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Savannah's Restaurant Market Is Heating Up — And Atlanta Operators Are Starting to Notice
The Savannah up and coming restaurant market is backed by seven converging demand drivers — from 12.9 million annual visitors to a $4.5 billion port expansion to a wave of new hotels — that are drawing national operators south and creating favorable exit conditions for Savannah restaurant owners who understand the timing.

Jimmy Carey
Apr 2933 min read


What Every Atlanta Restaurant Operator Must Negotiate Before Signing a Lease
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.

Jimmy Carey
Apr 2037 min read


How to Calculate SDE for Your Restaurant — And Why the Number Surprises Most Atlanta Sellers
Most Atlanta restaurant owners think their business is worth more than the market will pay. This guide shows you exactly how to calculate SDE, why net profit and revenue are the wrong starting points, and how the JCCRE 4-Gap Valuation Reality Check explains the gap between what sellers believe and what buyers will finance. For restaurants in Atlanta, Savannah & all of Georgia.

Jimmy Carey
Nov 25, 202535 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
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