Biography

Edward Laub – Restaurant & Commercial Real Estate Specialist

With nearly two decades of commercial real estate leadership and a lifelong foundation in entrepreneurial business operations, I bring a rare blend of deal expertise, operational insight, and industry intuition to every client engagement.

My journey began in the family business — a large transportation, warehousing, and logistics enterprise — where I spent 30 years learning what it takes to grow, scale, and operationalize owner-run companies. That experience taught me how to dissect financials, streamline operations, build strategic partnerships, and navigate market cycles — skills that serve my clients far beyond traditional brokerage.

I also draw on a lifetime in the restaurant, hospitality, and creative industries, from professional musicianship to long-standing work with restaurateurs and hospitality owners dating back to the early 1970s. That broad cultural and business experience gives me a true understanding of what matters to owners: passion, profitability, pace of life, and legacy.

Today, I help owners and investors achieve their goals through thoughtful, data-driven commercial real estate strategy:

• For restaurant owners and operators: I specialize in selling and transitioning owner-run restaurants, using deep operational insight and market positioning to maximize value and minimize stress.
• For buyers: I translate goals and growth plans into location-specific opportunities that fit both business model and lifestyle.
• For owners looking to scale or exit: I align real estate decisions with operational and financial objectives — ensuring the property works as hard as the business itself.

Whether I’m working with first-time restaurateurs, seasoned multi-unit operators, small business owners, or Fortune 500 teams, my approach is consistent: listen first, evaluate thoroughly, and advocate fiercely. My extensive network and deep industry knowledge allow me to match the right buyer with the right opportunity every time.

Clients value not just the transactions I close, but the long-term clarity and confidence I bring to complex decisions. I’m passionate about supporting business owners in understanding every facet of their real estate strategy — from positioning and pricing to operations and exit success.