Jimmy Carey
Commercial Real Estate
Restaurant Broker

What happens to employees when you buy a restaurant in Atlanta is one of the most overlooked risks in restaurant transactions. In most asset sales, employees do not automatically transfer to the buyer. This in-depth guide from Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker explains how Georgia employment law, wage and hour compliance, 1099 misclassification, I-9 verification, and employee retention strategies impact restaurant buyers before and after closing—helping buyers during owners

Understanding how to Calculate SDE Atlanta Restaurant Broker style is essential for determining your restaurant’s true value. This guide explains what SDE includes, how add-backs work, and why earnings—not equipment or potential—drive restaurant valuation in today’s Atlanta market. Learn how accurate SDE calculation strengthens pricing, negotiations, and buyer confidence.

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.