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Debunking the Restaurant Failure Myth: Why Restaurants Really Fail

May 9, 2025 by Michael Shea PA

As a seasoned business broker, I’ve heard the same tired myth time and again: “90% of restaurants fail in their first year.” It’s a scary statistic that gets tossed around without much scrutiny, discouraging aspiring restaurateurs and skewing perceptions about the industry. The truth? It’s not nearly that grim.

Filed Under: Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company, Tampa Business Sales Tagged With: buyarestaurant, michaelshea, restaurants, sellarestaurant, sellingyourrestaurant, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

Why You Should Buy An Existing Restaurant As Opposed To Starting From Scratch

August 31, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

The owner leases a space, and gets a partner who is an expert because “he was in the industry”.  They select a site, hire contractors, lease the space…and spend…the buildout was 350,000…floors, walls, hood system, plumbing, etc.  All the while spending dollars on rent, insurance, and time in a location that is not producing any sales or profits.

Filed Under: Business Management Tips, Buy a Business, Selling A Business, Selling Your Company Tagged With: #buyabusiness, buyarestaurant, pizza, restaurant, tampabusinessbrokermichaelshea, Transworld

7 Key Elements to Consider When Buying A Restaurant

April 28, 2023 by Michael Shea PA

Buying a restaurant can be a significant investment, so it’s essential to evaluate the opportunity carefully. Here are seven key areas to evaluate when buying a restaurant: Financials: Analyze the restaurant’s financial statements, tax returns, and other relevant documents to understand the financial health of the business. Look at the revenue, expenses, profit margins, and […]

Filed Under: Buy a Business Tagged With: buyarestaurant, menu, michaelshea, restaurant, tampabusinessbroker, Transworld

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