V-AID Business Investment Advises N D ROBINSON INC on Sale of Dickey’s BBQ Pit-Rayzor Ranch to AB KNIGHT ENTERPRISES LLC
Denton- V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Dickey’s BBQ Pit-Rayzor Ranch to AB KNIGHT ENTERPRISES LLC. The Denton County location is excellent! The business occupies a 2,260 sq. ft. facility along a bustling retail strip center anchored by a large chain grocery store and other national retailers that attract a high volume of foot traffic to the immediate area. This retail center is also surrounded by upscale apartment communities, densely populated neighborhoods, as well as corporate and medical offices, making this business a convenient choice for nearby residents and professionals. The address is 2530 W University Dr #1110, Denton, Texas 76201.
Dickey’s BBQ Pit-Rayzor Ranch was established in 2015 by the current owner. The customer base is a wide mix of demographics, but mostly middle to upper-middle-income individuals and families.
Joseph Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Dickey’s BBQ Pit-Rayzor Ranch provided sell-side advisory services for N D ROBINSON INC from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
“This deal demonstrates how important it is to have a broker’s guidance with a business sale. There were many moving parts during the deal with many questions that needed to be answered. Through the knowledge and experience as a team, we were able to get this transaction to the finish line. This acquisition will be the first of many for the buyer as he plans on being a serial entrepreneur and the sellers look forward to relocating to their new home,” said Joseph Kim, Associate Business Intermediary for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a completion of 707 transactions totaling over 182 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises Joe Lusha on Sale of Joe’s Italian Cuisine & Bar to GADGAH LLC
Fort Worth – V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Joe’s Italian Cuisine & Bar to GADGAH LLC. Joe’s Italian Cuisine & Bar is located in a high-end, mixed-use development surrounded by luxury apartments in a fast-growing area in South Fort Worth. The address is 5440 Gran Via St, Fort Worth, Texas 76123.
Joe’s Italian Cuisine & Bar was established by the current owner in 2022 with an initial investment of $400,000 with new equipment and a full buildout including a full bar and patio. The restaurant serves mid-to-high income individuals and families from the high-end luxury apartments and densely populated single-family homes nearby.
Kevin Chung with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Joe’s Italian Cuisine & Bar, provided sell-side advisory services for Joe Lusha from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
Joe’s Pizza Italian Cuisine & Bar: A Neighborhood Favorite Begins Its Next Chapter
“Established in 2021, Joe’s Pizza Italian Cuisine & Bar quickly became a beloved neighborhood destination in South Fort Worth, Texas. Founded by a veteran restaurateur with over 30 years of industry experience, the restaurant reflects a lifetime dedication to perfecting recipes, operations, and guest experience. Drawing on decades of knowledge and passion, the owner created a family-friendly Italian and pizzeria concept that resonated immediately with the community. Located in a thriving mixed-use development surrounded by luxury apartments and dense residential neighborhoods, Joe’s Pizza averages $20,000 in weekly gross sales and attracts primarily mid-to-upper class families and professionals. The menu features a wide range of Italian favorites—pasta, pizzas made with homemade dough, appetizers, salads, wings, sandwiches, and desserts—paired with a full bar offering cocktails, liquor, draft beer, and wine. While food sales have driven early success, the restaurant’s full bar remains significantly underutilized, accounting for only about 10% of total sales. Given the location, demographics, and minimal competition nearby, there is substantial upside. Opportunities such as happy hour programming, resident-focused promotions, enhanced craft and local beer selections, and more proactive marketing could meaningfully increase alcohol sales, improve margins, and unlock the restaurant’s full potential. With continued area development, Joe’s Pizza is well positioned for steady organic growth.
The Buyer’s Journey
The buyer, already familiar with our company through a previous successful acquisition, recognized another opportunity—this time in a completely different industry. Coming from the corporate world, the buyer had experienced firsthand the benefits and upside of entrepreneurship and decided to fully embrace that path. This transition is made smoother by the strength of the business itself and the people behind it. The seller, a seasoned entrepreneur who owned and sold dozens of businesses, built Joe’s Pizza from the ground up and remains a mentor and confidant, committed to ensuring the restaurant’s continued success. With a trustworthy management team in place and guidance from the founder, the buyer enters this new industry and territory feeling more excited than nervous, eager to learn and grow.
