ABOUT RARE

RESTAURANT & REAL ESTATE CONNECTION

A UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION

RARE Connection is the only international network of independent real estate brokers who specialize solely in restaurant and related real estate. Unlike other networks whose members handle a variety of commercial real estate, the RARE members are comprised of the top restaurant and retail real estate brokers in major metropolitan areas.

300+

RESTAURANT AND OWNER/DEVELOPER CLIENTS

100+

restaurant markets represented

12

AWARD-WINNING MEMBER COMPANIES

20+

Average years of RESTAURANT experience

LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE

Our board is comprised of leaders of member companies who are dedicated to elevating the status of our members and cultivating networking connections that make a difference locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Matthew Goodlin

Board President

Managing Partner
Cardinal Commercial Real Estate
Columbus, Ohio

Allen Joffe

Past President

Principal and Managing Broker
First Street Retail Partners
Chicago, IL

Joseph Valenti

Board Member

Senior Broker
Centennial Retail Services
Nashville, TN

Penelope Cheroff

Board Member

Principal and Managing Broker
The Cheroff Group
Atlanta, GA

John Livaditis

Board Member

Principal and Managing Broker
AXIO Commercial Real Estate
Denver, CO

Lisa Butler

Board Member

Senior Associate
Foremark
Dallas, TX

Kyle Lenzen

Board Member

Managing Broker
R Solution
St. Louis, MO

Richard Lackey

Board Member Emeritus

Principal
Lackey Companies
Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Enjoy the credibility and collaboration of the only international restaurant and retail broker network.

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