# llms.txt - CHI Real Estate Group

> CHI Real Estate Group is Toronto and Southern Ontario's leading team of Hospitality Business Brokers™ specializing in Commercial, Hospitality, and Investment Real Estate. The team helps clients buy, sell, and lease restaurants, hospitality businesses, commercial properties, franchises, and investment properties across Ontario.

## About CHI Real Estate Group

CHI Real Estate Group are HOSPITALITY BUSINESS BROKERS™ who help clients buy and sell restaurants and commercial properties. The name stands for **Commercial, Hospitality, Investment** — but also references "CHI," the life force. The team empowers clients to make well-informed decisions and negotiate excellent deal terms.

CHI operates a DISCREET LISTING™ service, allowing them to work as a trusted partner to sell opportunities in the hospitality industry off-market. Only selected listings are made public. Their business is 90% referral based.

The firm is based at 836 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1V5.

- **Phone:** 647.347.9723
- **Office:** 416.530.1080
- **Email:** CHI@CHIREALESTATE.CA
- **Website:** [https://chirealestate.ca](https://chirealestate.ca)

## Team

### Ori Grad — Broker & Managing Director
Ori came up in the restaurant industry, working as a cook, dishwasher, and pizzaiolo before moving into commercial real estate. He has established a reputation in Toronto's restaurant scene for his insider knowledge of F&B. His clients have included Bar Raval, Chantecler, Blackbird Bakery, DaiLo, and Ruby Soho. A decades-long career in commercial real estate, coupled with his Back Of House (BOH) roots, has given him unparalleled insight into investment potential, licensing, and location. As the landlord of several commercial properties in Toronto, Ori has a wealth of personal experience to draw on. He has been written about in the Toronto Star, Globe & Mail, and blogTO. Ori is a licensed Broker and Certified Negotiation Expert.
- **Phone:** 416.953.3052
- **Email:** OriGrad@CHIrealestate.ca

### Christian Petronio — Director of Hospitality Division & Sales Representative
A veteran of the hospitality business — from bartender to barista to owner — Christian has worked in Italy, Vancouver, and Toronto. He understands the restaurant industry from the inside out. Since joining CHI Real Estate Group, he has developed his niche in hospitality, food service, food manufacturing, and real estate investment opportunities. Christian has had a hand in creating some of the most exciting F&B experiences in Toronto and the GTA, including Taverne Tamblyn, CKTL & Co, and Curryish. He is expanding his territory to cover Hamilton and beyond. Christian is a Certified Negotiation Expert.
- **Phone:** 647.299.5483
- **Email:** CPetronio@CHIrealestate.ca

### Emanuele De Donno — Sales Representative
Born in Rome and a Toronto resident for over 20 years, Emanuele has made a significant impact on the hospitality industry. With a decorated career working in some of the finest restaurants and as a successful former café and restaurant owner, he brings passion, energy, and professionalism to the Commercial, Hospitality, and Investment Real Estate sector.
- **Phone:** 416.876.5481
- **Email:** emanuele@chirealestate.ca

### Natalie Grieco — Operations Manager
A strong leader with a background in real estate and marketing, Natalie has 20+ years of experience in both residential and commercial real estate. A former Realtor, land specialist, and Marketing & Sales Manager for new home builders, she oversees day-to-day operations and marketing for the CHI team.
- **Phone:** 647.347.9723
- **Email:** natalie@chirealestate.ca

## Services

### Restaurant Real Estate
- [Restaurants for Sale in Toronto](https://chirealestate.ca/restaurants-for-sale-toronto/)
- CHI specializes in buying and selling restaurants and hospitality businesses
- Access to listings not available on the open real estate market through the DISCREET LISTING™ service
- Areas of expertise include: Confidentiality Agreements & Absolute Discretion, Insurance Requirements & High-Risk Policies, Obtaining Small Business Loan Financing, Navigating Bulk Sales Act Transactions, AGCO Liquor License Transfers and Applications, Lease & Sale Negotiations, Managing Provincial & Municipal Restrictions, and Franchise Disclosure Documents (The Arthur Wishart Act)
- Free business valuations offered for sellers
- Services for both experienced and first-time buyers

### Commercial Real Estate
- [Commercial Property for Sale](https://chirealestate.ca/services/commercial/)
- Full-service commercial real estate team covering Toronto and across Ontario
- Property types include: Commercial properties and condo units, commercial residential mixed properties with storefronts, facilities for catering operations, banquet halls and entertainment facilities, food and beverage manufacturing buildings, and warehousing and distribution facilities
- Guidance on zoning, neighbourhood demographics, transit plans, future developments, and building condition
- Free building valuations offered

