Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! With Patrick and Andy

About Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! With Patrick and Andy

Selling or buying a restaurant or bar is no small feat. It's a complex and lengthy journey filled with many hurdles and deal-killers along the way. Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! is a masterclass in the navigation of these restaurant transactions, helping buyers and sellers to prepare for the good, the bad, and the ugly that comes with them. Whether you're looking to sell your lifelong business for top dollar or are on the hunt for the perfect restaurant or bar to call your own, this podcast will equip you with the knowledge and strategies you need to succeed. Show hosts and seasoned restaurant sales brokers Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell are ex-restaurateurs who specialize exclusively in restaurant sales. Every other week, join them and their guest experts as they leverage their industry experience to uncover the secrets to successful deals, expose the challenges, share insider knowledge and wisdom, and provide invaluable insights and practical advice for buyers, sellers, and lessees to help them avoid common pitfalls, and guide them through the restaurant transaction process as seamlessly as possible. For more insights and to learn how Patrick and Andy can help you find high-caliber buyers for your restaurant or bar, visit: www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com. This is the show for you if you find yourself asking questions like: *How do I sell my restaurant? *How do I sell my bar? *How can I prepare my business to be sold? *Who sells restaurants? *Can I sell my restaurant if it is losing money? *Can I use a commercial broker to sell my restaurant? *Who should I contact to sell my restaurant? *Who should I contact to sell my bar?

Publisher

Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell | Restaurant Sales Brokers

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Jun 2024

Latest episode

29 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

64 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Oct 2026

   063. Not All Restaurant Deals Are Created Equal

   Not all restaurant deals are created equal, but what makes one transaction so different from another? Buying or selling a full-service restaurant isn't the same as buying or selling a bar, bakery, commercial kitchen, or franchise. Each type of business comes with its own requirements, challenges, and potential complications that can affect how the deal comes together. In this episode, we break down the differences between restaurant transactions and why understanding the type of business you're dealing with matters. We discuss how licensing and permits, specialized equipment, franchise requirements, and landlord approvals can affect a sale, along with why finding the right buyer for the right business is such an important part of the process. Whether you're buying your first restaurant, selling an established business, or considering a different type of food and beverage operation, this episode offers a practical look at what goes into these transactions. Tune in to learn why timelines and requirements can vary so much from one deal to the next, and how working with an experienced restaurant broker can help you anticipate potential obstacles. Get full show notes, resources, transcript, and more information here: https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/63 (https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/63). If you’re considering selling your business and would like a free consultation, reach out to patrickAndAndy@therestaurantsalesbroker.com or visit TheRestaurantSalesBroker.com (https://therestaurantsalesbroker.com/) to learn more. Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! is the go-to podcast for restaurant buyers, sellers, and operators navigating the complex world of buying and selling a restaurant business. Hosted by restaurant brokers Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell, each episode delivers expert insights into buying an existing restaurant, selling a restaurant business, restaurant transactions, and the operational strategies that impact restaurant value. Whether you're buying a bar or restaurant, preparing to sell, or looking to maximize your business’s worth, this podcast gives you the insider knowledge you need to make smarter restaurant deals.

2. 

   15 Oct 2026

   062. Yelp: Sucking the Soul out of Soul Food with Chef Brenda

   What happens when a restaurant receives a Yelp review so ridiculous that it becomes an opportunity for a good laugh? For restaurant owners, online reviews can be frustrating, personal, and sometimes downright absurd. But knowing which feedback to take seriously and which to let go can make a big difference in how you run your business. In this episode, we're joined by Chef Brenda, owner of Brenda's French Soul Food, to discuss her experience navigating Yelp reviews over nearly two decades in the restaurant industry. We talk about the outrageous review that recently went viral, how Brenda's approach to customer feedback has evolved, and why online reviews can be both helpful and harmful to restaurant owners. Whether you're managing hundreds of reviews or dealing with your first negative one, this conversation offers a candid and entertaining look at the realities of online feedback. Tune in to hear how Brenda handles criticism, decides when a review deserves attention, and finds humor in some of the more ridiculous moments of restaurant ownership. Get full show notes, resources, transcript, and more information here: https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/62 (https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/62). Brenda’s Viral Instagram Video: https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dczha2UtEYm/ (https://www.instagram.com/reels/Dczha2UtEYm/) SFGATE Article: https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/brendas-sf-yelp-22423318.php (https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/brendas-sf-yelp-22423318.php) Yahoo Article: https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/sf-chef-brendas-french-soul-161416523.html (https://www.yahoo.com/news/videos/sf-chef-brendas-french-soul-161416523.html) If you’re considering selling your business and would like a free consultation, reach out to patrickAndAndy@therestaurantsalesbroker.com or visit TheRestaurantSalesBroker.com (https://therestaurantsalesbroker.com/) to learn more. Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! is the go-to podcast for restaurant buyers, sellers, and operators navigating the complex world of buying and selling a restaurant business. Hosted by restaurant brokers Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell, each episode delivers expert insights into buying an existing restaurant, selling a restaurant business, restaurant transactions, and the operational strategies that impact restaurant value. Whether you're buying a bar or restaurant, preparing to sell, or looking to maximize your business’s worth, this podcast gives you the insider knowledge you need to make smarter restaurant deals.

3. 

   1 Oct 2026

   061. Planning a Restaurant Exit Strategy Before It’s Time to Sell

   Most restaurant owners spend a lot of time thinking about how to open and grow a business, but what about how they eventually plan to leave it? A restaurant exit strategy isn't something to figure out only when you're ready to sell. The decisions you make along the way can have a major impact on what your business is worth when that time comes. In this episode, we break down what goes into planning a restaurant exit strategy and why that plan should evolve alongside your business. We discuss how the way you enter the restaurant business can affect your eventual exit, what makes a restaurant more attractive to buyers, and why profitability, clean financials, a strong team, and the condition of the business all matter when it's time to sell. Whether you're opening a restaurant, buying an existing business, or already thinking about your eventual exit, this episode offers a practical look at how to plan ahead. Tune in to learn why preparing for a future sale starts long before you're ready to sell and what restaurant owners can do now to put themselves in a stronger position later. Get full show notes, resources, transcript, and more information here: https://www.therestaurantsalesbroker.com/61 (What financial mistakes could be quietly costing your restaurant thousands of dollars? Even when sales look strong, poor cost tracking, unchecked expenses, and financial habits that seem small in the moment can add up quickly and make it harder to see when your business is heading in the wrong direction. In this episode, we). If you’re considering selling your business and would like a free consultation, reach out to patrickAndAndy@therestaurantsalesbroker.com or visit TheRestaurantSalesBroker.com (https://therestaurantsalesbroker.com/) to learn more. Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! is the go-to podcast for restaurant buyers, sellers, and operators navigating the complex world of buying and selling a restaurant business. Hosted by restaurant brokers Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell, each episode delivers expert insights into buying an existing restaurant, selling a restaurant business, restaurant transactions, and the operational strategies that impact restaurant value. Whether you're buying a bar or restaurant, preparing to sell, or looking to maximize your business’s worth, this podcast gives you the insider knowledge you need to make smarter restaurant deals.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 35 / 100

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56

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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