Food & Beverage
Financial summary
Comparable pricing
84% above marketComparable Food & Beverage businesses sell at a median of 2.5x SDE, based on 1860 listings. This one asks 4.7x, about 84% above that median. At the comparable median it would price ~$1.4M.Methodology refines over time.Comparable Food & Beverage businesses sell around $1.4M vs this $2.5M 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 and strong SDE.
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Key points
Business description
Profitable group of Popeyes restaurants in the Southern US Buyer or Buyer partnership must have at least $5M liquidity, embedded equity, or other sources to secure the necessary cash infusion and be approvable by the Franchisor. Popeyes is the second largest "quick service" Chicken Restaurant group with more than 2,600 units. Solid business experience and proven expertise in owning or operating restaurants. Must have a minimum net worth of $1.5M and $750K in liquid assets per restaurant.
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