### Investment Real Estate
- [Investment Property in Toronto](https://chirealestate.ca/services/investment/)
- Helps clients identify investment goals and find properties that match those goals
- Focus on buy-and-hold strategies, business startups, and rental properties
- Consultations on capitalization rates, loan to value, and debt service coverage ratios

### Franchise Real Estate
- [Franchise Opportunities](https://chirealestate.ca/services/franchise/)
- Franchise development and expansion services including: franchising/licensing feasibility, franchise management support, franchise/license development, franchise marketing program development and implementation, advertising and promotional programs, and support services
- Manages all components of the franchise sales process
- Franchise bank and alternative financing assistance
- Corporate conversion to franchises

### Buy/Sell with CHI
- [Buy/Sell Process](https://chirealestate.ca/services/buy-sell-with-chi/)
- Three-step process: Fill in an inquiry form, a team member contacts you for initial discussion, followed by an in-person consultation
- Free market evaluations for sellers
- Access to off-market properties for buyers

## The CHI Advantage
- [Why Choose a Team](https://chirealestate.ca/the-chi-advantage/)
- Broader expertise from multiple agents with unique insights
- More availability with seamless service coverage
- Diverse skill sets covering legal compliance, financial analysis, and marketing strategies
- Increased network of industry contacts including buyers, sellers, lenders, and contractors
- Collaborative problem-solving
- Enhanced market reach through multiple channels and networks
- Greater efficiency through distributed workload

## Service Areas
CHI Real Estate Group helps clients across Southern Ontario including: Toronto, the GTA, Oakville, Burlington, Stoney Creek, Hamilton, St. Catharines, Niagara, Brantford, Guelph, Waterloo, London, Barrie, Orillia, Kingston, Peterborough, Ottawa, and everywhere in between.

## Featured Listings
Current featured listings include restaurants for lease and for sale across the Toronto and GTA area. Prospective purchasers and sellers are encouraged to contact CHI directly, as many listings are kept confidential through the DISCREET LISTING™ service.

## Resources
- [Resources Page](https://chirealestate.ca/resources/)
- Planning Checklist for Opening a Restaurant (downloadable PDF)
- Single-Use Items Reduction Strategy Guide (free download)
- Links to Restaurants Canada Industry News, Streets of Toronto, BlogTO
- Smart Serve Certification information
- Government Small Business Loans and BDC financing resources

## Clients & Testimonials
- [Client Testimonials](https://chirealestate.ca/clients/)
- Video testimonials from notable clients including Tony Loschiavo (veteran restaurateur, chef, caterer, and certified sommelier), Chef Geoff Hopgood (Hopgood's Foodliner), Sean Young and Ian Ross (El Furniture Warehouse), Frank Parhizgar (Frank's Kitchen and FK), Bertrand Alépée, and The Farmhouse Tavern

## Media Mentions
- Toronto Star
- Globe & Mail — "Soaring rents force food entrepreneurs to think small – really small"
- blogTO — "Popular Toronto restaurant that permanently closed being given away for free"
- Canadian Real Estate Wealth — "Toronto could experience post-pandemic Roaring Twenties"
- No Limits Selling Podcast (featuring Christian Petronio on selling hospitality)

## Contact
- [Contact Page](https://chirealestate.ca/contact-us/)
- **Address:** 836 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON, M6J 1V5
- **Phone:** 647.347.9723
- **Office:** 416.530.1080
- **Email:** CHI@CHIREALESTATE.CA
- Team members respond within 48 hours of inquiry
- Newsletter subscription available for new property notifications

## Key Pages

- [Home](https://chirealestate.ca)
- [The CHI Story](https://chirealestate.ca/the-chi-story/)
- [The CHI Advantage](https://chirealestate.ca/the-chi-advantage/)
- [Services Overview](https://chirealestate.ca/services/)
- [Commercial Real Estate](https://chirealestate.ca/services/commercial/)
- [Restaurant Real Estate](https://chirealestate.ca/restaurants-for-sale-toronto/)
- [Investment Real Estate](https://chirealestate.ca/services/investment/)
- [Franchise Real Estate](https://chirealestate.ca/services/franchise/)
- [Buy/Sell with CHI](https://chirealestate.ca/services/buy-sell-with-chi/)
- [Client Testimonials](https://chirealestate.ca/clients/)
- [Resources](https://chirealestate.ca/resources/)
- [Contact Us](https://chirealestate.ca/contact-us/)