Success Stories
Don’t Just Listen to Us…
In the high-stakes world of commercial real estate and hospitality, MoJo is synonymous with success.
We don’t just facilitate transactions; we are true partners dedicated to the long-term success of both tenant and landlord.
The results speak for themselves.
The Pig and the Lady
Working with Jo was so positive. Her expertise in the market was such an asset in helping us make the best decision for us.
Jo always had our best interests in mind so we felt we could fully trust the process when it came to negotiations and that it met our needs for the duration of the lease. She does a great job at balancing what we are dreaming about doing in a space but also keeps us grounded in the reality of how out decisions can affect us in the long run. This is my 3rd restaurant that I’ve opened with Jo, she has been a great partner in helping me find the best home for my restaurants.
Andrew Le, Owner/Chef and James Beard Award Finalist 2023 and 2024
Over Easy and Easy ‘Que
“After working with Jo for over 10 years on numerous projects, we can vouch her level of knowledge and professionalism. In the restaurant real estate industry, her knowledge is unbeatable. Not only does she understand the bottom line numbers to keep the doors open, but she also understands the wants and needs of the communities she serves. We always consult with her when we hit critical decision making points in running our business. We are lucky to have her as a resource and she is so kind to always be available and willing to help. It’s clear her true passion is not merely filling a space, it is seeing a restaurant succeed.”
Jennifer Lobendahn, Co-Founder
Pint and Jigger
“Location, location, location! Finding the right location is key, but finding the right location that also complements your business is where true success lies.
The ability to pair a restaurant’s theme to its location is what sets Jo apart… With Jo’s expertise, we have been able to flourish where others could not. We are forever grateful to Jo and consider her as family!”
Daryn K. Ogino, Owner/Partner
“Meeting Jo was the absolute turning point for us… Her tremendous insight and connections in the restaurant industry proved to be an essential key in our pursuit of a home for Pint and Jigger. That was just the beginning. Jo continues to assist and advise us, and she always has our best interests in mind. She has become a part of our P+J family.”
Hideo Simon, Managing Partner
Tamura’s Enterprises
“I am a landlord, a real estate investor as well as a tenant in multiple locations around the state of Hawaii and Jo has helped me in every aspect of my business.
From a multi-million dollar property sale, to renewing leases and negotiating terms, her expertise is second to none. And people like dealing with her, so our contract negotiations are smooth—and save us money. Which is important to me.”
Glenn Tamura, President, Tamura’s Enterprises
Wendy’s, Taco Bell and Pieology
“I have worked with Jo for more than 13 years.She has been my ears and eyes when it comes to site selection and negotiations for the Hawaiian islands. Jo’s business acumen coupled with her resilient and pleasant personality has allowed Cotti FoodsCorp to identify and open highly successful Wendys and Pieology restaurants. I highly recommend Jo in any capacity and am proud tohave her as part of the Cotti Foods Corp. team.”
Valerie Kemp, President of Leasing, Cotti Foods
Island Olive Oil Company
“Working with Jo has been a real pleasure. She went out of her way to help us with our first store and her help and direction has been way beyond anything we ever could have expected. Jo is a true partner in the process – it’s like she’s a member of our own team. Not only did Jo find us both of our locations, she has continued to be involved with our decisions and regularly helps us with our marketing and branding efforts. She has been a tremendous asset to our growing business. If you’re a business trying to get started in Hawaii, we can’t recommend MoJo highly enough.”