Restaurant Resales are HOT right now

Restaurant Resales are HOT regarding buyer’s demand as restaurant sale prices jump 34% in 2021 compared to 2020. BizBuySell’s Insight Report just released its report for Quarter 2 of 2021. Restaurant resale numbers are showing very promising growth and buyer interest. Restaurant resales headline growth as the buyer market seeks reopening opportunities. Now with restrictions […]

EATS Broker sell Papa’s Pizza to GO Franchise

Dominique Maddox of EATS Restaurant Brokers sell Papa’s Pizza To Go located in Crawford, GA. EATS Restaurant Brokers represented the seller and buyer. The seller will enjoy retirement after over 20 years of restaurant ownership. The business experienced some troubles of staying open last year and this year due to various reasons. The residents of […]

How to qualify for a SBA loan

What is essential for underwriting SBA loans, and how to qualify for a SBA loan? EATS Restaurant Brokers receive this question often when talking with restaurant buyers. Qualifying for SBA loans has multiple vital factors to consider; we will cover the critical points in this blog. The process to qualify for SBA loans has changed […]

Selling a Restaurant: What Documentation is needed?

When selling a restaurant, what documentation is needed from the seller? The answer is simple it depends on what type of sales transaction. Trained Restaurant Brokers use two methods when providing a Restaurant Valuation to a seller. The most profitable and best way to sell a restaurant is based on past Profit and Loss Statements […]

How do you write a letter of intent for a lease

How do you write a letter of intent for a lease is a struggle for inexperienced brokers representing clients or unrepresented potential tenants? Once a potential tenant finds a commercial lease space, the process to negotiate with the landlord begins. A letter of intent (LOI) is a document declaring one party’s preliminary commitment to do […]

Day in a Restaurant Broker’s Life

Restaurant Brokers

What does a Restaurant Broker actually do daily? Dominique Maddox, Founder and President of EATS Broker share his thoughts about the Day in a Restaurant Broker’s life. I wrote a blog last year about my daily activities by the minute as a Restaurant Broker that received great interest and replies. I have decided to start […]

Why Do Restaurant Sales Transactions fall apart?

Restaurant Sales Transactions fall apart for a collection of reasons. Some of these issues can be resolved before they derail a deal from closing, but several problems are discovered along the way. Once the restaurant seller and buyer have agreed to terms and signed an Asset Purchase Agreement, the due diligence period will start, and […]

Selling a Franchise Restaurant-Transfer Fee

When selling a franchise restaurant, how much is the Franchise Transfer fee? This question is one of the first questions EATS Restaurant Brokers wants to know from franchisees interested in selling a franchise restaurant. Franchises have various Franchise Fees, but one fee is significant for reselling a restaurant, and it’s the Franchise Transfer Fee. The […]

Selling a Franchise Restaurant vs Non-Franchise

What are the Pros and Cons of Selling a Franchise Restaurant vs. Non-Franchise is a common question EATS Restaurant Brokers receives from sellers? Franchise Restaurants for Sale make up 60%-70% of all restaurant sold listings annually. Why is the number so high compared to independently owned restaurants? The hard facts are only 30%-40% of restaurants […]