Restaurant Realty Completes 76 Transactions in 2005

Below find the breakdown of Transactions by Bay Area region for 2005. San Francisco: 28 Marin County: 10 San Rafael: 4 Novato:2 Olema:1 Larkspur:1 Corte Madera:1 Woodacre:1 Sonoma County: 4 Santa Rosa: 2 Petaluma: 1 Sonoma: 1 East Bay: 21 Berkeley:6 Oakland:4 Alameda:2 Sunol:1 San Leandro:1 Walnut Creek: 1 Danville:1 Fremont:1 Point Richmond:1 Albany:1 Orinda:1 […]
The Eight Step Selling Process – Part II:

The Escrow Process An escrow is a process whereby there is a third party in a transaction, (the first and second parties are the buyer and seller), usually an escrow company, which is a neutral entity hired by buyer and seller to hold and disburse all monies in the transaction as well as to perform […]
John Sarran Of Bubba’s

I recently had the opportunity in selling Bubba’s Diner , 566 San Anselmo Avenue, in San Anselmo to John Sarran, an experienced restaurateur. John graduated with honors from the Culinary Institute of America and University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. His experience includes management and chef roles at Seafood Peddler, San Rafael […]
Helpful Techniques In Negotiating Your Lease – Part II

As a continuation to our last article I will discuss further some additional important points regarding lease negotiations which I believe will be helpful to you. 1. ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLEASE RIGHTS – Having the proper language in this section of the lease is extremely important in helping you sell your business. This language should include […]
Roxanne And Michael Klein Of Roxanne’s

Roxanne And Michael Klein Of Roxanne’s – One Of The Most Innovative New Restaurants In The Bay Area. Restaurant Realty had the opportunity of selling the original Java Cafe in Larkspur to Michael and Roxanne Klein who converted the restaurant to Roxannne’s, a 65 seat fine dining restaurant. Chef/Owner Roxanne Klein has created quite a stir […]
Restaurant Realty Speaks To Restaurant Management & Culinary Students

Steve Zimmerman of Restaurant Realty Speaks To Restaurant Management & Culinary Students At Cornell University , City College San Francisco & The California Culinary Academy. In recent months I have had the opportunity of speaking to management and culinary students at the schools mentioned above and I will continue speaking regularly for the remainder of […]
Joanna Karlinksy Takes Over the Hotel Utah Restaurant, Bar & Club Operation

Joanna Karlinsky is our restaurateur of the quarter. She has just purchased the Hotel Utah Restaurant, Bar & Club at 500 4th St. in San Francisco and was represented by Restaurant Realty. Joanna’s other great restaurant is The Meetinghouse at 1701 Octavia in San Francisco. Born and bred in New York City, Joanna’s passion for […]
The Advantages Of Working With An Experienced Restaurant Broker In Buying & Selling A Restaurant, Bar and/or Club

A professional restaurant broker should have vast restaurant experience so he/she understands the operations, marketing and financial aspects of the business. Additionally, a competent restaurant broker should have completed numerous and varied types of sales involving restaurants, bars and clubs. By having the above skills, the restaurant broker can be effective doing the following: 1) […]