Encino, CA
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic...
Encino, CA
This burgeoning Encino eatery is the quintessential 5-day deli opportunity that boasts solid earnings despite its abbreviated operating hours. The venue, which is known for its high foot traffic...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $131,973
Long Beach, CA
The Long Beach Area bar caters to a diverse community with a host of near nightly events that include karaoke, shows and dancing. The venue boasts a stellar location with excellent visibility,...
$275,000
Cash Flow: $122,262
Los Angeles County, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles, CA
$645,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$450,000
North Hollywood, CA
$550,000
Baldwin Park, CA
$425,000
Torrance, CA
$218,000
Gardena, CA
$30,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$650,000
Available in California
$250,000
Long Beach, CA
$575,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
$180,000
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$165,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,350,000
Matt Coletta, LCBB, LCBI, M&AMI
M&A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and Lower Middle Market M&A Advisory Firm and the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions with multiple offices throughout California, Nevada and Texas. M&A Business Advisors specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses and related real estate in a wide range of industries including Manufacturing, Wholesale Distribution, Service, Health Care, Medical Practices, E-Commerce, Software, Construction, Food & Beverage and more. M&A Business Advisors are highly respected, experienced Advisors who are recognized as some of the top deal-makers in the industry. Our Advisors have extensive backgrounds as well as years of experience and knowledge in a wide range of industries. We work as a “Team” to collaborate and share our knowledge and expertise to best represent our clients. Our Advisors hold some of the top designations in the industry including the Certified Business Intermediaries designation issued by the International Business Broker Association, the M&A Master Intermediary designation issued by M&A Source, and the Certified Business Brokers designation issued by the California Association of Business Brokers. Our Advisors are considered “Influencers” and have been instrumental in improving the standards and ethics within the industry. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time-consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment and a “hands-on” approach by the Advisor and expertise in various fields including exit planning, analyzing financial statements, valuation, managing due diligence, negotiations, financing, sale or lease of real estate and more. Our years of experience along with our proprietary process and ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition. Rest assured that when you are working with a M&A Business Advisor, you are working with the Leader in Business Sales & Acquisitions.
Santa Monica, CA
$299,000
North Hills, CA
$90,000
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
Glendale, CA
$219,000
Paramount, CA
$175,000
Available in California
$300,000
Carson, CA
$345,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$279,000
$1,690,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Panorama City, CA
$279,000
Los Angeles, CA
$128,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$125,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$200,000
Culver City, CA
$550,000
Los Angeles, CA
$55,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$299,000
Available in California
$50,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$425,000
Los Angeles, CA
$100,000
$228,000
Rowland Heights, CA
Artesia, CA
$260,000
Downey, CA
$300,000
Available in California
$300,000
East Los Angeles, CA
$249,000
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Stevenson Ranch, CA
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
$320,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$320,000
James Reppert
M & A Business Advisors
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
M&A Business Advisors is a full-service Business Brokerage and M&A Advisory Firm with 6 offices, that specializes in the CONFIDENTIAL sale of privately owned businesses in a wide range of industries. We use proprietary methods and advanced technology to better serve our clients and accomplish their objectives. Selling or purchasing a business can be a complex, time consuming process. The process involves 100% commitment, a “hands on” approach and M&A Advisor expertise in: • Finance and Accounting • Commercial Leases • Market and Industry Dynamics • Managing Due Diligence • Strategy and Negotiations • Preparing Contracts Our years of experience along with our ability to work as a team to solve complex issues that arise in transactions is what separates us from the competition.
Los Angeles, CA
$1,200,000
North Hollywood, CA
$950,000
$325,000
Los Angeles County, CA
Los Angeles County, CA
$419,000
Los Angeles, CA
$79,000
Available Nationwide
$425,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$849,000
Redondo Beach, CA
$500,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$625,000
San Fernando, CA
$200,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Los Angeles, CA
$150,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$195,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$325,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$380,000
Available Nationwide
$500,000
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in Los Angeles County and aggregated financial data to surface average pricing, financial metrics, and valuation multiples. This will help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses relative to others in the local market.
Market Snapshot
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
508 |
Median Asking Price |
$294,500 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$652,000 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$130,592 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Los Angeles County Restaurant Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.32 |
1.94 |
Median |
0.44 |
2.55 |
Upper Quartile |
0.64 |
3.47 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Los Angeles?
The median asking price for restaurants in Los Angeles County is $294,500. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in Los Angeles County is $652,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $130,592. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in Los Angeles valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of Los Angeles restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.32 to 0.64, with the median at 0.44. Earnings multiples range from 1.94 to 3.47, with the median at 2.55. This means restaurants in Los Angeles County are valued, on average, around 0.44 times annual revenue, and/or 2.55 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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