West Des Moines, IA
St. Kilda Collective is a well-established, high-volume restaurant located in the Valley Junction district of West Des Moines, Iowa. The restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner service and...
$850,000
Restaurants and Food Businesses For Sale in Iowa
St. Kilda Collective – High-Volume, Turnkey Restaurant
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Eastside Dive Bar
Polk County, IA
Eastside Dive Bar...
$110,000
Successful Family Restaurant In Central Iowa
Iowa
Successful Family Restaurant In Central Iowa...
$395,000
Cash Flow: $113,185
Groovy Grilled Cheese
West Des Moines, IA
My name is Ross. A little over a year ago I opened Groovy Grilled Cheese at a busy intersection in West Des Moines. It has been going very well, but sadly I have several health issues that I need to...
6
$38,500
Established Chinese Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Dallas County, IA
The restaurant operates from a central downtown location with good visibility and access. Operations are straightforward, with a proven menu, stable supplier relationships, and manageable staffing...
$550,000
Cash Flow: $72,655
Uptown Smoothie Shop
Marion, IA
Uptown Smoothie Shop - Established Planet Smoothie Franchise This thriving smoothie franchise presents an exceptional opportunity in Marion, Iowa's revitalized uptown district. Operating as one of...
6
$99,000
Hot Listing: Established Bar & Grill with Endless Potential
Grimes, IA
This vibrant restaurant, bar, and grill presents an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneur or restaurateur looking to step into a well-established business with multiple revenue streams. Located in...
6
$575,000
Sale Pending!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Elkader, IA
Historic Downtown Elkader Bed & Breakfast and Retail Operation This turnkey hospitality and retail business occupies a completely remodeled 7,526 square foot historic building on a prominent corner in...
6
$548,000
Meat Processing Locker - Seller Financing Available
Iowa
This reputable business features a meat locker with comprehensive processing services. Turnkey Operation of a well-established meat processing and retail business with a stellar reputation and devoted...
$449,000
Cash Flow: $197,816
Real EstateProfitable, Fast-Growing Drive-Thru | High-Traffic | Established Neigh
Webster County, IA
A rare off-market opportunity to acquire a profitable, fast-growing drive-thru asset positioned along a high-traffic commercial corridor in a strong Midwest market. This well-known neighborhood...
2
$699,000
FranchiseSloan's Ice Cream
Available in Iowa
With Average Unit Volumes over $1.1M, life is sweet as a Sloan's franchisee. Since 1999, Sloan’s has operated under a singular mission: Providing the sweetest and most unique dessert experience to our customers. Over the past 20+ years, Sloan’s has continued to design and refine our image and products to create the best possible memories for the young and the young at heart.
$180,000
Start-upMuther Shuckers Roasted Cowboy Corn Food Stand Opportunity
Muther Shuckers Cowboy Corn is a Dallas, Texas base operation. We are looking for owner operators to work with our team in selling roasted corn all over America starting in March 2025. Our model is...
