Selling a restaurant business
What are the steps to the closing table when selling a restaurant business? Each restaurant resale transaction is different because the terms and participating professionals change. Selling a non-franchise restaurant is a different sales process than selling a franchise restaurant. Selling a restaurant with SBA lending involves many more steps than closing a cash deal […]
Emerging Restaurant Brands- The challenges of selling a restaurant resale
Selling a Restaurant resale, especially for an emerging brand, can present many challenges. An Emerging Restaurant Brand can be defined as a Franchise Brand with less than 100 units. Emerging restaurant franchise brands are newer ventures still enduring growing pains. The Restaurant Business Broker knows that selling an Emerging Restaurant Brand in a new territory […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Selling a Restaurant-Mistakes to Avoid
If you are selling a restaurant, there are mistakes to avoid that can become obstacles to reaching the closing table. To increase the odds of a restaurant for sale getting to the closing table, the Asset Sale Purchase agreement needs to be adequately prepared by a trained professional. The sales price is only the start […]
