Understand Buy & Sell Restaurant – Advice on Buy Sell Restaurant (102)

Restaurant buying 101. How to buy a restaurant

By Eric Gagnon

December 27, 2011

Buying a Restaurant

Buying a restaurant takes understanding of the industry and access to restaurants for sale. Here’s how to get both. Record numbers of Americans searching for a small business combined with a hunger for all things “foodie” are creating a perfect...

Atlanta Restaurant Sales Trending in Positive Territory Says Local CPA

By Eric Gagnon

October 31, 2011

Selling a Restaurant

Atlanta restaurant sales are up over 2010 continuing a positive trend measured for each quarter of this year by local CPA Robert Wagner of NetFinancials. Atlanta restaurant owners are breathing a sigh of relief over increased sales in third quarter...

Master Chef Season 3 Auditions Coming to Atlanta

By Eric Gagnon

October 28, 2011

Restaurant Brokers

Have you ever wondered how people end up on restaurant reality TV shows? The answer...they AUDITION! Auditions are coming to Atlanta for Master Chef (Season 3) in two short weeks. Are you ready to show your stuff on a casting call that might get you...

What to Include in Your Letter of Intent When Leasing a Restaurant

By Eric Gagnon

October 27, 2011

Leasing a Restaurant

A letter of intent is the way to cement the terms between a landlord and restaurant tenant. If you are leasing a second-generation or former restaurant space that contains existing equipment, it is important to include a clause in your Letter of...

Restaurants for Lease - Three Myths That Cost You Time and Money

By Eric Gagnon

September 27, 2011

Leasing a Restaurant

There are plenty of misconceptions about leasing a restaurant. Here the most common three. Myth #1: If I do the buying myself I can get a better deal because the landlord will not have to pay extra fees. This is a misconception because there is no...

KITCHEN NIGHTMARES IS CASTING IN ATLANTA

By Robin Gagnon

July 13, 2011

Restaurant Brokers

You know the show and you know the story. World-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay gives a restaurant on life support his own version of restaurant CPR, revising its menu, its decor, its reputation and its sales. The production crew has asked the We Sell...

Why It Is Important to Start with Experience When Buying a Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon

June 15, 2011

Buying a Restaurant

When buying a restaurant choosing to work with an experienced business broker who specializes in the restaurant industry is well worth your investment. An experienced broker, who works with restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, will not spend their...

Tips on Buying a Restaurant: Making the Dream a Reality

By Robin Gagnon

May 25, 2011

Buying a Restaurant

If you are a first time restaurant buyer you may be searching online for the latest restaurant listings. Seasoned professionals will tell you that this process is referred to as the Restaurant Buyer Internet Dating Approach. As a new restaurant...

Restaurant Brokers and Ashley Vicos, Food Network Star

By Eric Gagnon

May 24, 2011

Restaurant Brokers

Restaurant brokers shared the microphone recently with Food Network star Ashley Vicos. Restaurant brokers Eric and Robin Gagnon recently joined Food Network's newest star Ashley Vicos on the Atlanta radio airways. Ashley Vicos is affectionately...

The Basics of Selling an Atlanta Restaurant

By Eric Gagnon

May 19, 2011

Selling a Restaurant

One of the key basics when you sell a restaurant is the relationship that you have with your restaurant broker. It is of utmost importance to establish a trusting and open relationship that advocates complete honesty in all respects. It is extremely...