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Introduction
Since 1979 and in a progressively diversified 33 year career, IRA SPILKY is an “out of the box” “no guts no glory” innovator and leader in the restaurant industry. Mr. Spilky established himself as a pioneer in the industry combined with an aggressive, creative flair by opening and operating a healthy fast food chain, FAST & NATURAL, and developing a wholesale food product company, RAINBOW FOOD SERVICE. Mr. Spilky, as a licensed California Real Estate Broker, and his associates developed a specialized RESTAURANT BROKERAGE/SITE SELECTION practice with Corporate offices in West Los Angeles specializing in the exclusive representation of established full service and casual dining and QSR operators in their expansion programs relative to restaurant business and leasehold opportunities, restaurant conversions and repositioning, purchase options, build to suits, and ground leasing including real estate purchase and sale leasebacks.This focused niche in retail tenant/landlord representation has enabled his company to establish an APPRAISAL/VALUATION & EXPERT WITNESS service thru the Judicial Court system with a comprehensive professional source for accomplishing their location/leasehold, real property and personal/business validation requirements.
In addition to his brokerage/site selection practice, he has created a LANDLORD/DEVELOPER consulting expertise offering service in the areas of area/location surveys combined with tenant mix allocation, site plan recommendations related to concept and venue proposals, detailed evaluation of perspective tenants, lease terms & conditions compared to landlord pro-formas, and exclusive restaurant lease representation. Comprehensive research library and tenant/landlord restaurant leasehold comparables for over 20 years solidify and support this practice.Mr. Spilky as a speaker and guest lecturer has offered a course entitled “SUCCESSFUL RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT” at the UCLA EXTENSION DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT in their HOSPITALITY FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. Since 1982, he has taught a course in the “THE RESTAURANT INDUSTRY-ENTREPRENEURIAL STRATEGIES FOR START-UP & EXPANSION” graduating over 2500 students. Since 1981, he has been a speaker in annual programs of the California, Washington, and Colorado Restaurant Associations. He was honored by the Irvine Company as Broker of the Year 2001 for his restaurant real estate work on his BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse deal at the Tustin Marketplace in Irvine, Orange County, California.
He pursued his education through the California State University system, receiving a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Industrial Psychology with a specialty in Organizational Development and Human Resources.Mr. Spilky is a member of the California Association of Realtors, California Restaurant Association, International Council of Restaurant Brokers, Association of Commercial Real Estate, International Council of Shopping Centers, serves on The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles Cabinet and the San Diego State University School of Hospitality Advisory Board.
Services Provided
Ira Spilky & Associates are 30 yr. seasoned restaurant real estate brokers exclusively specializing in tenant representation of Corporate as well as Franchised multi unit chain operators in their strategic development programs. We are well connected with all West Coast regional and national landlord-developers as well as commercial brokers in CA., NV. and AZ.. We have done deals in both urban and suburban demographic profiles and are restaurant consultants before we are brokers. We have successfully procured and negotiated restaurant locations on behalf of many regional and national clients including the attached. Finally, we are a full service restaurant real estate brokerage company thus can assist with site selection, lease negotiation, development, and ABC licensing and permits.
Areas Served
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- California — License number BRE #962830
Business For Sale Listings
Cash Flow: $385,000
Toluca Lake, CA Profitable Toluca Lake Burbank Restaurant For Sale Rare Business Opportunity - absentee owner
PROFITABLE TOLUCA LAKE BURBANK RESTAURANT FOR SALEPROFITABLE TURN KEY EQUIPPED & STAFFED RESTAURANT FOR SALEPremises: Approx. 2450 plus patios Monthly Rent: $9000.00 per monthParking: ExclusiveLease Term: 10 yrs. ABC LICENSE: 2 am 47 Liquor LicenseSALES & PROFITS: $1,700,000 yr. $385,000 yr.net profit + $135,000 Salary PRICE: 1,250,000 all cashComments: Prime Toluca Lake 1st Time on the Market. Absentee Ownership Exhibition Kitchen— DINNER ONLY 7 days per week Less
North Hills, CA
View Details Thai Restaurant For Sale North Hills Calif.
