Texas Restaurant Market Report Q2 2026: Closures, Openings & What Texas Owners Must Know
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | EATS Broker – Dallas Restaurant BrokerPublished: June 2026 | EATS Broker Quarterly Texas Restaurant Market Report Every quarter, I put together a Texas Restaurant Market Report for restaurant owners and buyers across Dallas, Houston, Austin, and beyond. Not to predict the future, but to tell you what’s actually happening […]
How to Sell a Restaurant in 2026
The restaurant industry is changing rapidly in 2026, and many restaurant owners across the nation are asking the same question: “How to sell a restaurant in 2026?” At EATS Broker, we are seeing a major shift in the market. Baby boomer restaurant owners are retiring. Multi-unit franchise operators are consolidating. Independent operators are facing rising […]
What is the best time to sell a restaurant?
The best time to sell a restaurant is when you have the patience to find a buyer. It takes an average of 6-8 months to sell a restaurant. For many restaurant owners, the decision to sell in 2026 isn’t just about “getting out “; it’s about a strategic transition. Whether you are a Baby Boomer […]
EATS Broker sells Mouton’s Bistro and Bar in Cedar Park, Texas
EATS Broker, the Dallas-based restaurant brokerage firm led by Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, proudly announces the successful sale of Mouton’s Bistro and Bar located at 1821 S Lakeline Blvd #104, Cedar Park, TX 78613. EATS Broker served as the intermediary between the buyer and seller during the resale process. The new buyers currently own pizza […]
How to sell a restaurant for maximum value
By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | Founder, EATS Broker For many restaurant owners, “How to Sell a Restaurant” is a question they might have to consider one day. Selling their restaurant is one of the most important financial decisions they will ever make. Selling a restaurant in the competitive Texas market—whether you are in the […]
What Numbers Should a Restaurant Owner Know When Selling a Restaurant?
In the restaurant industry, there’s an old saying: “People lie, but numbers don’t.” The strongest restaurant operators know their numbers by muscle memory. They review performance daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly, not just at tax time. Unfortunately, many restaurant owners don’t look closely at their financials until they’re forced to sell—often because of burnout, health […]
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 […]