Restaurant Broker

Would I own a restaurant?

As a Restaurant Broker, my answer is YES… but only if these 3 things checked out first.

In this video, Dominique Maddox of EATS Broker breaks down the exact things he would analyze before buying a restaurant himself.

1️⃣ Financials Matter
Before anything else, Dominique would review 2–3 years of tax returns and profit & loss statements to understand if the restaurant is truly profitable.

2️⃣ The Lease is the Biggest Asset
Most restaurant owners don’t realize their lease can be more valuable than the equipment.

3️⃣ Avoid Chef-Dependent Concepts
Dominique would not buy a restaurant where he has to become the chef. He explains why owner-operator and chef-driven concepts can be risky for buyers.

If you’re thinking about buying, selling, or valuing a restaurant, this video gives you real insight from a Restaurant Broker’s perspective.

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Most restaurant owners think the first thing to fix is the menu, the marketing, or the dining room.

Dominique Maddox the Restaurant Broker says that’s not where the real problems usually start.

In this video, Dominique breaks down the FIRST 3 things he would fix immediately if he owned a restaurant and planned to eventually sell it:

✔️ Do the tax returns and Profit & Loss statements tell the same story?
✔️ Are there any SBA loans, EIDL loans, or UCC liens creating hidden problems?
✔️ Does the lease actually allow an assignment — and is there a transfer fee due?

These issues can delay a sale, reduce your value, or completely kill a deal during due diligence. Most restaurant owners don’t realize buyers, lenders, landlords, and brokers are all reviewing these items before moving forward.

If you’re thinking about selling your restaurant in the next 1–3 years, this video explains why getting your books, debt obligations, and lease terms organized NOW matters more than waiting until the business hits the market.

Whether you own a restaurant, bar, nightclub, franchise, or second-generation location, understanding these three areas could save you months of frustration later.

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