Selling Restaurants Now Easier Than Ever
Restaurants For Sale Online takes has a reputation for not just listing opportunities, but actually providing the leads which results in owners selling restaurants, bars and nightclubs. The “Restaurant...
View ArticleYearly Study Shows 2007 Median Restaurant Pricing is Up
Since 2004 Restaurants For Sale Online has collected national data on pricing of restaurants nationwide. This data will be released later this year in a major publication which looks at the increased...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q2 2007
In the Second Quarter of 2007 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 1542 new buyers. This was a -4.9% over the prior period and a solid 66.7% increase over the same period in 2006. Below find a...
View ArticleRestaurant Financing Options Expand For Acquisitions
Business financing for acquisitions has always been tough, and with the change in the lending climate it is important for Restaurants For Sale Online to help buyers in finding business financing to...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q3 2007
In the Third Quarter of 2007 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 1472 new buyers. This was a -4.5% over the prior period and a solid 30.3% increase over the same period in 2006 which is a good...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2007
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2007 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall restaurant business pricing showed a...
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Restaurant Buyer Annual Report – 2007
Restaurants For Sale Online continues to push it’s marketing effort and achieved a third consecutive record year in buyer activity. As we did in 2006, in 2007 we also reached records for new buyer...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q4 2007
In the Fourth Quarter of 2007 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 1359 new buyers. This was a -7.7% over the prior period and a solid 17.7% increase over the same period in 2006. Below find a...
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Restaurants Sold Annual Report – 2007
Please find below the results of our exit survey by sellers and brokers for last year which shows results for listings reported sold. The post Restaurants Sold Annual Report – 2007 appeared first on...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q1 2008
In the First Quarter of 2008 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 1610 new buyers. This was a 18.5% increase over the prior period and a slight -0.8% decrease over the same period in 2007 indicating...
View ArticleA Successful Restaurant From a Buyer’s Perspective
From my many years experience in owning, operating and selling many restaurants, bars and nightclubs the points that set a successful operation apart from its competitors are an operator’s commitment...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q2 2008
In the Second Quarter of 2008 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 898 new buyers. This was a -44.2% decrease over the prior period and a unexpected -41.8% decrease over the same period in 2007....
View ArticleMaintaining Your Restaurant Value
Today’s economy requires that operators maintain all the basics that have been discussed in the last Restaurant Rap issue which include a) serving quality food and beverages, b) providing good service,...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q3 2008
In the Third Quarter of 2008 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 768 new buyers. This was a -14.5% decrease over the prior period and a trending -47.8% decrease over the same period in 2007. Below...
View ArticleSpinning Problems into Opportunities for Your Restaurant
CONVERTING PROBLEMS INTO OPPORTUNITIES – TAKING A TROUBLED BUSINESS AND TURNING IT INTO A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS In these challenging economic times we see a number of successful operators capitalizing on...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2008
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2008 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. The year began on a good start with a health...
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Restaurant Buyer Annual Report – 2008
The 2008 business year was interesting to say the least. Buyer activity was fairly strong in the first quarter, but slowed considerably in the 2nd and 3rd quarter, followed by a merely stagnant 4th...
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Restaurants Sold Annual Report – 2008
Please find below the results of our exit survey by sellers and brokers for last year which shows results for listings reported sold. The post Restaurants Sold Annual Report – 2008 appeared first on...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q4 2008
In the Fourth Quarter of 2008 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 638 new buyers. This was a -16.9% decrease over the prior period and a continued trending -53.1% decrease over the same period in...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q1 2009
In the First Quarter of 2009 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 672 new buyers. This was a 5.3% increase over the prior period and a continued trending -58.3% decrease over the same period in 2008...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q2 2009
In the Second Quarter of 2009 Restaurants For Sale Online registered 738 new buyers. This was a 9.8% increase over the prior period and a moderate trending -17.8% decrease over the same period in 2008....
View ArticleMeeting the Restaurant Buyer’s Expectations
Despite the doom and gloom about the economy in the media, restaurant businesses are selling. Our unique approach to marketing to potential buyers affords sellers a great opportunity to sell their...
