Mr. Santore represented the Seller in the transaction as a true professional, and as a result the parties worked in an open, responsive, coordinated manner.
Richard was with us step by step throughout the entire process; even helping us find a reputable attorney familiar with real estate and liquor license transactions and a quality insurance agent.
We are happy to say that our initial notion of hiring Bielat Santore & Company was the right choice.
I also made a very wise decision to hire Bielat Santore & Company to sell it for me. They told me when they first met me that if I listed with them they would sell my restaurant. They performed as advertised.
Mr. Santore’s guidance, knowledge and expertise made the entire transaction as trouble free as possible.
So if character, integrity, and honesty are important to you and you are considering the purchase or sale of a property in the hospitality industry, the only call you should make is to Richard Santore of Bielat Santore and Company.
I hired Mr. Santore to sell a restaurant at the Jersey Shore just after Sandy and immediately was glad I did. Almost overnight he began to bring us serious offers.
We would like to thank Bielat Santore & Company for their outstanding service over the last several months in aiding us to sell our restaurant. We could not have found a more professional real estate organization than Bielat Santore. We are so appreciative of how dedicated they were in helping us find the right buyer. They consistently advocated for us whether it was with the prospective buyers or with the landlord. They always remained optimistic even when we were somewhat discouraged. As the company was highly recommended to us, we would be more than pleased to refer them to any prospective client. Again, thank you for everything!”
“I have been in business for 38 years, from the commercial tire business to a multi-unit restaurant chain in New Jersey, one of the most competitive market places in the country. During those years I have sold and purchased 7 different commercial businesses and without exception Bielat Santore & Company is the most professional commercial real estate and business broker I have ever had the pleasure of conducting business together.
Most business brokers talk about and promise professional full-service commercial real estate services when they ask to list or find a business. Bielat Santore & Company invented it. They are the gold standard in which all others in their industry are measured against. They perform every aspect a broker should provide, from determining a “real” fair market value for the business, to providing access to financial resources most others have no knowledge of, to dealing with the complicated liquor laws and license transfers of NJ ABC regulations, to dealing with troublesome accountants and lawyers in order to make sure you get the best value for your money whether buying or selling a business. They are the turn-key solution when buying or selling a business. I view them more as a business partner than a business broker over the 25 years of doing business with them.
I very seldom give letters of recommendation to vendors or companies that I conduct business with, as I do not like to share the secrets of my success which allowed me to be the success I am today. However some secrets should not be kept from the world and this is one of them.”
“Although I had worked with Richard Santore in the past, we recently completed our first restaurant purchase through Bielat Santore & Company. It turned out to be a very wise decision on our part. The firm handled all the proceedings with the highest level of professionalism, service and competency. I am convinced that it was chiefly due to their efforts that we made it to the closing table. They were instrumental in the entire purchasing process, from offer to closing. Although this may have been the first restaurant I purchased through Bielat Santore & Company, it certainly won’t be the last. I will look to Richard and his firm for all of our buying and selling needs in the future.”
