Will County, IL
$125,000
Will County, IL
$125,000
Flushing, NY
$88,000
Vancouver, BC
$1,250,000
Stratford, CT
$95,000
$450,000
Tukwila, WA
$149,500
Polk County, IA
$140,000
Brazos County, TX
$450,000
Fresno, CA
$220,000
Edinburg, TX
$150,000
Westchester County, NY
$300,000
Kissimmee, FL
$250,000
West Hartford, CT
$255,000
Liberty Lake, WA
$140,000
Arlington, TX
$1,550,000
Cedar Hill, TX
$260,000
Jim Parker
The Lawn Boss, Inc.
Serving Orange County, FL
Successfully selling a lawn or landscape business with gross sales exceeding $1 million in sales requires the touch of a specialist who understands the industry inside and out, and that’s where Jim excels. As an internationally and nationally recognized business broker, Jim’s deep understanding of your industry sets him apart from local generalist brokers. Choosing Jim means gaining the support of an entire team of professionals. This expert team, using proven systems and strategies, ensures faster sales, above-average prices, and favorable terms with no upfront fees, we gat paid when your business sells. Its success rate is a testament to its effectiveness, at 90% of listed businesses sold, nine times the national average. Jim is also a recognized leader among his peers serving as the 2026 Elected Chair for the International Business Brokers Association, which has over 300 members. Additionally, he served 10 years on board of the Business Brokers of Florida and four years on the Board of the IBBA.
Dickson City, PA
$100,000
Washtenaw County, MI
$700,000
Douglas County, CO
$690,000
Staten Island, NY
$389,000
Ortley Beach, NJ
$250,000
Marblehead, MA
$699,000
Union County, NJ
$549,000
Middletown, NJ
$99,000
Longwood, FL
$89,995
West Monroe, LA
$150,000
Manchester, NH
$145,000
Tampa, FL
$900,000
Gilroy, CA
$170,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$169,000
Morris County, NJ
$1,790,000
El Monte, CA
$49,999
Sicklerville, NJ
$150,000
West Hollywood, CA
$2,000,000
Lee County, FL
$320,000
Lake County, IN
$350,000
Monterey Park, CA
$49,000
Temple City, CA
$179,000
Anaheim, CA
$218,000
Monterey Park, CA
$249,000
Alexandria, VA
$250,000
Los Angeles, CA
$350,000
Tustin, CA
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Clark County, WA
$2,600,000
Tyler Huntington
Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate
Serving Durham County, NC
Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate is a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company serving the Triangle and Triad areas. We've been a trusted name in commercial real estate since 1968. Our company’s name comes from Judson Pickett and Robert Sprouse, and today’s firm still brings the same confidence and commitment to our clients as our founders have provided for decades. If you are looking to buy, sell, lease, or manage property in the Triangle or Triad area, Pickett Sprouse Commercial Real Estate can handle all your commercial real estate needs.
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Surry County, NC
$925,000
Lincoln Heights, CA
$15,000
Rowland Heights, CA
$178,000
Pleasanton, CA
$228,888
City Of Industry, CA
$178,000
Nassau County, NY
$439,000
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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