Start your restaurant transition with Albuquerque Business Brokers Edge and bring the questions below to the people helping you prepare.
Get the earnings picture in order
Reconcile sales system reports, deposits and tax filings. Explain delivery platform fees, food costs, labor and any expenses that are personal to the owner.
Separate catering or special events from regular service where your records allow. A buyer should understand what produced a strong month and whether it is likely to recur.
Inventory, deposits and unpaid gift card obligations need their own schedules. They should not disappear inside a broad asking price.
Review the lease and permissions early
Talk through lease assignment and landlord consent with your advisors. The right to occupy the space matters as much as the tables and kitchen equipment.
If the business has a liquor license, tax clearance is one part of the transfer review. It does not replace the separate approvals the licensing authorities may require.
Keep service steady while you prepare
Document who orders, schedules, cooks and resolves customer issues. A buyer needs to see how the restaurant functions without relying on the owner for every decision.
Avoid making staff or customer announcements before you have agreed on confidentiality and timing. An initial valuation request can stay focused on general business details.