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Ep #24: Seller Misconceptions: What Really Makes Your Restaurant Valuable
As restaurant brokers, we share our honest thoughts on the biggest misconceptions sellers have about what makes their restaurant valuable.
ptotah
Apr 92 min read
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Ep #23: Tariffs: How Will They Impact the Restaurant Industry?
Learn what tariffs are, how they work, and how they will affect the restaurant industry so that you can adapt and prepare.
ptotah
Mar 262 min read
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Ep #22: The One Stop Coffee Shop: 7 Keys for Success With Thomas Judt
Thomas Judt shares insights on choosing the perfect location, designing an efficient layout, hiring the right team, and creating community.
ptotah
Feb 262 min read
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Ep #21: The Location Hunt: Choosing the Right Space for Your Business with Melissa Chou
Pastry chef Melissa Chou shares her experiences and insights on the location search process for her bakery.
ptotah
Feb 262 min read
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Ep #20: Escrow to the Rescue: Mitigating Risks in Restaurant Transactions with Sally Rowshan
Sally Rowshan, founder and president of Secured Trust Escrow, dives deep into the intricacies of escrow services.
ptotah
Feb 122 min read
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Ep #19: The Latest Trends Transforming Restaurant Sales
Explore the concepts in high demand, the crucial role of location, and what today's buyers are really seeking.
ptotah
Jan 292 min read
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Ep #18: 2024 Restaurant Industry Review: Challenges, Pivots, and Hope for the Future
We sit down to discuss the state of the industry in 2024. You’ll learn about the hurdles faced by urban restaurants.
ptotah
Jan 12 min read
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Ep #17: Selling Your Restaurant: 5 Tips To Get the Best Deal
Discover key steps you need to take to set your business up for a successful sale.
ptotah
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Ep #16: 5 Critical Stages of a Successful Restaurant Transaction
This week to learn the five key milestones you need to hit to successfully close a restaurant deal.
ptotah
Dec 4, 20242 min read
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Ep #15: Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Selling a Legacy Restaurant
From navigating the complex escrow process to managing staff concerns, Dave offers a look at the roller coaster of selling a restaurant.
ptotah
Nov 20, 20242 min read
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Ep #14: How to Get Landlord Approval for Your Restaurant Lease with Keith Simpson
Learn proven strategies for getting that all-important lease signed by the landlord from veteran broker Keith Simpson.
ptotah
Nov 6, 20242 min read
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Ep #13: Inside a Thriving Restaurant Group With Jordan Cressman of Baja Sharkeez
Jordan shares his journey from barback to restaurant mogul, working alongside the Newmans to expand their eateries across Los Angeles.
ptotah
Oct 24, 20242 min read
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Ep #12: Eating Up All the Profits with Fred Langley
Discover the common challenges faced by independent restaurants and how implementing the right systems can be a game-changer.
ptotah
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Ep #11: Attorney at the Table with Roberta Economidis
Roberta breaks down the key factors to consider in purchase agreements and leases.
ptotah
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Ep #10: A Lending Hand with Robert Porter
Gain the kind of insights that will help you secure the funding you need for your restaurant purchase.
ptotah
Sep 11, 20242 min read
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Ep #9: Restaurant Buying and Selling Secrets with Steve Zimmerman
Restaurant Realty Company founder and principal broker, Steve Zimmerman, shares his wealth of knowledge on buying and selling restaurants.
ptotah
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Ep #8: The After-Dark Scene in the Bar and Nightclub Industry With Vlad Cood
Discover Vlad's insights on navigating entertainment permits, dealing with rising insurance costs, adapting to changing customer trends.
ptotah
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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Ep #7: Cook the Books with Dan Engel
Dan Engel shares accounting best practices and how to level up your restaurant accounting game and set your business up for success.
ptotah
Jul 31, 20242 min read
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Ep #6: From 1 to 100: Making the Decision to Open Your First Restaurant with Ike Shehadeh
Ike Shehadeh joins us on the show today to share all his secrets of exactly what it takes to grow from one restaurant to over 100 locations.
ptotah
Jul 17, 20242 min read
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Ep #5: Growing a Restaurant Group with Michael Karp
Learn how Michael manages complex operations and ensures a solid and sustainable customer experience across an entire restaurant group.
ptotah
Jul 3, 20242 min read
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