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Buying a Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining): What Buyers Need to Know
Benchmarks, valuation norms, and a free BAS calculator for Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining) acquisitions.
Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining) — Industry Benchmarks
EBITDA Margin (Low)10%
EBITDA Margin (High)15%
Acquisition Multiple (Low)1x
Acquisition Multiple (High)2x
Minimum DSCR1.6x
Industry Risk Score3/10 — High Risk
What makes a good Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining) acquisition? Look for margins at or above 15%, a purchase multiple below 2x, and a DSCR comfortably above 1.6x. A risk score of 3/10 (high risk) means this sector carries significant volatility — stress-test the DSCR under downside scenarios.
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Industry: Restaurant (Sit-down / Fine Dining)
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