Damian Santoro
Owner
Organization Overview
Damian Santoro is the We Sell Restaurants franchise partner for Providence, Rhode Island. He is a seasoned business broker with over 25 years of experience in the Hospitality Industry and a licensed Real Estate Salesperson. Additionally, Damian is a Certified Restaurant Broker®, a distinction afforded to only a select group of restaurant brokers nationwide.
Damian is actively involved in the RI Hospitality Educational Foundation and is dedicated to giving back to the community. He is a Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) as well as a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA). Throughout his career, Damian has owned several restaurants, including pizzerias and a nightclub. He also has experience handling real estate, used equipment sales, and appraisals. He is known for his attention to detail, effective communication, punctuality, and strong leadership skills. Damian’s tenure has earned him a reputation of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
Outside of work, Damian finds joy in traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends. A devoted husband and father of two wonderful children, Damian embodies a well-rounded professional with a passion for both his career and personal life.
Damian is actively involved in the RI Hospitality Educational Foundation and is dedicated to giving back to the community. He is a Certified Machinery Equipment Appraiser (CMEA) as well as a member of the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) and New England Business Brokers Association (NEBBA). Throughout his career, Damian has owned several restaurants, including pizzerias and a nightclub. He also has experience handling real estate, used equipment sales, and appraisals. He is known for his attention to detail, effective communication, punctuality, and strong leadership skills. Damian’s tenure has earned him a reputation of honesty, integrity, and loyalty.
Outside of work, Damian finds joy in traveling and spending quality time with his family and friends. A devoted husband and father of two wonderful children, Damian embodies a well-rounded professional with a passion for both his career and personal life.
Special Offer
RIHA Members Only!
• Complimentary Confidential Restaurant Valuation – RIHA members can receive a no-cost, confidential opinion of value for their restaurant, bar, café, or hospitality business.
• Confidential Exit Planning Consultation – As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), We Sell Restaurants can help restaurant owners understand their options and identify ways to increase business value before a sale.
• Growth & Expansion Assistance – For operators looking to grow through acquisition, We Sell Restaurants can assist with identifying opportunities, evaluating locations, and navigating the acquisition process.
• Buyer Representation Services – Guidance for first-time and experienced buyers looking to acquire a restaurant business.
• Lease & Site Selection Support – Assistance with evaluating locations, lease negotiations, and second-generation restaurant opportunities.
• Access to Qualified Buyers – Through We Sell Restaurants' national marketing platform and buyer database, restaurant owners gain exposure to a large network of qualified buyers.
• SBA & Financing Guidance – Assistance connecting buyers and sellers with lenders and financing resources to help transactions close successfully.
• Complimentary Confidential Restaurant Valuation – RIHA members can receive a no-cost, confidential opinion of value for their restaurant, bar, café, or hospitality business.
• Confidential Exit Planning Consultation – As a Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA®), We Sell Restaurants can help restaurant owners understand their options and identify ways to increase business value before a sale.
• Growth & Expansion Assistance – For operators looking to grow through acquisition, We Sell Restaurants can assist with identifying opportunities, evaluating locations, and navigating the acquisition process.
• Buyer Representation Services – Guidance for first-time and experienced buyers looking to acquire a restaurant business.
• Lease & Site Selection Support – Assistance with evaluating locations, lease negotiations, and second-generation restaurant opportunities.
• Access to Qualified Buyers – Through We Sell Restaurants' national marketing platform and buyer database, restaurant owners gain exposure to a large network of qualified buyers.
• SBA & Financing Guidance – Assistance connecting buyers and sellers with lenders and financing resources to help transactions close successfully.
Damian Santoro
Owner
