Maximize your return with expert restaurant valuations, strategic marketing, and Atlanta’s most trusted confidential restaurant sales process.
Sell Your Atlanta Restaurant With a Proven, Confidential Brokerage Process
Maximize your return with expert restaurant valuations, strategic marketing, and Atlanta’s most trusted confidential restaurant sales process.
Why Sell Your Restaurant with Jimmy Carey
Restaurant owners choose Jimmy because he knows the restaurant world on every level — from kitchen operations and front-of-house management to lease negotiations, equipment valuation, and financial analysis.
Why sellers trust Jimmy Carey:
• 37+ years of real restaurant experience — former chef and operator of five successful restaurants
• Trusted Atlanta restaurant broker specializing exclusively in restaurant and F&B businesses
• Confidential, discreet process to protect your staff, customers, and brand
• Restaurant-specific valuation expertise rooted in operational reality
• Access to a large network of qualified, motivated buyers
• Strong negotiation skills to maximize your sale price
• Full coordination from listing to closing
What’s Included When You List Your Restaurant
When you work with Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker, you get a comprehensive, professional, and confidential process built around your goals.
Your listing includes:
• Detailed restaurant valuation
• Financial recasting for buyer clarity
• Professional packaging and marketing materials
• Buyer screening to ensure serious inquiries only
• Lease review and landlord communication
• Negotiation strategy and buyer management
• Coordination with attorneys and lenders
• Guidance through due diligence and assignment
This is a turnkey brokerage experience tailored specifically for restaurant owners in Atlanta — and supported across Georgia when needed.
Understanding Your Restaurant’s Value
The value of a restaurant is driven by far more than revenue alone. Jimmy’s valuation process combines restaurant-specific financial understanding with real operational experience. Key elements of your valuation include: • Seller’s Discretionary Earnings (SDE) • Fair market value (FMV) of equipment and assets • Menu engineering and operational margins • Lease structure, assignability, and remaining term • Market demand throughout Atlanta and surrounding Georgia markets • Buyer trends and concept popularity • Location strength and neighborhood dynamics By blending deep restaurant knowledge with real market data, your valuation becomes accurate, credible, and aligned with today’s Atlanta marketplace — giving you clarity before you make your next move.
Common Reasons Owners Choose to Sell
Restaurant owners decide to sell for many reasons — all valid, all personal, and all deserving of a confidential, respectful process. Some of the most common reasons include: • Retirement or lifestyle changes • Burnout from years of long hours • Health or family needs • Desire to pursue a new concept or opportunity • Partnership issues or restructuring • Financial pressure or market shifts • Lease expiration or relocation opportunities • Timing the market for maximum value Whatever your reason, Jimmy provides a confidential and judgment-free space to discuss your goals and create the right exit strategy for your Atlanta restaurant — with support available across Georgia.
The Selling Process, Simplified
Selling a restaurant can feel overwhelming — but with a structured, proven process, it becomes clear, manageable, and confidential from start to finish. Step 1 — Initial Consultation (Confidential) We discuss your goals, concept details, and exit timeline in a private, judgment-free conversation. Step 2 — Comprehensive Valuation Your restaurant is evaluated using financial analysis, fair market asset values, and real operational insight based on Jimmy’s 37+ years of experience. Step 3 — Listing Agreement & Packaging Professional materials are prepared confidentially, with no disruption to your staff, customers, or vendors. Step 4 — Buyer Screening & Negotiations Only qualified, financially capable buyers gain access. Offers are negotiated to protect your best interests. Step 5 — Due Diligence & Closing We coordinate attorneys, landlords, lenders, and buyers to ensure a smooth, timely, and stress-free closing. A structured, confidential pathway designed to protect your interests at every stage of the sale — throughout Atlanta and across Georgia.
When Is the Right Time to Sell?
Timing plays a major role in your final sale price and the level of buyer interest. Many restaurant owners in Atlanta wonder when the “right moment” might be — and while every situation is unique, there are consistent signs that it may be time to sell. Consider selling when: • Your restaurant shows stable or growing profitability • You have clean financial records and strong POS reporting • Market demand for your concept is increasing • You have a favorable lease term remaining • You’re experiencing burnout or lifestyle changes • You’re ready for a new venture or retirement • Your operational workload is no longer sustainable If you're unsure, a confidential conversation with Jimmy can help you understand your options and how current Atlanta and Georgia market conditions may influence your timing.
What You Should Prepare Before Selling
Preparing the right information in advance can significantly speed up the selling process and make your restaurant more attractive to qualified buyers. Jimmy will guide you through every step, but here are the most common items sellers organize: • Recent Profit & Loss statements (12–60 months) • Tax returns (1–5 years) • POS sales summary reports and category breakdowns (menu mix) • A copy of your lease agreement and any amendments • Equipment and asset lists with leases and major items highlighted • Payroll summaries or labor cost documentation • Vendor agreements, contracts, or franchise documents (if applicable) You do not need everything prepared upfront. Jimmy will tell you exactly what’s needed during your confidential consultation, so the process feels simple, organized, and manageable.
Unlock Restaurant Sale Success
Whether you're ready to sell now or simply planning ahead, the best way to understand your next move is through a confidential valuation. Gain clarity on price, timing, market demand, and what buyers are currently looking for in Atlanta — with statewide support available across Georgia when needed. Get expert, restaurant-specific guidance from Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker and begin your exit strategy with confidence.