Hospitality and food service transaction volume has softened under rising rents and labor costs, but established franchises and multi-unit operations still draw real private equity interest.
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Typical range for Hospitality & Food Service, based on Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) — the standard measure for small, owner-operated restaurants and cafes. Hotels and inns are valued differently (by room revenue, not this multiple); your specific business type and financials determine where you land.
Franchises and multi-unit operators attract the strongest private equity interest in this category, even as rents and labor costs challenge smaller independents.