Before you sign a restaurant lease in Atlanta, you need to know exactly what landlords are looking for — and how to present yourself as the tenant they can't say no to. In this pillar guide, Atlanta's Premier Restaurant Broker Jimmy Carey breaks down the 7 essentials of restaurant tenant representation: from building your financial package and negotiating TI allowances, to structuring personal guarantees and finding the right second-generation space. Whether you're opening yo

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.