THE BUYER’S THREE STAGE CHECKLIST

December 11, 2018

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 – Items you need to do in order to close escrow.

Many other items are important, but this is meant to be an outline of the major items that need to be covered.

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HOW BUYERS EVALUATE A RESTAURANT, BAR OR CLUB BUSINESS TO DETERMINE IF IT IS THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITY – PART 2

December 11, 2018

The three primary areas buyers focus in on in doing their analysis to determine if the restaurant, bar or club opportunity it the right one for them is as follows: a. Price Valuation, b. Location Overview and c. Lease Terms. In the most recent article I discussed Price Valuation and Location Overview and in this edition and the next edition I will discuss the major components of Lease Terms. In this edition I will cover the following topics: a. term of lease, b. rent, c. yearly rent increases and d. additional occupancy expenses. In the next edition I will discuss the following topics: e. the guarantor, f. use clause, g. assignment and subletting and h. options.

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HOW TO SELL A RESTAURANT, BAR OR NIGHTCLUB

December 9, 2018

Restaurant Realty Company serves specific client needs in the sale of small to medium priced, privately held businesses up to $25 million in Sales price. The client’s confidentiality is fully protected while all phases of the marketing cycle are being conducted. Restaurant Realty Company provides the skills necessary to market the business and negotiate sales terms and conditions, including, but not limited to the following activities:

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HOW THE LANDLORD MAKES OR BREAKS THE DEAL AND THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A GOOD TENANTS LEASE

December 8, 2018

I have found over the years that the biggest obstacle in getting a deal done is the landlord.  The landlord either makes the sale and/or lease of the business possible or prevents the transaction from moving forward.  In recent years after the great recession and the booming economy in many parts of California landlords have become greedier.  They want top rent for their space whether it makes economic sense or not for a food and/or beverage tenant.

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