Independent Owned Restaurants-How to Build Value?
As an Independent Owned Restaurant, how do you increase restaurant value for resale besides good food and environment? Independent Owned Restaurants for sale usually sell for less than Franchise Owned Restaurants. Franchise Restaurants for sale provide a potential buyer with systems, training, and brand awareness to customers; these are non-tangible items that improve resale value. […]
10 Reasons for selling a restaurant
Reasons for selling a restaurant can differ from restaurant owner to owner. Everyone has a specific reason that they want to sell a restaurant. EATS Restaurant Brokers list of Top 10 reasons for selling a restaurant: Retirement– The baby boomers are ready to retire and enjoy the last chapter of their life in peace without […]
What restaurant numbers should YOU know?
What restaurant numbers should you know if you own a restaurant or want to buy a restaurant? Every independently owned restaurant is unique, while franchise concepts have common similarities. How do you compare the two different restaurants if you want to buy or sell a restaurant? Analyzing the Financial and Operational ratios is a great […]
Restaurant Seller and Buyer Meeting: Tips for Success
EATS Restaurant Brokers decided to create a Restaurant Seller and Buyer Meeting-Tips for Success checklist. The initial meeting between the buyer and a seller can dictate how the working relationship will be in the future. The goal of the initial meeting is to familiarize both Restaurant Seller and Restaurant Buyer, view the back of the […]
How to validate For Sale by Owner sales numbers
How to validate a For Sale by Owner sales numbers can be a challenge for buyers. A For Sale by Owner listing is a person that decided instead of hiring a Restaurant Broker; chose to represent themselves. People decide to represent themselves as a For Sale by Owner for several reasons: they don’t want to […]
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 […]
What Do Restaurant Business Brokers Do? | EATS Broker
What Do Restaurant Business Brokers Do? If you have ever watched a professional football game, you know that the quarterback is the absolute engine of the offense. They aren’t just passing the ball; they are reading the defense, calling audibles at the line of scrimmage, managing the clock, and keeping every single player aligned toward […]
Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Sidebar
Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker Sells Sidebar. EATS Broker represented buyer and seller. The new owner Chan will reopen Sidebar in the next 60 days. Sidebar was affected by Covid-19 and doors have been closed since March. Chan plans to make some improvements inside, improve marketing, and keep the legacy of Sidebar alive. Dominique Maddox […]
Thinking About Selling a Restaurant? What Owners Must Know | EATS Broker
Thinking About Selling a Restaurant? What Owners Must Know For most independent owners, a restaurant is not just a commercial asset—it is a living, breathing manifestation of their time, capital, and emotional energy. It represents long nights, intense weekend shifts, and deep ties to the local community. Deciding to walk away from that investment is […]