Restaurant Broker Announces Next Food Network Star Joins Firm

Posted by Eric Gagnon on Aug 21, 2010 4:29:00 PM

Atlanta Restaurant Brokerage Firm We Sell Restaurants Announces live on Dishing with Donna that Herb Mesa (finalist in Next Food Network Star) is joining the team.

He's an Atlanta resident and huge fan favorite.  Herb Mesa was also one of the last three standing in his quest to become  The Next Food Network Star.  When he was barely beaten out by Artie, everyone asked, "What's Next for Herb?"  He announced the answer in this week's video of the Dishing with Donna radio show.  Dishing with Donna is Atlanta's only radio show focused on food, dining and restaurants. 

Herb Mesa is a restaurant-trained chef who worked his way up from dishwasher to director of catering and assistant general manager of luxury hotels before landing on national television.  He will now advise other restaurant owner and operators as Director of Consulting at Atlanta restaurant brokerage firm, We Sell Restaurants.

In this video of the live show, Atlanta Restaurant Brokers Eric and Robin Gagnon talk about what Herb will bring to We Sell Restaurants and their many clients.  Robin says, "Herb is a powerhouse brand personality that Food Network producers referred to as "real star appeal."  Now that talent will be available for the food and restaurant industry in the Atlanta market for short term assignments as needed..

Eric Gagnon, President of We Sell Restaurants says, "This is a natural fit.  Our clients want help to develop their restaurant brand, improve their restaurants and establish or promote their concepts.  This fast paced industry is constantly evolving and new ideas are critical to success.  Herb Mesa brings star power, industry knowledge and the background needed to fill this need."

Herb sums it up by saying, "My passion is helping others in the restaurant industry. Finding a way to assist restaurant owners realize their dream of a successful restaurant is a natural progression.  Leading the consulting division for We Sell Restaurants provides me the flexibility to take short term roles as I continue to focus on long term goals."

Topics: Restaurant Brokers

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