The CHI Story

We are hospitality business brokers™ who help clients buy and sell restaurants and commercial properties. Our name stands for Commercial, Hospitality, Investment, but it’s also CHI, aka, the life force. Our clients are empowered to make well-informed decisions and negotiate excellent deal terms. Only selected listings are made public. We often work as a trusted partner to discreetly sell opportunities in the hospitality industry.

Are you considering selling? We offer our clients unique and customized marketing plans. CHI Real Estate Group has the infrastructure to market and sell your business or property in a way that best suits your needs and goals. Let’s discuss selling your property and the options available. We offer free business and building valuations.

Are you looking to buy? It’s essential to have knowledgeable and experienced representation in the process to ensure you get the best deal possible. We love working with both experienced and first-time buyers to help them make well informed and confident decisions. Our team has industry-relevant knowledge and experience beyond real estate that can help you save time and money!

ORI GRAD

BROKER & MANAGING DIRECTOR

Over the last fifteen years, Ori has established a reputation for dedication, insight, and professionalism that have made him a trusted advisor to some of the city’s top chefs and restauranteurs. His clients include trendsetters such as Sean Young, Partner in Toronto’s next sensational spot on King Street – Ruby Soho Bar, Carl Heinrich, winner of Top Chef Canada and owner of Richmond Station; Grant Van Gameren, who made his start with Bar Isabel and continues growing his success across the city; and Frank Parhizgar from Franks Kitchen.
His uncanny ability to predict Toronto’s next hot neighbourhood, coupled with a wealth of knowledge about all things commercial real estate, from industry insight and investment potential to licencing and location, have earned him a reputation as the ‘go-to’ guy for anyone looking to open The Next Big Thing – not surprising, as many of his clients regularly appear in the Top 10 lists of Toronto Life, NOW Magazine and BlogTO. Ori also has and shares his valuable experience of being a landlord for several commercial properties in Toronto to serve and benefit his clients.

Ori has an approachable demeanour, extensive experience, and a gift for being simple and direct that is ideal for both industry veterans and the ‘green’ entrepreneur who needs direction on financing, renovations, municipal compliance and legal matters.

Ori is a licensed Broker and Certified Negotiation Expert.

CONTACT US

T: 416.953.3052
O: 416.530.1080
E: OriGrad@CHIrealestate.ca
A: 836 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1V5

BOBBY SHARPE

SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Though Bobby now lives and breathes Commercial Real Estate, he’s always been a star player in Toronto’s bar and restaurant scene. He started in the hospitality game tending bar and toting trays in well-known establishments such as Canoe, Momofuku, Bar Isabel, and Splendido.

Bobby was drawn to a career in hospitality real estate by the prospect of working with like-minded, passionate individuals. He now loves having the opportunity to continue to support those in the restaurant and bar industry by helping Toronto’s top tastemakers find spots for their creative vision. He also credits his two teenage sons as sources of daily inspiration.

CONTACT US

T: 647.966.9234
O: 416.530.1080
E: BSharpe@CHIrealestate.ca
A: 836 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1V5

MARK PARMEGIANI

DIRECTOR OF COMMERCIAL SALES AND LEASING

As CHI’s director of commercial sales and leasing, Mark brings his inside knowledge of commercial design and construction to help buyers and sellers earn exceptional returns from their property investments.

Mark is an experienced real estate agent with 20 years of experience buying, selling, and renovating properties in Toronto. Early in his career, he worked in marketing while he nurtured his built a passion for real estate as a “side gig,” spending evenings and weekends working hands-on to renovate large Toronto houses into multiplexes and beautifully renovated modern homes. True to CHI’s mission, Mark also has a history of working in hospitality, having worked in his parent’s food importing and distribution business in Toronto in the 1990s – and he brings this additional knowledge of warehousing, distribution, and food service operations to help every client meet their goals.

In 2013, he turned real estate into his full time career as a licensed agent and general contractor. He is a certified project manager (PMP), and holds masters and bachelors degrees from Carleton University and York University.

CONTACT US

T: 416.528.2799
O: 416.530.1080
E: MarkP@CHIrealestate.ca
A: 836 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1V5

KRISTIN BERRY M.Ed, CTDP

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND LEARNING

Kristin is an experienced veteran of both adult education and the real estate industry.

Growing up helping her father, a national franchise sales director for one of the largest brokerages in the world, she was raised in the real estate industry.

After graduating with a diploma in Human Resources and spending time working in financial services, Kristin became a licensed real estate agent and achieved her certification in Adult Education from OISE at the University of Toronto. She also recently graduated with a master’s of Educational Leadership. Her work experience includes large reputable Canadian intuitions such as CIBC, the Toronto Real Estate Board and APOTEX.

Kristin looks forward to combining all of her valuable experience into her role with CHI Real Estate Group. Her goal is to help her team and clients achieve their goals!

CONTACT US

T: 647.347.9723
E: CHI@CHIrealestate.ca
A: 836 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1V5

CHRISTIAN PETRONIO

UNLICENSED ASSISTANT

From being a small business owner to senior management, Christian has done it all in the hospitality business in both Vancouver and Toronto. His roles have ranged from creation and ownership of his own downtown Toronto espresso bar to having managed Buca, TOCA in The Ritz-Carlton and Tim Hortons Field. At each stop, he has contributed skills, expertise, and attention to detail. He understands what motivates and concerns every type of hospitality professional.

Christian now finds the perfect transition for his passion by joining the team at CHI Real Estate Group, specializing in restaurants, cafes, and bars. He’s driven by the desire to understand exactly what his client needs and position them for success.

CONTACT US

T: 647.299.5483
E: CPetronio@CHIrealestate.ca
A: 836 Dundas Street W., Toronto, ON M6J 1V5