Jimmy Carey
Commercial Real Estate
Restaurant Broker

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.

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.