Mastering Restaurant Valuation: Methods and Tips for Accurate Assessment

By Robin Gagnon
December 07, 2023

For anyone buying or selling a restaurant, the most valuable data point you need is an accurate valuation. Unfortunately, bad data abounds, and online research doesn’t always yield the best result. This article, written by an expert in restaurant...
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Restaurant for Rent: Costs to Keep in Mind

By Robin Gagnon
November 28, 2023

If you are in the market for a restaurant for rent, you probably already understand the high costs and long lead times associated with building a restaurant from scratch. Leasing a pre-existing restaurant can cut down on some of the lead time and...
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Franchise Business and Alternative Careers for Real Estate Agents

By Robin Gagnon
November 07, 2023

More real estate agents than ever before entered the marketplace starting in 2020 as housing prices soared. According to the Wall Street Journal, the number of realtors even surpassed the number of homes for sale. Now, oversaturation and a...
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Restaurant Sales: We Sell Restaurants Outperforms Market in 3rd Quarter

By Robin Gagnon
November 04, 2023

We Sell Restaurants turned in a third quarter performance in units sold that was 14.8% above last year. That was in striking contrast to the national data released in the BizBuySell’s Quarterly Insight Report, a nationally recognized economic...
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Selling a Restaurant:  Why Your Equipment List Matters

By Robin Gagnon
November 02, 2023

Why is the equipment list so vital when selling a restaurant? Under a standard asset purchase agreement, the buyer is literally acquiring the furniture, fixtures, and assets of the business. These are the items being conveyed and where title is...
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Why Buying a Restaurant Makes Sense Today

By Robin Gagnon
October 26, 2023

Interest rates are at record highs, inflation is at 10% but the outlook for buying a restaurant remains strong. Here’s why… Those in the market for buying a restaurant could consider putting plans on hold based on any number of factors. Rising...
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Selling a Restaurant:  Five Must Know Facts about Lease Transfers

By Robin Gagnon
October 24, 2023

Finding a restaurant buyer may be the easy part when selling a restaurant. What most sellers do not spend enough time considering is the role of third parties to the transaction. This can include the franchisor but most frequently, means the...
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Buying a Food Truck vs. Creating a Pop-Up Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon
September 28, 2023

Ready to open a restaurant but want to test the waters first? Buying a food truck or creating a pop-up restaurant might be an easier way to enter the industry without the larger capital expense of buying or building a larger store. Buying a food...
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Restaurant Owners – Tips for Thriving on Social Media

By Robin Gagnon
September 26, 2023

In today's digital age, social media has become an indispensable tool for restaurant owners to connect with customers, build brand awareness, and boost business. With the right strategies, you can turn your social media presence into a dynamic...
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How Much Capital Do I Need to Buy a Restaurant?

By Robin Gagnon
September 22, 2023

Jose Andreis, Chef and Founder of World Central Kitchen said of the restaurant business, “The business of feeding people is the most amazing business in the world.” That could be why so many people want to enter the restaurant business. For that...
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