If a restaurant goes under, whoever provided funding takes a big hit. Losses = value destroyed. Liquidation values on fixtures and equipment are low. BTW, here

If a restaurant goes under, whoever provided funding takes a big hit. Losses = value destroyed. Liquidation values on fixtures and equipment are low. BTW, here's a good rule of thumb for investing in restaurants as a non-controlling partner: Don't. I never heard of a good ending, even if it was good for a while.