South El Monte, CA
$69,000
South El Monte, CA
$69,000
Sugar Land, TX
$135,000
Houston, TX
$395,000
Katy, TX
$90,000
Katy, TX
$295,000
San Diego County, CA
$399,000
Mclean, VA
$45,000
Gatlinburg, TN
$105,000
Valley City, OH
$350,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greensboro, NC
$845,000
The Dalles, OR
$89,000
Portland, OR
$150,000
Mckinney, TX
$125,000
Parkville, MD
$475,000
Garland, TX
$99,000
Maine
$200,000
Jesse Sutherland
TOK Commercial
Serving Twin Falls County, ID
At TOK Commercial we understand that market knowledge builds sound advice. We provide an accurate and detailed analysis of market conditions, property values and industry trends. Our Research team creates analytics that provide clients with insights no other firm can offer. EXTENSIVE PROPERTY DATABASE We track over 122 million square feet of commercial buildings and 90,000 acres of land daily, utilizing the most comprehensive database of commercial properties in Idaho. TRENDS & ANALYSIS Proprietary reports detail historical trends for vacancy, days-on-market, absorption, asking vs actual rent, and new construction. LEASE AND SALES COMPARABLES Over 20 years of historical lease and sale comparable data provide accurate market pricing trends.
Gordon, NE
$235,000
Yakima, WA
$75,000
Toms River, NJ
$179,900
Spokane, WA
$50,000
Fair Oaks, CA
$175,000
Whatcom County, WA
$699,000
Lakewood, WA
$990,000
Queens County, NY
$800,000
Chula Vista, CA
$129,999
Haywood County, NC
$159,992
Prince William County, VA
$490,000
Cape Coral, FL
$200,000
Holland, MI
$139,900
Lancaster, PA
$200,000
Ada County, ID
$400,000
Suffolk County, NY
$395,000
Berks County, PA
$140,000
Bergen County, NJ
$165,000
Hudson County, NJ
$300,000
Nassau County, NY
$750,000
Long Branch, NJ
$575,000
Montgomery County, OH
$1,200,000
Brevard County, FL
$960,000
Rochester, NY
$55,000
Brevard County, FL
$275,000
Brevard County, FL
$250,000
Brevard County, FL
$200,000
Atlantic County, NJ
$200,000
Nicholas Maclure
Century 21 Farm & Forest Realty
Serving Orleans County, VT
Brevard County, FL
$10,000
Glen Cove, NY
$669,000
Hoboken, NJ
$425,000
Allegheny County, PA
$675,000
Bakersfield, CA
$280,000
Illinois
$7,500,000
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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