Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker
About Jimmy Carey — Atlanta’s Premier Restaurant Broker
Trusted by restaurant owners across Atlanta and Georgia, backed by 37+ years of real restaurant ownership, operations, and brokerage expertise.
A Career Built on Real Restaurant Experience
Jimmy Carey’s Professional Background
Jimmy Carey is one of the most experienced and respected restaurant brokers in Atlanta and across Georgia. With more than 37 years in the restaurant and hospitality industry, Jimmy brings a depth of operational, financial, and ownership experience that very few brokers possess. Before becoming a restaurant broker, Jimmy spent decades building, owning, and operating successful restaurant concepts, including five restaurants in Miami and Atlanta. His culinary background and hands-on management experience give him a unique ability to understand restaurant operations, equipment needs, staffing models, cost structures, kitchen workflows, and the day-to-day realities that determine a restaurant’s success. Today, as a licensed real estate agent with Coldwell Banker Commercial Metro Brokers, Jimmy leverages this real-world experience to guide restaurant buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants through transactions with professionalism, insight, and unmatched industry knowledge. His clients value his honesty, communication, creativity, and ability to structure deals that work for everyone involved. Bilingual in English and Spanish, Jimmy works with a diverse range of operators and investors across the Southeast.
A Lifetime Dedicated to the Restaurant Industry
From Chef to Restaurateur to Restaurant Broker
Jimmy’s career began in the kitchen. Trained as a professional Chef, and graduate from the Johnson & Wales University, he spent years mastering culinary technique, menu development, business expansions and operations, and hospitality. His passion for the industry eventually led him to open and operate multiple restaurants, giving him firsthand experience overseeing operational performance, financial management, team leadership, and the day-to-day responsibilities required to run a profitable restaurant. As a former owner of five successful restaurants in Miami and Atlanta, Jimmy understands what it takes to build a thriving concept — and the pressures owners face every day. This operational knowledge allows him to speak the same language as his clients and provide guidance that is grounded in real experience rather than theory. Transitioning into restaurant brokerage was a natural evolution. Today, Jimmy combines his restaurant business ownership experience and operational expertise with strong deal-making skills to represent restaurant buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants with a level of insight unmatched in the Atlanta and Georgia markets.
A Reputation Built on Expertise, Integrity, and Results
Why Clients Trust Jimmy Carey
Clients trust Jimmy because he brings more than brokerage skills — he brings real-world restaurant experience, transparency, and a deep commitment to helping operators make smart business decisions. His background as a Chef and former multi-unit restaurant owner allows him to understand challenges and opportunities from the inside out. Restaurant owners appreciate his honest guidance and ability to structure deals creatively to achieve win-win outcomes. Buyers trust his operational insight, financial understanding, and ability to identify red flags before they become costly problems. Landlords value his professionalism, communication, and the quality of tenants he represents. Jimmy is known for his no-nonsense, straightforward approach, his responsiveness, and his full commitment to his clients’ success. His blend of deep industry experience, market insight, and unwavering dedication has earned him a reputation as one of the most respected restaurant brokers in Atlanta and throughout Georgia.
Supporting Restaurant Owners and Operators Throughout the Region
Service Areas Across Atlanta and Georgia
Jimmy proudly represents restaurant buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across Atlanta and throughout Georgia. His deep understanding of local markets, neighborhood dynamics, and evolving development trends allows him to provide strategic guidance tailored to each area. Common service areas include: – Atlanta (Midtown, Buckhead, Downtown, West Midtown, Old Fourth Ward) – Sandy Springs and Dunwoody – Decatur and East Atlanta – Smyrna and Vinings – Marietta and Roswell – Alpharetta, Johns Creek, and Milton – Duluth, Norcross, and Peachtree Corners – Lawrenceville, Suwanee, and Gwinnett County – Woodstock, Canton, and Cherokee County – South Atlanta, College Park, and Hapeville – Athens, Gainesville, Savannah, and surrounding Georgia markets Jimmy’s reach continues to expand across the Southeast as operators seek his expertise for new openings, relocations, portfolio expansion, and restaurant sales.
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Jimmy brings unparalleled restaurant expertise, market knowledge, and hands-on operational experience to every client relationship. Whether you are buying, selling, relocating, or securing a new space for your concept, you’ll receive strategic guidance rooted in 37+ years of real-world experience. If you want a broker who understands restaurants at every level — from the kitchen to the closing table — Jimmy is the trusted partner you need.