Franchise Restaurants On the Rise - Sector Expected to grow by $36 Billion This Year

By Robin Gagnon
February 24, 2017

The numbers are in and they are impressive. The International Franchise Association has released its annual Franchise Business Economic Outlook for 2017. The entire franchise sector is expected to grow by $36 billion in 2017, led by...
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Restaurant Sales in a Trump Economy -- What's the Impact?

By Robin Gagnon
February 16, 2017

The new White House is making a number of changes that affect the restaurant industry. What will this mean to restaurant sales? Here are key areas where the restaurant brokers see impact for the industry. New Labor Secretary was In and now he's...
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Top Ten Restaurants for Sale in January 2017 by the Restaurant Brokers

By Robin Gagnon
February 06, 2017

The New Year is here and buyers across the nation are looking for new careers. The first part of any year has people looking to reach their New Year's resolutions. Many want to lose weight, get more organized, work on a promotion. It looks like...
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Why Buy a Chicken Wings Restaurant? Here is 1.3 Billion Reasons!

By Robin Gagnon
February 03, 2017

Thinking about buying a Chicken Wings restaurant? Check this out – the Chicken Council says Americans will consume enough drumettes and flats to circle the Earth nearly three times during Super Bowl weekend. You’re watching the games, knocking...
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Who's Buying a Restaurant?  We Compare a Recent Survey to our Restaurant Buyers

By Robin Gagnon
January 31, 2017

Want to know who's buying a restaurant? Guidant Financial just published a great infographic that shares all kinds of useful information about business owners. While it is not specific to the restaurant community, it represents a lot of...
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Professional Athletes Buying Franchise Restaurants - Trend Spotting

By Robin Gagnon
January 26, 2017

Can we still call it a trend when it's been going strong for some time now? The Restaurant Brokers just read about the latest acquisitions by New Orleans Saints Quarterback Drew Brees. It appears he's going for records both on and off the field!...
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What to Expect at Discovery Day when Buying a Franchise Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon
January 12, 2017

If you're buying a franchise restaurant, you are sure to encounter a requirement to visit with the brand, meet the principles and in essence, undergo a job interview to join their brand. Somewhere in the history of franchising, "Discovery Day"...
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A Colorado Restaurant Broker's Take on the New Minimum Wage & Tipping Law

By John Jordan
January 10, 2017

As a restaurant broker and restaurant owner, I've examined the impact of Amendment 70 (Colorado’s minimum wage ballot initiative) on the industry. In this restaruant broker's opintion, this is going to severely impact the way restaurants, bars,...
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Top Ten Restaurants for Sale by the Restaurant Brokers - Dec. 2016

By Robin Gagnon
January 05, 2017

The Holidays have come and gone in the month of December, but the gift of owing a new restaurant was still on buyer's minds. The warm weather in the southern region has shown that the buying market is not cooling down in any way. Here are the...
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What does the new SBA Amendment Mean for Restaurant Buyers?

By Robin Gagnon
December 27, 2016

New rule changes for SBA lending are effective as of January 1. If you're not familiar with the updates, take this opportunity to learn a little more. What do the new rules mean? Study up now as everyone on all sides of the transaction will...
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