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With 37 years of Restaurant Experience and Ownership, I now serve as Georgia and Atlanta’s Premier trusted Restaurant Business Broker — helping restaurant owners sell with confidence, while representing qualified buyers and landlords across the state.
Jimmy Carey, Food & Beverage - Restaurant Business Broker
Restaurant Business Brokerage
Atlanta’s premier Restaurant Business Broker, specializing in restaurant, food & beverage business sales, and asset sales. We help owners across Atlanta and Georgia successfully sell their businesses.
Tenant Representation
Tenant representation for restaurant, food & beverage business owners, and groups across Atlanta and Georgia. We help clients secure the right spaces, negotiate favorable lease terms, and position their concepts for long-term success.
Landlord Representation
Landlord representation for restaurant, food & beverage business properties, and groups across Atlanta and Georgia. We help landlords attract qualified tenants, negotiate favorable lease terms, curate and maximize the value of their F&B-Restaurant spaces.
Commercial Real Estate
Commercial Real Estate services specializing in selling and purchasing restaurant and food & beverage CRE across Atlanta and Georgia. We help clients navigate transactions with expert guidance, market knowledge, and proven strategies to maximize value.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What does a restaurant broker do? A restaurant broker manages the full process of buying, selling, or leasing a restaurant business or food & beverage space. This includes business valuation, confidential marketing, buyer qualification, lease review, and negotiation — from listing to closing.
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Why should I use a restaurant broker instead of a general real estate agent? A restaurant broker specializes exclusively in food & beverage transactions, bringing operational knowledge, industry contacts, and valuation expertise that a general real estate agent simply doesn't have. Jimmy Carey has 37 years of restaurant industry experience as a former chef and multi-unit operator — he has sat on both sides of the table.
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How much is my Atlanta restaurant worth? Restaurant value in Atlanta is determined primarily by Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) — not revenue, not square footage. Most profitable Atlanta restaurants sell for 2x to 3x SDE. A proper valuation requires a full financial recast, not just a tax return review.
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Do you only serve Atlanta, or do you work throughout Georgia? Jimmy Carey Commercial Real Estate serves Atlanta, Savannah, and all of Georgia. Whether you are selling a restaurant in Buckhead, looking for space in Savannah's Historic District, or exploring opportunities anywhere in the state, we handle the full transaction.
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How do I get started selling my restaurant confidentially? The process begins with a confidential consultation — no obligation, no public listing, no staff awareness. Contact Jimmy Carey directly at (305) 788-8207 (Direct) , (678) 320-4800 (Office) or jimmy@jimmycareycre.com to schedule your free valuation call.