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

Atlanta restaurant owners: When your restaurant is underperforming, unrealistic pricing costs everything. Learn why asset sales recover only 20-35% of investment and how accepting market reality saves $75K-$150K before you turn in your keys.

Personal guarantees in Atlanta restaurant leases create $300K-$600K liability that follows you after selling. This hidden risk exposes your home and assets to collection—yet 30-40% of sellers don't address release until too late. Learn negotiation strategies, financial requirements, and how to protect your wealth from Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey. Discover why guarantees kill deals and proven tactics for sellers, buyers, and landlords.

Most Atlanta restaurant sales don’t fail on price—they fail on the lease. Lease assignment and landlord consent often become the real obstacles after a deal is agreed. This article explains how lease terms, landlord approval, and buyer financing—especially SBA-backed buyers—can quietly derail timelines, force price reductions, or kill deals altogether if not addressed early in the selling process.

Learn how to prepare your restaurant for sale in Atlanta with a strategic readiness guide from Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate, Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker. This in-depth article covers financial preparation, SDE, lease analysis, operations, documentation, and buyer expectations—helping restaurant owners reduce risk, protect value, and position their business for a successful, well-structured sale.

Discover what restaurant buyers look for in Atlanta and how to prepare your business for a profitable sale. Buyers demand clean financials, stable sales, favorable lease terms, and turnkey operations. They don’t pay for potential—they pay for proven performance. As Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker with Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate and Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers, I help sellers maximize value and attract serious buyers.

Wondering about the best time to sell a restaurant in Atlanta? Timing can be the difference between a smooth, profitable exit and a stressful fire sale. In this blog, Jimmy Carey — Atlanta’s Premiere Restaurant Broker — shares expert tips on when to sell, how to prepare financials and leases, and what pitfalls to avoid. Learn how to maximize value, attract qualified buyers, and exit your restaurant business with confidence.

Selling a restaurant in Atlanta is a complex process—and too many owners lose value by making costly mistakes. From poor financial records and unrealistic asking prices to ignoring lease details and inadequate buyer vetting, these errors can derail your sale and leave money on the table. With over 37 years of experience as a restaurateur and now Atlanta’s #1 Restaurant Broker, Jimmy Carey explains the top mistakes restaurant owners make when selling and how to avoid them. Lea