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Restaurant Brokers attend International Franchise Meeting

By Robin Gagnon

February 20, 2013

Restaurant Brokers

The restaurant brokers just finished a whirlwind few days at the International Franchise Association annual meeting held in Las Vegas Nevada. As franchisors ourselves and members of the International Franchise Association, this is the time of year...

Buying a Franchise Restaurant for Sale Versus a Start Up

By Robin Gagnon

February 15, 2013

Buying a Restaurant

The restaurant brokers recently worked with a buyer who was considering a start-up yogurt franchise and comparing it to an independent yogurt restaurant for sale. We had a long conversation about the pros and cons of buying something that is...

Casting Call - Calling all Restaurant Buyers

By Robin Gagnon

February 14, 2013

Buying a Restaurant

The restaurant brokers are helping a national casting company find restaurant buyers! Are you the one they want? It's pretty simple. They say you must have an outgoing personality and be serious about buying a restaurant. That sounds like a lot of...

Reality Check – Is Buying a Bar or Restaurant Right for You?

By Robin Gagnon

February 11, 2013

Buying a Restaurant

It seems there’s a reality show for everyone these days, whether you’re addicted to the exploits of the Kardashian crew (really America, has it come to that?) or hooked on the Bayou Billionaires, our fascination with a look from the outside in is...

Restaurant Brokers Launch In Market Termed "Now-Ville"

By Robin Gagnon

February 06, 2013

Restaurant Brokers

When the restaurant brokers decided to open the Nashville market up to a new franchisee late in 2012, we had several criteria. The restaurant brokers were convinced that the thriving restaurant scene, overall business climate and a strong franchise...

Restaurant Brokers Release Top 10 List for February January 2013

By Robin Gagnon

February 05, 2013

Buying a Restaurant

The restaurant brokers top ten listings for the month of January ended up being a Top 11 since we had a tie on one of the most viewed restaurants in the number ten slot. Activity was off the charts with our website getting an increase in...

Restaurants Sales Increase 5.4% in 4th Quarter

By Robin Gagnon

January 30, 2013

Restaurant Brokers

It's official. CPA Robert Wagner has once again released his quarterly information on Atlanta's independent restaurants and it's looking like local operators ended the year with a win in fourth quarter. According to his report, which calls the...

Used Restaurant Equipment and Vacant Space - A Recipe for Success

By Robin Gagnon

January 28, 2013

Leasing a Restaurant

Starting on a shoestring? Here’s the restaurant brokers recommendation – rent a vacant restaurant with used restaurant equipment. We know that not everyone is loaded with capital or has a rich uncle on the sidelines ready to finance your restaurant...

Ready to Buy a Bar? Take Our Quiz to Be Sure.

By Robin Gagnon

January 24, 2013

Buying a Restaurant

So you think you're ready to buy a bar? Better ask yourself these questions first to avoid heartache and headaches on the home front after the fact. Question One: If I’m in charge of my own destiny by owning a business, what days and hours do I...

7 Deadly Mistakes in Selling a Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon

January 22, 2013

Selling a Restaurant

What separates the “solds” from the “might have solds?” These seven killer mistakes in selling a restaurant made by owners lead the way. As restaurant brokers, we’ve seen it all but these mistakes top the list when selling a restaurant and put you...