Anthony Blair

Tony is a seasoned hospitality professional with a lifelong background in the industry, having grown up in a family deeply embedded in the business. With experience spanning nearly all positions within the industry, Tony has worked with some of the most prominent hotel brands. After relocating to Florida, his family acquired and operated a 16-cottage lodge and marina for eight years. He then expanded his management expertise, overseeing more than 125 rooms across North and West Florida over five years.

For the next 25 years, Tony owned and operated over 20 restaurant locations and consulted on hundreds more. In the past 15+ years, he has transitioned to a role as a M&A Advisor with his firm, Boss Group International. While Tony is well-versed in various industries, he specializes in hospitality, assisting clients in buying and selling businesses anywhere in the United States. His extensive experience as a hotel and restaurant owner/operator enables him to provide valuable insights and consultation to his clients.

Tony is knowledgeable about all required Alcohol Beverage License laws, as well as state and county regulations, and offers assistance with funding options. He collaborates directly with several national restaurant brands on franchising and development.

Recognized as one of the top agents in Florida, Tony has received the Million Dollar Award annually since entering the business. For six consecutive years, he has earned the Top Dealmaker Award for the State of Florida, placing him in the top 5% of agents statewide in terms of dollar volume of businesses sold. Tony is an experienced M&A Advisor with a demonstrated history in the Mergers & Acquisitions industry, skilled in negotiation, sales, exit strategies, team building, and business development.