Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! With Patrick and Andy

By Patrick Totah and Andy Mirabell | Restaurant Sales Brokers

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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?

Episode Date
062. Yelp: Sucking the Soul out of Soul Food with Chef Brenda
Oct 15, 2026
061. Planning a Restaurant Exit Strategy Before It’s Time to Sell
Oct 01, 2026
060. The Most Expensive Mistakes Restaurant Owners Make with Dan Engel
Sep 17, 2026
059. What Really Matters When Negotiating a Restaurant Deal
Sep 03, 2026
058. Don't Let the Business Own You, Own the Business with Franchise Expert Mike DeJong
Aug 20, 2026
057. Selling a Legacy Restaurant After 50 Years of Orphan Andy's with Dennis and Bill
Aug 06, 2026
056. Restaurant Transaction Timeline: How Long Does It Take to Buy or Sell a Restaurant?
Jul 23, 2026
055. Restaurant Insurance: What Every Owner Needs to Know with Greg Gurovich
Jul 09, 2026
054. Restaurants: Then and Now with Dan Baker
Jun 25, 2026
053. The Hidden Costs Behind "Turnkey" Restaurant Listings
Jun 11, 2026
052. How Journalism and Influencer Culture Shape the Restaurant Industry with Alex Barreira
May 28, 2026
051. Behind the 2026 Outside Lands Food Lineup with Tanya Kollar
May 14, 2026
050. Top Highlights from 50 Restaurant Deal Making Conversations
Apr 23, 2026
049. What Virgin Buyers Want to Know (Part 2) with Joshua Rabbie
Apr 09, 2026
048. What Virgin Buyers Want to Know (Part 1) with Drew Butler
Mar 19, 2026
047. When To Walk Away From a Restaurant Deal
Mar 05, 2026
046. The Top 3 Things for Restaurant Buyers and Sellers To Prepare for in 2026
Feb 19, 2026
045. The 2026 Financial Playbook for Restaurant Owners with CFO Matt Granville
Feb 05, 2026
044. The Right Time to Sell
Jan 22, 2026
043. How Smart Operators Build Value Before They Sell
Jan 08, 2026
042. Exposing 2025: Restaurant Deal Trends and What’s Ahead
Dec 25, 2025
041. SBA Now: Restaurant Lending with Loan Officer Scott Cisneros
Dec 11, 2025
040. Anatomy of a Deal: Restaurant Transactions from Listing to Closing Escrow
Nov 27, 2025
039. The Top 5 Financial Mistakes of New Restaurant Owners
Nov 13, 2025
038. Leave It to the Pros: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Specialized Attorney & CPA or Bookkeeper
Oct 30, 2025
037. Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Trends Operators Need to Know with Matthew Blair
Oct 16, 2025
036. Bad Influence: How Social Media Is Reshaping the Restaurant Game
Oct 02, 2025
035. The Big MAC: Protect Your Restaurant Deal from Material Adverse Changes
Sep 11, 2025
034. Lining Up the Best Festival Eats with Food Curator Tanya Kollar
Aug 28, 2025
033. The ABCs of the Alcoholic Beverage Control with Jemma Jorel Lester
Aug 14, 2025
032. Why Restaurant Deals Fall Apart and How To Save Them with Steve Zimmerman | The Restaurant Dealmaker Show
Jul 31, 2025
031. Done Deal: Buying an Existing Restaurant with Ricky Singh
Jul 17, 2025
030. ICE Raids: What Restaurant Owners Need to Know with Immigration Attorney Helen Lawrence
Jul 03, 2025
029. Cook the Books Round Two with Restaurant Accountant Dan Engel
Jun 19, 2025
028. Market-Based Valuation: How Much Your Restaurant Will Actually Sell For
Jun 05, 2025
027. The Top 5 Due Diligence Items for Restaurant Buyers
May 22, 2025
026. How Chef Billy Ngo Created Multiple Successful Restaurants
May 08, 2025
025. Dishing It Out With the Food Critic With Lauren Saria
Apr 24, 2025
024. Seller Misconceptions: What Really Makes Your Restaurant Valuable
Apr 10, 2025
023. Tariffs: How Will They Impact the Restaurant Industry?
Mar 27, 2025
022. The One Stop Coffee Shop: 7 Keys for Success With Thomas Judt
Mar 13, 2025
021. The Location Hunt: Choosing the Right Space for Your Business with Melissa Chou
Feb 27, 2025
020. Escrow to the Rescue: Mitigating Risks in Restaurant Transactions with Sally Rowshan
Feb 13, 2025
019. The Latest Trends Transforming Restaurant Sales
Jan 30, 2025
018. 2024 Restaurant Industry Review: Challenges, Pivots, and Hope for the Future
Jan 02, 2025
017. Selling Your Restaurant: 5 Tips To Get the Best Deal
Dec 19, 2024
016. 5 Critical Stages of a Successful Restaurant Transaction
Dec 05, 2024
015. Navigating the Emotional Roller Coaster of Selling a Legacy Restaurant with Dave Peter
Nov 21, 2024
014. How to Get Landlord Approval for Your Restaurant Lease with Keith Simpson
Nov 07, 2024
013. Inside a Thriving Restaurant Group with Jordan Cressman of Baja Sharkeez
Oct 24, 2024
012. Eating up All the Profits with Fred Langley
Oct 10, 2024
011. Attorney at the Table with Roberta Economidis
Sep 26, 2024
010. A Lending Hand with Robert Porter
Sep 12, 2024
009. Restaurant Buying and Selling Secrets with Steve Zimmerman
Aug 29, 2024
008. The After-Dark Scene in the Bar and Nightclub Industry With Vlad Cood
Aug 15, 2024
007. Cook the Books with Dan Engel
Aug 01, 2024
006. From 1 to 100: Making the Decision to Open Your First Restaurant with Ike Shehadeh
Jul 18, 2024
005. Growing a Restaurant Group with Michael Karp
Jul 04, 2024
004. Building a Successful Restaurant Empire with Heritage Eats Founder Ben Koenig
Jun 20, 2024
003. SB478... Is It Bad News for Restaurants? With Jordan Reis Cohen
Jun 06, 2024
002. Sustainability... Did You Say Upcycle? With David Murphy and Kayla Abe
Jun 06, 2024
001. Why You Need a Restaurant Broker
Jun 06, 2024
Start Here: Introducing the Restaurant Deal Making EXPOSED! Podcast
Jun 01, 2024