Salisbury, MD
$325,000

Salisbury, MD
$325,000

Lakewood, CA
$275,000

Washington, DC
$599,000

West Palm Beach, FL
$199,000
Avondale Estates, GA
$99,000
Bronx, NY
$495,000
Bronx, NY
$120,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$1,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hillsborough County, FL
$3,988,000
Connecticut
$99,000
San Antonio, TX
$340,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New Jersey
$2,900,000
Lexington, SC
$499,000
Montana
$1,400,000
Brandon, VT
$550,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$499,000
Justin Cotta Holmes
Transworld Business Advisors of Maine
Serving Cumberland County, ME
Transworld Business Advisors of Maine is a full service business brokerage and franchise consulting firm based in Hallowell, ME. Transworld is the world leader in the marketing and sale of businesses and franchises. The idea of brining together a team of experienced professionals from a wide array of backgrounds to help small business owners to grow or transition their companies, may not be entirely new original, but it is certainly new to Maine. This was the inspiration behind Transworld Business Advisors of Maine, founded by Juliet Kelsey-Holmes. Juliet brings over two decades of experience in working with small and large companies across the state. As a Maine native, Juliet is excited to now be working with businesses right here in her home state. As the daughter of a small business owner, she knows very well the struggles and sacrifices necessary to be successful. Through assembling a team and network of professional advisors in finance, recruiting, sales, real estate, legal and accounting, Transworld Business Advisors of Maineis able to offer a menu of services unlike any other firm in Maine and beyond.
Knoxville, TN
$295,000
Martin Park, LA
$60,000
Fairfield, CT
$99,000
Morrisville, NC
$179,000
Walworth County, WI
$225,000
Harris County, TX
$249,500
Las Vegas, NV
$380,000
Smith County, TX
$425,000
Lennox, SD
$129,000
The Woodlands, TX
$110,000
Granite Bay, CA
$99,000
Miami, FL
$299,000
Canton, GA
$250,000
Morrisville, NC
$325,000
Georgia State University, GA
$99,000
Trinity, FL
$299,000
Alameda County, CA
$79,000
Santa Ana, CA
$149,000
Beaufort County, SC
$1,450,000
Cumberland County, PA
$125,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Rochester, NY
$525,000
Suffolk County, MA
$995,000
Pinellas County, FL
$55,000
St Thomas, Usvi
$299,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$95,000
Tarrant County, TX
$290,000
Austin, TX
$120,000
Dallas, TX
$2,400,000
John Benoit
Vantage Point Retail LLC
Serving Hampden County, MA
Greenville, RI
$375,000
Warwick, RI
$145,000
Bradenton, FL
$100,000
Providence, RI
$75,000
Warwick, RI
$350,000
Warwick, RI
$250,000
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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