Yaron Goldman

Mr. Yaron Goldman

Ascension Management Consulting
9126 Gold Mine Road,
Loveland, CO 80538
Office: 704-621-0958
Introduction

Mr. Yaron Goldman is a seasoned expert in restaurant and franchise valuations, with over 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. As the CEO of Finally Restaurant Group, he has led over $200 million in M&A transactions and has deep expertise in both the operational and financial aspects of the business. Certified as an expert witness, Mr. Goldman specializes in providing accurate valuations, helping clients navigate complex financial scenarios in bankruptcy, restructuring, and litigation cases. His extensive industry knowledge and hands-on experience ensure reliable assessments, empowering clients to make informed decisions about their cases.


Areas of Expertise
  • Business Valuation
  • Finance
  • Food
  • Franchising
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Real Estate Valuation
  • Restaurant Valuation
  • Restaurants

Expert Background
Q: Please list your professional accreditations, degrees, licenses, and certificates granted:
A: University of Alabama BS Business - Finance Concentration
University of North Carolina Charlotte MBA - Finance Concentration
Q: Please list your affiliations or memberships in any professional and/or industry organizations:
A: International Franchise Association
National Restaurant Association
Turn-Around Management Association
Q: Please list any teaching or speaking experience you have had, including subject matter:
A: Multiple speaking engagements at over a dozen industry restaurant and franchise conferences
Q: Have any of your accreditations ever been investigated, suspended or removed? (if yes, explain)
A: No
Q: On how many occasions have you been retained as an expert?
A: 1
Q: For what area(s) of expertise have you been retained as an expert?
A: Restaurant Valuation
Q: In what percentage of your cases were you retained by the defendant?
A: 100
Q: On how many occasions have you had your deposition taken?
A: 1
Q: When was the last time you had your deposition taken?
A: August of 2024
Q: On how many occasions have you been qualified by a court to give expert testimony?
A: 1
Q: On how many occasions have you testified as an expert in court or before an arbitrator?
A: 1
Q: For how many years have you worked with the legal industry as an expert?
A: Less than a year, I am just starting this practice.
Q: What services do you offer? (E.g.: consulting, testing, reports, site inspections etc.)
A: Formal and Informal Valuation reports, Operational Audits, Financial Reviews, Real Estate Valuation, Franchising Valuation/Franchisor Valuation
Q: What is your hourly rate to consult with an attorney?
A: $100/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to review documents?
A: $100/hour- This can be applied to the fee for the informal or formal valuation which is $2,500 for informal which will give a range of value and $10,000 for a formal valuation.
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide deposition testimony?
A: $200/hour
Q: What is your hourly rate to provide testimony at trial?
A: $250/hour
Q: Please list any fees other than those stated above (E.g.: travel expenses, copy fees, etc.)
A: Travel fee of $200/ day + actual expenses.

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