Fishers, IN
$425,000
Fishers, IN
$425,000
Clearwater, FL
$99,000
Jacksonville, FL
$795,000
Tville, GA
$499,000
Charlottesville, VA
$319,000
Centennial, CO
$220,000
Marietta, GA
$449,000
Plant City, FL
$135,999
Phoenix, AZ
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $50,000
Dacula, GA
$275,000
Charleston, SC
$350,000
Central Falls, RI
$250,000
Melbourne, FL
$200,000
Nashville, TN
$299,000
Gastonia, NC
$749,000
Cheyenne, WY
$80,000
DJ Waddell
Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions
Serving Lee County, FL
Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions is a Fort Myers, Florida-based M&A advisory firm and licensed business brokerage specializing in confidential, high-value business sales. We serve Main Street and lower middle market companies with annual revenues ranging from $2 million to over $200 million. Founded in 2025 by Certified M&A Professional and Licensed Business Broker DJ Waddell, our firm is dedicated to guiding business owners and strategic buyers through every stage of the transaction process. From valuation and deal structuring to negotiation and closing, we provide comprehensive support to ensure successful outcomes. Our team brings deep transactional expertise across diverse industries, offering tailored solutions that align with each client's unique goals. We pride ourselves on our ability to navigate complex deals with discretion and integrity, fostering trust and delivering results. Whether you're looking to sell your business or explore acquisition opportunities in Florida, Waddell Mergers & Acquisitions is your trusted partner for achieving your objectives. Contact us today to schedule a confidential introduction call.
Queen Creek, AZ
$1,350,000
Saint Augustine, FL
$239,999
Canton, GA
$124,900
Grayson County, TX
$150,000
Gladstone, MO
$115,000
Saint Augustine Beach, FL
$115,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dewey, WI
$1,499,000
Plano, TX
$575,000
Middlesex County, MA
$700,000
Miami, FL
$125,000
Bloomfield Township, MI
$75,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sherburne County, MN
$8,300,000
Kissimmee, FL
$45,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
North Myrtle Beach, SC
$2,950,000
Queens, NY
$240,000
Phenix City, AL
$125,000
Olympia Heights, FL
$149,000
Breckenridge, CO
$1,075,000
Miami, FL
$425,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
New York
$1,600,000
Gardner, MA
$160,000
Fitchburg, MA
$70,000
Sonoma County, CA
$267,000
Tampa, FL
$225,000
Essex County, MA
$350,000
Murfreesboro, TN
$235,000
Suffolk County, NY
$225,000
Orange City, FL
$365,000
John Lindner
Sunbelt Business Brokers of Manhattan
Serving New York County, NY
Looking for businesses for sale in New York or want to sell your existing business? Sunbelt is the place to go to buy or sell a business. Sunbelt is the world’s largest business brokerage firm. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan, located in New York, NY, is one of approximately 300 licensed Sunbelt offices worldwide. Sunbelt Business Brokers Of Manhattan has an extensive network that will enable you to find your dream business. Based on your industry and location, Sunbelt professionals will search thousands of business-for-sale listings to find the business for you. Once an acquisition target is determined, our Sunbelt professionals will walk you through the negotiation and acquisition process.
Concord, CA
$178,000
Morrisville, NC
$89,000
Coloma, CA
$100,000
Timonium, MD
$255,000
Walnut Creek, CA
$300,000
Daly City, CA
$99,000
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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