Montgomery County, PA
$150,000
Montgomery County, PA
$150,000
Shawnee, KS
$115,000
Hartford County, CT
$225,000
Woodland Hills, CA
$69,000
Tuolumne County, CA
$175,000
Monmouth County, NJ
$500,000
Bath, PA
$225,000
Lancaster, PA
$250,000
$475,000
Contra Costa County, CA
$1,800,000
Louisiana
$70,000
Fairfax County, VA
$550,000
Travis County, TX
$625,000
Harris County, TX
$300,000
North Miami Beach, FL
$200,000
Highland Twp, MI
$365,000
Darius Cochran
Re/Max River & Ranch
Serving Lee County, FL
Darius L. Cochran is a Business Broker serving under Re/Max Commercial & Re/Max River & Ranch. DARIUS L. COCHRAN has over 20 Years experience in the Business-Commercial World- He is a trusted professional in his field of practice. He can set up a private meeting to discuss your needs.
Queens, NY
$385,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Charles County, MO
$2,850,000
Dallas, TX
$950,000
King County, WA
$385,000
Sacramento County, CA
$750,000
Morris County, NJ
$250,000
Boulder, CO
$85,000
Camden County, NJ
$45,000
Canton, OH
$149,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Denton County, TX
$4,200,000
Manhattan, KS
$379,900
Stone County, MO
$750,000
Essex County, MA
$699,000
Queens, NY
$399,000
Arlington County, VA
$175,000
Columbus, NC
$122,500
Scranton, PA
$90,000
Riverview, FL
$399,000
Houston, TX
$299,000
Sugarcreek Township, OH
$250,000
Winston Salem, NC
$100,000
Fayetteville, NC
$299,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Glens Falls, NY
$975,000
Windham, NY
$399,000
Fredericksburg, VA
$750,000
Union County, NJ
$399,000
San Francisco, CA
$299,000
Sarasota County, FL
$160,000
Sarah Khatri
Sailfish Equity Advisors
Serving Okaloosa County, FL
Sailfish Equity Advisors began over 25 years ago on the shores of Florida’s Emerald Coast. Originally founded as Destin Business Brokers, our firm has grown into one of Florida’s most respected names in business sales and M&A advisory. Today, we serve business owners across the state under three trusted brands: Destin Business Brokers – Our legacy brand serving the Emerald Coast since the beginning. South Walton Business Brokers – Focused on businesses in 30A, Miramar Beach, and surrounding areas. Sailfish Equity Advisors – Our statewide M&A brand for lower middle-market companies and strategic exits. While our names vary by region and service tier, our mission remains the same: helping business owners unlock maximum value from their life’s work. Under the leadership of Sarah and Rajiv Khatri, we’ve expanded our resources, reach, and results—while continuing to offer the hands-on, founder-level guidance that’s earned us the trust of entrepreneurs across Florida. Strategic Partners in Growth, Exit, and Legacy Rajiv Khatri With a background in scaling startups to $50M+ and executing high-level exits, Rajiv is a master strategist and negotiator who understands the financial, emotional, and operational nuances of selling a business. He’s built and sold companies across multiple sectors—digital media, e-commerce, travel, and more—and brings that real-world knowledge to every deal. Rajiv’s network of private equity firms and strategic buyers allows Sailfish to unlock opportunities many firms can’t reach. Sarah Khatri A marketing visionary and global leadership coach, Sarah brings over 20 years of entrepreneurial and branding expertise to every client engagement. Her insight helps business owners stand out and attract top-dollar offers. As a certified John Maxwell trainer, she’s coached leaders worldwide and now guides Florida entrepreneurs through one of the most important transitions of their lives. Sarah is passionate about creating outcomes that are not only p
Boston, MA
$775,000
Larimer County, CO
$295,000
Aurora, CO
$295,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$200,000
Alameda County, CA
$225,000
Wilson County, TN
$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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