Acquiring Minds

When a Restaurant Is a Great Business to Buy


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Jarett Berke told his intermediary "no restaurants" but changed his tune when he saw what a great business Lou's was.

Topics in Jarett’s interview:

  • Finding a business through an accountant
  • Why restaurants are a tough business
  • Comparing military service to running a restaurant
  • Buying a restaurant with exceptional margins
  • Learning every job in the restaurant
  • Pivoting to delivery during Covid
  • Doing a stock deal instead of an asset purchase
  • Reinvesting by adding tables and renovating
  • 60% growth in 6 years
  • What he likes about the restaurant business

References and how to contact Jarett:

Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:

  • Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
  • Follow Will on Twitter
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