Atlanta, GA
$100,000

Atlanta, GA
$100,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Surprise, AZ
$1,900,000

Tampa, FL
$420,936

Sonoma County, CA
$1,400,000
Catasauqua, PA
$699,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Catasauqua, PA
$1,999,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$39,900
San Francisco, CA
$69,000
Burleson, TX
$750,000
Tampa, FL
$3,999,990
Montgomery County, MD
$279,000
Santa Clara County, CA
$750,000
San Jose, CA
$350,000
Henderson, CO
$850,000
San Antonio, TX
$89,000
New Hudson, MI
$89,000
Sands Investment Group
Sands Investment Group
Serving Charleston County, SC
Sands Investment Group specializes in the buying and selling of investment properties for private institutions and investors nationwide. Our brokers are experts in their product type, from restaurants to retail and everything in between. Our company of distinguished experts in all aspects of investment properties bring a proven track record to the table with over 4,800+ transactions in 48 states and $9.2 Billion in commercial real estate transactions—and counting.
Auburn, AL
$140,000
Cedar Hill, TX
$195,000
Marion County, OR
$3,500,000
Multnomah County, OR
$550,000
Dutchess County, NY
$1,195,000
Chicago, IL
$69,000
Orange County, CA
$375,000
Atlanta, GA
$1,400,000
Highland, IN
$999,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$1,750,000
Sangamon County, IL
$259,000
Miami, FL
$99,000
Hillsborough County, FL
$400,000
Arvada, CO
$140,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Bangor, ME
$3,600,000
Tompkins County, NY
$850,000
El Dorado County, CA
$3,300,000
$585,000
Wise County, TX
$350,000
Wise County, TX
$500,000
Honolulu, HI
$70,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Licking County, OH
$5,850,000
Camden County, NJ
$479,000
Stockton, CA
$250,000
$600,000
Lee County, FL
$595,000
Rockingham County, NH
$105,000
Suffolk County, NY
$225,000
Slava Furs
Slava Furs
Serving Jefferson County, KY
Welcome to 85W Real Estate — We’re not your typical brokerage. From first-time homes to luxury estates, commercial deals to off-market investments, and even fast cash offers — we do it all with edge, integrity, and serious hustle.
Union County, NJ
$899,000
Plantation, FL
$325,000
Atlanta, GA
$295,000
Sonoma County, CA
$299,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$465,000
Delray Beach, FL
$449,000
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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