Why do Restaurant Brokers prequalify buyers

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Why do Restaurant Brokers prequalify buyers before providing the restaurant name and financials? The answer is simple to protect the confidential information on the restaurant for sale. Restaurant buyers sometimes don’t understand the process of buying a restaurant and what’s involved. Many potential buyers understand they must first sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) or confidentiality […]

What are the Hardest Restaurants to Sell?

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The Hardest Restaurants to Sell have several issues that make it difficult to sell a restaurant. The grim reality is that only 30%-40% of restaurants listed for sale will be sold to a new buyer. Why do some restaurants sell, and others don’t? We’ve seen it all, but these two concepts we will focus on […]

Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Lenny’s Subs & Grill

Texas Restaurant Broker

Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Lenny’s Subs & Grill in Humble, Texas. EATS Broker represented the seller and buyer for this transaction. The seller had owned the location for 16 years before deciding to sell and retire. The new buyers are excited about the opportunity to own a restaurant in the United […]

How to sell a restaurant? Tell your Restaurant Story

Dallas Restaurant Broker

To sell a restaurant, one must first tell  “The Restaurant Story” to the buyer that they believe and want to be a part of the story moving forward. Restaurant buyers want to know the story of the Restaurant and the owner. The “Restaurant Story” explains why, how, and opportunities for continued success to the buyer. […]

When to sell a restaurant? 8 reasons why that start with D!

Texas Restaurant Broker

When to sell a restaurant is a difficult decision for most restaurant owners. Interesting fact that the reason a restaurant owner wants to sell a restaurant usually will start with the letter D! Buyers are always curious about why a restaurant owner wants to sell a restaurant?   The Dallas Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker […]

Are you selling your restaurant? Are you ready?

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Have you thought about selling your restaurant? Are you ready to sell and let go? Selling a restaurant can be a mentally tough and draining decision. Several restaurant owners view ownership of a restaurant as having a child, an business identity, a way to provide for the family, and a legacy. According to Forbes, baby […]

What is Restaurant Prime Cost?

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Restaurant Prime Cost can be described as the most critical number a restaurant owner should know to operate a profitable restaurant. Restaurant Prime cost should get extensive attention on the profit and loss statement because the category is highly volatile. Today’s restaurant industry is faced with increasing labor wages and an explosion in food costs. […]

Dominique Maddox featured in Voyage Dallas Magazine

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In the February issue, the founder and President of EATS Broker Dominique Maddox was featured in VoyageDallas magazine Local Stories. This is Dominique’s second time being featured in the Voyage magazine; he was featured in VoyageAtlanta in 2020. Voyage Dallas magazine’s goal is to highlight the best of Dallas people, businesses, organizations, and events. The […]

Meet Dallas Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox

Dallas Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox

The title Dallas Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox is a title I’m still getting used to hearing. I relocated from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas, Texas, in August 2021 to expand my Restaurant Brokerage firm. My story starts in Anchorage, Alaska, where I lived from 1981-2000; I received a football scholarship to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, […]