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Ep #63: Not All Restaurant Deals Are Created Equal

ptotah
5 days ago
2 min read

Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! with Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell | Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Trends Operators Need to Know with Matthew Blair

Not all restaurant deals are created equal, but what makes one transaction so different from another? Buying or selling a full-service restaurant isn't the same as buying or selling a bar, bakery, commercial kitchen, or franchise. Each type of business comes with its own requirements, challenges, and potential complications that can affect how the deal comes together.


In this episode, we break down the differences between restaurant transactions and why understanding the type of business you're dealing with matters. We discuss how licensing and permits, specialized equipment, franchise requirements, and landlord approvals can affect a sale, along with why finding the right buyer for the right business is such an important part of the process.


Whether you're buying your first restaurant, selling an established business, or considering a different type of food and beverage operation, this episode offers a practical look at what goes into these transactions. Tune in to learn why timelines and requirements can vary so much from one deal to the next, and how working with an experienced restaurant broker can help you anticipate potential obstacles.

 

If you’re considering selling your business and would like a free consultation, reach out to patrickAndAndy@therestaurantsalesbroker.com or visit TheRestaurantSalesBroker.com/Services to learn more.

What You’ll Learn from this Episode:

  • Why different types of restaurant and food service businesses require different approaches to buying and selling.

  • How alcohol licenses, health permits, and other regulatory requirements can affect a transaction.

  • What makes buying or selling a franchise different from an independent restaurant.

  • Why landlord approvals and lease negotiations can make or break a deal.

  • How specialized equipment can influence the valuation and sale of a business.

  • Why finding a buyer with the right experience and qualifications matters.

  • How transaction timelines vary and why specialized restaurant brokerage experience can make a difference.


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I’m Patrick Totah and I’m a listing transaction agent with Restaurant Realty Company, the oldest restaurant broker in California.  I’m also a restaurant consultant with three decades of experience in the food industry.


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