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The Top 7 Things To Consider Before Buying A Restaurant

By Matthew Sanderson on Posted in Acquisitions, Alcohol, Contracts, Corporate Entity, Employment, Intellectual Property, Liability, Litigation, Real Estate

There are so many things to consider when buying a restaurant that we decided to break that list down to just seven issues. If you only look at these issues, you should avoid most of the big hazards when you buy your next restaurant. Now, this assumes that you have some idea of the restaurant… Continue Reading

The Top 5 Considerations Before Buying A Restaurant

By Matthew Sanderson on Posted in Acquisitions, Commentary, Franchises, Franchising, Liability, Negotiation

Despite the “Great Recession”, the restaurant industry continues to thrive. One of the latest great examples of this is the expansion of Asian cuisine. For instance, a new franchise concept called Mama Fu’s is set to open 14 new restaurants in the Dallas area alone over the next several years, according to this article from… Continue Reading

Restaurant Trade Fixtures And Equipment – What Belongs To You And What Belongs To The Landlord?

By Matthew Sanderson on Posted in Acquisitions, Contracts, Liability, Litigation, Real Estate

Co-Authored by Matt Sanderson & Lindsey Postula THE MYSTERIOUS TRADE FIXTURE What are trade fixtures? Trade fixtures are the equipment that a tenant uses to operate its business. Although they are not considered to be real property (which means they don’t fall into the definition of fixtures), they are generally attached to the leased premises… Continue Reading

5 Ways to Avoid Costs of Acquiring Restaurants

By Matthew Sanderson on Posted in Acquisitions, Contracts, Corporate Entity, Franchises, Negotiation, Real Estate, Vendors

All too often the margins of restaurant acquisition require stringent cost control. To help, here are five things to keep those costs low when considering the purchase of a restaurant: 1. Assemble Your Team – It’s hard to decide when to get your team of counselors (like attorneys, accountants, appraisers) involved in a deal. If… Continue Reading