EATS Broker attends Black Franchise Symposium and Trade Show in Dallas, Texas

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The President and Founder of EATS Broker Dominique Maddox attended the September African American Franchise Symposium and Trade show in Dallas, Texas. The event made history as the FIRST-EVER Black Franchise Symposium and Trade Show in the United States! The event was held at Yum! Corporate Campus located in Plano, Texas. The Symposium was filled […]

EATS Broker sells Bobby V’s in Arlington, Texas

Bobby V's sold

Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Bobby V’s Sports Gallery Café located at 4301 S Bowen Rd, Arlington, TX 76016. EATS Broker represented the seller in the transaction. Bobby V’s is one of the oldest sports bars in Arlington, TX, established in 1985 by former Texas Rangers head coach Bobby Valentine. Bobby V’s is a […]

Selling your Restaurant: What should you know?

Sell a restaurant

Are you selling your restaurant in today’s market? What should you know about selling a restaurant before you start? The Restaurant resale market is much different from the housing resale market. Only 2%-5% of Restaurant Buyers inquiring about restaurants for sale will purchase a restaurant. Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker thinks restaurant owners are shocked […]

How to Grade a Restaurant for Sale

Restaurant for Sale

How to grade a restaurant for sale is a good question for a restaurant owner. Since Pre-K, most have been taught to judge performance by our grades. Office Buildings in Commercial Real Estate are placed in one of three categories: class A, class B, or Class C. A building rating is a national benchmark. Each […]

When it’s time to sell a restaurant, do you have an Exit Strategy?

Restaurant Valuation

When it’s time to sell a restaurant, most restaurant owners don’t have an exit strategy. Some Restaurant Owners think they can sell their Restaurant anytime, like a residential property. The hard fact is that only about 20%-30% of restaurants listed on the market will sell. Restaurant owners with a plan when it’s time to exit, […]

Buying a Restaurant with SBA Lending. Things to Know

Buying a Restaurant with SBA lending is a great opportunity for buyers to finance up to 90% of the total acquisition cost. Restaurant Acquisitions are eligible for Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) loans, but the process can be time-consuming and requires many supporting documents. The restaurant buyer’s and the restaurant seller’s financial documents must be […]

EATS Broker sells a Pizza Franchise in Crawford, Georgia

Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells a Pizza Franchise in Crawford, Georgia. EATS Broker represented the seller and buyer. The seller is a repeat client; he bought the restaurant in 2021 with the assistance of the Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker. The new owners bought the building and the Pizza Franchise for Sale. They plan […]

5 Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant

Buying an Existing Restaurant

The 5 Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant have many positive attributes. The current restaurant owner has built a proven business model, established a client base, and gone through the headaches of the initial building-out phase of the restaurant space. The harsh reality of the restaurant industry is that 60% of restaurants will close their […]

10 Ten Interesting Facts about the Restaurant Industry

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It’s easy to find interesting facts about the Restaurant Industry. The National Restaurant Association publishes a Restaurant Owner Demographics Data Brief every year. After reading the March 2022 Data Brief, the Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker picked ten interesting facts. Hawaii (64%), Texas (59%), California (58%), Georgia (55%), Maryland (54%), and the District of Columbia […]