Restaurant KPIs Every Owner Must Know Before Selling (or Buying) a Restaurant
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Most restaurant owners have no idea what their business Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are or what their restaurant is worth. Until they sit down across from a buyer and the numbers tell a different story than they expected. I’ve been selling restaurants since […]
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, […]
Exit Strategies for Restaurant Owners: Planning for a Profitable Sale
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Exit Strategies for Restaurant Owners is a topic that is not discussed when opening a restaurant. But for many owners, particularly Baby Boomers looking toward a well-earned retirement or multi-unit operators eyeing their next venture, the most important leg of that race isn’t […]
How Lease Terms Directly Affect Restaurant Resale Value
Why the Lease You Sign Today Can Determine Whether You Can Sell Tomorrow By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com When restaurant owners consider selling their business, they usually focus on sales, profits, equipment, and branding. Very few think seriously about their lease until it’s too late. A restaurant can be profitable, well-run, […]
Urban vs. Suburban Restaurants: Top Business Challenges
Urban vs. Suburban Restaurants: Key Differences and Operational Challenges When investing in the hospitality industry, one of the most critical decisions a buyer can make is choosing the right geographic landscape. Similarly, when a restaurant owner prepares to sell, their physical setting heavily dictates their target buyer pool and final valuation. But navigating the financial […]
How to Value a Restaurant: The 4 Core Valuation Factors
How to Value a Restaurant: The 4 Core Pillars of Restaurant Valuation Determining the true market value of a restaurant business is far more complex than evaluating traditional real estate. Whether you are an owner looking to exit or a buyer aiming to make a fair offer, understanding how a restaurant valuation is calculated prevents […]
Case Study: How EATS Broker Successfully Closed a Restaurant Sale in Downtown Dallas, Texas
Selling a restaurant in a major metropolitan hub like Downtown Dallas requires more than just placing a “For Sale” sign in the window. It demands local market expertise, absolute confidentiality, and a deep understanding of urban commercial real estate dynamics. At EATS Broker, we are proud to announce the successful sale of a prime restaurant […]
3 Challenges to Selling a Franchise Restaurant
3 Challenges to Selling a Franchise Restaurant Selling a franchise restaurant can be a great opportunity for an owner who is ready to retire, relocate, expand, downsize, or move on to another business venture. A franchise restaurant often has brand recognition, operating systems, training, menu standards, vendor relationships, and an established customer base. However, selling […]
How to Sell a Restaurant: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide
How to Sell a Restaurant: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide Many restaurant owners pour their hearts into daily operations but overlook the most critical part of the business lifecycle: a profitable exit strategy. Stepping away from the kitchen and into the sales process requires a completely different skillset. When it’s time to transition, restaurant ownership typically […]