Sacramento, CA
$298,000

Sacramento, CA
$298,000

Polk County, FL
$850,000
Saint Louis, MO
$198,000

Philadelphia, PA
$280,000
Ridgefield, NJ
$160,000
Denton, TX
$185,000
Camden County, NJ
$695,000
Mercer County, NJ
$2,600,000
Spartanburg, SC
$350,000
Taylor County, TX
$875,000
Highlands, NC
$1,400,000
Miami, FL
$250,000
Indianapolis, IN
$209,000
Miami, FL
$398,000
Sunnyvale, CA
$148,000
Queens County, NY
$1,700,000
Jim Parker
The Lawn Boss, Inc.
Serving Orange County, FL
Successfully selling a lawn or landscape business with gross sales exceeding $1 million in sales requires the touch of a specialist who understands the industry inside and out, and that’s where Jim excels. As an internationally and nationally recognized business broker, Jim’s deep understanding of your industry sets him apart from local generalist brokers. Choosing Jim means gaining the support of an entire team of professionals. This expert team, using proven systems and strategies, ensures faster sales, above-average prices, and favorable terms with no upfront fees, we gat paid when your business sells. Its success rate is a testament to its effectiveness, at 90% of listed businesses sold, nine times the national average. Jim is also a recognized leader among his peers serving as the 2026 Elected Chair for the International Business Brokers Association, which has over 300 members. Additionally, he served 10 years on board of the Business Brokers of Florida and four years on the Board of the IBBA.
Seattle, WA
$250,000
Solano County, CA
$65,000
Mississippi
$1,029,000
Phoenix, AZ
$650,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lancaster County, PA
$1,200,000
Collin County, TX
$225,000
Washington, DC
$280,000
Odessa, FL
$1,499,000
Camden County, NJ
$375,000
Atlanta, GA
$370,000
Daytona Beach, FL
$425,000
Volusia County, FL
$950,000
San Mateo County, CA
$750,000
Saint Petersburg, FL
$175,000
Nassau County, NY
$400,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$75,000
Columbus, OH
$165,000
Millbrae, CA
$245,000
Rocklin, CA
$100,000
Louisiana
$135,000
Houston, TX
$620,000
Hidalgo County, TX
$99,500
Ramona, CA
$140,000
Howard County, MD
$115,000
Anne Arundel County, MD
$149,000
Las Vegas, NV
$745,000
San Jose, CA
$165,000
Colton, CA
$200,000
Charlie Cole
Cole & Company, Inc.
Serving La Plata County, CO
Cole & Company, Inc. is a professional business brokerage and appraisal firm working with privately held companies wishing to obtain maximum value for their business operations. We represent Sellers in Western Colorado, NW New Mexico and SE Texas. We also rep for Buyers nationwide. Our niche markets are representing small businesses with earnings from $150,000 to $5,000,000 and representing Buyers who buy in the same range. We are experienced, ethical and discreet in our representations. When experience matters, call us for a free, confidential consultation. 970-335-9660.
Riverside, CA
$70,000
Fairfield County, CT
$400,000
West Covina, CA
$150,000
Shelby County, TN
$175,000
Valencia, CA
$275,000
Glendale, AZ
$360,000
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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