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How to Use AI to Measure Productivity in Your Restaurant — Front, Back, and In the Kitchen

March 10, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

OpenTable, Resy, and Toast all have analytics that touch on these areas. The AI piece comes in when you start combining data streams — pairing reservation pacing with POS timing with server assignments — to get a picture that no single system gives you alone.

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How Much Is My Business Worth in Tampa Bay or Sarasota? (Free Valuation Guide + Local Multiples)

January 28, 2026 by Michael Shea PA

If you own a business in the Suncoast region, you’ve likely noticed the surge in economic activity. From the tech expansion in Downtown Tampa to the booming service and hospitality sectors in Sarasota, the Florida Gulf Coast is currently one of the most active M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) markets in the country. But how does […]

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M&A Advisors vs. Main Street Brokers: Choosing the Right Representation for a $500K Business—or a $10M One

December 24, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

Not all business sales are the same. A company valued at $500,000 requires a very different approach than one worth $10 million. Yet many owners don’t realize there are fundamentally different skill sets, buyer pools, and processes involved.

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The Tampa Business Owners Journey to Exit and Sale

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

By rating each category on a scale of 1 to 6, we calculate a total score out of 180. Industry leaders typically score between 84% and 100%, while those below 50% are in the “discount zone” and may need 6–12 months of remediation to reach a premium valuation.

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Why Selling a Tampa Restaurant Requires a Specialized Ingredient

December 18, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

In the high-stakes world of the Tampa culinary scene, a restaurant isn’t just a kitchen—it’s a complex web of permits, leases, and proprietary recipes. When it’s time to exit, the structure of your deal is just as important as your EBITDA.

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