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 […]
How to sell a restaurant for maximum value
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | Founder, EATS Broker For many restaurant owners, “How to Sell a Restaurant” is a question they might have to consider one day. Selling their restaurant is one of the most important financial decisions they will ever make. Selling a restaurant in the competitive Texas market—whether you are in the […]
How to buy a restaurant with owner financing
For many aspiring restaurant owners, the biggest obstacle to buying a restaurant isn’t finding the right opportunity; it’s financing the purchase. Traditional lenders often require strong collateral, significant liquidity, and a lengthy approval process. As a result, many restaurant acquisitions today are structured with owner financing (also called seller financing). This approach allows buyers to […]
What Numbers Should a Restaurant Owner Know When Selling a Restaurant?
In the restaurant industry, there’s an old saying: “People lie, but numbers don’t.” The strongest restaurant operators know their numbers by muscle memory. They review performance daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, not just at tax time. Unfortunately, many restaurant owners don’t look closely at their financials until they’re forced to sell—often because of burnout, health […]
Ready to Sell Your Restaurant in 2026? How to Get Ready for a Maximum Value Exit
If you’re ready to sell your restaurant in 2026 and are asking whether it is the right time, you’re already ahead of most operators. Most restaurant owners don’t plan their exit. They are forced to sell a restaurant due to burnout, lease pressure, declining margins, partnership disputes, and health issues. The strongest exits don’t happen […]
What are The Risks of Selling a Restaurant
Selling a restaurant isn’t just a financial decision; it’s emotional, strategic, and often one of the most critical milestones in a restaurant owner’s life. For many restaurant owners, their business represents years (or decades) of sacrifice, community presence, and personal identity. But here’s the truth: selling a restaurant is NOT as easy as many restaurant […]
How to Successfully Sell a Restaurant That’s Losing Money
By Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com Restaurant Broker Tips for Turning a Loss Into an Opportunity Is your restaurant not hitting its stride? Are the liabilities stacking up faster than the reservations? The conventional wisdom—to “wait it out” and turn the business around before selling is a myth that can […]
Dominique Maddox CBI, CFE, The Restaurant Broker, Earns 2025 GABB Million Dollar Club Honors
Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, Founder and President of EATS Broker, has been recognized for exceptional performance in Georgia’s competitive brokerage industry for the second consecutive year by the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB). Dominique Maddox has been inducted into the 2025 Million Dollar Club by GABB, demonstrating his dedication, expertise, and strong performance in […]
Critical Mistakes That Derail For Sale by Owner Restaurant Sales
Critical Mistakes That Derail For Sale by Owner Restaurant Sales The Hidden Reality of Selling Your Restaurant Without a Broker In today’s digital age, it’s never been easier to list a Restaurant For Sale by Owner to attract buyers. Selling a restaurant listed for $100,000- $1,000,000+ business is fundamentally different they selling a car, couch, […]