The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc.
How we got $12.8M
Based on 500 employees reported for PPP in 2020, grown at the industry's Oklahoma rate since.
Estimated value over time
▲ 26% since 2020Today's estimate scaled by the headcount reported each year and that year's prices. A trend, not a record of past sale values.
Employees over time
▼ 86% since 2020Show as table
| Year | Source | Employees | Est. revenue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | PPP loan | 500 | $30.0M |
| 2020 | Form 5500 | 106 | $6.4M |
| 2021 | Form 5500 | 91 | $5.5M |
| 2022 | Form 5500 | 78 | $4.7M |
| 2023 | Form 5500 | 86 | $5.2M |
| 2024 | Form 5500 | 72 | $4.3M |
Participants are employees in the company's retirement plan at year end, from its Form 5500 filing with the Department of Labor. They usually run a little under total headcount (part-timers and new hires may not be eligible). Revenue and EBITDA apply this industry's revenue per employee and margin to each year's count.
What we know
Signs of a sale Some signs of a sale
- In business 29 years (since 1997)
- Headcount down 32% since 2020 (retirement plan filings)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
RibCrib BBQ is a slow-smoked barbecue restaurant offering dine-in, pickup and delivery, described on the page as slow-smoked BBQ since '92.
From the company's website. Industry: Restaurants.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| THE RIB CRIB BBQ, INC. this business | $44.4M | — |
| Chandler Hospitality Group Tulsa | $1.3M | 0.0 mi |
| Rjk Enterprises Tulsa | $1.7M | 0.1 mi |
| NYC PIZZA INC Tulsa · 4 employees | $414K | 0.4 mi |
| Mary Jane's Pizza Tulsa | $1.7M | 0.4 mi |
| McDonald's Tulsa | $1.7M | 0.4 mi |
| CASA TEQUILA LLC Tulsa · 43 employees | $4.0M | 0.5 mi |
The full calculation
| Employees reported to the SBA | 500 |
| Industry revenue per employee | $60K |
| Revenue = employees × revenue per employee | $44.4M |
| EBITDA margin (industry, adjusted for size) | 7% |
| EBITDA = revenue × margin | $3.3M |
| Cross-check: revenue implied by PPP payroll | $141.0M |
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $12.8M |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 3.9× |
| Value range | $6.1M – $18.2M |
| Revenue range | $26.3M – $52.6M |
| EBITDA range | $1.9M – $3.9M |
| Industry (NAICS) | Full-Service Restaurants (722511) |
Low confidence: the employee-based and payroll-based estimates differ by more than 2×.
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022, OK. PPP loans were sized on 2019–2020 payroll, so figures reflect that period. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Full methodology
History & advisors
Advisors
- BankingVast Bank, National AssociationPPP / SBA lender
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Banking relationships
| Vast Bank, National Association PPP 2020 | All 359 borrowers → |
From PPP and SBA loan records, which name the bank but not the individual banker.
PPP loans
| Approved | Draw | Amount | Jobs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7/2020 | first | $6.3M | 500 |
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc.
The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. is a restaurants company in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in business since 1997. Its estimated annual revenue is about $44.4M, with roughly $3.3M of EBITDA. It has about 72 employees. Its estimated business value is $12.8M (likely range $6.1M–$18.2M).
Common questions
- Who owns The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc.?
- The owner of The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. make?
- SeeBITDA estimates The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc.'s annual revenue at about $44.4M (likely between $26.3M and $52.6M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. worth?
- About $12.8M, roughly 3.9× its estimated EBITDA of $3.3M, typical for a restaurants company its size. Likely range: $6.1M–$18.2M.
- How many employees does The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. have?
- About 72, from its 2024 retirement-plan filing.
- When was The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. founded?
- The Rib Crib Bbq, Inc. has been in business since 1997.