Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Jimmy John’s franchise
Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Jimmy John’s in Benbrook, Texas. EATS Broker represented the seller and buyer for this transaction. The buyer is a multi-unit owner expanding his territory and ownership in Jimmy John’s. The new ownership group takes over a successful location with sales of over $840,000 in 2022. The seller […]
Want to sell your restaurant? What Restaurant Equipment do you own?
Want to sell your restaurant, and it’s time to create an equipment list? What Restaurant equipment do you own as a restaurant owner? This seems easy to answer, but most restaurant owners misunderstand what they own when leasing a restaurant space. The landlord is responsible for creating a lease to protect their interest when leasing […]
What are the most demanding Restaurants to Sell
The most demanding restaurants to sell fall into three categories. Chef-driven restaurants, BBQ restaurants, and unprofitable restaurants or new openings. All three types of restaurants present considerable challenges when it’s time to sell a restaurant. The cold hard fact is that only 30%-40% of restaurants listed for sale will sell to a new buyer. Some […]
Restaurant Owner Exit Strategy: How to Prepare to Sell Your Restaurant | EATS Broker
Restaurant Owner: Do You Have an Exit Strategy? Most restaurant owners spend months or years thinking about how to open their restaurant. They think about the concept, menu, build-out, equipment, staff, branding, lease, vendors, and grand opening. But many restaurant owners do not spend enough time thinking about how they will eventually exit the business. […]
3 Types of Restaurants for Sale
The start of a new year brings an increase in the inventory of listed restaurants for sale. There are three types of Restaurants for Sale that buyers will find on the market. The difference between the three types of for-sale methods is how they are listed. – Restaurants for Sale by a Business Broker […]
3 Challenges to Selling a Franchise Restaurant
3 Challenges to Selling a Franchise Restaurant Selling a franchise restaurant can be a great opportunity for an owner who is ready to retire, relocate, expand, downsize, or move on to another business venture. A franchise restaurant often has brand recognition, operating systems, training, menu standards, vendor relationships, and an established customer base. However, selling […]
Why Do Restaurant Brokers Prequalify Buyers? | EATS Broker
Why Do Restaurant Brokers Prequalify Buyers? If you have ever browsed listings for a restaurant business for sale, you have likely encountered a firm barrier before obtaining any sensitive data: the pre-qualification process. Many prospective buyers wonder why they must submit financial documentation or answer probing operational questions just to get an address. On the […]
Thinking about selling a restaurant in 2023
It’s the time of the year when restaurant owners are thinking about selling a restaurant in 2023. It’s been a challenging year with increased labor costs, supply chain issues, food price inflation, and a lack of government financial assistance. At the end of the year, some Restaurant owners must sacrifice time spent with their loved […]
Bring your own bottle (BYOB). Is it good for restaurants?
Bring your own bottle (BYOB) policy can be good for restaurants, but it also has some significant downsides. If a restaurant has a BYOB policy, customers are allowed to bring their alcoholic beverage of choice to the restaurant. Strict licensing requirements and high taxes on alcohol sales have made the idea of restaurant owners to […]