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Viability Calculator
Planning to Open?
Know your numbers before you spend
Test your concept's viability before committing to a lease or spending on build-out. Get answers to the questions that matter:
- How much capital do I actually need?
- What's my break-even point?
- Can I afford this rent?
- What's my projected EBITDA?
Who is this for
Valuation Calculator
Buying, Selling, or Curious?
Know what it's worth before you negotiate
Get a data-backed valuation in minutes—not weeks. Whether you're buying, selling, or just want to know where you stand:
- What is this restaurant actually worth?
- Is the asking price fair?
- How do assets vs. cash flow affect value?
- What's the SDE (Seller Discretionary Earnings)?
Who is this for
What You'll Get in 30 Minutes.
Two professional-grade reports. Real numbers. Defensible data you can take to a bank, a landlord, or a negotiation table.
Viability Report
For new restaurants & concepts
- Viability Score (0–100) with clear go/no-go verdict
- Prime Cost & Break-Even Analysis
- Year 1 Cash Flow with monthly ramp-up
- Revenue per seat and per square foot
- Total investment & payback timeline
- Pro: 5-Year Forecast, Scenarios & AI Intel
Valuation Report
For existing restaurants
- Estimated value with confidence range
- 3 Valuation Methods (SDE, EBITDA, Revenue)
- Cash Flow Summary & SDE Breakdown
- Location-adjusted market multiples
- Pro: DCF Analysis & Scenario Modeling
- Pro: Asset Breakdown & AI Deal Intel
Free to start. No credit card required.
The $15 to $19,000 Gap
Most restaurant owners face an impossible choice. We built something in between.
| Option | Cost | Time | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free online calculators | $0 | 5 min | Generic formulas |
| DIY spreadsheet | $0 | 20+ hours | If you know what you're doing |
| Blue Orbit CalculatorBest Value | $15–25/mo | 30 min | Industry-grade20+ years of real operator data, benchmarks & AI insights |
| Hire a consultant | $3,000–10,000 | 2–4 weeks | High |
| Full professional valuation | $9,000–19,000 | 4–8 weeks | Highest |
Need the full picture?
Get complete insight into both potential performance and current market value with both calculators.