West Virginia
$275,000

West Virginia
$275,000

Peachtree Corners, GA
$695,000

Anaheim, CA
$250,000

Brooklyn, NY
$1,900,000
Pasco County, FL
$185,000
Toronto, ON
$550,000
Providence County, RI
$1,500,000
Savannah, GA
$79,500
Harg, MO
$220,000
Union County, NC
$320,000
Ocean County, NJ
$225,000
Charlotte, NC
$59,000
Manhasset, NY
$600,000
Illinois
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $902,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$180,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hickory County, MO
$600,000
Aaron Pfeffer
First Choice Business Brokers LA
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice Business Brokers is one of the largest business sales organizations in the U.S., listing over $12 Billion in businesses for sale since our foundation in 1994. First Choice Business Brokers specializes in business sales across all industries with transaction sizes from approximately $50,000 to $50 million. First Choice Business Brokers assists business owners in selling their businesses by locating and matching them with a buyer and managing the entire sales process. Additionally, we also work with business buyers to find the right business that meets their purchase criteria. With several offices located throughout the U.S., we have sold thousands of businesses, of all types, confidentially and efficiently through our vast buyer networks.
Ellis County, TX
$175,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Worcester County, MA
$750,000
Suffolk County, NY
$175,000
Queens, NY
$1,200,000
Tacoma, WA
$275,000
Portland, ME
$45,000
Avon Lake, OH
$370,000
Morro Bay, CA
$299,000
Roseville, CA
$210,000
Seattle, WA
$250,000
Saint Louis, MO
$175,000
Logan County, IL
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Beaver, PA
$1,250,000
Collin County, TX
$100,000
Ohio
$920,000
San Jose, CA
$99,000
Yolo County, CA
$210,005
Baltimore County, MD
$189,000
Baltimore City County, MD
$99,000
Volusia County, FL
$210,000
Lufkin, TX
$319,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Perryopolis, PA
$1,260,000
Corvallis, OR
$150,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$324,000
San Bernardino County, CA
$400,000
Riverside County, CA
$200,000
Harris County, TX
$149,000
King County, WA
$640,000
Christopher Rollins
Catapult Solutions Group Inc
Serving Monroe County, NY
Planning to buy or exit a business is a process. The length of time to complete a transaction is directly related a firm's ability to understand circumstances driving the decision to buy or sell. With over 25 years of experience, Catapult Solutions Group provides comprehensive sale, divestiture, acquisition. purchase advisory and intermediary services. Our primary focus is privately held, mid-market companies and multi-unit franchise businesses. We specialize in confidential representation and engagements with strategic and financial buyers and sellers.
Hillsborough County, NH
$699,900
Fairfield County, CT
$2,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Minnesota
$8,500,000
Saint Louis, MO
$360,000
Brooklyn, NY
$495,000
Killeen, TX
$63,000
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. | ||
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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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