Columbia County, NY
$3,500,000
Columbia County, NY
$3,500,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,550,000
Tarrant County, TX
$125,000
Tinley Park, IL
$300,000
Las Vegas, NV
$220,000
Minnesota
$375,000
Cody, WY
$399,000
Morris County, NJ
$240,000
Corona, CA
$40,000
Forest Park, WA
$79,000
San Francisco, CA
$180,000
Burlingame, CA
$350,000
Brevard County, FL
$5,000,000
Bradenton, FL
$299,000
Chandler, AZ
$575,000
New Haven, CT
$850,000
Andrew Rosenthal
Lighthouse Business Brokers
Serving Cook County, IL
Lighthouse Business Brokers exclusively represents sellers of high quality businesses. We have a very high close rate because of our attention to detail, perseverance, and marketing know-how. We utilize technology everywhere we can, but we never let that get in the way of a good conversation. We are experienced in all aspects of a business transaction and we and stay informed about industry best practices. We have the same goal as our clients, so we always go above and beyond to get to the best results possible. We love talking to business owners and entrepreneurs so don't hesitate to reach out.
Harris County, TX
$145,000
Largo, FL
$179,000
Miami Beach, FL
$550,000
Boston, MA
$485,000
Carbon County, PA
$399,000
Greenville, SC
$135,000
Los Angeles, CA
$499,000
Collin County, TX
$750,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Charlotte, NC
$925,000
New Haven County, CT
$399,000
Bradenton, FL
$149,950
Gaithersburg, MD
$150,000
Orange, CA
$490,000
Chicago, IL
$1,474,000
St. Louis County, MO
$245,000
High Point, NC
$350,000
Nassau County, NY
$295,000
Orange County, CA
$89,000
Harris County, TX
$33,000
Portland, ME
$325,000
New York, NY
$229,900
Morris County, NJ
$235,000
Minnesota
$400,000
Hartford County, CT
$169,900
San Diego, CA
$195,000
Newton, MA
$235,000
Cotati, CA
$350,000
San Diego County, CA
$450,000
Billy Kataria
AK Property Brokers
Serving Orange County, FL
Our excellence is driven by your success
Charlotte, NC
$80,000
Aiea, HI
$300,000
Coral Springs, FL
$825,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$225,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Georgia
$1,495,000
New York, NY
$95,000
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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