How an Expert Ensures Success in Leasing a Restaurant

By Robin Gagnon
November 14, 2024

Leasing a restaurant is one of the most pivotal decisions in a restaurateur’s journey. It’s not simply about finding an available space or signing on the dotted line—it’s about strategically selecting a location that aligns with your concept,...
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Leasing a Restaurant: Why Experience Matters When

By Robin Gagnon
October 24, 2024

Leasing a restaurant may seem like a straightforward task at first glance. Find a location, negotiate the lease, and you’re ready to open your doors, right? In reality, the process of leasing a restaurant is far more intricate and filled with...
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How to Avoid Overpaying for Restaurant Space: Insights from Restaurant Brokers on Market Rates

By Robin Gagnon
October 03, 2024

Whether you’re a seasoned restaurant operator or stepping into the food business for the first time, one of the most critical financial decisions you'll face is securing the right restaurant space at the right price. Overpaying for your lease can...
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Leasing a Restaurant: Why Someone Must Represent Your Best Interests

By Robin Gagnon
August 08, 2024

Imagine signing a lease for your dream restaurant, only to discover later, that the landlord was the winner in the transaction with terms that heavily favor him. This can lead to unexpected costs or unfavorable restrictions around menu, food,...
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How Long Does It Take to Lease a Restaurant?

By Robin Gagnon
June 27, 2024

Ready to Lease a Restaurant and launch your own concept but concerned about the timing to launch? Leasing a restaurant space can be ideal if you want to launch your own concept, depending on what you are leasing and the existing infrastructure. ...
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Leasing a Restaurant is Smart But You MUST protect Yourself in the Process

By Robin Gagnon
April 11, 2024

Robin Gagnon Leasing a restaurant is the most common form of restaurant ownership. It provides several advantages for the buyer but is not without risks as well. Most restaurants for sale on primary sources like We Sell Restaurants include leasing,...
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Restaurant for Rent: Costs to Keep in Mind

By Robin Gagnon
November 28, 2023

If you are in the market for a restaurant for rent, you probably already understand the high costs and long lead times associated with building a restaurant from scratch. Leasing a pre-existing restaurant can cut down on some of the lead time and...
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How to Turn a Restaurant Space for Lease into the Restaurant of Your Dreams

By David Whitcomb
August 25, 2023

Sometimes, the best restaurant for sale is a restaurant space for lease. This is the story of Gerry McGovern and Ciaran Mosley, owners of Irish Times Bar & Grill in Naples, FL. Gerry and Ciaran first reached out to me in 2019. Gerry, a...
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Landlord Approval for Buying a Restaurant: Your Comprehensive Guide

By Robin Gagnon
July 14, 2023

Success! You found the perfect opportunity: a restaurant build out that supports your vision for your new business. The location has equipment in place to bring your menu to life, and the price works for your business plan. There is only one...
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Examining the Relationship Between Restaurant Tenants And Landlords

By Robin Gagnon
July 14, 2022

Landlords are an essential part of the deal when renting a restaurant location. Ideally, the hope is for a symbiotic relationship between the landlord and the tenant, with each party having the best interest of the restaurant and its success at...
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