Restaurants for Sale or Lease in Atlanta – Fiction Vs Reality

By Eric Gagnon
March 20, 2012

Buyers seeking restaurants for sale or lease in Atlanta are dropping into town ready to make a purchase only to run into some obstacles in recent weeks. We fielded a number of calls from buyers who appear from other parts of the country and believe...
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Who is buying a Restaurant in These Tough Times?

By Robin Gagnon
March 09, 2012

The headlines read like the sky is falling. Rising gas prices are taking center stage with ominous warnings about Americans staying home instead of dining out. Gas is up more than 9% since the start of the year. What does all that mean when it comes...
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Buying a Restaurant - Start With The Basics

By Robin Gagnon
March 06, 2012

Buying a restaurant can be an exciting prospect. As a consumer, you probably have solid opinions about what you think makes or breaks an eating establishment. If you’re thinking about taking the plunge, what are some of the things you need to know?...
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Restaurants for Sale By Owner Opportunity or Risk?

By Robin Gagnon
February 28, 2012

It's hard not to be attracted to a for sale by owner restaurant opportunity. You might think that you'll be getting a better deal because you're working directly with the owner and not having to involve any third parties. However, there are quite a...
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How to Buy a Restaurant with Other People’s Money

By Robin Gagnon
February 21, 2012

Financing your dream of buying a restaurant is probably the toughest obstacle faced by today’s entrepreneur. The availability of great listings at good pricing has never been better but the lending environment has never been worse. The traditional...
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Finding Great Restaurants for Sale

By Robin Gagnon
February 17, 2012

You did it. You have finally arrived at a place where financially and emotionally you are ready to pull the trigger; you are going to buy a restaurant. You have dreamed about it for years. Your passion has always been to own your own cafe or a...
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Buying a Restaurant Franchise versus an Independent

By Robin Gagnon
February 13, 2012

Buying a restaurant franchise creates different requirements for the buyer than the purchase of an independent restaurant. For the new restaurant buyer who is dealing with all the elements of closing, buying a restaurant franchise can add another...
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Buying a Restaurant Means Buying a Lifestyle

By Robin Gagnon
February 03, 2012

It’s easy to be caught up in the search for a restaurant for sale. After all, buying a restaurant is exciting. The thrill of the search takes over when you see the many restaurants for sale listings, especially in the current market. Whether your...
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Buying a Restaurant Using Retirement Money

By Robin Gagnon
January 19, 2012

The tight credit environment created over the past few years has forced those interested in buying a restaurant to seek more creative approaches to their funding challenge. One option that’s gaining traction with many buyers is a 401K conversion...
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Buy a Cafe for Sale or Start My Own – What’s the Best Strategy?

By Robin Gagnon
January 18, 2012

Restaurant brokers are often asked why someone should buy a café for sale when they are brimming with excitement and ideas to open their own restaurant. Here are just some of the advantages for buying an existing café for sale versus launching...
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