Ames, IA
Laid-back neighborhood gem that’s equal parts local hangout and lively entertainment hub. This low-key tavern is the perfect blend of charm, character, and consistent foot traffic. Beloved by...
$92,000

Ames, IA
$92,000

Portland, OR
$250,000

New Fairfield, CT
$183,900

Worcester County, MA
$355,000
Newark, CA
$278,000
Shenandoah, TX
$175,000
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
San Francisco, CA
$140,000
North Carolina
$135,000
Bakersfield, CA
$495,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$350,000
Epping, NH
$145,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Homer, AK
$1,100,000
Washington, DC
$565,000
Raleigh, NC
$375,000
Jon Holbert
CBI Team
Serving Benton County, AR
CBI has been the trusted partner to Main Street and Lower Middle Market Business Owners since 1994. With nearly 800 successful, confidential, business sales, CBI is the advisor you can trust to earn more cash at closing. Regardless of the business value, the CBI TEAM respects all business owners and provides professional, confidential business sale consultation.
Somerville, MA
$350,000
Mesa, AZ
$125,000
Peoria, AZ
$225,000
St Lucie County, FL
$125,000
Middlesex County, MA
$99,000
Wappingers Falls, NY
$95,000
Brentwood, CA
$260,000
Martinez, CA
$190,000
Garden Grove, CA
$159,000
Colton, CA
$180,000
Bradenton, FL
$199,000
Dundalk, MD
$160,000
Artesia, CA
$700,000
Tampa, FL
$99,950
San Mateo, CA
$255,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$38,995
Nassau County, NY
$995,000
Cincinnati, OH
$325,000
Atlanta, GA
$500,000
Iredell County, NC
$350,000
Fairfield, CA
$150,000
Borrego Springs, CA
$499,999
Tioga County, NY
$200,000
Tacoma, WA
$99,000
Rockland County, NY
$380,000
Houston, TX
$795,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$50,000
Shoreline, WA
$155,000
Robert Howells
Business Brokers of San Antonio
Serving Bexar County, TX
Business Brokers of San Antonio (BBofSA) is one of the largest and most successful business brokerages in the San Antonio and South Central Texas area having been in business for over a decade. All of our work is done confidentially and professionally so your customers, employess, landlord and vendors are not aware of the transition until the time is right.
Myrtle Beach, SC
$120,000
San Jose, CA
$325,000
Delaware
$1,500,000
Summit County, OH
$330,000
Chatsworth, CA
$130,000
Cathedral City, CA
$140,000
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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