Seattle, WA
$545,000
Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in Seattle, WA
Market Info
Iconic Italian Restaurant Pike/Pine
Established Korean BBQ in North Seattle
Seattle, WA
$500,000
Teriyaki and Asian Cuisine
Seattle, WA
$270,000
Asset SaleRestaurant asset and lease space
Seattle, WA
$40,000
Asset Sale$74K Price Drop New Coffee Shop Lite Cafe
Seattle, WA
$125,000
Asset SaleFully Equipped Turnkey Restaurant
Seattle, WA
$250,000
Asset SaleUpper QA CAFE NO HOOD 1000SF
Seattle, WA
$75,000
Asset Sale869 SF Greenwood Restaurant Asset with Type 1 Hood
Seattle, WA
$75,000
Asset SaleGreat little quick serve restaurant w type 2 hood in the heart Fremont
Seattle, WA
$55,000
Asset SaleCapitol Hill Restaurant and Bar Opportunity 11' Type 1 Hood
Seattle, WA
$225,000
FranchiseLee's Famous Recipe Chicken
Available Nationwide
$750,000
Asset SaleCharming Pioneer Square Seattle Restaurant Opportunity
Seattle, WA
$195,000
Asset SaleSlice Box Pizza Magnolia Asset Sale
Seattle, WA
$50,000
Asset SaleASSET SALE - Prime Bubble Tea Shop for Sale – Heart of University Ave
Seattle, WA
$80,000
Asset SaleTurn Key Production Kitchen with 5 Parking spaces
Seattle, WA
$225,000
Real Estate45ft Fully Equipped Restaurant Container- Ready For Business!
Seattle, WA
$48,000
Nicole Wright-Neumiller
Coldwell Banker Commercial Danforth
Serving King County, WA
Coldwell Banker Commercial (CBC Danforth) has been helping people buy and sell their most important investments in the Pacific Northwest since 1972. We understand that real estate is more than just a business transaction. It’s an essential part of building a safe, happy, and prosperous life. We work one-on-one with our clients and provide a level of personal customer service unparalleled in our industry. Buying or selling commercial real estate property or a business opportunity takes a team of several skilled professionals. We have developed strategic partnerships with the area’s top banks, law firms, accounting firms, & escrow attorneys to provide a comprehensive solution for business and property owners.
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Buy or Sell a Restaurant in Seattle, WA
Food and restaurant businesses are among the most common businesses bought and sold on BizBuySell. Whether you are a buyer or a seller, it is helpful to have some context on the local market. To provide that context, we have analyzed restaurant for sale listings in Seattle and aggregated financial data to help you compare and evaluate individual restaurant businesses.
Market Snapshot
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
54 |
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Median Asking Price |
$262,500 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$960,000 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$153,246 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Seattle, WA Restaurant Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.25 |
1.61 |
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Median |
0.39 |
2.00 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.58 |
2.41 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Restaurant Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a restaurant in Seattle?
The median asking price for restaurants in Seattle, WA is $262,500. However, prices can range significantly higher or lower depending on location, size, type, and the financial health of the business.
How much do restaurant owners earn?
Median revenue of restaurant businesses listed for sale in Seattle is $960,000, while the median reported owner’s discretionary earnings is $153,246. Earnings can vary greatly depending on the type of restaurant, location, management efficiency, and market demand.
How are restaurants in Seattle valued?
Most business owners (and buyers) will start by applying earnings and revenue multiples to the businesses reported financials. This way buyers and sellers can gauge the value of a restaurant business relative to its peers in the market.
Based on our most recent analysis of Seattle restaurant business listings, revenue multiples range from 0.25 to 0.58, with the median at 0.39. Earnings multiples range from 1.61 to 2.41, with the median at 2.00. This means restaurants in Seattle are valued, on average, around 0.39 times annual revenue, and 2 times annual owner earnings.
On average, businesses sell for about 80-90% of asking price, so valuation multiples based on active listings tend to be higher than closed sale multiples.
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More for Business Sellers:
- How to Value & Sell Your Restaurant Business
- Find a Business Broker
- List a Business for Sale
- Get Closed Sale Valuation Data
