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Straight From the Desk of Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE – Dallas Restaurant Broker
Welcome to the EATS Broker Blog — your go-to resource for restaurant owners, buyers, and investors across Dallas, Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and nationwide. I’m Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, and Dallas Restaurant Broker. Whether you’re thinking about selling your restaurant, searching for your next opportunity, or trying to understand what your restaurant is worth, this blog delivers real answers from someone who works Texas restaurant deals every day. No fluff. No national call centers. Just street-level expertise from the Dallas Restaurant Broker.
Restaurant Lease Costs and the Sales You Need to Afford Them
By Dominique Maddox | EATS Broker Thinking about opening a restaurant? Restaurant lease costs should be tested against realistic sales before you commit to a
Should I Close My Restaurant or Sell It? The Math Texas Owners Need to See First
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker | www.EATSbroker.com Every week, I talk to a restaurant owner across Texas who
Why “Unreported Cash” Kills Restaurant Valuation: The High Cost of Off-the-Books Income
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, EATS Broker “The restaurant makes more money than the tax returns show”, is a common phrase EATS Broker hears from restaurant
The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Restaurant vs. Passing It to Family
For many restaurant owners, their business is more than just an investment; it’s their life’s work and sometimes their biggest financial asset or liability. Years
Selling a Restaurant: How Long Does It Really Take?
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker | www.EATSbroker.com Most restaurant owners I talk to have the same first question:
Restaurant KPIs Every Owner Must Know Before Selling (or Buying) a Restaurant
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Most restaurant owners have no idea what their business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
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- IBBA Outstanding Producer Award — 2024 & 2025
- Marquis Who’s Who recognition
- CBI + CFE dual designation (rare in the industry)
- Licensed Real Estate Broker in Texas and Georgia
- 15+ years in restaurant brokerage — selling restaurants since 2010
- Franchise brands successfully represented: Papa John’s, Firehouse Subs, Marco’s Pizza, Jimmy John’s, Schlotzsky’s, and many more.