Jim Pate Restaurant Broker
Certified Business Broker and Listing Transaction Agent for:
Restaurant Realty Company
California's Largest Restaurant Brokerage
What’s Your Restaurant Really Worth?
Discover your restaurant’s true market value — and get a clear plan to sell smart.
Selling a Restaurant
Discover What Your Restaurant is Worth and Plan Your Exit with Confidence
Selling your restaurant is a significant decision. Whether you’re considering retirement, pursuing new ventures, or simply exploring options, understanding your restaurant’s value is the first step.Contact Jim Pate and his team at Restaurant Realty, we specialize in helping restaurant owners like you navigate the selling process with clarity and ease.
✅ What We Offer:
- Free Restaurant Evaluation: Get a comprehensive assessment of your restaurant’s market value.
- Personalized Exit Strategy: Receive a tailored roadmap to maximize your sale price and streamline the transition.
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from our extensive experience in restaurant sales, ensuring a smooth and profitable exit
Plan Now Sell When It’s Time
Don’t leave your restaurant’s future to chance. Let us help you unlock its full potential
Jim Pate Certified Business Broker
Restaurant Realty has built the largest proprietary database of prospective restaurant, bar and nightclub buyers in California. Over the course of 25 years, we’ve lead the industry with our niche focus of serving restaurateurs.
Request Free Evaluation. How much is your restaurant, bar or club business worth?
Restaurant Realty
Restaurants,Bars & Commercial Properties Sold
Database of Registered Buyers
Evaluations
Years of Commitment to Excellence
What clients are saying
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Jim has been great to work with on the lease assignment which was an incredibly complicated deal. I would highly recommend Jim to any seller buyer or landlord. He will stay with it till it’s done
George Manojlovic Senior Vice President Fairbourne Properties
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Jim and the realty company have been great in educating me on how to potentially sell the business, acquire new businesses and general consultation on the restaurant real estate market. These guys are gold and know what they are doing!
Dennis F. Restaurant Owner
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Jim has been incredibly knowledgeable, and patient. His experience in owning a restaurant and his knowledge when it comes to food has made the entire buying/starting process seamless. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a restaurant broker that can empathize with their restaurants’ needs. He shows his willingness to go above and beyond for his clients
Domenico Testa Restaurant Owner
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Jim Pate takes the initiative, follows through, and always thinks out of the box. Jim is one of the company's top-producing brokers, and we're grateful to have Jim as a member of our team.
Steve Zimmerman Founder Restaurant Realty Company
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Jim has been great to work with on the lease assignment which was an incredibly complicated deal. I would highly recommend Jim to any seller buyer or landlord. He will stay with it till it’s done
George Manojlovic Senior Vice President Fairbourne Properties
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Jim and the realty company have been great in educating me on how to potentially sell the business, acquire new businesses and general consultation on the restaurant real estate market. These guys are gold and know what they are doing!
Dennis F. Restaurant Owner
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Jim has been incredibly knowledgeable, and patient. His experience in owning a restaurant and his knowledge when it comes to food has made the entire buying/starting process seamless. Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a restaurant broker that can empathize with their restaurants’ needs. He shows his willingness to go above and beyond for his clients
Domenico Testa Restaurant Owner
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Jim Pate takes the initiative, follows through, and always thinks out of the box. Jim is one of the company's top-producing brokers, and we're grateful to have Jim as a member of our team.
Steve Zimmerman Founder Restaurant Realty Company
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Jim has been great to work with on the lease assignment which was an incredibly complicated deal. I would highly recommend Jim to any seller buyer or landlord. He will stay with it till it’s done
George Manojlovic Senior Vice President Fairbourne Properties
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Jim and the realty company have been great in educating me on how to potentially sell the business, acquire new businesses and general consultation on the restaurant real estate market. These guys are gold and know what they are doing!
Dennis F. Restaurant Owner
Why we are different
Assessing Your Business’ Value At No Charge
We have developed a specialized listing profile to guide our clients and offer free valuations. During this stage, we will look at your financial statements and other relevant information that is necessary for a professional opinion of value. Within 1-2 weeks, you’ll receive a complete analysis.
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We market to over 60,000 registered buyers in CA!
Our digital marketing team oversees extensive advertising, social media, and marketing campaigns. Let’s get your Restaurant, Bar, Club, or Commercial Related Building SOLD. Go to our Sellers Roadmap to see the process

California's Largest Restaurant Brokerage
Specializing in Sales, Acquisitions & Leasing of
Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Related Commercial Buildings
- Over 1400 Restaurants, Bars, Clubs & Related Commercial Buildings Sold
- Over 2.6 Million Square Feet of Commercial Space Leased
- Over 4,500 Restaurant Valuations Completed Since 1996

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Knowing the true value of your restaurant will make the selling process much smoother and successful