What is a Pocket Listing Agreement?
In the real estate industry in the United States, a pocket listing or hip pocket listing is a property where a broker holds a signed listing agreement (or contract) with the seller, whether that be an “Exclusive Right to Sell” or “Exclusive Agency” agreement or contract, but which is never advertised nor entered into a […]
What are the Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant?
The million-dollar question for buyers should be,” what are the benefits of buying an existing restaurant”? The Restaurant Industry has a high failure rate, around 60 percent of new restaurants fail within the first year. And nearly 80 percent shutter before their fifth anniversary according to CNBC.com Knowing these tremendous odds of failure, there are […]
Why do I need to show proof of funds
Did you know the statement “proof of funds” is not in the Merriam Webster dictionary? This information is interesting because the words, “proof of funds” are used daily in the Business Brokerage world. Proof of Funds (POF) demonstrates how much money a person or entity has available in liquid assets. When purchasing a restaurant, you […]
3 Types of Buyers after Covid-19
EATS Broker talks to 3 Types of Buyers after the Covid-19 pandemic outbreak about buying a restaurant. The conversations we had before Covid-19 were much different than the conversations now. Today’s conversations come with a collection of unknown factors. Today’s market is buzzing with a large number of buyers and sellers entering the market. Some […]
How COVID-19 Permanently Changed Restaurant Brokerage
How COVID-19 Permanently Redefined the Restaurant Brokerage Industry When the COVID-19 pandemic first shook the food and beverage industry, business brokers and restaurant owners treated it as a temporary hurdle. Years later, it is clear that the crisis didn’t just present a passing disruption—it permanently rewrote the rules of buying, valuing, and selling a restaurant. […]
SBA Bank Lending for a Restaurant
SBA Bank Lending approval for a restaurant can be a challenging task to qualify for a buyer and can make the difference of a restaurant selling or not selling. Restaurants for sale that qualify for SBA lending on the market today are far less in numbers than buyers. The restaurants that sell for the highest […]
3 Tips for Leasing a Restaurant Space– EATS Broker
3 Tips for Leasing a Restaurant Space Restaurant leases can be complex and involve negotiations on some very important details to a lease. In general, restaurant commercial leases are generally much longer than a typical residential lease. The restaurant tenant is making a much larger financial commitment. Regardless of whether you are an experienced restaurateur, […]
5 Reasons I Can’t Sell My Restaurant (And How to Fix It) | EATS Broker
Selling a restaurant can be an emotional and complex journey. Many owners assume that because their food is great or their dining room is full, buyers will line up out the door. However, industry data tells a much more challenging story. According to M&A Today, up to 80% of business owners do not know the […]