Food & Beverage
MS
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
308% above marketComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 10.4x, about 308% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$392K.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $392K vs this $1.6M 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
Great opportunity for an owner operator. Close proximity to schools and shopping centers High Volume Intersection RE Available and is included in list price. Founded in February, 1934 in Normal, IL Steak ‘n Shake’s pioneered the concept of premium burgers and milk shakes. For over 85 years, the company’s name has been symbolic of its heritage.
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