How to Sell a Franchise Restaurant?

Restaurant Valuation

The decision to sell a franchise restaurant can be challenging in today’s market. The good news is that if you own a Restaurant Franchise, buyers are lining up with interest. Close to 60%-70% of the restaurants for sale in Georgia that sell are franchise concepts. Franchise concepts are growing right now, while independent owned restaurants […]

Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker earns CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) Designation

Dallas Restaurant Broker

Dominique Maddox, Founder and President of EATS Broker has earned the CFE (Certified Franchise Executive) designation from the  Institute of Certified Franchise Executives™ (ICFE). Dominique will graduate as a member of the class of 2021  at which time he will receive his CFE pin Participants in the Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) program complete several course […]

How should I sell my Restaurant?

How should I sell my restaurant

How should I sell my restaurant is a question most restaurant owners will have to deal with before exiting their business.  Similar to residential real estate owners, restaurant owners have multiple options to choose from. Each option has pros and cons, but which one is actually better? Today’s internet has tons of information on selling […]

What are the Benefits of Buying an Existing Restaurant?

Restaurant Valuation

The million-dollar question for buyers should be,” what are the benefits of buying an existing restaurant”? The Restaurant Industry has a high failure rate, around 60 percent of new restaurants fail within the first year. And nearly 80 percent shutter before their fifth anniversary according to CNBC.com Knowing these tremendous odds of failure, there are […]

Why do I need to show proof of funds

Selling my restaurant

Did you know the statement “proof of funds” is not in the Merriam Webster dictionary? This information is interesting because the words, “proof of funds” are used daily in the Business Brokerage world. Proof of Funds (POF) demonstrates how much money a person or entity has available in liquid assets. When purchasing a restaurant, you […]

SBA Bank Lending for a Restaurant

Buy a restaurant

SBA Bank Lending approval for a restaurant can be a challenging task to qualify for a buyer and can make the difference of a restaurant selling or not selling. Restaurants for sale that qualify for SBA lending on the market today are far less in numbers than buyers. The restaurants that sell for the highest […]

What Should Your Business Broker know about your business?

Business Broker in Houston, Texas

If you’ve reached the point where you’d like to sell your business, odds are you’ll want to engage a business broker to help you through the process. The relationship between a Business Broker and seller is a key element to getting a business or restaurant sold. As a seller, a broker can help you streamline […]