Meet our latest RESTAURATEUR OF THE QUARTER: Pete Sittnick
I recently had the pleasure of welcoming Pete Sittnick as a co-host on the Restaurant Dealmaker Show. Pete is one of San Francisco’s most respected restaurateurs, with more than 35 years of experience in the Bay Area restaurant industry. Since 2008, he has served as Managing Partner of Waterbar and EPIC Steak, two of San […]
What Characteristics Define a Strong Food and Beverage Business That Has Sold or Is Likely to Sell in 2026
Key Requirements for Buyers and Lessees of Food and Beverage Businesses The food and beverage businesses attracting buyers in 2026 share several common characteristics: strong profitability, reasonable occupancy costs, favorable lease terms, established operating histories, and locations that align with market demographics. The examples below are actual transactions that Restaurant Realty has completed or is […]