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 […]
How Much Is My Restaurant Worth?
Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker It’s the first question almost every restaurant owner asks me and the most important one they’ll ask before making one of the biggest financial decisions of their life. Dominique, how much is my restaurant worth? I’ve been answering that question for over a decade. And the honest answer […]
How to Buy a Restaurant in Texas: A Step-by-Step Guide for First-Time Buyers
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Most people who want to buy a restaurant have no idea where to actually start. They find a listing online, get excited about the concept, and then hit a wall, no signed non-disclosure agreement, no financials, no idea what questions to ask, and […]
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 […]
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 […]