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 […]
How to Successfully Sell a Restaurant That’s Losing Money
By Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com Restaurant Broker Tips for Turning a Loss Into an Opportunity Is your restaurant not hitting its stride? Are the liabilities stacking up faster than the reservations? The conventional wisdom—to “wait it out” and turn the business around before selling is a myth that can […]
How Lease Terms Directly Affect Restaurant Resale Value
Why the Lease You Sign Today Can Determine Whether You Can Sell Tomorrow By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com When restaurant owners consider selling their business, they usually focus on sales, profits, equipment, and branding. Very few think seriously about their lease until it’s too late. A restaurant can be profitable, well-run, […]
Lease Negotiation Tips for Restaurant Owners: What You MUST Know Before You Sign
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE – Restaurant Broker & Founder of EATS Broker. Helping restaurant owners across 15+ states navigate valuations, lease negotiations, and successful exits. Most restaurant owners understand food costs, menu pricing, staffing, and marketing, but too many fail to understand their commercial lease fully. That mistake can cost hundreds of thousands of […]
How Much Does it Cost to Open a Restaurant
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE – The Restaurant Broker at EATS Broker Thinking about opening a restaurant? Opening a restaurant is exciting—but it’s also expensive, complex, and often misunderstood. Many first-time restaurant owners, corporate refugees, and even experienced operators underestimate the actual cost of launching a restaurant. The harsh reality? A large percentage of restaurant […]
Selling Your Restaurant? Here’s What Every Owner Must Know
Advice from a Restaurant Broker Who Specializes in Selling Restaurants As a restaurant owner, deciding to sell your business is one of the most significant financial and emotional decisions you’ll ever make. Selling a restaurant is not just a business decision; it’s an essential economic and legal transaction that requires preparation, strategy, and professional guidance. […]
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 […]
EATS Broker Successfully Sells The Brass Tap in Prosper, Texas
Dallas, TX – November 2025 – EATS Broker is proud to announce the successful sale of The Brass Tap, located at 790 N Preston Rd #80, Prosper, TX 75078. The Dallas-based restaurant brokerage firm, led by Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, represented both the buyer and the seller in the transaction. The seller is a multi-unit […]
Restaurant Valuations for Baby Boomer Owners
Restaurant valuation is a specialized process combining financial analysis, industry knowledge, and industry-specific knowledge. Working with a professional restaurant broker becomes essential for Baby Boomer restaurant owners looking to sell a restaurant. As Baby Boomers start thinking about retirement or transitioning into the next phase of life, one critical question arises: What is my restaurant […]