Restaurant Sales
Sell Your Restaurant for What It's Worth
Selling a restaurant requires understanding lease negotiations, liquor license transfers, concept transferability, and what makes buyers pay a premium. I help restaurant owners get the best deal — not just any deal.
Market Opportunity
Why Now Is the Right Time to Sell
Post-pandemic dining demand has surged, and restaurants that survived and thrived have proven resilience that buyers value highly. Multi-unit operators and franchisees are actively looking to acquire established concepts with strong unit economics. The restaurant labor market has stabilized compared to 2021-2022, and consumer spending on dining out remains robust. If your restaurant has recovered to or exceeded pre-pandemic revenue with healthy margins, buyers will pay for that demonstrated performance. Favorable lease terms secured during the pandemic also add significant value that may not last through the next renewal cycle.
Valuation Overview
What Is Your Restaurant Worth?
1.5x – 3x SDE
Restaurants with transferable concepts, strong lease terms, and consistent profitability trade at the higher end. Owner-chef dependent restaurants or those with short lease terms trade at the lower end.
Buyer Criteria
What Buyers Look For in a Restaurant
Transferable concept that doesn't depend on the owner's personal brand
Favorable long-term lease with renewal options
Consistent revenue and margins over 3+ years
Trained management team that can operate day-to-day
Strong online reviews and local brand recognition
Liquor license included (where applicable)
Buyer Landscape
Who Buys Restaurants?
Multi-Unit Restaurant Operators
Experienced operators looking to expand their portfolio by acquiring proven concepts with strong unit economics.
First-Time Restaurant Buyers
Career-changers and hospitality professionals acquiring an existing restaurant to avoid the cost and risk of building from scratch.
Franchise Groups
Franchise operators or groups converting independent restaurants into franchise locations, or acquiring independent concepts to scale.
Ready to Explore Your Options?
Let's talk about your restaurant and what a sale could look like. I'll give you an honest assessment of value and walk you through the process.
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