Whether you own a fine dining establishment, a quick-service franchise, or a local coffee shop, we connect you with brokers who understand food cost, labor ratios, and lease negotiation.
Selling a restaurant is unique. Buyers focus on location, lease terms, kitchen equipment, and proven cash flow. You need a broker who knows how to highlight your establishment's strengths.
We start by analyzing your concept (full service vs. QSR), sales volume, and profitability. Are you an independent operator or a franchise? Do you have a liquor license?
From there, we identify business brokers who specialize in restaurant sales. Some focus on main street cafes and diners, while others work with large restaurant groups and franchise portfolios. We ensure you are matched with the right expertise.
• Location & Lease – A high-traffic location with a long-term, favorable lease is often the most critical asset.
• Profitability (SDE) – Documented cash flow and clean books (including verifiable tips and cash sales) drive higher valuations.
• Kitchen Equipment – A fully built-out kitchen with well-maintained equipment (hoods, grease traps, ovens) saves buyers significant startup costs.
• Staff & Management – A trained staff and a reliable kitchen manager/chef who will stay post-sale make the business much more attractive to investors.
Selling a restaurant involves gathering lease documents, equipment lists, and financial records.
Most independent restaurants are valued based on a multiple of Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE). This multiple typically ranges from 1.5x to 3x depending on location, hours of operation, and stability.
We work with brokers who help you "recast" your financials to add back personal expenses and one-time costs, showing the true earning potential to buyers.
You don't want staff or customers to know you are selling until the deal is done. Staff turnover can kill a deal.
Our partner brokers use confidential marketing strategies, blind profiles, and strict NDAs to protect your business identity while attracting qualified buyers.
"In our first six months with Centergrowth, we secured over $3.5 million in high-quality listings across Florida. One of them received over 40 inquiries in just two days."
Joe Ram
Orlando, FL
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"Within the first two months of partnering with Centergrowth, we secured three business listings in the Phoenix area. Centergrowth has delivered tremendous value."
Dr. Fernando Acosta
Phoenix, AZ
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"Within just two weeks of partnering with Centergrowth, I secured two business listings in my area of Pittsburgh. We're very happy with the results."
Helen Berger
Pittsburgh, PA
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"It’s currently the first month of working with Centergrowth, and we’ve already signed our first listing. In addition, they’ve over-delivered on appointments."
Russell Kitzberger
Cincinnati, OH
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If you are exploring a sale now or in the next few years, your first move should be speaking with someone who understands the industry.
On our first call, we will discuss your sales volume, lease status, and exit goals. From there, we will suggest one or more brokers or M&A advisors who are best positioned to sell your specific type of restaurant.
Centergrowth works with specialized Restaurant Business Brokers in every state to help owners of cafes, bars, diners, and multi-unit franchises sell efficiently, confidentially, and for maximum value.
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Discuss Your IndustryCentergrowth works with specialized brokers in every state. Whether you are a local residential contractor or a multi-state commercial firm, we have the network to help you sell.
If you’re a broker specializing in restaurants, our business broker lead generation can put more qualified business owners into your pipeline each week.
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