Why Do Restaurant Sales Transactions fall apart?

Restaurant Sales Transactions fall apart for a collection of reasons. Some of these issues can be resolved before they derail a deal from closing, but several problems are discovered along the way. Once the restaurant seller and buyer have agreed to terms and signed an Asset Purchase Agreement, the due diligence period will start, and […]
Selling a Franchise Restaurant-Transfer Fee

When selling a franchise restaurant, how much is the Franchise Transfer fee? This question is one of the first questions EATS Restaurant Brokers wants to know from franchisees interested in selling a franchise restaurant. Franchises have various Franchise Fees, but one fee is significant for reselling a restaurant, and it’s the Franchise Transfer Fee. The […]
Who pays for closing attorney fees for restaurant sale?

Who pays for closing attorney fees for a restaurant sale, who does the lawyer actually represent? Once the buyer-seller has agreed to a purchase price, next, it’s time to open escrow and hire a closing attorney. The closing attorney represents the buyer, and it’s the buyer’s expense to pay at the closing table. Most transactions […]
Selling a Franchise Restaurant vs Non-Franchise

What are the Pros and Cons of Selling a Franchise Restaurant vs. Non-Franchise is a common question EATS Restaurant Brokers receives from sellers? Franchise Restaurants for Sale make up 60%-70% of all restaurant sold listings annually. Why is the number so high compared to independently owned restaurants? The hard facts are only 30%-40% of restaurants […]
The Cares Act 2-How does it help Restaurants?

The Cares Act 2 has some generous provisions to help restaurants. EATS Broker wants to share some great news about the latest $900 billion coronavirus relief bill. The coronavirus relief bill extends and modifies several provisions first enacted in the CARES Act, Congress’s $2.2 trillion pandemic relief law passed in March 2020. Congress passed the […]
Virtual Brands: Do They Work for Restaurant Owners? | EATS Broker

Virtual Brands: Do They Work for Restaurant Owners? The culinary landscape has shifted dramatically over the last few years. Traditional brick-and-mortar restaurants are facing tighter profit margins, rising food costs, and labor shortages. To combat these economic pressures, thousands of operators have turned to a digital-first strategy: virtual brands. But a burning question remains for […]
What is The Best Way to Sell a Restaurant?

The best way to sell a restaurant in today’s market with restaurants closing at a record pace since the pandemic started is a tough question to answer. BizBuySell’s 3rd Quarter Insight Report reflects a market-driven by opportunity seekers and business owners either well-positioned to profit or forced to exit. The Restaurant Owners forced to exit […]
What Do Restaurant Business Brokers Do? | EATS Broker

What Do Restaurant Business Brokers Do? If you have ever watched a professional football game, you know that the quarterback is the absolute engine of the offense. They aren’t just passing the ball; they are reading the defense, calling audibles at the line of scrimmage, managing the clock, and keeping every single player aligned toward […]
How to Sell a Franchise Restaurant?

The decision to sell a franchise restaurant can be challenging in today’s market. The good news is that if you own a Restaurant Franchise, buyers are lining up with interest. Close to 60%-70% of the restaurants for sale in Georgia that sell are franchise concepts. Franchise concepts are growing right now, while independent owned restaurants […]