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 […]
Cindy Pawlcyn Of Mustards Grill
I recently had the pleasure of selling Cindy Pawlcyn the Miramonte in St. Helena which is currently undergoing major renovation. “I never really wanted to do anything else,” says chef and restaurateur Cindy Pawlcyn. Her mother taught her to cook at an early age, but she said that her eyes opened to a new world […]
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) […]
Restaurant Realty Company Lists The Great American Music Hall
Please find below a newspaper article which appeared in the San Francisco Examiner July 28, 1999 edition. Wanted Buyer who will keep spirit of Great American Music Hall alive By Craig Marine of the Examiner Staff Claire Brouwer, president of the Great American Music Hall and co-majority owner with her husband, Kurt – Who is […]
What You Should Do To Get Your Restaurant, Bar Or Club Ready For Sale
The following are suggestions on how to help facilitate the sale of your restaurant, bar and/or club: 1) Have a copy of your most current health inspection report and make sure that all of items that the health department asked to be corrected have been completed. 2) Remove all items from the restaurant that are […]