Q2 2026 Business-for-Sale Report: What It Means for Texas Restaurant Owners and Buyers
Fewer restaurants sold last quarter. That’s the headline. But if you’re a restaurant owner in Dallas, Houston, or Austin thinking about your exit, the number that matters isn’t how many deals closed, it’s why some restaurants sold fast and others didn’t sell at all. By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant […]
How to Sell a Restaurant in Texas: A Complete Step-by-Step Guide for Owners
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker — Dallas Restaurant Broker | www.EATSbroker.com Most restaurant owners have no idea what their business is actually worth, or how to sell a restaurant until someone asks. And by then, they’ve already lost thousands of dollars, weeks of momentum, or the only serious buyer who walked through […]
Why Sales Tax Clearance is Non-Negotiable When Selling a Restaurant
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker — Dallas Restaurant Broker You’ve spent years, maybe decades, building your restaurant. You know your food cost percentages, your best servers, and the exact week every year your lunch volume spikes. What you may not know is whether a small tax flag at the Texas Comptroller’s office […]
Texas Restaurant Market Report Q2 2026: Closures, Openings & What Texas Owners Must Know
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant BrokerPublished: June 2026 | EATS Broker Quarterly Texas Restaurant Market Report Every quarter, I put together a Texas Restaurant Market Report for restaurant owners and buyers across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and beyond. Not to predict the future, but to tell you what’s actually happening […]
How to Sell a Restaurant in 2026
The restaurant industry is changing rapidly in 2026, and many restaurant owners across the nation are asking the same question: “How to sell a restaurant in 2026?” At EATS Broker, we are seeing a major shift in the market. Baby boomer restaurant owners are retiring. Multi-unit franchise operators are consolidating. Independent operators are facing rising […]
Art of the Exit: How to Negotiate the Best Deal When Selling Your Restaurant
When selling a restaurant, “ How to Negotiate the Best Deal” is not a class taught to restaurant owners. For the Baby Boomer generation of restaurant owners in Dallas, Houston, and across the nation, the “For Sale” sign represents more than a transaction; it is the culmination of a lifetime of work. However, in 2026, […]
What is the best time to sell a restaurant?
The best time to sell a restaurant is when you have the patience to find a buyer. It takes an average of 6-8 months to sell a restaurant. For many restaurant owners, the decision to sell in 2026 isn’t just about “getting out “; it’s about a strategic transition. Whether you are a Baby Boomer […]
Exit Strategies for Restaurant Owners: Planning for a Profitable Sale
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Exit Strategies for Restaurant Owners is a topic that is not discussed when opening a restaurant. But for many owners, particularly Baby Boomers looking toward a well-earned retirement or multi-unit operators eyeing their next venture, the most important leg of that race isn’t […]
EATS Broker sells Mouton’s Bistro and Bar in Cedar Park, Texas
EATS Broker, the Dallas-based restaurant brokerage firm led by Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, proudly announces the successful sale of Mouton’s Bistro and Bar located at 1821 S Lakeline Blvd #104, Cedar Park, TX 78613. EATS Broker served as the intermediary between the buyer and seller during the resale process. The new buyers currently own pizza […]