West Des Moines, IA
St. Kilda Collective is a well-established, high-volume restaurant located in the Valley Junction district of West Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and...
$850,000
American Restaurants For Sale in Iowa
St. Kilda Collective – High-Volume, Turnkey Restaurant
10
Hot Listing: Established Bar & Grill with Endless Potential
Grimes, IA
This vibrant restaurant, bar, and grill presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or restaurateur looking to step into a well-established business with multiple revenue streams. Located in...
6
$575,000
Real EstateProfitable, Fast-Growing Drive-Thru | High-Traffic | Established Neigh
Webster County, IA
A rare off-market opportunity to acquire a profitable, fast-growing drive-thru asset positioned along a high-traffic commercial corridor in a strong Midwest market. This well-known neighborhood...
2
$699,000
Dairy Queen with Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$425,000
Amazing Sports Bar/Casual Dining - Corporate-owned - $315K Income
Dubuque, IA
$1,395,000
The Phoenix Martini Bar & Restaurant Acquisition Opportunity
Davenport, IA
$500,000
Successful Family Restaurant In Central Iowa
Iowa
$395,000
Casual Restaurant
Polk County, IA
$149,000
Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale
Davenport, IA
$240,000
Locally owned deli located in the heart of Newbo District
Cedar Rapids, IA
$60,000
FranchiseChatime
Available in Iowa
$150,000
Iconic, Established Family Restaurant In Nice Location
Johnson County, IA
$235,000
Chicken Coop Restaurants (3)
Urbandale, IA
$2,200,000
Quick Casual Restaurant
Iowa
$440,000
Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale
Davenport, IA
$240,000
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant- real estate
Iowa
$595,000
Chrystal Bell
Aspen Business Consultants
Serving Polk County, IA
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Buy or Sell an American Restaurant in Iowa
American restaurants listed for sale on BizBuySell include a wide range of American style dining establishments, including full service and casual American restaurants, bar and grill concepts, diners, burger chains, neighborhood pubs, and franchise units, with some listings bundled with liquor licenses, real estate, or multiple locations. These businesses primarily operate on a hospitality, location based business model, generating revenue through on premise dining, food and beverage sales, alcohol service, takeout, catering, and special events, with franchised concepts benefiting from standardized menus, brand recognition, and systemized operations.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 9 |
| Asking Price | $395,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $719,213 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $113,185 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $240,000 | $395,000 | $440,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of American Restaurants for sale in Iowa.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $554,218 | $111,139 |
| Median | $719,213 | $113,185 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,160,000 | $228,519 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of American Restaurants listed for sale in Iowa.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.36 | 2.60 |
| Median | 0.38 | 3.17 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.75 | 3.95 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy an American Restaurant in Iowa?
The median asking price for an established American Restaurant in Iowa is $395,000, though prices range from under $240,000 to well over $440,000.
How much do American Restaurants owners in Iowa earn?
The median reported revenue of American Restaurants in Iowa is $719,213 and owners earn a median of $113,185, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value an American Restaurant?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of American Restaurants in Iowa, revenue multiples range from 0.36 to 0.75, with a median of 0.38. Earning multiples range from 2.60 to 3.95, with the median at 3.17. This means the typical American Restaurant in Iowa may ask for around 0.38 times its annual revenue, and 3.17 times its annual owner earnings.
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