Pinellas County, FL
$97,000

Pinellas County, FL
$97,000

Midland County, MI
$325,000

Prospect, CT
$325,000

Midland County, MI
$325,000
Denver, CO
$300,000
Las Vegas, NV
$289,900
Texas
$115,000
Austin, TX
$40,000
Washington, DC
$179,000
Killeen, TX
$350,000
Nassau County, NY
$235,000
Fort Myers, FL
$230,000
Hialeah Gardens, FL
$180,000
San Diego County, CA
$175,000
Hialeah, FL
$180,000
Studio City, CA
$195,000
Zaihua (Daniel) Hu, MBA, CABB, IBBA
CURB
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
Daniel Hu is a Los Angeles-based Business Broker and Capital Strategy Advisor with 20+ years of leadership in corporate investment, M&A, and cross-border business development. He partners with small to mid-sized business owners, entrepreneurs, and investors to facilitate strategic acquisitions, exit planning, and capital access. With a USC MBA and an early background in industrial automation, Daniel has led high-performing teams at a $300M publicly traded e-commerce company, launched consumer brands, and structured exclusive distribution deals. Today, his work focuses on helping clients grow or exit through tailored business sales, financing solutions, and IPO readiness. Licensed in both real estate and mortgage (DRE #02254646 | NMLS #2695914), Daniel provides integrated services covering business transfer, commercial property, and funding. His strong ties in both U.S. and Chinese markets make him an ideal partner for clients seeking local execution with global insight. * IPO Incubation & Capital Market Acceleration Elevate your business with our comprehensive IPO Incubation Program, designed to streamline your journey to the public markets. Key Features: -Expert Guidance: Led by seasoned Wall Street professionals and alumni from top institutions. -End-to-End Support: From pre-IPO planning to post-listing strategies, including financial structuring, legal compliance, and investor relations. -Strategic Partnerships: Access to top-tier investors and funds. -Innovative Solutions: Leverage our AI-driven IPO solutions to enhance success rates and optimize capital strategies. -Performance-Based Model: Our "success-first" approach aligns with your goals, reducing upfront financial pressures. -Embark on your IPO journey with confidence, backed by a team committed to maximizing your enterprise's value and market presence.
Encino, CA
$50,000
New Haven County, CT
$184,999
Opelika, AL
$299,000
Omaha, NE
$150,000
Rifle, CO
$160,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$50,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$180,000
Indiana
$500,000
Austin, TX
$250,000
Bee Cave, TX
$580,000
Drumheller, AB
$174,900
Hereford, AZ
$110,000
Santa Clarita, CA
$275,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, MO
$325,000
Bergen County, NJ
$389,000
Fullerton, CA
$269,000
New Haven County, CT
$499,999
San Diego, CA
$99,999
Las Vegas, NV
$169,000
Suffolk County, MA
$2,000,000
Suffolk County, MA
$1,499,000
Los Angeles, CA
$795,000
Nevada County, CA
$185,000
Cleveland, OH
$1,200,000
Washington County, MD
$225,000
Virginia
$3,890,000
Rochester, NY
$295,000
Rochester, NY
$284,500
Joseph Ghandour,CCIM
GO KW Urban Dallas
Serving Dallas County, TX
Monroe, NC
$480,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$150,000
Dallas, TX
$549,000
$4,845,000
Derwood, MD
$350,000
St. Louis County, MO
$1,600,000
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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