How to Value a Restaurant Business in 2025: A Practical Guide for Buyers and Sellers

By Robin Gagnon
April 17, 2025
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant

If you're preparing to buy or sell a restaurant in 2025, one critical figure will shape the entire transaction: the restaurant’s valuation. This number influences whether the deal closes, how much financing is available, and whether both parties...
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Purpose-Drive Profit: How We Sell Restaurants Combines Values-Based Leadership with Strong Results

By Robin Gagnon
April 15, 2025
PRESS

As featured on the Bliss Business Podcast with Robin Gagnon, CEO of We Sell Restaurants Can a restaurant brokerage firm grow profitably without compromising its values? That is the question I tackled on the Bliss Business Podcast with hosts...
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Top Restaurants for Sale in March 2025: Buyer Trends Revealed

By Robin Gagnon
April 11, 2025
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant

March 2025 data reveals a surge in buyer interest for restaurant opportunities boasting strong locations, affordable pricing, and immediate cash flow, reflecting a resilient restaurant industry navigating a dynamic economic landscape. By...
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We Sell Restaurants Named 2025 Top Low-Cost Franchise

By Robin Gagnon
April 10, 2025
Restaurant Broker Franchise

We Sell Restaurants is proud to announce that we have once again been named a Top Low-Cost Franchise for 2025 by Franchise Business Review (FBR). This prestigious award, based entirely on franchisee feedback, marks a milestone in the mission to...
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The Silver Tsunami in Franchising: How Baby Boomer Retirements Are Driving Restaurant Franchise Resales

By Robin Gagnon
April 08, 2025
Restaurant Franchise Resales

A demographic shift of unprecedented scale is reshaping the franchise restaurant landscape. Known as the "Silver Tsunami," this wave of retiring baby boomers, with over 10,000 reaching retirement age daily every single day, is creating a surge in...
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Selling a Restaurant in 2025: Five Must-Know Facts About Lease Transfers

By Robin Gagnon
April 04, 2025
Selling a Restaurant, Leasing a Restaurant

If you're planning to sell your restaurant in 2025, understanding the lease transfer process is more important than ever. Whether you own a franchise restaurant, an independent concept, or a location in a second-generation space, your lease can...
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Navigating the Restaurant Landscape:  Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities for Sellers and Buyers in 2025

By Robin Gagnon
April 03, 2025
Buying a Restaurant, Selling a Restaurant

The evolving dynamics of the restaurant scene continue and as we see the first quarter of 2025 end, We Sell Restaurants, has an eye on the social, political, and economic landscape that is unfolding for the industry. Many of the items in the news...
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New 2025 SBA Rules: What Restaurant Buyers Need to Know About Citizenship and Guaranty Fees

By Robin Gagnon
April 01, 2025
Buying a Restaurant

As of March 7, 2025, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has rolled out significant updates to the eligibility criteria for its 7(a) and 504 loan programs, with a sharp focus on ownership and citizenship requirements. These changes,...
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Franchise Resale Risks:  Why Smart Franchisors Trust We Sell Restaurants to Avoid Legal Pitfalls

By Robin Gagnon
March 28, 2025
Restaurant Franchise Resales

Franchise resales keep a restaurant system alive. New restaurant owners inject energy into existing units, driving continuity and growth. They often sign up for additional units, leveraging cash flow from the open and operating location. As “new...
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Welcoming New Talent to the We Sell Restaurants Family: A Growing Network of Experts Across the Nation

By Robin Gagnon
March 27, 2025
Restaurant Broker Franchise

Welcoming New Talent to the We Sell Restaurants Family: A Growing Network of Experts Across the Nation At We Sell Restaurants, our strength lies in our people. From coast to coast, our network of Certified Restaurant Brokers® continues to grow,...
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