Tricia Bernhardt
founder / broker / CEO

Tricia has been selling businesses since 1993.  After seven years' experience she created Restaurant eXchange in 2000, the first brokerage firm in the Sacramento area to specialize in the food and beverage industry.  She now dedicates all efforts toward keeping up-to-date with the restaurant industry and refining how best to serve this market.  Tricia has extensive education and practical experience in valuing small businesses and is often consulted by accountants, appraisers, and other brokers.  She enjoys learning about each business location, finding the right match, and then helping her clients reach terms that work for both parties.

• BBA Degree, Texas A&M University (Finance & Real Estate)
• MBA Degree, Georgia College (Management)
• Broker, California Department of Real Estate
• Member, California Restaurant Association (since 1999)
• Industry Expert - Business Reference Guide by Tom West (Anually)
• Member, California Association of Business Brokers (Director 2003-2006)
• Member, International Business Broker's Association (through 2010)
• Certified Business Intermediary (CBI Designation held 1999-2010)
• Captain, US Air Force, Honorable Discharge in 1993

Sheri Cowley

office manager & transaction coordinator since 2005
Sheri's is often the first voice our clients hear when contacting Restaurant eXchange.  She always has a positive and helpful attitude and she communicates effectively with people of all cultural and economic backgrounds.  Sheri keeps our deals on track by coordinating the flow of appointments, documents, and information, including liquor license transfers and escrow requirements.  She also interviews prospective clients, helps prepare restaurant profiles, and keeps numerous marketing sites up to date.  Sheri is licensed as an Agent with the Department of Real Estate.  She has over 18 years' experience in the restaurant industry.

 

Anil Nayyar

agent and franchise specialist since 2009
Anil is Sacramento's top agent for listing and selling deli franchises.  As an award-winning multi-unit fast food franchisee he brings real industry experience to every deal he works on.  In addition to restaurants, his experience extends to gas stations, liqour stores and convenience markets.  Most importantly, he brings a great amount of care, personal service, and knowledge to each of his clients.  He also speaks three languages: English, Punjabi, and Hindi.  Anil invites you to call him to discuss the buying or selling of your next business.