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SOLD – Bridges Restaurant, Danville

Patrick Totah of Restaurant Realty Company, who represented both the seller and buyer, is proud to announce the sale of Bridges Restaurant, which gained widespread recognition as one of the filming locations for the iconic movie Mrs. Doubtfire.

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 […]

Meet our latest RESTAURATEUR OF THE QUARTER: Michael Karp

We have had the opportunity of working with Michael Karp on several projects over the years in addition to being a celebrated guest on The Restaurant Dealmaker Show Ep#15 (30k views and growing!). Michael has been in the food & beverage/restaurant business for over 30 years, since graduating Tulane in 1992 and taking a management […]

A Positive Outlook for the California Restaurant Industry in 2026 and Restaurant Realty Company Leads in California Restaurant Sales

A Positive Outlook for the California Restaurant Industry in 2026 Some industry and government reports are optimistic regarding the 2026 economy due to projected lower interest rates, the reduction of some tariffs, a more stable labor pool, lower inflation and the continued technology boom resulting in smaller price increases for goods and services. Please find […]

Thoughts on Why You Should or Shouldn’t be in the Food and Beverage Business

Reasons why to be in the food and beverage business 1) You enjoy being of service to others by providing service to your customers.2) You enjoy people and like to be around customers and employees.3) You satisfy your sense of creativity by designing the decor, the menu and the service procedures.4) If you are successful […]

How Food and Beverage Businesses Are Dealing With Unique Operating Challenges in 2025

These are difficult times due to the following: 1) a continued erosion of consumers disposable income; 2) the higher costs of items including food, labor, insurance and occupancy costs; 3) the uncertainty of the impact of tariffs and the potential of rising costs because of them; and, 4) the possibility of a recession occurring soon. […]