Portland, OR
$750,000
Portland, OR
$750,000
Columbus, OH
$165,000
Rockingham County, NH
$600,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Saint Louis, MO
$4,900,000
Millbrae, CA
$250,000
Elk Grove, CA
$300,000
Passaic County, NJ
$450,000
Rocklin, CA
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Litchfield County, CT
$375,000
Louisiana
$135,000
Houston, TX
$620,000
Louisiana
$148,000
Hidalgo County, TX
$99,500
Santa Clara County, CA
$699,000
Bergen County, NJ
$199,900
Ramona, CA
$140,000
Steven Santucci
Steven Santucci LLC
Serving Pinellas County, FL
At our firm, we have the team, resources, and expertise to guide clients through the sale or acquisition of a business and/or real estate. On the seller side, we go beyond simply listing a business. We provide comprehensive exit planning, helping owners prepare their operations, financials, and positioning to maximize value before going to market. From valuation to strategic marketing, negotiations, and closing, we manage every step—ensuring a smooth transition and the highest possible return. On the buyer side, we help clients identify the right opportunity and align them with the right resources to make it a reality. We work with top lenders, including SBA specialists, to structure financing that fits their needs—whether they’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor—so they can acquire the business of their dreams with confidence. We partner with leading CPAs, financial planners, and industry professionals to create detailed, customized outlines of every possible transaction route and outcome. This allows our clients to make informed, strategic decisions tailored to their unique goals. Our approach is simple: do whatever it takes to deliver the most desirable outcome for every client and every deal.
Santa Clara County, CA
$145,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,000,000
Howard County, MD
$115,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$120,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$189,999
Las Vegas, NV
$745,000
Brooklyn, NY
$600,000
Brooklyn, NY
$900,000
New York, NY
$1,500,000
Venice, FL
$150,000
West Covina, CA
$985,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$399,000
San Jose, CA
$189,000
Colton, CA
$200,000
Bangor, ME
$174,900
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Fairfield County, CT
$400,000
New Boston, MI
$49,000
North Conway, NH
$150,000
Camden County, NJ
$300,000
West Covina, CA
$179,000
Shelby County, TN
$175,000
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Glendale, AZ
$360,000
Chandler, AZ
$345,000
Phoenix, AZ
$225,000
Tempe, AZ
$90,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$389,000
Greg Offsay
illi Commercial Real Estate
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
illi Commercial is a full service commercial real estate firm located in Southern California, specializing in landlord and tenant representation, investment sales, property management, and consulting services. We’re a different kind of real estate company – serving clients and communities through collaboration, experience, and innovation. In 2007 we set out to build a different kind of real estate company. We fostered a culture of collaboration amongst ourselves and the people that we serve. We are focusing on attracting and unleashing the most talented professionals in the industry. We have developed a fun and fulfilling team environment that embodies collaboration and provides a positive impact within the lives of our associates and within the communities that we serve. The dedication of our team and our culture is unmatched in the industry and allows us to deliver the utmost value and benefits to our clients. No matter what your requirements, be it expanding your current space, moving to a new building, investment strategy, relocating your corporate headquarters or growing into new markets, illi Commercial can help you make decisions in your company’s best interest – saving you time, minimizing costs and maximizing value. Our team will ensure that your properties receive maximum exposure through aggressive marketing techniques, results-oriented philosophy, and a commitment to providing each listing with the tools required to fill vacant space or sell a building.
Thurston County, WA
$350,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$99,000
Fairfax, IN
$405,000
Orange County, FL
$99,000
Saint Louis, MO
$299,000
Union City, NJ
$69,900
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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