A Win-Win Transition
Ultimately, this transaction represents a win for both sides. The buyer acquires a strong, growing business with clear upside and community roots, while the seller gains the opportunity to step back, enjoy well-earned downtime, and take pride in seeing the business continue to thrive. Joe’s Pizza Italian Cuisine & Bar now looks ahead to its next chapter—serving great food, strengthening community ties, and realizing its full potential under new ownership,” said Kevin Chung, CBI, Senior VP of Business Brokerage for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a completion of 702 transactions totaling over 180 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises Roanoke Pizza LLC on Sale of Palio’s Pizza Cafe Roanoke to AOA Ventures LLC
Roanoke– V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Palio’s Pizza Cafe Roanoke to AOA Ventures LLC. Palio’s Pizza Cafe Roanoke is located in a 2,500-square-foot space within a busy retail center, the business benefits from excellent visibility and steady traffic generated by nearby establishments. The address is 860 TX-114 Ste 100, Roanoke, Texas 76262.
Palio’s Pizza Cafe Roanoke was established in 2014 by its current owner. The business experiences strong lunch demand from local professionals as well as consistent evening business from families.
Kevin Chung with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Palio’s Pizza Cafe Roanoke, provided sell-side advisory services for Roanoke Pizza LLC from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
“Established in 2014, Palio’s Pizza Café in Roanoke has grown into a well-loved fast-casual dining destination, known for its diverse menu, consistent quality, and strong presence within a rapidly expanding community. Located in a high-visibility retail center off Highway 114, the restaurant has enjoyed steady growth and loyal customer support despite minimal marketing efforts. After years of successful operation, the seller decided to pursue a new chapter for personal reasons, creating the perfect opportunity for new ownership. The buyers are a husband-and-wife team with extensive corporate backgrounds who began searching for a business acquisition at the beginning of the year. Their goal was to transition out of the corporate environment and into business ownership, seeking greater autonomy while leveraging their professional experience. After reviewing multiple opportunities that did not meet their criteria, they identified Palio’s Pizza Café as an ideal fit based on its revenue, cash flow, prime location, fully staffed operations, and a product offering their personal value and frequent patronization. Following thorough due diligence, the buyers moved forward with the acquisition. The wife has excited her corporate role to take an active, full-time position in the day-to-day operations of the business. While the transition brings a new set of challenges, the buyers are excited and optimistic about the opportunity. The husband plans to transition out of his corporate role as well, with a long-term vision of expanding into additional business ownership and becoming a full-time entrepreneur,” said Kevin Chung, CBI, Senior VP of Business Brokerage for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a completion of 701 transactions totaling over 180 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises BELLA PADRONA 3 LLC on Sale of Palio’s Pizza Cafe Hickory Creek to AOA ENTERPRISES CORPORATION
Hickory Creek– V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Palio’s Pizza Cafe Hickory Creek to AOA ENTERPRISES CORPORATION. The Palio’s Pizza Cafe Hickory Creek establishment is located in a 2,400-square-footfacility within a retail strip center in Denton County. The address is 4080 FM2181 Hickory Creek, Texas 75065.
Palio’s Pizza Cafe Hickory Creek was established in 2014, and the current owner acquired the restaurant in late 2018. Most customers are upper-middle-class Caucasian families from the local area, along with other minority groups with similar socioeconomic status.
Moon Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Palio’s Pizza Cafe Hickory Creek, provided sell-side advisory services for BELLA PADRONA 3 LLC from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
“Success in M&A is defined by preparation and execution. I’m thrilled to have represented the seller of this high-performing pizza franchise. Our team managed every facet of the deal, packaging and marketing the opportunity, securing financing, and navigating lease negotiations, to deliver a result that met 100% of the seller’s price and timing expectations. It was a pleasure matching this business with a strategic multi-unit operator who recognizes the value of this location,” said Moon Kim, CBI, M&AMI, CM&AP, BCB, Managing Director for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a completion of 700 transactions totaling over 180 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises TOM & ANH LE CORPORATION on Sale of Sonny’s Liquor to VR Sons, Inc
Dallas– V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Sonny’s Liquor to VR Sons, Inc. Sonny’s Liquor is located in a 4,355 SF space of a freestanding building just off a major highway. There are many retail businesses and commercial office buildings around this business. All equipment is in impeccable condition and great working order. The address is 2450 Walnut Hill Ln. Dallas, Texas 75229.
Sonny’s Liquor was originally established by the previous owner in 1999 and was later acquired by the current owner in 2009. A majority of customers are middle-class Hispanic individuals from the surrounding area and some white-collar professionals from the surrounding commercial office buildings.
Stephen Lee with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Sonny’s Liquor, provided sell-side advisory services for TOM & ANH LE CORPORATION from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
“Historical liquor store near the heart of Dallas City has now been sold to a promising owner-operator whom is poised to continue the business legacy. While new to the industry, the new ownership has now allowed for this business to be re-energized to grow in the local market and thrive within the developing area. This business was a gem that I am extremely glad to have been a part of the transitioning process and look forward to the future of this business,” said Stephen Lee, CBI, VP of Business Brokerage for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a completion of 700 transactions totaling over 180 Million Dollars and continuing.
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