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 […]
EATS Broker Attends the 2026 IBBA Conference
EATS Broker attends the 2026 IBBA Conference, and what it brought home from the event in Minneapolis matters for restaurant owners in Texas and nationwide. The “Super Bowl” of business brokering is officially in the books. I just wrapped up an incredible week in Minneapolis at the 2026 International Business Brokers Association Conference, and to […]
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 […]
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 […]
Top 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Restaurant
Selling your restaurant differs significantly from selling residential or commercial real estate or other businesses. Restaurants operate with thin margins, complex leases, specific labor requirements, and owner involvement. Selling a restaurant is a science. The process can feel like a slow cooker and not a pressure cooker. The average restaurant takes 6-8 months to sell, […]
How to Understand a Restaurant Commercial Lease
By Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | Restaurant Broker – Dallas, Texas Opening or acquiring a restaurant is one of the most capital-intensive decisions an entrepreneur can make. While many restaurant owners focus heavily on the concept, menu, and build-out, the restaurant commercial lease is […]
EATS Broker Successfully Sells Shipley Do-Nuts Franchise in San Antonio, Texas
EATS Broker Successfully Sells Shipley Do-Nuts Franchise in San Antonio, Texas The Texas restaurant market continues to show incredible strength. EATS Broker, the Dallas-based restaurant brokerage firm led by Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, proudly announces the successful sale of the Shipley Do-Nuts franchise located at 8915 Bandera Road, San Antonio, Texas 78254. The transaction represents […]
How to Successfully Sell a Restaurant That’s Losing Money
By Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com Restaurant Broker Tips for Turning a Loss Into an Opportunity Is your restaurant not hitting its stride? Are the liabilities stacking up faster than the reservations? The conventional wisdom—to “wait it out” and turn the business around before selling is a myth that can […]