Atlanta
Restaurant
Exchange
Buying a Restaurant
Considerations and why a broker?
In the past 15 years I have been involved in 5 transactions
using a Restaurant Broker in the sale or purchase
of my own businesses..
Having been involved in the creation and startup of 5 restaurant operations,
I can tell you that there is enough to do in preparing a business for sale,
you do not want to have to deal with the actual selling or buying of a business.
If you are selling a business, your time is best spent maximizing your time
withiin your business, and following the advice of an experienced consultant
or restaurant broker.
Brokers fees are paid by the seller.
However, a good restaurant specialist will understand the reasonable market value
and return on investsment that is required for a new owner to get started on the
road to success when buying a restaurant or hospitality related business.
We have access to Restaurant Listings.
Keeping on top of the marketplace is very important as a Restaurant Broker.
In order to stay competetive we must stay informed.
We follow listings of all restaurants in the Atlanta Metro Area,
as well as finding Restaurants that are simply available for lease.
We travel all over the city every day, so we know the demographics of the
areas,
as well as new trends that are developing.
We have access to listings that are otherwise not avaliable to the public.
Current Events in the Restaurant Industry.
on what restaurant owners are currently experiencing in the day to day operation
of their restaurants. Our sponsorship and day to day involvement in the
Georgia Restaurant Association provides up to date information on the
Restaurant Industry on a statewide and National level
Communication with Restaurant Owners.
We have developed a rapport with our restaurant owners.
We do research with them, and assist them with the documentation necessary
to put their business on the market. We have made contact with the landlord
if the property is leased, so there is less chance of suprises at closing
time.
We have gone over all procedures with the owners, and they understand the
process
when a buyers presents an offer. We work on the owners schedule,
so we have access to them as needed.
We can be a buffer between the buyer and seller,
so that it is easier to negotiate for terms that are agreeable to both parties.
Mountains of Paperwork.
We are skilled at negotiating the myriad of paperwork involved in
the sale or purchase of a restaurant. There are many different ways to purchase
a restaurant.
We will advise you to contact your attorney and financial planners
with the right questions so you can find out for yourself if you are making
the right decision.
While we represent the seller, however our reputation is riding on the success
of the fit
every time we place a buyer in their new restaurant.
You are better protected when all documentation is in order
and prepared by an attorney experienced in Restaurant brokerage transactions..
Connect with Us.
We can not guarantee the success of your new restaurant,
however we can provide you with the tools to make an informed decision.
We are about building relationships. We work with buyers at no cost to
them.
We can not spend time with people who are not ready to buy a restaurant.
If you are seriously looking, lets get together and discuss your needs.
You are under no obligation to us. However, we will better understand
your needs
if we can get to know you, and let you know when a property that meets
your needs becomes available.
We get many emails asking about a particular property.
We work much better face to face, and getting to know you.
Personal service is one of the cornerstones of our business.
Inform Us.
How can we help you? We need to know a little about you and your experience.
Give is a list of the types of restaurants you like, or are interested
in purchasing.
Provide us with information about your financial background so we can
head in the right direction.
Let us show you how to search on the internet for available properties.
Call us weekly just to touch base and get information about new listings
which have not been made available to the public.
Find the perfect restaurant.
We will go through our listings to see if any of them come close to what
you are looking for.
If you see a restaurant that you like, for sale or not, let us know.
We can find out about most any property and contact the owners and
to see if they may be interested in selling their business.
We are experts at this, and have owner information available to us
that may not be available to the general public.
This is how we get listings. If we find out about a business that you
like,
you are not obligated in any way, we have many buyers available
who may be interested in the property that you discovered!
