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Ready to sell a restaurant business? From kitchen equipment to customer loyalty, know the facts to cook up the perfect deal.

4 Key Facts: How to Sell a Restaurant Business in 2025

Average Time to Sell a Restaurant is 6-12 Months

The time required to sell a restaurant often depends on the quality of the lease/build-out, financial stability, licensing, and how quickly a local buyer can be found.

High-Value Equipment Can Make Up 40% of the Business’s Total Worth

The value of your business is often tied up in high-cost kitchen equipment. Condition, age, and brand quality all impact sale price.

70% of Restaurant Sales Involve Lease Transfer Issues

For restaurants, location is everything. A long-term lease in a high-traffic area can be a huge asset, while a complex lease transfer can scare buyers off.

Staff and Customer Continuity is a Top Concern for 65% of Buyers

The value of a well-known brand or loyal customer base can be much greater than the value of the physical assets. Highlighting your reputation is key.

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How to Sell a Restaurant Business in 2025: 3 Challenges and Solutions

Challenge 1:
Lease Transfers and Location Impact

For restaurants, the lease and location are often more valuable than the equipment inside. However, lease transfers can be complicated, especially if the landlord is hesitant to approve new owners or requires renegotiation of terms. Delays or lost deals due to lease issues are common.

Unbroker Solution:

We work closely with you to prepare all necessary lease transfer documents, communicate with landlords, and highlight the value of the location to buyers. Whether it’s negotiating new lease terms or ensuring the transfer is airtight, we handle it all to protect your interests.

Challenge 2:
Valuing High-Cost Equipment and Assets

From commercial kitchen ranges to refrigeration units, restaurant equipment can be one of your business’s most significant assets. However, without accurate valuation, sellers often undervalue or overprice their equipment, which can cause disagreements with buyers or slow the sale process.

Unbroker Solution:

Our valuation methods include industry-standard tools and recent market data to assess the true worth of your equipment. We provide a detailed valuation report that includes depreciation, maintenance history, and brand value, ensuring your asking price is justified.

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Challenge 3:
Managing Time to Sale and Keeping Operations Smooth

Restaurants often take longer to sell compared to other businesses because of the operational complexities, lease terms, and the need to keep the business running smoothly during the sale process inΒ changing times. Long sale times can lead to uncertainty for staff and customers, impacting business performance.

Unbroker Solution:

We help expedite the process by pre-qualifying buyers, creating detailed listings, and keeping your business operating effectively during the sale. Our team guides you through strategic pricing and marketing to reduce time on the market and close the sale faster, so you can move on to your next venture.

Selling my cafΓ© was a big process, and I was worried about getting the lease transfer right and keeping my loyal staff - while running the shop. Unbroker guided me through every step, from valuing my kitchen equipment to communicating with my landlord. They even helped me introduce the new owner to my regular customers, which made the transition smoother than I expected. If you’re thinking about selling your restaurant, you need a team that understands these details.
Jose L. | San Francisco, CA
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