: While SBA loans are common, many deals involve owner financing to bridge gaps when bank rates are high. Red Flags to Watch For

: Many people overestimate the value of used equipment. In reality, gas lines often hold more value than the appliances attached to them because equipment depreciates rapidly. Most successful independent restaurants sell for roughly 2 to 2.5 times their verifiable owner earnings.

: Check for past or pending lawsuits, workers' comp claims, or local government violations. Strategic Advantages of Buying vs. Building

: A cost segregation study can allow you to accelerate depreciation on items like sidewalks, plumbing fixtures, and carpeting over 5, 7, or 15 years rather than the standard 39-year commercial period.

Buying A Restaurant Building Apr 2026

: While SBA loans are common, many deals involve owner financing to bridge gaps when bank rates are high. Red Flags to Watch For

: Many people overestimate the value of used equipment. In reality, gas lines often hold more value than the appliances attached to them because equipment depreciates rapidly. Most successful independent restaurants sell for roughly 2 to 2.5 times their verifiable owner earnings.

: Check for past or pending lawsuits, workers' comp claims, or local government violations. Strategic Advantages of Buying vs. Building

: A cost segregation study can allow you to accelerate depreciation on items like sidewalks, plumbing fixtures, and carpeting over 5, 7, or 15 years rather than the standard 39-year commercial period.