Clark County, WA
$130,000
Clark County, WA
$130,000
Kingman, AZ
$179,000
Las Vegas, NV
$375,000
Dania Beach, FL
$599,000
Bristol County, MA
$349,000
Tarrant County, TX
$350,000
Oregon
$1,700,000
Norfolk County, MA
$375,000
Las Vegas, NV
$59,000
Westminster, MD
$2,350,000
Las Vegas, NV
$120,000
Essex County, NJ
$600,000
Allegheny County, PA
$3,400,000
Sappington, MO
$45,000
Phoenix, AZ
$180,000
Hillsborough County, NH
$75,000
Amy Alonso
Benchmark International
Serving Travis County, TX
Benchmark International is a global M&A firm that provides business owners with creative, value-maximizing solutions for growing and exiting their businesses. Benchmark International has handled over $8.25 billion in transaction value across various industries from offices across the world. With decades of M&A experience, Benchmark International’s transaction teams have assisted business owners with achieving their objectives and ensuring the continued growth of their businesses. The firm has also been named the Investment Banking Firm of the Year by The M&A Advisor and the #1 Sell-side, Privately Owned M&A Advisor in the World by Pitchbook’s Global League Tables.
Gwinnett County, GA
$450,000
Arcadia, CA
$195,000
Sweetwater, FL
$995,000
San Diego, CA
$499,000
Ingham County, MI
$174,999
Benton County, AR
$425,000
Nassau County, NY
$660,000
Los Angeles, CA
$199,000
Licking County, OH
$175,000
Norcross, GA
$130,000
Fort Collins, CO
$325,000
Riverside County, CA
$25,000
City Of Orange, NJ
$250,000
Santa Cruz, CA
$399,000
Delray Beach, FL
$125,000
Laramie County, WY
$220,000
Clearwater, FL
$249,000
Washington, DC
$200,000
Orleans County, LA
$450,000
Ingham County, MI
$450,000
Brisbane, CA
$75,000
Stone Mountain, GA
$420,000
Canada
$85,000
Cave Creek, AZ
$400,000
Gunter, TX
$500,000
Kent, WA
$115,000
Fairfield County, CT
$650,000
South San Francisco, CA
$250,000
Ray Massa
National Investment Realty, LLC
Serving Franklin County, OH
National Investment Realty, LLC
Ellenwood, GA
$550,000
Doraville, GA
$220,000
Dallas, TX
$135,000
Wilmington, DE
$69,000
Garrison, NY
$399,900
Rockville, MD
$319,000
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. |
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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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