Restaurant due diligence in Atlanta is the phase where most Georgia restaurant deals are won or lost. This complete guide covers both sides of the table — what sellers must have ready before day one, what buyers must demand and verify, Georgia-specific liquor license rules, management agreements that bridge the license gap, the step-by-step due diligence process, and Savannah market specifics. From Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker. Serving Atlanta, Savannah &

Your tax return and your sale price tell two completely different stories. Most Atlanta restaurant owners are shocked by the gap between what their accountant reports and what their business sells for — and that gap is almost always larger than expected. This guide breaks down exactly how restaurant SDE EBITDA valuation works in Atlanta: what gets added back, how brokers recast financials line by line, and how the right multiple applies to your deal. SDE or EBITDA — know whic

What do restaurant startup costs in Atlanta actually look like in 2026? Not national averages - real numbers by concept type, from construction and grease traps to Georgia liquor licenses, working capital, and the one decision that changes everything. From Jimmy Carey, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker with 37 years in the industry and five restaurant openings of his own. Serving Atlanta, Savannah & All of Georgia.