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Buying Bagel Shops: a buyer's guide

Typical price range

Restaurants are commonly valued on seller's discretionary earnings (SDE). Illustrative range: tens of thousands to several hundred thousand dollars.

Numbers on this page are illustrative only, not market data. Get a professional valuation.

What to verify during due diligence

• POS sales reports vs. tax returns
• Food and labor cost as share of sales
• Health inspection history
• Lease terms and hood/ventilation condition
• Owner's role in early-morning production

Red flags

• Business depends on the owner's personal labor
• Sales not supported by POS or bank deposits
• Failing health inspections
• Lease near expiry

Financing options

• SBA 7(a) loans
• Seller financing
• Equipment leasing

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