Underwriting Restaurant Sales in the Age of COVID19

By Robin Gagnon
August 21, 2020

One of the first questions I am asked as a restaurant broker in today’s climate is around lending. Are banks still funding deals? Are restaurant sales still happening? The answer is Yes! Banks are writing deals on restaurant sales though the...
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Are Restaurant Buyers Too Late to Cash in On CARES Act Free SBA Payments?

By Robin Gagnon
August 14, 2020

The restaurant brokers at We Sell Restaurants are hearing this question daily now that we are a scant six weeks away from seeing some of the benefits for SBA borrowers afforded by the CARES Act expire on September 27, 2020. The CARES Act, which...
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Best Restaurants for Sale July 2020 - We Sell Restaurants Top 10

By Robin Gagnon
August 10, 2020

The best restaurants for sale in July of 2020 were centered on strong bargains and low price points as those seeking a strong value in the current environment racked up calls, clicks and visit to the We Sell Restaurants website. Pizza, which has...
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Restaurant Buyers in Today’s Market – Recent Survey Results

By Robin Gagnon
August 06, 2020

The International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) recently completed their quarterly survey of business brokers titled “Market Pulse.” We Sell Restaurants compared the findings of this survey (which we participated in) with our national...
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Restaurants are Struggling - Advice from We Sell Restaurants

By Hannah Eisenband
July 28, 2020

Restaurants are struggling. Restaurants have defined our economy for generations. In 2019, restaurants generated almost $900 billion in sales and employed more than 15 million people. It is estimated that 20-30% of restaurants will not survive...
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We Sell Restaurants Launches Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ Program

By Robin Gagnon
July 21, 2020

We Sell Restaurants, the nation’s largest restaurant brokerage firm announces the launch of a groundbreaking new initiative, the Certified Pre-Owned Restaurant™ Restaurant program. From cars on the secondary market to homes transferring from the...
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Best Restaurants for Sale June 2020

By Robin Gagnon
July 10, 2020

Here's a look at the top restaurants for sale in June 2020. Unlike previous months where pizza concepts dominated the rankings, we have a healthy mix of restaurants in this top ten. Everything from sandwich concepts to coffee shops to Tex-Mex food...
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Restaurant Owners Have Additional Access to Capital Under the CARES Act

By Robin Gagnon
July 01, 2020

A little discussed benefit for Restaurant Owners from the CARES Act delivers $600 billion in financing for small and medium-sized businesses. This program was passed as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief & Economic Security (CARES) Act to...
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Loan Forgiveness for Restaurant Owners just got Easier!

By Robin Gagnon
June 23, 2020

Restaurant owners taking advantage of the SBA Paycheck Protection Program just got more good news! Now there is an EZ filing form to request forgiveness in the latest action by the Small Business Administration. The EZ form provides benefits three...
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We Sell Restaurants Predicts Restaurant Earnings to Outperform Expectations Despite the Crisis

By Robin Gagnon
June 11, 2020

These restaurant brokers see silver linings in the industry’s response to the crisis and the payoff is in the P&L. Meanwhile, traffic is improving, and sales are rebounding. There is good news for restaurant owners as the week of June 5 reveals...
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