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Shumacher Wins “Top Ten Producer- GABB (2010) Million Dollar Club” Award!

Steven Josovitz of The Shumacher Group, Inc. wins “Top Ten Producer- GABB (2010) Million Dollar Club” award for by the Georgia Association of Business Brokers. Steve Josovitz was awarded the “ GABB Multi-Million Dollar Club” award in 2009. Steven Josovitz is vice president of The Shumacher Group, having joined the firm in 1992. As an Associate Real [...]

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Expert Tips for Navigating the Real Estate World – Shumacher/GRA Interview

Tip Jar: Expert Tips for Navigating the Real Estate World This article is excerpted from: A Changing Real Estate Landscape Restaurant Forum, October 2010 By Christy Simo Make a good impression. “When you approach the landlord, you only have one shot to make an impression,” says Greg Vojnovic, vice president of development for Popeyes. “So [...]

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A Changing Real Estate Landscape – Shumacher/GRA Interview

A Changing Real Estate Landscape By Christy Simo The economy may have taken a hit over the past three years, but that doesn’t mean restaurants aren’t opening, closing and moving around as usual. Whether you are interested in opening a new concept or are a seasoned pro, the current real estate downturn may have changed [...]

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Shumacher Group featured in Restaurant Forum Magazine

Shumacher Group featured in Restaurant Forum Magazine

Georgia’s restaurant real estate is up for grabs. Here’s how to navigate the real estate market and find the place that’s right for you. The economy may have taken a hit over the past three years, but that doesn’t mean restaurants aren’t opening, closing and moving around as usual. Whether you are interested in opening a new concept or are a [...]

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As seen online: Personal profile of Harold Shumacher

Harold Shumacher frequently quotes New York Yankee’s legend Yogi Berra when he says, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it,” which sums up Shumacher’s life perfectly. Shumacher’s family fled Germany in the 1930s and settled in Michigan, where Harold was born after World War II. After graduating from Michigan State, Shumacher headed south to [...]

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The art of co-brokerage and learning to fly! Oops, I mean trust!

The following is a front page story by Shumacher broker Steve Josovitz and published in the June issue of the GABB Today ( Georgia Association Of Business Brokers ) Magazine. Twenty years of co-brokerage has had its up and downs, and I have lived to tell you about it. So what the heck is successful [...]

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Shumacher Awarded Georgia Association of Business Brokers Award!

Steve Josovitz of The Shumacher Group was awarded with Million Dollar  status for its hi-volume of restaurant business brokerage transactions closed in 2009.  This was a very big honor as 2009 was a very tough year with only a few recipients qualifying this year . Art Lenning 2009 President of GABB ( Georgia Association of [...]

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Shumacher Live Radio Appearance

Atlanta Business Radio’s Restaurant Business Roundtable with Guest Host Jerred Morris Please click PLAY to listen to the latest Atlanta Business Radio show podcast broadcasting live each Wednesday at 10am EDT from the Business Radio X studio in Atlanta, GA, USA.    We are now available on iTunes, click this link and you can find all our past shows. [...]

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Shumacher goes social media

Are you interested in keeping track of Georgia’s hottest restaurant real estate… but don’t know what RSS is and/or tend to check your Facebook more than your emails from us? Never fear, Shumacher is there! Just click here to join our Facebook page and/or here to follow us on Twitter. You can also use click one [...]

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“It’s a great time to open a restaurant in Atlanta”

Atlanta – “It’s a great time to open a restaurant,” explains Steve Josovitz of the Shumacher Group, who is regarded by many as Atlanta’s restaurant real estate authority. “There are so many turnkey opportunities that require no money down,” Josovitz explains. With the economy sputtering and consumer confidence at an all-time low it’s hard to [...]

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Food Network Star “The Marietta Diner” Shines!!!!

The Marietta Diner operating below the radar for 13 years has been one of the busiest restaurants in Georgia since “Day One”.  This restaurant owned by Gus Tselios is a force to be reckoned with. The Marietta Diner is open 24/7 and packed all the time. What is the secret to this success story, “Simple”? Surround [...]

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Restaurants keep opening despite down economy-Atlanta Cuisine Article

Atlanta Cuisine July 2009 Restaurants keep opening despite down economy. By Tom Maicon Atlanta – “It’s a great time to open a restaurant,” explains Steve Josovitz of the Shumacher Group, who is regarded by many as Atlanta’s restaurant real estate authority.  “There are so many turnkey opportunities that require no money down,” Josovitz explains. With [...]

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Top Chef “VEGAS” Showcases Atlanta Talent

Top Chef Las Vegas set to debut August 26 will feature three local Top Chefs. Eli Kirshtein from Eno, Hector Santiago of Pura Vida and Kevin Gillespie of Woodfire Grill will represent Atlanta and their restaurants proudly. This many candidates from Atlanta shows how far Atlanta has come gastronomically and how we are now considered [...]

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Restaurants open in Midtown despite recession-Shumacher in AJC

By By Joe Guy Collier The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Tuesday, June 09, 2009 Scott Kilpatrick, co-founder of Arizona-based RA Sushi, eyed the chain’s newest restaurant Tuesday, a day after it opened in the 1010 Midtown high-rise in Atlanta. Near the entrance, chefs made quick work of sushi roll orders. Waiters in black attire weaved through the tables [...]

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Atlanta Business Chronicle

Downtown landmarks Dailey’s, City Grill close-Shumacher Interview

Atlanta Business Chronicle – by J. Scott Trubey Staff Writer Landmark downtown Atlanta dining institutions Dailey’s Restaurant Bar and City Grill closed Wednesday. An e-mail from Harbor Group Management, the firm that oversees the Hurt Building, home of City Grill, said: “It is with great regret that we must inform you that the City Grill and Dailey’s [...]

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Big retail chains seeking rent cuts from landlords – Shumacher Interview

Atlanta Business Chronicle – by Lisa R. Schoolcraft and Douglas Sams Staff Writers The coffee giant, which is facing an extremely challenging year as the economy undercuts consumers’ discretionary spending, says it began negotiating with U.S. landlords in January and that the discussions about concessions continue. “We are pleased with the results of that effort to [...]

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Atlanta Cuisine Magazine: Around Town with Steven Josovitz

Around Town: “Oh, That Recession” featuring Steven Josovitz

by Christine L. Carrizales Atlanta – Bruce Blumberg had planned to print new menus this coming January to introduce exciting new dishes at Bella’s Pizzeria in Smyrna, but he never got a chance to fine-tune his recipes. The looming recession made him postpone that plan and focus instead on his business’s long-term survival. Faced with [...]

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Meet a Business Broker “Up Close and Personal” in a GABB interview with Steven Josovitz

Georgia Association of Business Brokers

Steven L. Josovitz: Vice President, Shumacher Restaurant Brokers GABB Member: Broker Since 1992 | Business Broker: Since 1986 How long have you been with the company? 15 years What role do you play within your company? I head up the Business Brokerage Division. What is the focus of your company, and how does it differentiate itself? Commercial [...]

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