Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$595,000
Covina, CA
$89,000
Glendale, CA
$219,000
Artesia, CA
$200,000
West Hollywood, CA
$1,250,000
Gardena, CA
$145,000
La Mirada, CA
$70,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$330,000
Studio City, CA
$395,000
Available in California
$75,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$499,000
Van Nuys, CA
$429,000
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Long Beach, CA
$1,500,000
Lancaster, CA
$250,000
Edward L. Fixen, Certified Business Broker
BusinessQuest Brokers, Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Since 2006 BusinessQuest has specialized in representing sellers of privately-held, small and medium sized businesses with annual sales ranging from $500,000 up to $20 million. BusinessQuest is a full service business appraisal and business brokerage firm. Over the years we have sold close to 200 businesses and valued another 300 businesses in the manufacturing, wholesale/distribution, business services, personal services, retail, food service, healthcare, transportation & logistics industries and many others. We have two offices located in Los Angeles County and the Inland Empire to serve all of Southern California. Our staff consist of three (3) Certified Business Brokers, two (2) other experienced business brokers, one Certified Business Appraiser and one Certified Valuation Analyst. In addition to our business brokerage and M&A advisory expertise, we specialize in preparing business valuations and certified appraisals ranging from less costly opinion of value reports to comprehensive certified appraisals meeting the professional standards of the National Association of Certified Valuators & Analysts (NACVA).
Los Angeles, CA
$15,888
Calabasas, CA
$495,000
La Verne, CA
$1,999,888
Azusa, CA
$90,000
Sherman Oaks, CA
$440,000
Available in California
$100,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$689,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
City Of Industry, CA
$350,000
Glendale, CA
$59,000
West Covina, CA
$275,000
Los Angeles, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$200,000
Burbank, CA
$350,000
Available in California
$180,000
Glendale, CA
$180,000
Monterey Park, CA
$180,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$249,900
Azusa, CA
$720,000
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Los Angeles, CA
$50,000
Studio City, CA
$600,000
El Monte, CA
$75,000
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Michael Spilky
Location Matters Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Location Matters Inc is a reputable restaurant brokerage firm with a focus on the food and beverage industry. As experts in the field, we specialize in helping restaurant owners, buyers, and investors navigate the complex process of buying, selling, or leasing restaurant properties. With a wealth of experience in the restaurant industry and an extensive network of clients and contacts, Location Matters Inc is committed to delivering top-notch brokerage services. Our goal is to foster successful deals and long-term relationships, ensuring that each transaction is a win-win for all parties involved. Whether you are a restaurant owner looking to sell or lease your property, an entrepreneur seeking the perfect location for your restaurant concept, or an investor interested in the food and beverage industry, Location Matters Inc is your reliable partner to navigate the dynamic restaurant marketplace. Visit our website or contact us directly to explore how we can assist you in achieving your restaurant business goals.
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Arcadia, CA
$88,000
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$375,000
Van Nuys, CA
$850,000
Manhattan Beach, CA
$140,000
Los Angeles, CA
$395,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles, CA
$180,000
Available in California
$100,000
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
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
508 |
Median Asking Price |
$294,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$652,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$130,592 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Los Angeles County Restaurant Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.32 |
1.94 |
Median |
0.44 |
2.55 |
Upper Quartile |
0.64 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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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