Summit County, OH
$50,000
Summit County, OH
$50,000
New York County, NY
$50,000
New Haven County, CT
$149,000
Decatur, GA
$499,000
Clark County, WA
$290,000
Summit County, OH
$250,000
West Groton, MA
$225,000
Brunswick County, NC
$300,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$160,000
Peoria, IL
$199,000
Suffolk County, NY
$250,000
Luzerne County, PA
$1,161,000
Prince William County, VA
$570,000
Greene County, NY
$119,900
Nassau County, NY
$595,000
Pierce County, WA
$690,000
Larry Bono
Lawrence Associates
Serving Queens County, NY
Lawrence Associates is a route brokerage specializing in mergers and acquisitions for FedEx Ground businesses. Our exclusive focus on this industry niche allows us to ensure transparency, fairness, and a smooth transaction for our buyers and sellers. We represent both buyers and sellers and work with you through every step of the process, including diligence, FedEx approvals, and transition.
Mesa, AZ
$80,000
Derby, CT
$175,000
Maricopa County, AZ
$135,000
Newport, RI
$150,000
Orange County, NY
$795,000
Mercer County, NJ
$600,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$185,000
Auburndale, FL
$26,000
Wickenburg, AZ
$849,000
Montgomery County, VA
$179,000
Hudson County, NJ
$975,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$255,000
Athens, GA
$160,000
Alpharetta, GA
$150,000
Woodstock, GA
$595,000
Cupertino, CA
$800,000
St. Louis County, MO
$99,000
Lombard, IL
$69,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Montana
$750,000
New York, NY
$700,000
Boone County, IL
$150,000
Harford County, MD
$99,000
Mecklenburg County, NC
$550,000
Sterling, VA
$120,000
Orange County, FL
$160,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$65,000
Miami Beach, FL
$240,000
West Jordan, UT
$49,995
Mohammed Meah
Geek Realty
Serving Orange County, FL
Geek Realty (Business Division) is focused on creating effective marketing to sell a business for top dollars. We work with reputable attorneys, accountants, and other professional to ensure a smooth exit for the sellers and smooth start for the new business owners. Geek Realty understand the complexities of starting a new business. We therefore guide our buyers in obtaining the necessary licensure to start and to remain in business. We are honored to work with first time business owners. Disclaimer: All investments have inherited risks.
Seattle, WA
$75,000
Sault Sainte Marie, MI
$1,295,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$400,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$1,200,000
Lake County, FL
$159,999
Framingham, MA
$85,000
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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