6
$5,000
Upscale Wine Bar & Coffee Lounge | Charming Downtown District
Iowa
$475,000
Pita Pit Restaurant Takeover Opportunity – Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA
$30,000
Service Based Business Built For Scale
Des Moines, IA
$268,900
Chinese Restaurant, Authentic Chinese Menu, IA
Iowa
$90,000
Dennis Darnell
Legacy One Business Brokers
Serving Polk County, IA
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South Eastern Iowa Pizza Franchise
Iowa
$79,900
Frozen Yogurt Specialty Restaurant
Cerro Gordo County, IA
$115,000
Casual Restaurant
Polk County, IA
$149,000
2 Modern Coffee Shops With New Build Outs, Furniture And Fixtures
Johnson County, IA
$175,000
Mexican Restaurant
Black Hawk County, IA
$330,000
FranchisePJ's Coffee of New Orleans
Available in Iowa
$175,000
Unique bar opportunity in the heart of a college city
Iowa City, IA
$34,995
Popular TurnKey Restaurant
Jefferson County, IA
$50,000
Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale
Davenport, IA
$240,000
Locally owned deli located in the heart of Newbo District
Cedar Rapids, IA
$60,000
Local Tequila Bar
Polk County, IA
$400,000
Des Moines Hot Spot
Polk County, IA
$250,000
Iconic, Established Family Restaurant In Nice Location
Johnson County, IA
$235,000
Well Established Snack & Dessert Destination
Polk County, IA
$210,000
Award Winning Mobile Bar and Event Venue
Polk County, IA
$165,000
Indoor Sports/Golf Pub
Polk County, IA
$530,000
FranchiseShuckin' Shack
Available in Iowa
$350,000
Amazing Sports Bar/Casual Dining - Corporate-owned - $315K Income
Dubuque, IA
$1,395,000
Chicken Coop Restaurants (3)
Urbandale, IA
$2,200,000
Restaurant & Lounge– Prime Main Street Location | Real Estate Included
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Marcus, IA
$325,000
Quick Casual Restaurant
Iowa
$440,000
Thriving Coffee Shop
Story County, IA
$199,000
FranchiseGraze Craze
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Pizza Restaurant and Bar
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Story County, IA
$699,000
Profitable Food Franchise With Longstanding Community History For Sale
Davenport, IA
$240,000
Retail Food Service (Quick-Service Restaurant)
Iowa
$130,000
Ames Dive Bar
Ames, IA
$92,000
CAVORT! Trendy Restaurant & Bar in E. Iowa Acquisition Opportunity
Davenport, IA
$200,000
Ron Burkle
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate
Serving Polk County, IA
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Local Sports Pub with Drive Thru
Polk County, IA
$195,000
Chinese Restaurant in Busy Location, Central IA
Iowa
$110,000
Specialty Coffee & Donut Shop
Warren County, IA
$225,000
Marion IA Franchise Pizza Restaurant for Sale
Bettendorf, IA
$125,000
Turnkey Sandwich Franchise for Sale Cedar Rapids IA
Cedar Rapids, IA
$175,000
FranchiseWRAP SANDWICH COMPANY
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Turnkey Dessert and Snack Franchise for Sale in Waukee Iowa
Waukee, IA
$95,000
Asset SaleNew modern coffee shop build out for sale
Tiffin, IA
$50,000
Real EstateTurnkey Restaurant- real estate
Iowa
$595,000
Start-upOwn Your Own Coffee shop/No Royalties /Hard Bean Cafe
$5,000
Buy or Sell a Restaurant and Food Business in Iowa
| Market Overview | Listed for Sale |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 21 |
| Median Asking Price | $330,000 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $607,849 |
| Median Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $111,000 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $235,000 | $330,000 | $475,000 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses for sale in Iowa.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $410,000 | $26,231 |
| Median | $607,849 | $111,000 |
| Upper Quartile | $926,503 | $170,668 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Restaurants and Food Businesses listed for sale in Iowa.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.33 | 2.28 |
| Median | 0.39 | 3.49 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.89 | 6.01 |
| Find out what these types of businesses actually sell for with a BizBuySell Valuation Report | ||
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Restaurant and Food Business in Iowa?
The median asking price for an established Restaurant and Food Business in Iowa is $330,000, though prices range from under $235,000 to well over $475,000.
How much do Restaurants and Food Businesses owners in Iowa earn?
The median reported revenue of Restaurants and Food Businesses in Iowa is $607,849 and owners earn a median of $111,000, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Restaurant and Food Business?
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 Restaurants and Food Businesses in Iowa, revenue multiples range from 0.33 to 0.89, with a median of 0.39. Earning multiples range from 2.28 to 6.01, with the median at 3.49. This means the typical Restaurant and Food Business in Iowa may ask for around 0.39 times its annual revenue, and 3.49 times its annual owner earnings.
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