What are The Risks of Selling a Restaurant

Selling a restaurant isn’t just a financial decision; it’s emotional, strategic, and often one of the most critical milestones in a restaurant owner’s life. For many restaurant owners, their business represents years (or decades) of sacrifice, community presence, and personal identity. But here’s the truth: selling a restaurant is NOT as easy as many restaurant […]
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 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, […]
Advantages of using a restaurant broker

Selling a restaurant is not just a business transaction; it is a specialized legal and financial feat. The primary advantage of using a Restaurant Broker is that they understand the resale process. Unlike selling a home or even a traditional commercial property, a restaurant sale involves much more than square footage and location, requiring a […]
Dominique Maddox CBI, CFE, The Restaurant Broker, Earns 2025 GABB Million Dollar Club Honors

Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, Founder and President of EATS Broker, has been recognized for exceptional performance in Georgia’s competitive brokerage industry for the second consecutive year by the Georgia Association of Business Brokers (GABB). Dominique Maddox has been inducted into the 2025 Million Dollar Club by GABB, demonstrating his dedication, expertise, and strong performance in […]
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant

By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE – The Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker Thinking about opening a restaurant? Opening a restaurant is exciting—but it’s also expensive, complex, and often misunderstood. Many first-time restaurant owners, corporate refugees, and even experienced operators underestimate the actual cost of launching a restaurant. The harsh reality? A large percentage of restaurant […]
Selling Your Restaurant? Here’s What Every Owner Must Know

Advice from a Restaurant Broker Who Specializes in Selling Restaurants As a restaurant owner, deciding to sell your business is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. Selling a restaurant is not just a business decision; it’s an essential economic and legal transaction that requires preparation, strategy, and professional guidance. […]
Restaurant Valuations for Baby Boomer Owners

Restaurant valuation is a specialized process combining financial analysis, industry knowledge, and industry-specific knowledge. Working with a professional restaurant broker becomes essential for Baby Boomer restaurant owners looking to sell a restaurant. As Baby Boomers start thinking about retirement or transitioning into the next phase of life, one critical question arises: What is my restaurant […]