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Restaurant Buyer Activity Report May 2026 | Market Intelligence Edition

By Robin Gagnon
June 12, 2026
Buying a Restaurant

Executive Summary Buyer demand for restaurant businesses remained strong in May 2026, across measurable signals tracked by We Sell Restaurants, the nation’s largest restaurant brokerage firm. Their restaurant for sale marketplace, home to more...
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The $28 Grilled Cheese, Going Viral on TikTok, and the Real Cost of Waiting

By Robin Gagnon
June 01, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Franchise Resales

The restaurant industry never stops moving, and neither does the market for buying and selling restaurants. This week on Deals Revealed, Robin Gagnon and Rob Morrison covered why a $28 grilled cheese sandwich is actually a masterclass in...
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World Cup Windfalls, Expanded SBA Lending, and Three Hot Listings: Your Weekly Restaurant Market Update

By Robin Gagnon
May 26, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

If you own a restaurant, are thinking about buying one, or are simply tracking what's happening in the marketplace, this week delivered a lot to pay attention to. From a once-in-a-generation revenue event heading toward restaurant operators...
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Outdoor Seating, Neighborhood Bars, and the Concepts You Didn't See Coming

By Robin Gagnon
May 18, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

The restaurant industry keeps moving, and so does the market for buying and selling restaurants. This week on Deals Revealed, Robin Gagnon and Rob Morrison covered a lot of ground: why outdoor seating has quietly become one of the most valuable...
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Five SBA Changes Every Restaurant Buyer Needs to Know Before They Apply for Financing

By Robin Gagnon
May 12, 2026
Buying a Restaurant

If you are in the process of buying a restaurant, or even selling your restaurant, the SBA lending environment you are stepping into looks very different from the one that existed even a year ago. Five significant changes have been announced and...
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What Your Google Rating Costs You, the Lunch Daypart Problem and Top Listings Across 5 States

By Robin Gagnon
May 11, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

This week on Deals Revealed, Robin Gagnon and Rob Morrison covered the topics operators, buyers, and sellers are thinking about right now: why your Google rating may already be shaping buyer offers, what the hollowing out of the lunch daypart...
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Food Trends That Flopped, Robots in the Kitchen, and What's Selling Now

By Robin Gagnon
May 07, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

The restaurant industry never stands still, and neither does the market for buying and selling restaurants. This week on Deals Revealed, Robin Gagnon and Rob Morrison covered a lot of ground: food trends that flamed out, the rise of automated...
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From Reservation to Revenue: The Guest Data Battle Reshaping the Restaurant Industry

By Robin Gagnon
April 20, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

Each week, Robin Gagnon and Rob Morrison of We Sell Restaurants, the nation's largest restaurant brokerage firm, break down the news, trends, listings, and closed deals shaping the industry. Here is everything from this week's edition of Deals...
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Immersive Dining, Shrinking Chains, and the Deals You Need to See This Week

By Robin Gagnon
April 13, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

This week's restaurant market has a lot to say. Immersive dining is rewriting the rules on revenue. Tipping data is surprising operators. Two major chains are shrinking. And the listings hitting the market right now are worth your attention....
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Warning Signs and Winning Moves: What the Latest Restaurant Industry Data Means for Buyers and Sellers

By Robin Gagnon
April 06, 2026
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant, Restaurant Broker Franchise, Restaurant Franchise Resales

Welcome to this week's edition of Deals Revealed -- the top restaurant news, sales, listings, and franchise opportunities from We Sell Restaurants, the nation's largest restaurant brokerage firm. Top Insights of the Week 9% of Full-Service...
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