted Aretos was our broker on the sale of our restaurant & I must say of all the business transactions I have had with brokers, Ted & EatZ was the best experience I have had in many years. Ted is very communicative, thorough, responsive & a pleasure to work with. He is detailed oriented & kept me at ease as the sale progressed through to the closing. I would recommend Ted Aretos for your restaurant transaction. We were listed with another broker & after we listed with EatZ, they had 3 offers within 3 days. Excellent customer service & very experienced with restaurants both on the sale & purchase sides!
– Alice, Rock N Ribs
Tami, thanks again for another great transaction, always appreciate your diplomatic ways in bringing a sale together!
– Mike, Cold Stone Creamery
Tom knows the Subway process inside & out – wonderful to work with!
– Tim, Subway
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
Ted works very hard to get the job done!
– Steve, Wing Zone
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
Ted, Thanks for your efficient, courteous & professional service. It was a pleasure working with you!
– Kimika, Wing Zone
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
Tom does an amazing job keeping deals together. Highly recommend!
– Mark, Dill Pickle Grill
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
Tom has a vast knowledge of the restaurant business – gets deals done!
– Kevin, The Dog Joint
Tom has the right personality and knowledge for this business – valuable resource for both buyers & sellers!
– George, Red Mango
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