BEAUTIFULLY RENOVATED TURNKEY RESTAURANT FOR SALE - Ready to Operate ImmediatelyPremise:? 1,995 square feet in North HillsMonthly Rent: $7k + NNNParking: Street & Lot ParkingLease Term: 5 years (2025–2029), renewable by mutual consentInventory: $FMV (included in price)Price: $90,000 asset saleThis high-visibility restaurant features a beautifully renovated dining area with modern finishes and a fully equipped layout - perfect for Thai, sushi, café, or other dining concepts. Ideally situated along a busy neighborhood corridor, the property benefits from strong pedestrian traffic and exceptional local exposure. Its prime location within a vibrant multi-tenant retail center ensures consistent walk-by and drive-by visibility from nearby residents, office workers, and daily commuters. Less
Cash Flow: $50,000
North Hollywood, CA
View Details NOHO Profitable Turnkey Cafe Restaurant for Sale
Premise: Prime NoHo Location - 3,000 sq. ftMonthly Rent: $16,800Parking: Street & Lot ParkingLease Term: 5 years + options (negotiable)ABC License: Type 41 - Beer & WineSales & Profits: Annual sales $600,000+ with $50,000+ annual cash flowInventory: $105,000 FMV (included in price)Price: $120,000 - all cash High-visibility restaurant in the heart of North Hollywood’s thriving NoHo Arts District. Fully equipped and staffed, with consistent sales and a loyal customer base. Beer & Wine license in place. Excellent opportunity for a startup operator or expansion of an existing brand. Less
Cash Flow: $250,000
Ventura, CA
View Details Profitable Turnkey City of Ventura Main Street Restaurant For Sale
CITY OF VENTURA MAIN STREET PROFITABLE RESTAURANT FOR SALEPremises: 4200' + 600' patio Monthly Rent: $10,500 per gross All InParking: Public and Valet Lease Term: 7 yrs. + Options ABC License: Beer and Wine Gross & Net: $1,250,000 - Net $250,000 profit per yr. Key Money: $495,000Comments: Turn Key Equipped - 1st time on market - Retirement Less
Thousand Oaks, CA
View Details Thousand Oaks Korean Bbq Restaurant For Sale
THOUSAND OAKS KOREAN BBQ RESTAURANT FOR SALEPremises: 2700' - 19 cooking tables + patio with BBQ tablesMonthly Rent: $3.00 psf + $3500 mo. nnnParking: Shopping Center Parking Lease Term: 10 yr. Lease ABC License: Beer & Wine - No RestrictionsPrice: $550,000 - CashComments: Turn Key Fully Equipped Less
Redondo Beach, CA
View Details South Bay "48" Bar No Restrictions R. E. For Sale
SOUTH BAY BAR & PARKING LOT FULLY EQUIPPED 2AM 48 BAR LICENSE No Operating Restrictions REAL ESTATE & Business FOR SALE Premises: Approx. 1300' + Outdoor Patio with 50 seats Parking: Exclusive Parking - $500 per mo. LICENSES: 2am 48 Bar License – No RestrictionsPRICE: $1,800,000 Real Estate - Business Negotiable Absentee Ownership Very Rare opportunity -5 nights per week - Has small kitchen All clients will need to complete client profiles with Proof of Funds prior to any additional disclosures. Less
Cash Flow: $300,000
Los Angeles, CA
View Details Brentwood San Vicente Restaurant For Sale
BRENTWOOD SAN VICENTE TURN KEY EQUIPPED RESTAURANT FOR SALE Premises: 2000' Fully Equipped plus 1500' storage & patioMonthly Rent: $8000 per mo. rent Parking: Valet ParkingLease Term: new lease ABC License: B & W license Comments: 1st Time on Market - Asset Sale All clients will need to complete client profiles prior to any additional disclosures. Less
