Food & Beverage
CA
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
fairly pricedComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 2.7x, about 5% from that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$477K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $477K vs this $499K ask.
Methodology refines over time.
SBA financeability
Businesses in food services & beverage retail are commonly SBA-financed. The figures below are the industry-category norm from SBA 7(a)/504 lending, a gauge of how financeable a deal like this tends to be.
Food Services & Beverage Retail benchmarks
Typical SBA leverage
71%
Industry charge-off
1.3%
Common term
10 yr
Median loan
$269,200
Active lenders in this category: The Huntington National Bank, U.S. Bank, National Association, Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company.
Based on 52,309 SBA loans · source: SBA 7(a)/504 FOIA, as of 2026Q1 · industry-category level.
Detailed information
Priced below 1.5x revenue.
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Key points
Business description
Newly constructed and thoughtfully designed, this SONIC Drive-In location offers outstanding visibility along a heavily traveled highway in a prime, high-demand trade area. The property features strong curb appeal and excellent access, positioning it to capture consistent drive-by traffic and repeat local business. Sonic Drive-In is an iconic quick-service brand with more than 70 years of operating history and innovation. What began as a humble walk-up root beer stand has grown into a nationally recognized concept with over 3,400 locations across the United States. The brand’s distinctive carhop service—often on roller skates—creates a memorable guest experience that sets it apart in the QSR segment. SONIC’s expansive menu spans five dayparts, driving traffic from morning through late night. With highly customizable offerings and over one million drink combinations, the concept is built to attract repeat visits and maximize per-guest spend.
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