Bed and breakfast businesses listed for sale on BizBuySell include small scale hospitality properties such as traditional bed and breakfast inns, boutique lodges, Airbnb properties, guest houses, historic homes converted to lodging, and hybrid properties that may also host weddings, events, or retreats, with many listings including the underlying real estate. These businesses operate on an owner operated lodging model, generating revenue primarily from nightly room rates and occupancy, often supplemented by on site breakfasts, event hosting, seasonal tourism demand, and premium or themed guest experiences.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 13 |
| Asking Price | $1,480,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $500,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $148,500 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|
| $699,000 | $1,480,000 | $2,900,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Bed and Breakfasts for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | $248,000 | $134,513 |
| Median | $500,000 | $148,500 |
| Upper Quartile | $537,362 | $209,734 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Bed and Breakfasts listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|
| Lower Quartile | 1.80 | 3.62 |
| Median | 3.02 | 5.82 |
| Upper Quartile | 5.92 | 10.51 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Bed and Breakfast?
The median asking price for an established Bed and Breakfast is $1,480,000, though prices range from under $699,000 to well over $2,900,000.
How much do Bed and Breakfasts owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Bed and Breakfasts is $500,000 and owners earn a median of $148,500, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Bed and Breakfast?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Bed and Breakfasts, revenue multiples range from 1.80 to 5.92, with a median of 3.02. Earning multiples range from 3.62 to 10.51, with the median at 5.82. This means the typical Bed and Breakfast may ask for around 3.02 times its annual revenue, and 5.82 times its annual owner earnings.
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