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 […]
How to buy a restaurant with owner financing
For many aspiring restaurant owners, the biggest obstacle to buying a restaurant isn’t finding the right opportunity; it’s financing the purchase. Traditional lenders often require strong collateral, significant liquidity, and a lengthy approval process. As a result, many restaurant acquisitions today are structured with owner financing (also called seller financing). This approach allows buyers to […]
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 […]
How to Buy an Existing Restaurant: A Practical Buyer’s Checklist
Buying an existing restaurant can be a cheat code and one of the fastest ways to enter the restaurant industry. The most common mistake for new restaurant owners is not planning for an exit strategy at the start, and having a buyer’s checklist. As a Dallas, Texas, restaurant broker, Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE, works with […]
How to Buy a Restaurant – Expert Guide by EATS Broker
Buying a restaurant can be a fast, strategic way into business ownership when done right. Purchasing an established restaurant offers infrastructure, equipment, licenses, and often cash flow that would take years to build from scratch. However, buying a restaurant without proper guidance exposes buyers to unique legal, financial, and operational risks in the food service […]
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 […]
Ready to Sell Your Restaurant in 2026? How to Get Ready for a Maximum Value Exit
If you’re ready to sell your restaurant in 2026 and are asking whether it is the right time, you’re already ahead of most operators. Most restaurant owners don’t plan their exit. They are forced to sell a restaurant due to burnout, lease pressure, declining margins, partnership disputes, and health issues. The strongest exits don’t happen […]
What are The Risks of Selling a Restaurant
Selling a restaurant isn’t just a financial decision; it’s emotional, strategic, and often one of the most critical milestones in a restaurant owner’s life. For many restaurant owners, their business represents years (or decades) of sacrifice, community presence, and personal identity. But here’s the truth: selling a restaurant is NOT as easy as many restaurant […]
How to Understand a Restaurant Commercial Lease
By Restaurant Broker Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFEFounder & President, EATS Brokerwww.EATSbroker.com By Dominique Maddox, CBI, CFE | Restaurant Broker – Dallas, Texas Opening or acquiring a restaurant is one of the most capital-intensive decisions an entrepreneur can make. While many restaurant owners focus heavily on the concept, menu, and build-out, the restaurant commercial lease is […]