New 2025 SBA Rules: What Restaurant Buyers Need to Know About Citizenship and Guaranty Fees

By Robin Gagnon
April 01, 2025

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,...
Read More

Understanding Restaurant Valuation as a Buyer

By Robin Gagnon
March 21, 2025

Buying a restaurant can be the pursuit of a lifelong dream. At the same time, it can represent a significant investment for a restaurant buyer that will require study and analysis to make sure you are both paying a fair price and position the...
Read More

Expert Restaurant Brokers: Success Stories from We Sell Restaurants

By Robin Gagnon
March 18, 2025

At We Sell Restaurants, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service to both buyers and sellers. Our team of expert brokers works tirelessly to ensure smooth transactions, overcoming challenges and securing the best possible outcomes for...
Read More

Top Restaurant Listings This Month: What Buyers Want and Where the Market is Heading

By Robin Gagnon
March 07, 2025

6 Min Read 2 Min Video The restaurant resale market is seeing significant activity as we move into the last month of first quarter. Thousands of restaurant buyers are actively searching for opportunities, signing confidentiality agreements, and...
Read More

Trends and Insights for Restaurant Buyers, Sellers, and Franchise Operators – February 2025

By Robin Gagnon
March 04, 2025

The restaurant industry continues to evolve, with new trends shaping the landscape for restaurant buyers, sellers, and franchise operators. February 2025 brought major developments that impact entrepreneurs looking to buy or sell a restaurant,...
Read More

Turnkey Restaurants for Sale: The Perfect Opportunity First-Time Buyer

By Robin Gagnon
February 20, 2025

Read 6 min Video 2 Min The term turnkey, according to the Webster dictionary, means, built, supplied, or installed complete and ready to operate.” That perfectly describes a turnkey restaurant – fully built with all the necessary infrastructure...
Read More

Restaurant Industry Insights: What January’s Top News

By Robin Gagnon
February 14, 2025

4min Read or 2 min Video The restaurant industry kicked off 2025 with major developments that reflect the shifting landscape of food service, franchising, and consumer preferences. As a leader in restaurant brokerage, We Sell Restaurants...
Read More

Where Buyers Are Looking January 2025: The Top Restaurant Listings Trending This Month

By Robin Gagnon
February 06, 2025

The latest data from We Sell Restaurants show that key trends are shaping the restaurant resale market, in January 2025, highlighting where buyers are searching, inquiring, and committing. This month, Charlotte and Orlando emerge as the hottest...
Read More

Leasing a Restaurant – Why Second-Generation Space is a SMART Choice

By Robin Gagnon
January 30, 2025

Launching any new restaurant comes with its share of challenges. If you add building from scratch into the mix, the complexities of permitting, hiring contractors and building out a space can add months to a timeline for going to market. That’s...
Read More

The Essential Checklist for First-Time Restaurant Buyers

By Robin Gagnon
January 21, 2025

Purchasing your first restaurant can feel a bit overwhelming. Despite your love of the industry, experience working with others and passion for entrepreneurship, it’s scary to take that final leap. That’s one reason we publish so much content for...
Read More
New call-to-action