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We are the Atlanta Restaurant Specialists

by Harold Shumacher

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The Shumacher Group is an Atlanta-based real estate company that specializes in two principal areas: site selection for regional and national restaurant and retail chains and the sale of existing restaurants and businesses. In addition the company lists surplus properties and selected sub-leases. Other services provided are business evaluations, lease re-negotation, expert witness testimony, and consulting.

The majority of the company’s work is in Georgia and metro Atlanta but we have worked throughout the Southeastern United States directly or through referrals with other brokerage companies. Through our affiliation with Retail Brokers Network, The Shumcher Group can assist with real estate services nationwide.

The Shumacher Group was founded in 1987 and has successfully negotiated hundreds of transactions. The Shumacher Group is considered as the market leaders in Restaurant Real Estate in Metro Atlanta and is fondly known as “the restaurant guys.”

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Shumacher Leases Shipfeifer on Peachtree

by Steven Josovitz

The Shumacher Group, Inc. has leased the  Shipfeifer in Buckhead at 1814 Peachtree Street.
The Shumacher Group, Inc. and Irving Jacobson represented both the Landlord and the Tenant.
Soon to open will be Soufi’s a Persian inspired  fast casual eatery.

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Shumacher Live Radio Appearance

by Steven Josovitz

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. Press [...]

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Economy begins to Blossom

by Harold Shumacher

In our backyard, the first signs of springs are appearing. Bright yellow and purple crocuses, slips of daffodils and the first forming buds of the dogwoods, cherry and azaleas. There is a sense of renewal and a new season to look forward to.
Several conversations over the past few days-with a variety of professionals-gives me a [...]

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Shumacher Leases Closed La Madeleine – Powers Ferry/Windy Hill to English Pub

by Steven Josovitz

The Shumacher Group, Inc. has leased the former freestanding La Madeleine at 1931 Powers Ferry Road in Marietta ( Atlanta ), Georgia. The Shumacher Group, Inc. and Steve Josovitz represented the Tenant in this transaction and successfully negotiated a long term lease.  Rose and Crown  will be a English Tavern, Pub and Sports Bar serving [...]

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Shumacher Group Leases Perimeter Houlihan’s and Cumming Indigo Joe’s

by Steven Josovitz

The Shumacher Group, Inc. recently leased  the closed Houlihan’s at Park Place on Ashford Dunwoody anchored by Mckendrick’s, Alon’s, and Talbots. and and Indigo Joe’s.
Additionally leased by The Shumcher Group, Inc. was the former Cumming Indigo Joe’s in Forsyth. Irving Jacobson represented the Tenant in both transactions.

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Too Poor to Paint; Too Proud to Whitewash

by Harold Shumacher

In the 1890’s, a journalist from Washington D.C. made this observation to describe Charleston’s genteel bourgeoisie. Still reeling from the “war of northern aggression,” as some here still call it.  the city had a tired feel and look.  A century later it’s a changed place-alive with re-developing neighborhoods, a thriving restaurant scene and an economy [...]

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H Mart 매장소개 Opens 4th Metro Atlanta Warehouse Market and Asian Food Court!

by Steven Josovitz

I just toured the new H Mart that opened in the Brands Mart anchored center at 285 and Peachtree Industrial. This opening marks the fourth Metro Atlanta location. It is mesmerizing to walk this Market.  Everything is so fresh and the prices are much lower then at most supermarkets and gourmet markets. The food court [...]

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Shumacher Sells Second Johnny Rocket’s!

by Steven Josovitz

The Shumacher Group, Inc. and Steve Josovitz representing the Seller  has successfully  sold the Johnny’s Rockets in Douglessville at the Arbor Place Mall.

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Atlanta Pizza Wars Part Two “Antico vs. Romeo’s ” NYC vs. Naples” Thick vs. Thin” ” Wood-Fired vs. Brick”

by Steven Josovitz

I had a blast  touring pizzeria’s for Atlanta Pizza Wars in an earlier blog and thought I would have some more fun.
First up is Antico Pizza Napoletana located at 1093 Hemphill Ave NW, Atlanta,GA 30318 in an old bakery a block from 14th Street and Northside Drive.With the media frenzy over Antico Pizza I thought [...]

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Real Estate Market Highlights

by Harold Shumacher

Rent abatements/lease extensions…Landlords are still willing to work with tenants but are working more from an objective standpoint than one of fear (like a year ago when the world seemed to be ending.) Most landlords will want to see 1-2 years of p&l’s,  documentation of what’s occurring. More importantly-for you I would think-they want to [...]

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Hidden Historic Downtown Norcross Dining Scene is “HOT” and “BOOMING”

by Steven Josovitz

A visit tonight t0 Historic Downtown Norcross was very exciting. Most restaurants were very busy. The trees and shops are lined with lights and it just has a cozy and very inviting feel. We are proud to boast that two restaurants Paizano’s and Mojito’s Cuban American Bistro were brokered by The Shumacher Group, Inc. are [...]

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Shumacher goes social

by justin

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.
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Harold Shumacher explores Chicago’s food scene

by Harold Shumacher

The newest installment of the venerable Shumacher Group Newsletter is hot off the press!
You won’t want to miss the unique insights from Atlanta’s leading restaurant specialist as he discusses The Windy City from the perspective of the food business.
An excerpt:
Another feature we anticipate seeing more of is “green leases.” That is, leases that will provide [...]

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Shumacher Client “Grind House Killer Burgers” Is Killing It & Looking For #2 Spot!

by Steven Josovitz

Shumacher Client “Grind House Killer Burgers” Is Killing It & Looking For #2 Spot! Located at the the Sweet Auburn Curb Market in Downtown Atlanta Grind House Killer Burgers has made an instant name for itself with serving an incredible fresh product with allot of fun in a cool atmosphere. We are on the hunt [...]

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Shumacher Sells Alpharetta Pisces Restaurant With Real Estate

by Harold Shumacher

The Shumacher Group,Inc. has just sold the Pisces Restaurant at 4120 Old MIlton Parkway in Alpharetta. The restaurant is 7,800 sq/ft. on 1.7 acres. This transaction included the sale of land, building, furniture, fixtures, and equipment.  This sale represents a commitment to the North Fulton market in the midst  of emerging opportunities and may be the [...]

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