Restaurant Valuation for Baby Boomer Owners
Why a Professional Valuation Matters More Than Ever For many Baby Boomer entrepreneurs, your restaurant is more than a business—it’s years of early mornings, late nights, and a built-in community. Valuing your business relies not on sentiment, gross sales, or retirement needs, but on verified cash flow, market conditions, and risk. Restaurant valuation combines financial […]
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 […]
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 […]
Ready to Sell a Restaurant? What Documents Are Needed?
Are you ready to sell a restaurant and wondering what documents you need to prepare? You’re not alone. After a challenging year for many operators, marked by rising costs, labor shortages, and tighter profit margins, restaurant owners across the country are beginning to consider their restaurant exit strategies seriously. The end of the year is […]
Selling a Restaurant Business: What should you know?
Selling a restaurant business includes valuations, fees, and legalities. These are some of the crucial aspects from initial considerations to closing the deal. The starting point for selling a restaurant is to have an accurate restaurant valuation. Restaurant Brokers use two methods: asset-based valuation and Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) or EBITDA. The Restaurant Broker at […]
EATS Broker sells Lenny’s Grill and Subs in Humble, Texas
Dallas, Texas-EATS Broker, a leading restaurant brokerage firm in Dallas, Texas, is pleased to announce the successful sale of Lenny’s Grill and Subs at 8790 FM 1960, Humble, TX 77338. EATS Broker represented the Seller and the Buyer through a complex transaction, ensuring a smooth and successful closing. The sellers bought the business in 2022 with the […]
Selling a restaurant? What does the buyer pay for?
When selling a restaurant, most sellers don’t know what the buyer pays for at the closing table besides the listing price. Outside of the listing price, several additional fees should be negotiated upfront between the buyer and restaurant seller. Restaurant Business Brokers are trained to know the typical components of the fees associated with selling […]