Restaurant Owner do you know the lease terms
Ask a Restaurant Owner if you know the lease terms of your restaurant. The common answer will be, “Yes, I signed the lease agreement and have a copy. The Restaurant Business Broker estimates that after selling restaurants for 11 years, only about 25% of restaurant owners actually know the critical dates of the lease agreement when it comes to lease renewal. When selling a restaurant, the Owner...Read More
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Common Mistakes: Restaurant for Sale by Owner
Restaurant for Sale by Owner listings usually try selling a restaurant business without the assistance of a Restaurant Broker. Some restaurant owners decide to sell a restaurant on their own to save on the commission a restaurant business broker charges. The old saying is “knowledge is power,” and the art of selling a restaurant can be challenging for a Restaurant for sale by...Read More
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Selling a restaurant? What does the buyer pay for?
When selling a restaurant, most sellers don’t know what the buyer pays for at the closing table besides the listing price. Outside of the listing price, several additional fees should be negotiated upfront between the buyer and restaurant seller. Restaurant Business Brokers are trained to know the typical components of the fees associated with selling a restaurant and will inform potential...Read More
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4 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Sale
EATS Broker provides 4 Tips for a Successful Restaurant Sale in 2024 to any restaurant owner considering selling a restaurant. Selling a restaurant can be challenging, with only 30%-40% of restaurants listed for sale selling. Selling a restaurant in 2024 comes down to careful planning and execution. The Restaurant Business Broker provides tips to ensure a successful restaurant sale in 2024....Read More
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Selling a Restaurant? Are you ready
When selling a restaurant, owners can make several mistakes that impact the experience. Restaurant Business Brokers sell multiple restaurants a year, while most restaurant owners will only experience selling a restaurant once in their lifetime. Understanding the resale process of restaurants takes years of experience. When selling a restaurant, business owners should prepare mentally for the...Read More
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What is the best time to sell a restaurant?
The best time to sell a restaurant can depend on various factors outside the Restaurant seller’s control. The elements can include specific circumstances of the restaurant business, market conditions, and your personal goals. The Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker provides some considerations to help you determine the optimal time to sell a restaurant: Financial Performance is key: The best time...Read More
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Thinking about selling a restaurant
When restaurant owners are thinking about selling a restaurant, it’s essential to approach the process thoughtfully and strategically. Every Restaurant owner has a different story about why they want to sell a restaurant, but some things are expected. The restaurant business broker at EATS Broker provides steps to consider when thinking about selling your restaurant: Determine Your Why:...Read More
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Selling your Restaurant: What should you know?
Are you selling your restaurant in today’s market? What should you know about selling a restaurant before you start? The Restaurant resale market is much different from the housing resale market. Only 2%-5% of Restaurant Buyers inquiring about restaurants for sale will purchase a restaurant. Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker thinks restaurant owners are shocked to know the following data:...Read More
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How to Grade a Restaurant for Sale
How to grade a restaurant for sale is a good question for a restaurant owner. Since Pre-K, most have been taught to judge performance by our grades. Office Buildings in Commercial Real Estate are placed in one of three categories: class A, class B, or Class C. A building rating is a national benchmark. Each class is typically based on a general combination of factors, including building...Read More
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When it’s time to sell a restaurant, do you have an Exit Strategy?
When it’s time to sell a restaurant, most restaurant owners don’t have an exit strategy. Some Restaurant Owners think they can sell their Restaurant anytime, like a residential property. The hard fact is that only about 20%-30% of restaurants listed on the market will sell. Restaurant owners with a plan when it’s time to exit, are usually more successful than those without. An exit strategy...Read More
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4 Worst Decisions when selling a Restaurant
Do you plan to sell a restaurant? What are the worst decisions when selling a restaurant? EATS Broker will provide an inside look at why some restaurant sellers can be disappointed when it’s time to sell a restaurant. Did you know only 20%-30% of the restaurants listed on the market will sell to a new owner? With the odds stacked against a restaurant owner for success, there are...Read More
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Time to sell your restaurant? How to defend your listing price
When it’s time to sell your Restaurant, how do you plan to defend your listing price? This question is excellent for anyone considering hiring a Restaurant Broker or For Sale by Owner. It’s easy to think of a random number, list a restaurant for sale, and answer buyer inquiries. Selling a restaurant is like fishing; it’s time to make the catch when a customer is interested (a...Read More
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