Turbulence to Trade: How the Restaurant for Sale Market Responded to the Pandemic and Beyond

By Robin Gagnon
January 18, 2024

Articles on Restaurant Sales typically focus on either unit level or macro level consumer sales. This article provides a rare glimpse into those in the market to sell their restaurant or considering an exit pre and post pandemic. These are the...
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From Employee to Entrepreneur: How Restaurant Brokers and We Sell Restaurants Help You Shift Your Business Mindset

By Robin Gagnon
January 08, 2024

Robin Gagnon Transitioning from an employee to an entrepreneur in the restaurant industry can be overwhelming. For most, the journey is filled with challenges, excitement, and a steep learning curve. How do you know if you’re ready for the shift...
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We Sell Restaurants: Responsible Franchise Growth for Two Decades

By Robin Gagnon
January 01, 2024

Robin Gagnon This year will mark the twentieth anniversary of the We Sell Restaurants brand. What started as a single man operation operated from our home has grown to 45 states nationwide and delivers on the promise to Sell More Restaurants Than...
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Restaurant Buyers:  What to Do After Buying a Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon
December 14, 2023

We devoted an entire chapter in our award-winning book, Appetite for Acquisition, to a discussion of the top things a new restaurant owner should do after closing day. We’re taking that advice and building it into an article that’s easy to save or...
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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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