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, […]
Buying a Restaurant with SBA Lending. Things to Know
Buying a Restaurant with SBA lending is a great opportunity for buyers to finance up to 90% of the total acquisition cost. Restaurant Acquisitions are eligible for Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans, but the process can be time-consuming and requires many supporting documents. The restaurant buyer’s and the restaurant seller’s financial documents must be […]
EATS Broker sells a Pizza Franchise in Crawford, Georgia
Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells a Pizza Franchise in Crawford, Georgia. EATS Broker represented the seller and buyer. The seller is a repeat client; he bought the restaurant in 2021 with the assistance of the Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker. The new owners bought the building and the Pizza Franchise for Sale. They plan […]
5 Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant
The 5 Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant have many positive attributes. The current restaurant owner has built a proven business model, established a client base, and gone through the headaches of the initial building-out phase of the restaurant space. The harsh reality of the restaurant industry is that 60% of restaurants will close their […]
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 […]
Want to sell your restaurant? What Restaurant Equipment do you own?
Want to sell your restaurant, and it’s time to create an equipment list? What Restaurant equipment do you own as a restaurant owner? This seems easy to answer, but most restaurant owners misunderstand what they own when leasing a restaurant space. The landlord is responsible for creating a lease to protect their interest when leasing […]
What are the most demanding Restaurants to Sell
The most demanding restaurants to sell fall into three categories. Chef-driven restaurants, BBQ restaurants, and unprofitable restaurants or new openings. All three types of restaurants present considerable challenges when it’s time to sell a restaurant. The cold hard fact is that only 30%-40% of restaurants listed for sale will sell to a new buyer. Some […]
Buying an existing restaurant to convert to a new concept
Buying an existing restaurant to convert to a new concept is an excellent way for a non-experienced restaurant owner and an experienced restaurateur to become a restaurant owner. The new buyers benefit from the hard work the current owner has experienced to build out the restaurant, open the restaurant, and maintain the restaurant. An existing […]
Selling your Franchise Restaurant
Are you thinking about selling your franchise restaurant in 2023? We have finished the Holiday season, and now it’s time to get ready to start a new year with new challenges. Some of the most seasoned restauranteurs, managers, and employees exited the restaurant industry in 2022. The challenges of labor rate inflation, labor shortage, food […]
