Dan Scherotter

A William and Mary graduate in philosophy and economics, Dan moved with his family to Richmond from San Francisco in 2017 unable to resist the allure of its burgeoning restaurant scene, rapid growth and quality of life. Dan began working with Filament as a client and later joined the team as a management consultant and business intermediary. Having owned and sold his own businesses, he not only speaks the language, but can find the value proposition in any business.

Dan leverages a broad and deep career as a classically-trained Michelin Guide-recognized chef, and a multi-unit restaurateur – not only in fine dining but also in quick service concepts. He’s nationally recognized as an R&D expert in the hospitality field and a strategic F&B consultant. In San Francisco, he represented the small business community as President of the Golden Gate Restaurant Association. Dan has worked with myriad concepts, and specializes in product development and operational improvements, as well as being an award-winning teacher/trainer.

As a business broker, Dan focuses on both the big picture and the details – the product and the people. He has a full appreciation of what businesses are worth, and to whom, and fully understands the value of a concept, a location and a network. Dan’s consultative sales approach starts with helping owners put meat on the bone to increase enterprise value and appeal to a wider pool of buyers. That advice also forms the backbone of his marketing outreach to buyers looking for great opportunities.