West Hollywood, CA
$500,000

West Hollywood, CA
$500,000

Lakewood, CA
$250,000

Los Angeles County, CA
$167,500

Los Angeles County, CA
$100,000
West Hollywood, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
Santa Monica, CA
$100,000
West Hollywood, CA
$250,000
Silver Lake, CA
$150,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$100,000
Santa Monica, CA
$250,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$299,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$69,000
Wilmington, CA
$325,000
West Covina, CA
$100,000
Los Angeles, CA
$595,000
BJ Delhamer
Insite Commercial Real Estate Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Insight Commercial is a commercial real estate brokerage specializing in the bulk sale of operational child care centers and assisted living facilities. We offer a rare blend of business brokerage expertise and commercial real estate transaction acumen, allowing our clients to maximize the combined value of their business and property. Our primary focus is helping owners exit with confidence by delivering qualified buyers, seamless deal structures, and the highest possible price for both the enterprise and the underlying real estate. We understand the complexities of regulated industries, including licensing requirements, subsidy structures, and facility compliance, and we bring that knowledge to every transaction. Whether it's a single-site operation or a multi-location portfolio, we tailor the process to meet the specific needs of each owner while ensuring a smooth transition for staff, families, and residents. Our team has closed dozens of transactions across California and beyond, with an unmatched track record in presenting clean, professional listing packages that attract institutional and entrepreneurial buyers alike.
Woodland Hills, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Sherman Oaks, CA
Not Disclosed
Calabasas, CA
Not Disclosed
North Hollywood, CA
Not Disclosed
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Glendora, CA
$349,000
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in Los Angeles County and aggregated financial data to surface average pricing, financial metrics, and valuation multiples. This will help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses relative to others in the local market.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
508 |
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Median Asking Price |
$294,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$652,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$130,592 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Los Angeles County Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.32 |
1.94 |
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Median |
0.44 |
2.55 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.64 |
3.47 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Los Angeles?
The median asking price for restaurants in Los Angeles County is $294,500. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in Los Angeles County is $652,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $130,592. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in Los Angeles valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of Los Angeles restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.32 to 0.64, with the median at 0.44. Earnings multiples range from 1.94 to 3.47, with the median at 2.55. This means restaurants in Los Angeles County are valued, on average, around 0.44 times annual revenue, and/or 2.55 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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