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 […]
5 Critical Points to Know About Landlords When Selling Your Restaurant
Most restaurant owners think the hardest part of selling their restaurant is finding a buyer, setting the purchase price, securing the equipment, handling the financials, and setting the closing date. EATS Broker decided to discuss “5 Critical Points to Know About Landlords When Selling Your Restaurant” because restaurant owners are struggling with this issue. After […]
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 […]
What Will a Restaurant Broker Do for You
Why Restaurant Owners Should Work with a Restaurant Broker When Selling Their Restaurant? Selling a restaurant is very different from selling most other businesses. When it’s time to sell, you’ll hear a lot of advice about hiring a “business broker.” But here is the reality of the restaurant resale market: selling a restaurant is not […]
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 […]
How to Sell a Franchise Restaurant: Key Differences Owners Need to Know
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker Selling a franchise restaurant is not the same as selling an independent restaurant. How to sell a franchise restaurant is a question restaurant owners will have to ask themselves at some point. If you own a franchise restaurant in Dallas, Houston, or Austin, or nationwide, and you’re […]
Urban vs. Suburban Restaurants: Top Business Challenges
Urban vs. Suburban Restaurants: Key Differences and Operational Challenges When investing in the hospitality industry, one of the most critical decisions a buyer can make is choosing the right geographic landscape. Similarly, when a restaurant owner prepares to sell, their physical setting heavily dictates their target buyer pool and final valuation. But navigating the financial […]