Restaurant Valuation Calculator

Estimate what your restaurant is worth.

Restaurant

Name

Annual financials

Annual revenue ($)

EBITDA — earnings before interest/tax/depreciation/amortization ($)

Owner add-backs

Owner salary or draws ($)

Owner benefits (health, vehicle, etc.) ($)

One-time / discretionary expenses ($)

Renovation costs, legal fees, owner's personal travel charged to the business — anything that won't recur for a new owner.

Industry multiplier range

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High multiple

Independent restaurants typically trade at 1.5-3x SDE. Concepts with strong brand or growth (multi-unit, recognizable name) fetch 3-5x. Distressed or below-market lease terms drag below 1x.

Valuation Estimate

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Revenue$0

EBITDA$0

+ Owner salary$0

+ Owner benefits$0

+ One-time / discretionary$0

SDE (seller's discretionary earnings)$0

Estimated Valuation Range

Low (2x)

Mid (2.8x)

High (3.5x)

This is a rough estimate based on SDE × industry multiple. Real sale price depends on lease terms, equipment condition, brand strength, customer base, growth trajectory, and the buyer pool. Get a broker valuation before you commit.