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Top Mistakes Restaurant Owners Make When Selling | Insights from Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker
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

Jimmy Carey
Aug 31, 202511 min read


Restaurant Asset Sale Atlanta: Why Selling a Restaurant in Roswell, Georgia Might Be the Smartest Move You Make
Another restaurant has been successfully sold in Roswell, GA through a strategic restaurant asset sale. Discover why this method is becoming the go-to solution for Georgia restaurant owners looking to exit profitably — even if their business isn’t cash-flowing. Atlanta restaurant broker Jimmy Carey explains how both sellers and buyers can win.

Jimmy Carey
Jul 12, 20257 min read


What Is a Restaurant Asset Sale? Why It’s the Smartest Move for Restaurateurs in 2025
Thinking about opening a restaurant? Discover why buying a restaurant asset sale can save you time, money, and headaches. Learn how Jimmy Carey, Atlanta’s top restaurant broker, helps buyers acquire fully equipped, turnkey restaurants and get to market faster.

Jimmy Carey
Jun 12, 20257 min read


Top 8 Mistakes New Restaurant Owners Make and How to Avoid Them
Discover the top 8 mistakes new restaurant owners make and learn actionable tips to avoid them. Start your journey to success with experts!

Jimmy Carey
Dec 4, 20245 min read


Confidentiality in Restaurant Sales: How Atlanta Restaurant Owners Protect Value During a Sale
Confidentiality in restaurant sales is not optional in the Atlanta market. In a confidential restaurant sale Atlanta, protecting operational stability protects Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE), lease leverage, and Fair Market Value. Learn how structured NDAs, Proof of Funds, staged disclosure, and landlord coordination preserve value and support a successful restaurant transaction.

Jimmy Carey
Nov 1, 202310 min read


Unlocking the True Value: How Much is my Restaurant Worth In Atlanta
Wondering how much your restaurant is worth in Atlanta? Jimmy Carey — Johnson & Wales-trained chef, former owner of five Jimmy'z Kitchen locations, and Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker — breaks down every valuation method serious sellers need to know: SDE multiples, asset-based valuation, market comparables, and the hidden factors that quietly destroy value before you ever go to market. Get the honest answer before you list.

Jimmy Carey
Oct 26, 202319 min read
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