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Bubble Tea Franchise Brand For Sale Acquisition: Buy Franchisor Rights to an Established Brand in Atlanta
Exclusive Bubble Tea Franchise Brand for sale Opportunity from Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker
Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate presents a rare opportunity to acquire franchisor rights to an established bubble tea and coffee shop franchise brand generating $70,000 in normalized annual cash flow. With over 37 years of restaurant industry experience as a former chef and multi-unit restaurant owner, Jimmy Carey brings unparalleled expertise to this sophisticated franchise

Jimmy Carey
Jan 1612 min read


The Harsh Reality of Selling Underperforming Restaurants: Price It Right or Walk Away With Nothing
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.

Jimmy Carey
Jan 1511 min read


The Lease Assignment Trap: Why Landlord Consent Decides More Atlanta Restaurant Sales Than Price
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.

Jimmy Carey
Jan 415 min read


Restaurant Valuation Atlanta: Why Earnings Matter More Than Assets When Selling Your Restaurant
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.

Jimmy Carey
Nov 7, 202513 min read


Restaurant for Sale in Decatur, GA: Why Turnkey Opportunities Are Fueling Atlanta’s Dining Boom
Decatur’s restaurant scene is booming — and this turnkey, fully equipped restaurant opportunity puts you right in the center of it. With low rent that includes electricity and trash, a complete FF&E package, and excellent visibility on a high-traffic corridor, this 2nd-generation space is ready for your concept. Explore why operators and investors are moving fast on Decatur opportunities with Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate, Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker.

Jimmy Carey
Oct 23, 20256 min read


The Journey of a Pizzaiolo: A Restaurant Tenant Representation Success Story by Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker
Featuring Chef John Frank Cely and the launch of Char Pizzeria at Halcyon. Discover how expert Restaurant Tenant Representation in Atlanta by Jimmy Carey, Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker, helped a first-time pizzaiolo overcome challenges, secure his first restaurant, and turn passion into a thriving business success story.

Jimmy Carey
Oct 12, 20259 min read


What Restaurant Buyers Look for in Atlanta
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.

Jimmy Carey
Sep 25, 20258 min read


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


Asian Restaurant for Sale in Dunwoody GA: Turnkey Opportunity in a Thriving Food Corridor
Discover a rare opportunity to own a 30-year legacy Asian restaurant in the heart of Dunwoody–Chamblee. With nearly $1M in sales, a turnkey kitchen, and a proven customer base, this confidential asset sale offers the perfect chance for experienced restaurateurs and savvy investors to step into a profitable operation. Explore financials, loan scenarios, and why this listing stands out in Atlanta’s restaurant market.

Jimmy Carey
Jul 24, 20256 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


Why This Downtown Atlanta Pizzeria Is a Prime Investment Ahead of FIFA 2026 | Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate
Discover why SLICE Pizzeria in Downtown Atlanta is one of the city’s most strategic restaurant investments ahead of FIFA 2026. This turnkey asset sale, listed by Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate, is perfectly positioned for high visibility, steady foot traffic, and massive event-driven opportunity. Learn how this location, infrastructure, and timing align to make it a rare plug-and-play deal in Atlanta’s restaurant market.

Jimmy Carey
Jun 28, 20256 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


Show Me the Money: Why Proof of Funds Is Crucial for Restaurant Brokers and Sellers
Before a restaurant changes hands, there’s one essential step that separates serious buyers from window shoppers: Proof of Funds. In this blog, Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate explains why providing financial verification is critical to protecting sellers, building trust, and accelerating restaurant sales. Whether you’re buying or selling, understanding how POF works will give you the edge in today’s competitive market.

Jimmy Carey
May 26, 20257 min read


Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate Team: Atlanta's Leading Restaurant Broker
Jimmy Carey isn't your typical Atlanta restaurant broker. As founder of Jimmy'z Kitchen — five locations across Miami South Beach, Wynwood, Brickell, Pinecrest, and Marietta — he brings 37 years of real operator experience to every deal. Learn why restaurant owners across Atlanta, Savannah, and all of Georgia trust a broker who has lived the business from the inside out.

Jimmy Carey
May 11, 202517 min read


Should Atlanta Restaurant Owners Lease or Buy Their Space? A 2026 Decision Guide
Should Atlanta restaurant owners lease or buy their space? Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker with 37 years of restaurant operator experience, covers the real cost of leasing, CAM fees, percentage rent traps, SBA 504 financing, and exactly how your real estate decision affects your restaurant's sale price in Atlanta, Savannah, and all of Georgia. A practical decision guide for restaurant operators at every stage of the business cycle, from first concept to exit

Jimmy Carey
Jan 2, 202525 min read


The Restaurant Industry in 2025: Trends, Challenges, and Strategies for Success
Discover 2025 restaurant trends, challenges, strategies for success. Insights from Atlanta’s trusted broker, Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Est

Jimmy Carey
Dec 19, 202410 min read


How to Choose the Right Restaurant Location in Atlanta and Savannah: A Complete Site Selection Guide
Choosing the right restaurant location in Atlanta is the decision that controls every dollar you spend and every customer you attract for the next decade. Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey, founder of five Jimmy'z Kitchen locations, breaks down the complete site selection framework: 8 criteria, Atlanta submarket guide, Savannah analysis, buildout cost tables, site selection scorecard, red flag walkaway list, and the mistakes Atlanta operators make every year.

Jimmy Carey
Dec 1, 202424 min read
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