Suffolk County, NY
$199,000

Suffolk County, NY
$199,000

New Haven County, CT
$75,000

Peoria, AZ
$375,000

Fulton County, GA
$700,000
Mooresville, NC
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster, SC
$855,000
Georgia
$150,000
San Antonio, TX
$80,000
San Diego County, CA
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Copperopolis, CA
$5,750,000
Hillsboro, OR
$250,000
Alcoa, TN
$150,000
Bountiful, UT
$99,995
San Bernardino County, CA
$525,000
Lynnwood, WA
$239,000
Atlanta, GA
$120,000
pedro rojas
Platano Advisors
Serving Broward County, FL
At our firm, we specialize in: Maximizing Your Enterprise Value: We help you achieve the highest possible valuation for your business. Securing the Best Offers: We ensure you receive the most competitive offers when selling your business. Increasing Revenue: We focus on boosting your revenue while simultaneously working on maximizing value and securing top offers.
Sacramento County, CA
$398,000
Lancaster County, NE
$50,000
Laguna Beach, CA
$1,599,000
Bronx County, NY
$1,200,000
Santa Barbara County, CA
$350,000
Orange County, CA
$325,000
Poughquag, NY
$999,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$325,000
Stamford, CT
$145,000
Greenville, SC
$149,000
Miami, FL
$2,200,000
Rohnert Park, CA
$85,000
Hialeah, FL
$75,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$100,000
Boston, MA
$350,000
Davenport, IA
$200,000
Tucson, AZ
$695,000
Brookhaven, GA
$299,000
Largo, FL
$80,000
Hampden County, MA
$899,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Orleans, LA
$4,200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$3,400,000
California
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $670,000
Wheat Ridge, CO
$99,000
Gainesville, GA
$170,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Harvel, IL
$155,000
San Antonio, TX
$2,200,000
Norwood, NJ
$60,000
Wes Brown
California Business Sales
Serving Placer County, CA
California Business Sales represents the next generation of business brokerage — a seamless blend of technology, integrity, and market expertise. With agents positioned across California’s major cities, we leverage advanced valuation tools, secure seller dashboards, and real-time buyer portals to give our clients unmatched visibility and control. We believe great brokerage is built on responsiveness, accuracy, and trust. From detailed business valuations to strategic exit planning and financing solutions, our clients receive intelligent, high-touch service at every stage of the transaction. Founded and led by Wes Brown, a licensed broker and private pilot, California Business Sales operates with the same precision and foresight that define great aviation — clarity, discipline, and steady hands at the controls.
Missouri
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $34,303
Knox County, TN
$600,000
Dallas County, TX
$500,000
Statesville, NC
$134,000
Athens, GA
$76,000
Cary, NC
$125,000
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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