Van Nuys, CA
$49,500

Van Nuys, CA
$49,500
Calabasas, CA
$585,000

Long Beach, CA
$249,000

Encino, CA
$170,000
Los Angeles, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$199,999
El Monte, CA
$248,000
Glendora, CA
$350,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$280,000
Gardena, CA
$50,000
Downey, CA
$790,000
Burbank, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles, CA
$480,000
$160,000
Los Angeles, CA
Sherman Oaks, CA
$475,000
Hacienda Heights, CA
$180,000
Steve Sharp, CBB, CBI
Sharp Business Brokers
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Sharp Business Brokers is a full-service business brokerage agency specializing in the sale of businesses across a wide range of industries, including Service, Retail, Restaurants, Salons, Manufacturing, Transportation, Construction, Med Spas, Distribution, E-commerce, and Franchises. With a team of experienced agents, we provide business owners with expert guidance through every stage of the selling process, ensuring a seamless transition. Founded by Steve Sharp, a Certified Business Broker, Sharp Business Brokers was built on the principles of VALUE & SERVICE from start to finish. Steve has been selling businesses professionally since 2007 and has personally owned multiple businesses, including service, retail, wholesale distribution, and an online marketing agency. His hands-on experience with cash flow management, lease negotiations, employee challenges, and business growth gives Sharp Business Brokers a unique edge in understanding and addressing the needs of business owners. Whether you're looking to sell or buy a business, our team is committed to delivering expert guidance, strategic marketing, and strong negotiation to help you achieve your goals. Let Sharp Business Brokers put our experience to work for you!
Silver Lake, CA
$285,000
Torrance, CA
$199,000
Alhambra, CA
$120,000
Whittier, CA
$750,000
Studio City, CA
$165,000
Glendale, CA
$450,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$220,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles, CA
Not Disclosed
Rowland Hgts, CA
$335,000
Monterey Park, CA
$55,000
Monterey Park, CA
$79,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$35,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Long Beach, CA
$39,000
Santa Fe Springs, CA
$175,000
Arcadia, CA
$90,000
Granada Hills, CA
$289,000
Los Angeles, CA
$200,000
Azusa, CA
$150,000
Torrance, CA
$50,000
Van Nuys, CA
$349,000
Burbank, CA
$120,000
Los Angeles, CA
$385,000
Encino, CA
$110,000
Winnetka, CA
$70,000
Chatsworth, CA
$79,000
Alhambra, CA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$224,999
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
North Hollywood, CA
$350,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$389,000
Pasadena, CA
$199,000
Torrance, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$725,000
Santa Monica, CA
$179,000
La Puente, CA
$80,000
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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