Best time to sell a restaurant

Best time to sell a restaurant

The best time to sell a restaurant is January through April. During this time, Restaurant Brokers see an increase in buyer inquiries. A new year brings new buyers to the market to buy a restaurant; buyers are looking for deals. The slowest times of year to sell a restaurant are May-July and November-December. It’s like […]

Ready to sell a restaurant?

Ready to sell a restaurant? Prepare your financials

It’s the end of the year, and many restaurant owners are ready to sell. November and December are great months to prepare a restaurant to sell in 2025. The year’s first quarter is a busy time for restaurant buying activity. Preparing financials and documents should be a priority when considering selling a restaurant and getting […]

What is EATS Broker

Restaurant Business Broker

When it comes to the question, ‘What is EATS Broker? ‘, the founder and President, Dominique Maddox, is best positioned to answer. With his extensive experience selling restaurants, including seven years with one of the nation’s largest restaurant brokerage firms, he is uniquely positioned to lead the Restaurant Brokerage. EATS Broker stands out as a […]

EATS Broker attends International Business Brokers Association Conference

Restaurant Business Broker

Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker attends the International Business Brokers Association conference at the Galt House in Louisville, Kentucky. The IBBA conference brings the top business brokers from around the nation together to foster professional growth, knowledge sharing, and the promotion of ethical practices worldwide. It is known as the Business Broker Event of the Year. This […]

Selling a restaurant business 

Selling a restaurant business

What are the steps to the closing table when selling a restaurant business? Each restaurant resale transaction is different because the terms and participating professionals change. Selling a non-franchise restaurant is a different sales process than selling a franchise restaurant. Selling a restaurant with SBA lending involves many more steps than closing a cash deal […]

Emerging Restaurant Brands- The challenges of selling a restaurant resale

Restaurant for sale

Selling a Restaurant resale, especially for an emerging brand, can present many challenges. An Emerging Restaurant Brand can be defined as a Franchise Brand with less than 100 units. Emerging restaurant franchise brands are newer ventures still enduring growing pains. The Restaurant Business Broker knows that selling an Emerging Restaurant Brand in a new territory […]

Restaurant Owner do you know the lease terms

Lease Terms Restaurant Owners should know

Ask a Restaurant Owner if you know the lease terms of your restaurant. The common answer will be, “Yes, I signed the lease agreement and have a copy. The Restaurant Business Broker estimates that after selling restaurants for 11 years, only about 25% of restaurant owners actually know the critical dates of the lease agreement […]

EATS Broker sells Gabriel’s in Santa FE, New Mexico

EATS Broker sells Gabriel's in Santa FE, New Mexico

Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker sells Gabriel’s located at 4 Banana Ln, Santa Fe, New Mexico. EATS Broker represented the seller and buyer in the transaction. The new buyers are excited about the opportunity. The buyers bring a wealth of knowledge coming from a restaurant background. They plan to keep the concept the […]