Business Details
46 Years
experience
Trusted Restaurant Brokers in Phoenix, AZ
Established in 1980, The Restaurant Brokers have built an unparalleled reputation as specialists in restaurant, bar, and nightclub real estate transactions. Our exclusive focus on food and beverage businesses allows us to deliver unmatched expertise through 40+ years of accumulated industry knowledge and a comprehensive network of 10,000+ industry contacts. We provide tailored brokerage services for buying, selling, and leasing commercial spaces, supported by in-house restaurant operating experience that informs every transaction.Our team offers specialized assistance with liquor license acquisitions, business valuations, and lease negotiations, ensuring clients receive market-specific insights for critical financial decisions. With a client roster representing Arizona's premier dining establishments, we combine deep local market understanding with proven transaction expertise to serve buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants across the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Services
Selling Restaurants
Buyer Broker
Liquor License Sales
Landlord Services
Tenant Representation
Business Valuation
Lease Negotiations
Commercial Real Estate
Contracts
Restaurant Brokerage
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of specialized restaurant industry expertise
- Comprehensive database of 10,000+ industry contacts
- Exclusive focus on food and beverage real estate transactions
- Proven liquor license acquisition and sales experience
- Customized business valuation services for financial planning
Services
Selling Restaurants
Specialized representation for restaurant owners seeking to sell their establishments. Our team leverages 40+ years of industry experience and a vast network of buyers to maximize value. We handle all transaction aspects including marketing, negotiations, and documentation to ensure smooth ownership transitions.
Liquor License Sales
Expert assistance with buying and selling liquor licenses including Series 6 and Series 7 permits. We navigate complex regulatory requirements and market conditions to secure optimal licensing solutions for bars, restaurants, and nightclubs across Arizona's metro markets.
Business Valuation
Comprehensive valuation reports based on 40 years of Phoenix market data and restaurant operations expertise. These assessments help clients with estate planning, partnership disputes, financing applications, and divorce settlements through accurate, defensible financial evaluations.
Lease Negotiations
Strategic lease negotiation services for restaurant operators facing renewal or expansion. We analyze market conditions, comparable rates, and location viability to secure favorable terms while protecting clients' operational interests in commercial lease agreements.
Landlord Services
Specialized leasing solutions for restaurant space owners seeking qualified tenants. Our industry expertise ensures proper marketing to food service operators and facilitates lease agreements that meet both property owners' financial goals and tenants' operational requirements.
People
Reuel "Ruly" Couch
Principal Broker
With decades of restaurant brokerage experience, Ruly leads the firm's transaction team. His deep industry knowledge and extensive network drive successful deals for Arizona's premier dining establishments.
A J Edelstein
Senior Broker
Specializing in restaurant real estate since 1980, AJ brings extensive market expertise to commercial lease negotiations and business sales across Phoenix's competitive dining landscape.
Zach Couch
Associate Broker
Building on family restaurant industry experience, Zach assists clients with buying/selling establishments and liquor license transactions while maintaining the firm's high service standards.
Dave Andrea
Broker Associate
Dave provides specialized support for commercial lease agreements and property marketing, leveraging 20+ years of Phoenix restaurant market experience to serve both landlords and tenants.
Questions
How do you help sell restaurants?
We provide comprehensive marketing, buyer network access, and transaction management from listing to closing, using our 40+ years of restaurant industry expertise.
What liquor license services do you offer?
We facilitate liquor license acquisitions and sales for Arizona bars, restaurants, and nightclubs, including Series 6 and Series 7 permits through established regulatory channels.
Can you help with restaurant lease negotiations?
Yes, we analyze market conditions and lease terms to secure favorable agreements for restaurant operators facing renewal or expansion opportunities in Phoenix metro area.
Do you work with out-of-state buyers?
Our services extend beyond Arizona, assisting national and international buyers through local market insights and transaction support for Arizona restaurant acquisitions.
How are business valuations conducted?
Valuations use 40 years of Phoenix market data and financial analysis to create defensible reports for estate planning, partnerships, and financing purposes.
What areas do you cover?
Primarily Phoenix metropolitan area including Tempe, Scottsdale, and Mesa, with additional Arizona coverage and select regional opportunities available.
