Tamaqua, PA
$300,000
Tamaqua, PA
$300,000
Miamisburg, OH
$95,000
Leland, NC
$265,000
Gary, IN
$299,000
Trenton, NC
$115,000
Minneapolis, MN
$120,000
Orange City, FL
$320,000
Gibson County, TN
$1,400,000
Tampa, FL
$10,000,000
Dickson County, TN
$120,000
Torrance, CA
$135,000
Garland, TX
$165,000
Santa Monica, CA
$969,000
King County, WA
$180,000
Alameda County, CA
$390,000
Newington, CT
$69,000
Justin Maxwell
DJT Business Brokers
Serving Davis County, UT
DJT Business Brokers was founded in 2019 by President Jared Thompson and since 2023 has become part of eXp Commercial to build a national team with the powerful resources of a top 10 real estate brokerage behind it. Having been a top-tier broker with a national franchise, Jared created DJT to better serve the clients with a more individualistic, service-based approach rather than trying to get as many listings as possible and "see what sticks". DJT works on a national basis across many industries. With DJT you can expect the highest levels of professional service and responsiveness uncommon in the business brokerage industry.
Falls Church, VA
$89,000
Buffalo, NY
$175,000
New York, NY
$175,000
Homestead, FL
$50,000
Plymouth, MA
$425,000
Nassau County, NY
$950,000
Dallas County, TX
$1,650,000
Polk County, FL
$170,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$129,000
Raleigh, NC
$799,900
Nashua, NH
$150,000
Ashburn, VA
$249,000
Jefferson County, MO
$300,000
San Diego, CA
$119,999
Martin County, FL
$1,200,000
Braselton, GA
$69,000
North Carolina
$350,000
Gwinnett County, GA
$239,000
Parker County, TX
$459,000
Hartford County, CT
$99,900
Lehigh County, PA
$800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Frederick, MD
$549,000
Hudson County, NJ
$379,000
Wake County, NC
$925,000
Brooklyn, NY
$180,000
Wilmington, DE
$35,000
Fairfax County, VA
$359,000
Colorado Springs, CO
$120,000
Tyson Sam
BreakThru Realty
Serving Broward County, FL
BreakThru Business Brokers, a leading firm specializing in the sale and acquisition of Main Street and lower middle market businesses valued between $500,000 and $100 million. With over 9 years of experience as a business broker and M & A advisor, Tyson has helped entrepreneurs, investors, and first-time buyers successfully navigate the business buying and selling process. A passionate dealmaker and strategic thinker, he brings deep market insight and a hands-on approach to every transaction. When he's not closing deals, Tyson enjoys golf, tennis, pickleball, horseback riding, and the sport of kings—polo. EMAIL: BREAKTHRUBUSINESSBROKERS@GMAIL.COM
Pittsburgh, PA
$82,000
Flagstaff, AZ
$575,000
Sarasota, FL
$800,000
Mesa, AZ
$195,000
Mesa, AZ
$240,000
Napa County, CA
$975,000
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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