Restaurant due diligence in Atlanta is the phase where most Georgia restaurant deals are won or lost. This complete guide covers both sides of the table — what sellers must have ready before day one, what buyers must demand and verify, Georgia-specific liquor license rules, management agreements that bridge the license gap, the step-by-step due diligence process, and Savannah market specifics. From Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker. Serving Atlanta, Savannah &

The Savannah up and coming restaurant market is backed by seven converging demand drivers — from 12.9 million annual visitors to a $4.5 billion port expansion to a wave of new hotels — that are drawing national operators south and creating favorable exit conditions for Savannah restaurant owners who understand the timing.

Most Atlanta restaurant owners think their business is worth more than the market will pay. This guide shows you exactly how to calculate SDE, why net profit and revenue are the wrong starting points, and how the JCCRE 4-Gap Valuation Reality Check explains the gap between what sellers believe and what buyers will finance. For restaurants in Atlanta, Savannah & all of Georgia.

In Restaurant Valuation Atlanta, earnings—not assets—determine true value. Discover how experienced restaurant broker Jimmy Carey helps Atlanta restaurant owners understand what their business is really worth. Learn how Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), Owner Benefit, and lease terms drive pricing, and why accurate valuation can mean the difference between a successful sale and a missed opportunity.

Should Atlanta restaurant owners lease or buy their space? Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker with 37 years of restaurant operator experience, covers the real cost of leasing, CAM fees, percentage rent traps, SBA 504 financing, and exactly how your real estate decision affects your restaurant's sale price in Atlanta, Savannah, and all of Georgia. A practical decision guide for restaurant operators at every stage of the business cycle, from first concept to exit

Discover the pros and cons of buying an existing restaurant. Explore your options and expert tips from Atlanta’s top restaurant broker.

What do restaurant startup costs in Atlanta actually look like in 2026? Not national averages - real numbers by concept type, from construction and grease traps to Georgia liquor licenses, working capital, and the one decision that changes everything. From Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker with 37 years in the industry and five restaurant openings of his own. Serving Atlanta, Savannah & All of Georgia.

Choosing the right restaurant location in Atlanta is the decision that controls every dollar you spend and every customer you attract for the next decade. Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey, founder of five Jimmy'z Kitchen locations, breaks down the complete site selection framework: 8 criteria, Atlanta submarket guide, Savannah analysis, buildout cost tables, site selection scorecard, red flag walkaway list, and the mistakes Atlanta operators make every year.