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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
6 days ago37 min read


From Tax Return to Sale Price: How SDE and EBITDA Drive Restaurant Valuations in Atlanta
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

Jimmy Carey
Apr 126 min read


Restaurant Ownership After Layoffs: Why Corporate Uncertainty Is Changing Buyer and Seller Behavior
Corporate layoffs are changing who is buying restaurants in Atlanta. Experienced professionals are exploring restaurant ownership after layoffs as a way to regain income stability, reshaping buyer behavior and creating new implications for restaurant owners considering selling.

Jimmy Carey
Feb 119 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
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