Linda Andreano operates as an Expert Senior Broker, providing comprehensive support to buyers and sellers navigating transactions involving privately-held businesses. Based in Rochester, New York, within the strategically located Finger Lakes region, she services the entirety of New York State. Ms. Andreano specializes in facilitating Main Street to Middle-Market M&A deals, including access to over 200 distinct franchise acquisition opportunities.

Ms. Andreano’s deep specialization is tailored to maximize enterprise value and ensure seamless execution throughout the M&A lifecycle. Her expertise includes: providing accurate business valuation services essential for pricing, negotiation, and due diligence; completing exhaustive upfront due diligence and providing attorney-reviewed contracts on every deal, significantly de-risking the transaction for both parties. She assists with financing and debt restructuring, sourcing commercial loans for buyers and providing specialized services to negotiate short sales and debt reduction, often crucial for troubled-asset acquisitions.

Ms. Andreano also offers fast-track closing support, including the ability to co-represent buyers at closing to expedite the final stages of the transaction. For sellers, she provides consulting services to structure and develop existing successful businesses into scalable franchise models, positioning them for strategic growth or a higher-value sale. She provides a suite of related services that are vital to deal completion, such as performing background checks and consulting on trademark and copyright services necessary to protect intangible assets during the sale process. Additionally, she offers New York State Licensed Real Estate services, ensuring coordinated handling of any underlying real property involved in the business sale.

Ms. Andreano’s practice holds a unique focus on transactions within highly regulated industries, where licensing and compliance are critical factors in the deal’s success. Her specialties include the Hospitality and Beverage sectors: restaurants, bars, cideries, wineries, craft beverage producers, and night clubs. She excels in all businesses requiring liquor licenses, handling both retail and wholesale permits and offering expedited liquor license services.

Her expertise also extends to Emerging Markets, including cannabis-related businesses and other sectors where regulatory hurdles are complex.

She also works directly with inventors, providing business formation services and securing essential legal support, thereby helping new entities build a strong, defensible structure ready for future investment or acquisition.