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Following years of labor, you have decided to sell your Compton, California restaurant

Contemplating starting a different Compton, California restaurant, moving, or maybe slowing down. Regardless of the reason, selling a Compton, California restaurant can be a lot more challenging than you may realize. Thats because it takes thoughtful preparation and a solid game plan to successfully get out with enough profit for all the sweat you may have put into it.

Important Steps to Consider when Selling Your Restaurant

You can either make the decision to hire a Compton, California restaurant broker to guide you in selling your Compton, California restaurant or do the task on your own. Whether considering selling your Compton, California restaurant on your own for the first time or with a restauarant broker, here are some tasks you can follow.

#1 Put Together all Important Paperwork

This is a necessary initial step to take when you commence the process of selling your Compton, California restaurant.

The necessary documents may vary from state to state--even in California, but the following is a list of some generalized documents you may be requierd to have on you:

  • A list of your assets
  • Lease documentation
  • Your licenses (e.g., liquor license, business license, etc.)
  • Copies of health inspection records
  • Architectural plan
  • Financial statements and other important financial documents

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You certainly do not want to reveal the majority of these documents to a potrntial buyer day one. But, you should have them on hand because you will eventually need them during the sales process.

In addition, putting together these documents lets you view your Compton, California restaurant through the lens of a buyer. This provides you a clear picture of the Compton, California restaurant you are selling. Furthermore, it allows you to show whether there are any loopholes you'll need to take care of.

#2 Get Your Financial Documents in Order

Your financial documents are a crucial aspect of selling your Compton, California restaurant. This is the reason you should strive to have your documents accurate and organized.

Showing your financial documents to prospective buyers may help clear any doubt they may have concerning your Compton, California restaurant.

Your financial documents may include:

  • Inventory of equipment and assets
  • Profit and loss statements
  • Tax records
  • Cash transactions
  • Bank statements

Also, make sure you have duplicate copies of all of these records. This can make it easier for you to send the records to possible buyers.

Also, as the seller, you must disclose information including debts, owed taxes, expected repairs, etc. Failure to inform a buyer regarding these things may create legal issues for you if a buyer later discovers these liabilities post closing the deal.

Important Actions to Take when Selling Your Restaurant.

#3 Put Together the Details of Your Commercial Lease

In the process of preparing to sell your Compton, California restaurant, you need to review of your commercial lease. It would be disappointing if, after attracting a buyer, your lease hinders you from closing the deal.

For this reason, it is advisable to have a discussion with your landlord regarding your plan to sell your Compton, California restaurant and to potentially extend your lease.

#4 Have Your Restauarant Appraised

Buyers and investors will often request an in-depth evaluation of your financials, whether favorable or not, this helps them estimate the value of your Compton, California restaurant.

It is therefore in your best interest to ensure that you augment sales and reduce expenses to build your cash flow before trying to sell your Compton, California restaurant.

The average time it takes to sell a Compton, California restaurant is six months. Within those six months, there is a lot you can do in order to increase your profit and cut several costs, and thus strengthen the worth of your Compton, California restaurant.

In addition, when it comes to your assets, you need to understand the depreciation involved. Everything depreciates, so it’s best to individually value your assets.

This will assist you in estimating the overall value of your Compton, California restaurant. Understanding the overall value will help you determine a selling price.

#5 Increase Curb Appeal

The first impression of your Compton, California restaurant will go a long way in helping you bring potential buyers. Conversely, if the overall look of your Compton, California restaurant does not look good to buyers, they might pass over immediately.

To prevent this from happening, all things in and out of your Compton, California restaurant must be cleaned and maintained. Landscaped and a clean parking lot may help create curb appeal for potential buyers.

Clean windows, polished handles and a presentable floor are also simple things that could help create a great first impression.

Furthermore, you should ensure all the equipment is in top condition. If your equipment is not working, it could send the message that you are hurried to pass a bad deal to the buyer.

Faulty equipment may rouse doubt about your financial status and output capabilities. It can even dampen the mood of your staff, which in response, negatively affect your productivity and effect your profit and loss statement.

You should look credible in order to build the confidence of prospective buyers concerning buying your Compton, California restaurant.

#7 look for Compton Buyers

Marketing to prospective buyers is time-consuming and can require specialized skills and a certain level of experience. This may require that you hire a professional Compton, California restaurant broker to help. The professional Compton, California restaurant broker will offer recommendations for saving time & money for drawing in more prospective buyers. However, if you make the decision to handle this project alone, you will need to carry out proper advertising. You can market your Compton, California restaurant on listing websites and tell family and friends about your plans to market for sale your Compton, California restaurant.

As you will likely come across competition when trying to sell your Compton, California restaurant, you need your restaurant to stand out.

#8 Be Ready

Whether you decide to sell your Compton, California restaurant yourself, or through a Compton, California restaurant broker, you need to always be prepared. Be prepared to show your Compton, California restaurant to prospective buyers at all times.

You will never know when a buyer could visit your Compton, California restaurant. Some buyers may even come in as customers just to perform some research before reaching out to you.

#9 Sell Your Compton, California Restaurant

This is the final action to take after a successful negotiation with a buyer. This stage involves the presentation of the necessary documentation to finalize the contract. The documentation will likely start with the Asset Purchase Agreement.

You should have your attorney’s expertise in drafting this document. Involving an attorney is recommended to make sure the Asset Purchase Agreement covers every aspect of the transaction.

This document includes details including the selling price of your Compton, California restaurant, items and equipment as well as inventory value.

Choosing a Compton, California Restaurant Broker

Experience is also vital during negotiations with potential buyers--hire a Compton, California Restaurant Broker.

While trying to sell your Compton, California restaurant on your own can be an exciting endeavor, it could also be quite risky, especially for first time sellers.

The fact remains, in order for you to get the most out of the business deal, you need some level of experience to stand above and against the cometitors while trying to attract buyers.

Experience is also vital during negotiations with prospective buyers. This is where an experienced Compton, California restaurant broker is recommended. A Compton, California restaurant broker has the resources, expertise and strategy required to easily take on the task of marketing for sale your Compton, California restaurant. Additionally, a restaurant broker can help you sell faster and get you a higher sale value.

With the assistance of a Compton, California restaurant broker, you can focus your undivided attention on operating your Compton, California restaurant and rest assured with the knowledge that a professional is in charge of selling your Compton, California restaurant.

Contact a Compton, California Restaurant Broker

Choosing to sell your Compton, California restaurant through a Compton, California restaurant broker has several advantages. First, however, you need to select the best Compton, California restaurant broker to help you in selling your Compton, California restaurant.

At Corbett Restaurant Brokers, we consider it our honor to represent you in the sale of your Compton, California restaurant. And, we work harder than any other Compton broker to secure the best deal for your restaurant and at the highest sale value.

Contact Corbett Restaurant Group today and let us help you sell your Compton, California restaurant for a great price.

Compton Zip Codes We Support: 90059, 90220, 90221, 90222, 90223

Todd Smith

We've been in business for over 15 years and its because of the hard work and loyalty of our Brokers and staff. When you partner with us, you'll receive the absolutely best service the industry has to offer.

Todd Smith

Founder & Managing Partner