Maryland
$225,000

Maryland
$225,000
Fort Worth, TX
$259,000

Collin County, TX
$590,000

$2,595,000
Pismo Beach, CA
$249,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,479,000
Seattle, WA
$250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Winston, OR
$1,800,000
Dillwyn, VA
$115,000
Manatee County, FL
$350,000
Indian Land, SC
$199,000
Newark, CA
$158,000
Tucson, AZ
$99,900
Orlando, FL
$265,000
Pasadena, CA
$65,000
Harrisburg, PA
$200,000
Todd Hagopian
Lion Business Advisors
Serving Tulsa County, OK
At Lion Business Advisors, we specialize in helping business owners successfully navigate the complex process of selling their businesses with confidence and discretion. Our team of award-winning M&A advisors has a proven track record of maximizing value for sellers while ensuring a smooth and confidential transition. Recognized as M&A Advisors of the Year 2022 (USA) by Acquisitions International and Top 10 M&A Consulting Firm 2022, 2023 by Financial Services Review, we bring expertise, strategic marketing, and a results-driven approach to every transaction. Lion Business Advisors has also been named #1 Business Broker, Austin (2022 - 2024) by the Austin Business Awards Program and has been featured in The Silicon Review, Total Prestige Magazine, and on AM talk radio’s “Ask The Experts” (AM1370 & 1190AM). Our reputation is built on strategic deal-making, extensive buyer networks, and a commitment to confidentiality, ensuring that your business is positioned for the right buyer at the right time. Why Choose Us? - Confidential & Strategic Approach – ensuring business continuity. - Proven Marketing & Buyer Targeting – Leveraging corporate-level marketing strategies to reach high-quality buyers. - Award-Winning Team with Industry Recognition – Recognized leaders in the business brokerage and M&A space. - Results-Driven Deal Execution – We don’t just list businesses; we sell them—successfully. Ready to explore your exit strategy? Contact LION today for a confidential consultation.
Westport, CT
$165,000
Pennsylvania
$75,000
Redlands, CA
$375,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$168,000
Amesbury, MA
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lewis County, TN
$600,000
Washington County, UT
$299,000
Wayne County, MI
$495,000
Port Richey, FL
$425,000
Grayson, GA
$334,000
San Francisco County, CA
$160,000
Pantego, TX
$95,000
Denver, CO
$450,000
Dacula, GA
$330,000
Atlanta, GA
$350,000
Roseville, CA
$138,000
Chamblee, GA
$450,000
North Weymouth, MA
$380,000
Miramar, FL
$85,000
Santa Clara, CA
$149,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Nassau County, NY
$899,999
Portland, OR
$1
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$1,600,000
Collin County, TX
$99,000
Alachua County, FL
$150,000
St. Johns County, FL
$499,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$299,000
Ian Lashley
TLG Business Broker
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Are you looking to sell your business? Are you considering buying a business? You may currently own a business and would like to acquire another one within the same industry. I can assist you with all of this in an effective, friendly and honest way. My clients appreciate my dedicated work ethic and hands on mediation skills.
Seattle, WA
$198,000
Decatur, IL
$55,000
Connecticut
$370,000
Palisades Park, NJ
$1,100,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$189,000
Atlanta, GA
$899,000
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses that are bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to understand the market trends. To provide some context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 7,188 |
| Median Asking Price | $322,500 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $794,905 |
| Median Reported Earnings | $150,000 |
| Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. | |
Valuation Multiples
| Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) |
| Lower Quartile | 0.29 | 1.77 |
| Median | 0.41 | 2.41 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.61 | 3.19 |
| Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. | ||
Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant?
The median asking price for restaurants analyzed is $322,500. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on specific factors. The cost of buying a restaurant can vary widely based on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
The median reported revenue and discretionary earnings for restaurant businesses listed for sale is $794,905 and $140,272, respectively. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How do I value a restaurant business?
Valuing a restaurant business involves analyzing several factors, including annual revenue, earnings, profit margins, location, brand reputation, and physical assets. Most business owners (and buyers) will look at earnings and revenue multiples to gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis, sellers are looking for a revenue multiple between 0.29 and 0.61, with the median at 0.41. Earnings multiples range from 1.77 to 3.19, with the median at 2.41. So, a typical restaurant business will be priced around 0.41 times its annual sales, and 2.41 times its owner's annual discretionary earnings.
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