The IBBA Q1 2026 Market Pulse is out. 300 brokers. 203 closed transactions. As Georgia's IBBA-credentialed restaurant broker, Jimmy Carey decodes every number that matters for Atlanta and Savannah sellers: SDE multiples, buyer proximity, the 68% exit planning gap, what exit planning actually involves, time to close, AI and valuations, and what the Boomer liquidity wave means for Georgia restaurant owners right now. Real broker intelligence translated locally. Serving Atlanta,

Restaurant lease negotiation Atlanta requires more than reading the document — it requires knowing which 13 terms will define your business for the next decade. Former operator and Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey delivers the complete negotiation playbook: TIA, CAM caps, personal guarantees, LOI strategy, lender requirements, Savannah market dynamics, and every clause your landlord hopes you overlook. Serving Atlanta, Savannah & All of Georgia.

Most Atlanta restaurant sellers walk into the process thinking they know what to expect. Almost none of them do. Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey breaks down the 10 most costly myths — from valuation and timeline to confidential sales, landlord surprises, lease assignment, and what actually happens after closing. If you're thinking about selling your restaurant in Atlanta, this is the reality check that protects your exit, your proceeds, and your peace of mind.

Every week in Metro Atlanta, restaurant listings expire, go dark, or disappear without ever closing — not because they couldn't sell, but because they were never positioned correctly. Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey breaks down the 6 deal-killers behind every stalled listing and the 4-step framework that positions your restaurant for a clean, profitable exit in Atlanta and Georgia.

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.

Discover the top 8 mistakes new restaurant owners make and learn actionable tips to avoid them. Start your journey to success with experts!

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.