View ArticleSelling Restaurants Successfully in California
Restaurant Realty Company has sold over 800 food service businesses as a result of the commitment to maintaining a large inventory of businesses for sale and making a meaningful investment in marketing...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q3 2009
In the Third Quarter of 2009 Restaurants For Sale Online registered buyers were up significantly with the most penetration coming in the Midwest, Northeast, and South regions compared to the same...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2009
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2009 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. The year started out down as median priced...
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Restaurant Buyer Annual Report – 2009
This 2009 business transaction year was fairly depressing overall, but there are signs that the recession may be coming to an end. Although activity picked up in the final quarters of the year, the...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q4 2009
In the Fourth Quarter of 2009 Restaurants For Sale Online although registered buyers were down compared to the third quarter, the fourth quarter generally has slower buyer activity because of the...
View ArticleMotivations for Buying a Restaurant
Here are some of the reasons that motivate individuals to go into the restaurant, bar and nightclub business. Make a living and become financially successful This is a priority motivation of most...
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Restaurant Buyer Activity Quarterly Report – Q1 2010
In the First Quarter of 2010 Restaurants For Sale Online registered buyers were up both over the prior quarter and the same period the prior year at 22.9% and 32.0% respectively. This is an extremely...
View ArticleBefore Buying a Restaurant
Things You Need to Know Before You Purchase a Restaurant, Bar or Club Business 1. You must understand the financial aspects of the business. You must be able to understand how to read and analyze...
View ArticleWhat is Included in Your Restaurant Purchase
When the buyer is purchasing a restaurant, bar or club the purchase includes: a. Fixtures and Equipment, b. Licenses, c. Leasehold Improvements, d. Premises Lease, e. Goodwill, f. Cash Flow and g....
View ArticleProper Capitalization for Restaurant Ownership
If you are purchasing a restaurant, bar or club business you need to have adequate money on hand as indicated below before you move forward with the acquisition. Let’s assume for illustrative purposes...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2010
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2010 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. The year started out fairly flat as median...
View ArticleRaising Money for a Restaurant
Methods for Raising Money for a Restaurant, Bar and/or Club Acquisition – Part I Methods for raising money for a restaurant, bar and/or club acquisition is a two part series and in this first part I...
View ArticleQualifications Needed to Buy a Restaurant
Qualifications Needed to Purchase a Restaurant, Bar and Club Landlords usually have high standards for accepting a new perspective tenant for their property due to the high failure rate for new...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2011
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2011 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. The year started out with a nice pop over 2nd...
View ArticleEvaluating a Restaurant Business For Sale
How Buyers Evaluate a Restaurant, Bar or Club Business to Determine if it is the Right Opportunity – Part 1 The three primary areas buyers focus on in doing their analysis to determine if the...
View ArticleImportant Questions to ask the Restaurant Seller
From my versatile experiences as a restaurant owner, buyer, seller, landlord and restaurant broker I have prepared the list of questions below which should make it easier for a buyer to learn as much...
View ArticleRestaurant Buyer’s Three Stage Checklist
The following list is broken down as follows: Stage 1 – Items you need to do before you sign a purchase contract; Stage 2 – Items you need to complete after you sign a purchase contract, and Stage 3 –...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2012
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2012 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. The year started out with a decline in median...
View ArticleRestaurant Buyers Due Diligence Process
Typically, the buyer has somewhere between 10 and 20 calendar days from the time the asset purchase contract is accepted to complete his due diligence. The due diligence includes the items indicated...
View ArticleWhy Restaurant Owners Sell
1. Retirement – This is a common reason why sellers sell. They, simply grow too old to properly run and manage the affairs of their business. If a seller does not have heirs interested in coming into...
View ArticleBenefits of Working with a Restaurant Broker
A professional restaurant broker should have a vast amount of restaurant, bar, and/or club experience, and understand the operations, marketing, and financial aspects of the business. Additionally, a...
View Article2016 Writing Tips For Your Restaurant, Bar or Club Listing
Writing an advertisement for trying to sell or lease a restaurant, bar or club comes natural to some, but some people need help to try and boost their exposure and appeal. Here are some tips we have...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2013
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2013 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median price was down by 7.3%...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2014
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2014 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median and average price were...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2015
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2015 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median and average price were...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2016
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2016 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median and average price both...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2017
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2017 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median and average finished mixed...
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Restaurant Pricing Annual Report – 2018
Please find below the results of our Asking Price Report for 2018 which shows results for median and average pricing for new listings for the entire year. Overall the median and average finished up at...
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