Tricia Bernhardt

About Tricia Bernhardt

Tricia is a seasoned business professional with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has been successfully selling businesses since 1993. In Tricia narrowed her focus and specialized in the food and beverage industry. That same year she established Restaurant eXchange, the pioneering brokerage firm in the Sacramento area dedicated to serving this niche market.With a relentless commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments in the restaurant industry, Tricia ensures that her clients receive the most comprehensive and informed service possible. Her expertise in valuing small businesses has made her a trusted consultant for accountants, appraisers, and fellow business brokers alike.Tricia\'s educational background includes a BBA Degree in Finance and Real Estate from Texas A&M University, as well as an MBA Degree in Management from Georgia College. She is a licensed broker with the California Department of Real Estate, and her passion for the industry is evident through her long-standing membership in the California Restaurant Association since her career, Tricia has actively contributed to professional organizations such as the California Association of Business Brokers, where she served as a director from 2003 to 2006. She is also a member of the Association of Commercial Realtors in Sacramento and has previously been affiliated with the International Business Broker\'s Association.Recognized for her expertise, Tricia holds the esteemed Certified Business Intermediary (CBI) designation, a credential she maintained from to 2010. Before entering the business world, Tricia served as a Captain in the US Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge in 1993.Tricia\'s true joy comes from immersing herself in each business\'s unique location, diligently finding the perfect match, and ultimately helping her clients achieve mutually beneficial terms. Her passion for the industry, combined with her extensive knowledge and experience, makes her an invaluable asset to anyone looking to buy or sell a business in the food and beverage sector.

Experience

1. Broker & CEO

   Restaurant Exchange

   Jan 2000 — Present · Sacramento, CA, US

   Bringing Opportunities to the Table\"We specialize in the confidential sales and leasing of restaurants and other businesses in the food and beverage industry. We also help property owners find qualified new tenants for vacant restaurant sites.

Education

• Texas A&M University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)

  1984 — 1988

• Texas A&M University

  BBA Finance

  1980 — 1984

Skills

• Business Development
• Food & Beverage
• Sales
• Customer Service
• Tenant
• Strategic Planning
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Brokerage
• Restaurants
• Restaurant Management
• Purchasing
• Marketing Strategy
• Real Estate Transactions
• Investors
• Investment Properties
• New Business Development
• Marketing
• Reo
• Real Estate
• Sellers