Joe Barbuto MBA

Joe is a franchise advisor, business broker, and commercial real estate broker with a rare blend of academic insight, hands-on business ownership, and strategic consulting experience. With an MBA and a BS in Computer Science, Joe brings analytical rigor and operational savvy to every client engagement.

As a franchise advisor, Joe helps aspiring entrepreneurs identify the right franchise opportunities—at no cost to them. His consultative approach is rooted in market knowledge, personal experience, and a commitment to long-term success.

As a business broker, Joe guides owners through the complex process of selling their businesses, ensuring confidentiality, maximizing value, and facilitating smooth transitions. His expertise spans Main Street businesses, M&A and niche verticals, with a focus on deal flow, valuation, and strategic positioning.

As a commercial real estate broker, Joe' team supports clients in acquiring, leasing, and selling commercial properties. This experience is an asset to franchisees and business owners and sellers who need an understanding of the process

Joe's entrepreneurial background spans multiple industries, including speech recognition software (my company was the 5th largest reseller in the U.S. to physicians).  Other companies I have owned are medical transcription, medical billing, vending machines, insurance brokerage, e commerce (Amazon and Yahoo stores), retail computer sales, offshore web development, and promotional products. This breadth gives me a unique, practical understanding of how businesses are built, scaled, and ultimately exited.

Earlier in his career, Joe served as a college business professor, where he helped people craft business plans and launch startups. Today, he continues that mission—empowering clients with the tools, insights, and strategies they need to thrive.