2026 Texas Restaurant Closures: Trends & Opportunities | EATS Broker
The restaurant industry is constantly evolving, and keeping a pulse on the latest data is crucial for buyers, sellers, and investors. The newly released First-Half 2026 Restaurant Closure Report by RestaurantData provides a comprehensive look at the shifting landscape across the U.S. and Canada. For us at EATS Broker, analyzing these trends is vital to […]
Q2 2026 Business-for-Sale Report: What It Means for Texas Restaurant Owners and Buyers
Fewer restaurants sold last quarter. That’s the headline. But if you’re a restaurant owner in Dallas, Houston, or Austin thinking about your exit, the number that matters isn’t how many deals closed, it’s why some restaurants sold fast and others didn’t sell at all. By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant […]
Buying a Restaurant in Texas: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant Broker Steps to Buying a Restaurant Buying a restaurant isn’t like buying a house, and treating it that way is the fastest way to overpay or walk into a lease you can’t get out of. Here’s the process I walk buyers through, start to […]
5 Critical Points to Know About Landlords When Selling Your Restaurant
Most restaurant owners think the hardest part of selling their restaurant is finding a buyer, setting the purchase price, securing the equipment, handling the financials, and setting the closing date. EATS Broker decided to discuss “5 Critical Points to Know About Landlords When Selling Your Restaurant” because restaurant owners are struggling with this issue. After […]
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 […]