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If you’re thinking about selling a restaurant in San Francisco, Sacramento or elsewhere in the Bay Area, we advise you to go into the process with a clear-eyed vision of what you can -- and can’t -- expect. Here are some points to keep in mind when you offer a restaurant for sale:
  • You may face valuation challenges.While owners may sell restaurants for all sorts of reason, the simple truth is that many of them are saddled with money-losing ventures. Your valuation may have to rely less on cash flow figures and more on tangible assets, growth potential, and of course that most critical of selling points -- location, location, location.
  • You may lose your renovation investment.You know all that money you put into setting up your restaurant, keeping it in good working order, and refurbishing it for potential buyers? Don’t count on recouping that money in the sale. You buyer may have big plans for the restaurant, including top-to-bottom redecoration and re-branding. It seems unfair, but think of it this way: All the loving care that went into your restaurant has helped make it attractive to buyers as it is.

  • Some financial hits are worth it.Even if you feel like you’re losing money on your restaurant sale, ask yourself how badly you need the money you’ll be getting. A timely business sale can help you get out of a burdensome lease and other financial obligations that might otherwise bankrupt you.

  • Choose your buyer carefully. Many buyers who seem enthusiastic about the sale may turn out to be “tire kickers” with little or no restaurant experience. No matter how badly you need to sell, you should consult an experienced business broker to help you identify the solid offers.

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