Matthew J. Burek
Matt brings over 30+ years of industry experience to the SAG Team. His love for the Hospitality Industry started while serving coffee and donuts at the age of 10 at his family’s Dunkin Donuts business. This gave him a solid foundation to become a chef, an instructor, a general manager at multiple restaurants, and to work for two of the industry leaders in food distribution.
Specialties: Cost Controls, Restaurant Management, Stock/Inventory Efficiencies, Conflict Resolution, Marketing Concepts
Background and Education: Matt began his career at his family’s Dunkin Donuts franchise business at the age of 10. There he learned the importance of hard work and dedication that his parents, brother, and sisters all needed to make a family business be successful. From there he grew an appreciation for Culinary Arts that led him to attend A.W. Beattie Career Center while at North Allegheny High School and then earn his associate degree from Pennsylvania Culinary in Downtown Pittsburgh, PA.
Matt has worked in all aspects of the restaurant and hospitality business including:
- Managing restaurants and bars at National Chain Franchises like Moe's Southwest Grill, Outback Steakhouse, and Rotelli Restaurant as well as local eateries like McSorley's.
- Large volume capacity at Sheraton Hotels, Parkhurst Dining, and AVI Food Systems.
- Product Purchasing and Cost Management at Sysco and Gordon Food Service as a Sales Consultant.
Out of Office: Matt lives in Butler County with his wife, son, daughter, dogs, and cats. His family loves the outdoors and traveling. If given the chance, they like to spend as much time in their pop-up camper exploring National Parks and sandy beaches.
Favorite Local Spot: Villa Grande
Favorite Food: So difficult to just name one...but it would have to be pizza or anything in the pizza family! (Although a great dry-aged ribeye is something that I will never pass up!)
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Senior Vice President, Head of Sales and Business Development
412-779-1606 / matt@sofrankoadvisors.com
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Wheeling Brewing Company- Microbrewery and Gastropub
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Under Agreement: Millvale Neighborhood Bar- The Barking Shark
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Under Agreement: Lawrence County Drive Thru Beer Distributor
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Under Agreement: Historic Building in Iconic Pittsburgh Location
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Under Agreement: High Revenue Brewery in Pittsburgh
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Under Agreement: Established Allegheny County Beer Distributor
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Under Agreement: Elk County Beer Distributor
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Under Agreement: Butler County Beer Distributor
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The Venue in Downtown Greensburg, PA
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The Snyder’s Bonfire
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South Hills Sports Bar & Restaurant
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South Hills Restaurant on Prime Corner
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Sold: Washington County Beer Distributor
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SOLD: Turnkey Restaurant in Prime End Cap Location
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Sold: Turnkey Fast-Casual Franchise Restaurant in Fox Chapel Area
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SOLD: Turnkey Brewery in Butler County
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Sold: Spello
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SOLD: NrGize Lifestyle Cafe in Bakery Square LA Fitness
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Sold: Mario’s Restaurant & Bar in Moon Township
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Sold: Italian Restaurant with High Consistent Cash Flow Along Rt 8 Corridor
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Sold: High Volume NWPA Beer Distributor
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Sold: Cranberry Township Pizza Shop
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Sold: Café Raymond
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Sold: Bull River Taco Co Squirrel Hill
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Sold: Bull River Taco Co in Mt. Lebanon
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Sold: Bethel Park Pizza Shop
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Sold: Berks County Retail Beer Distributor
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Sold – Mad Mex, Oakland (Asset Sale)
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Prime South Side Corner Bar-Restaurant
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Prime Restaurant Space- Downtown PGH
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Price Improvement: Mintt Pizza (Name Change Required)
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Price Improvement: Frankie I’s Bar & Grille
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Price Improvement: Dominick’s Diner- Erie, PA Staple Restaurant
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Price Improvement: Allegheny County Beer Distributor
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Popular Diner North of Pittsburgh
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Plated Restaurant
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Insurrection AleWorks: Full Brewery Build Out in Western, PA
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High-End Restaurant with Multiple Outdoor Options in Pittsburgh’s North Hills Area
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Freestanding Restaurant Building in Forest Hill
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Former Doughbar South Side Location (Asset Sale)
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Ephesus Pizza
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Efficient Rt. 19 Cranberry Township Restaurant
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