Issue 2 Archives - Restaurant Dealmaker

Greg Medow – Indigo, Jade Bar, Hobson’s, Flanahans & Swell Bar

The Restaurant Dealmaker
June 30, 2014

Greg is a true hospitality professional. After graduating from Cornell University Hotel School in 1995 Greg worked for Myriad Restaurant Group owned by Drew Nietroent, a well known restaurateur, and…

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The Restaurant Sales Process

Restaurant Realty
June 30, 2014

The sales process is a delicate balance between the needs and requests of the buyer and seller. Added to that is the collaboration and cooperation related to financing and escrow;…

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SliderBar is a modern casual restaurant concept developed Ashwani Dhawan, a 30 year veteran Silicon Valley Entrepreneur with significant technology and restaurant insight and experience. Ashwani has been involved in…

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The Buyer’s Due Diligence Process – Part II

Restaurant Realty
June 30, 2013

This is the second series on the buyer’s due diligence process that is essential for a buyer to follow in determining the viability of purchasing a restaurant, bar and/or club.…

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Heidi Gibson & Nate Pollak of The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen

The Restaurant Dealmaker
June 30, 2012

Heidi Gibson and Nate Pollak have translated their talent for winning food competitions to winning the hearts of San Francisco with their business The American Grilled Cheese Kitchen (theamericansf.com). Operating…

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How Buyers Evaluate a Restaurant, Bar or Club Business to Determine if it’s the Right Opportunity – Part 3

Restaurant Realty
June 30, 2012

This is the last of a three part series where I discuss a continuation of lease terms from the prior issue. This issue will include some of the major elements…

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Nate Valentine – Tipsy Pig and more!

The Restaurant Dealmaker
June 30, 2011

Nate Valentine has Unstoppable Talent. Nate Valentine is a lifelong resident of the Bay Area and an integral part of San Francisco’s thriving social scene. After a wildly successful and…

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Methods for Raising Money for a Restaurant, Bar and/or Club Acquisition – Part 2

Restaurant Realty
June 30, 2011

In the first part article on this topic I discussed how to raise money through raising your own money, seller financing, third party financing including SBA loans, small minority and…

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Bruce Osterlye of Aram’s Cafe

The Restaurant Dealmaker
June 30, 2010

Bruce opened Aram’s Café in Historic Downtown Petaluma in January of 1989. The menu concept came from Bruce’s Armenian background and the experience gained from working in the hospitality field.…

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Things You Need to Know Before You Purchase a Restaurant, Bar or Club Business

Restaurant Realty
June 30, 2010

You must understand the financial aspects of the business. You must be able to understand how to read and analyze financial statements such as the monthly profit and loss statement,…

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