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American Restaurants For Sale in Iowa

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Hot Listing: Established Bar & Grill with Endless Potential

Grimes, IA

This vibrant restaurant, bar, and grill presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or restaurateur looking to step into a well-established business with multiple revenue streams. Located in...

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$575,000

$575,000

Long-standing Tavern in Prime Location

Polk County, IA

Acquire a staple community tavern and grill situated on a major, high-traffic area. This is a streamlined, turnkey operation boasting consistent, high-performing financials and proven profitability....

$200,706

$200,706

Iconic, Established Family Restaurant In Nice Location

Johnson County, IA

Iconic, Established Family Restaurant with Real Estate in a Nice Location Opportunity Highlights Established Community Fixture: A longstanding institution with a strong, loyal customer base and a...

$235,000

$235,000

EBITDA: $67,114

49-Year Iowa Steakhouse | Real Estate + Equipment Included | $449K

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Iowa

Established 49-year steakhouse and bar serving as the heart of a rural North Iowa community. This turnkey opportunity includes two commercial buildings totaling 11,000+ square feet on Main Street,...

$449,000

$449,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED

Food stand. Calling all teachers and stay at home moms!

Cedar Rapids, IA

This profitable seasonal food stand business delivers the perfect work-life balance for educators and parents. You'll enjoy 5-6 months of active income generation followed by 6-7 months of freedom to...

$52,000

$52,000

Cash Flow: $10,000

St. Kilda Collective – High-Volume, Turnkey Restaurant

West Des Moines, IA

St. Kilda Collective is a well-established, high-volume restaurant located in the Valley Junction district of West Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and...

$850,000

$850,000

The Phoenix Martini Bar & Restaurant Acquisition Opportunity

Davenport, IA

Located in the heart of downtown Davenport, Iowa, The Phoenix Restaurant & Martini Bar offers a unique blend of upscale dining and vibrant nightlife. Known for its extensive martini menu, curated wine...

$500,000

$500,000

Successful Family Restaurant In Central Iowa

Iowa

Successful Family Restaurant In Central Iowa...

$395,000

$395,000

Cash Flow: $113,185

Casual Restaurant

Polk County, IA

Casual Restaurant...

$149,000

$149,000

Cash Flow: $24,662

Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale

Davenport, IA

**NDA Required for address** NOTE: Yes, it is still available. If interested, please schedule a call to discuss further: https://calendly.com/christian-zarama/15min Financial Overview: • Gross...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $111,278

Chicken Coop Restaurants (3)

Urbandale, IA

Established in 20 1 8, The Chicken Coop is well known for great food and fun atmosphere with three locations in central Iowa, Urbandale, West Des Moines, and Ankeny. Owner Dave Anders is now ready to...

$2,200,000

$2,200,000

Cash Flow: $694,000

Quick Casual Restaurant

Iowa

For nearly 10 years this location has been service up hot, fresh, and fabulous dishes as quickly as the fast-food places, but with a real taste experience that matters. Part of an international brand...

$440,000

$440,000

EBITDA: $160,000

Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale

Davenport, IA

HS Listing ID-66749 Nearly 25 years under current ownership. Fully remodeled in 2024, including new equipment. Located along a busy highway with no food competition for 17 miles. Consistent customer...

$240,000

$240,000

Cash Flow: $111,000

Profitable, Fast-Growing Drive-Thru | High-Traffic | Established Neigh
Real Estate Only

Webster County, IA

A rare off-market opportunity to acquire a profitable, fast-growing drive-thru asset positioned along a high-traffic commercial corridor in a strong Midwest market. This well-known neighborhood...

$699,000

$699,000

Turnkey Restaurant- real estate
Real Estate Only

Iowa

Operating Restuarant Assets: All assets to operate a successful restaurant are included in Real Estate Price Prime Commercial Property in Southeast Iowa County Seat This exceptional commercial...

$595,000

$595,000

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Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in Iowa
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
Market Overview Listings for Sale (Median)
Number of Businesses Analyzed8
Asking Price$240,000
Reported Revenue$636,716
Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings$111,139
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.

Asking Price

Lower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
$213,500$240,000$406,250

Market Financial Highlights

The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenueSeller’s Discretionary Earnings
Lower Quartile$268,266$46,247
Median$636,716$111,139
Upper Quartile$1,107,769$112,708

Valuation Multiples

The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale in Iowa.

BoundRevenue MultipleEarnings Multiple
Lower Quartile0.352.41
Median0.373.33
Upper Quartile0.894.77

FAQ's

How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in Iowa?

The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in Iowa is $240,000, though prices range from under $213,500 to well over $406,250.

How much do American Restaurants owners in Iowa earn?

The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in Iowa is $636,716 and owners earn a median of $111,139, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.

How do I value an American Restaurant?

Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants in Iowa, revenue multiples range from 0.35 to 0.89, with a median of 0.37. Earning multiples range from 2.41 to 4.77, with the median at 3.33. This means the typical American Restaurant in Iowa may ask for around 0.37 times its annual revenue, and 3.33 times its annual owner earnings.

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