We Sell Restaurants President Eric Gagnon recognized as Outstanding Producer in 2017 by the International Business Brokers Association at their annual convention.

Eric Gagnon of We Sell Restaurants is the recipient of the Outstanding Producer Award given out by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) during its annual conference in New Orleans on May 4. The Outstanding Producer Award is awarded to applicants who closed one or more business deals amounting to at least $1 million in total purchase price during the 2017 calendar year.

“As the only international association for business brokers, it’s important for the IBBA to recognize individuals like Eric who are worldwide leaders in this industry and who display the high standards of skill and excellence that the IBBA promotes,” said Warren Burkholder, IBBA Board Chair, "This award lets sellers and buyers know they are working with one of the industry's top performers."

The IBBA is the world’s premier organization operating exclusively for professionals and firms engaged in business brokerage. The Member Excellence Awards Gala that the IBBA 

puts on during their annual conference gives winners the recognition they deserve for their achievements, while also giving their IBBA colleagues the opportunity to engage with them and learn from their experience.

Eric is the founder and President of We Sell Restaurants and wesellrestaurants.com. Eric is an industry expert in restaurant sales and valuation and holds the Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation from IBBA.  He has also been designated a Business Industry Expert by  Business Brokerage Press. 

Eric is the co-author of Appetite for Acquisition, a 2012 titled named "Best Of" by Small Business Book Awards.  

Gagnon is the Past President of the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB) and Lifetime Member of their Million Dollar Club. He is also the recipient of the Phoenix Award, presented to a select few who have received the Million Dollar Award for more than a decade.  Eric belongs to industry organizations including the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) , Business Brokers of Florida (BBF), and the International Franchise Association (IFA) . Eric is on the Board of Directors for the Southeast Franchise Forum. Eric is licensed as a Broker in Georgia, Florida and South Carolina. He holds degrees from major universities in both the United States and Canada.

About the International Business Brokers Association

The IBBA provides business brokers with education, conferences, professional designations and networking opportunities. As an exclusive education opportunity, it offers coursework and seminars required to obtain its prestigious Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) certification.

The IBBA also strives to create professional relationships with successful business transaction advisors to increase the value of the IBBA to its members and to be a leader in the exchange of business referrals. Membership in the IBBA includes these excellent networking opportunities, as well as a complete package of other benefits and services. Formed in 1983, the IBBA has members around the world. For more information about the IBBA, visit the website at www.ibba.org.