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 Do I List My Restaurant for Sale
A Restaurant Broker’s Step-by-Step Guide for Owners Preparing to Exit Restaurant owners across the country eventually ask the same question: ” How do I List My Restaurant for Sale? Whether you operate an independent concept, a franchise location, or a multi-unit restaurant group, listing a restaurant for sale is far more complex than placing an […]
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 […]
How to Buy an Existing Restaurant: A Practical Buyer’s Checklist
Buying an existing restaurant can be a cheat code and one of the fastest ways to enter the restaurant industry. The most common mistake for new restaurant owners is not planning for an exit strategy at the start, and having a buyer’s checklist. As a Dallas, Texas, restaurant broker, Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, works with […]
Restaurant Valuation for Baby Boomer Owners
Why a Professional Valuation Matters More Than Ever For many Baby Boomer entrepreneurs, your restaurant is more than a business—it’s years of early mornings, late nights, and a built-in community. Valuing your business relies not on sentiment, gross sales, or retirement needs, but on verified cash flow, market conditions, and risk. Restaurant valuation combines financial […]
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 […]