RESTAURANTS FOR SALE

Not sure what type of restaurant you're actually selling? Asset sale, turnkey, second generation space, or profitable going concern — these are four completely different transactions, and the difference in price can exceed $400,000 for the exact same physical restaurant. Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey breaks down what each one means, who your buyers are, and how to identify which one you actually have before you go to market.

Absentee restaurant ownership is one of the biggest myths in the restaurant industry. Many buyers believe they can purchase a restaurant, keep the existing employees, and operate the business remotely with minimal involvement. In reality, restaurants are operational businesses that require leadership, experience, and presence. Landlords, sellers, and lenders consistently view absentee, inexperienced buyers as high risk—regardless of how much capital they have. This article ex