REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$4,950,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$4,950,000

Sitka, AK
$600,000

Pittsburgh, PA
$595,000

Florida
$2,800,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Florida
$6,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
St. Louis County, MO
$1,200,000
Houston, TX
$249,900
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Stone Mountain, GA
$3,200,000
Tucker, GA
$5,000,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Los Angeles County, CA
$7,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
California
$2,850,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Shreveport, LA
$4,900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Snohomish County, WA
$3,290,000
Nassau County, NY
$2,500,000
Las Vegas, NV
$475,000
Washington
$650,000
Tom Traina
EatZ & Associates
Serving Cook County, IL
EatZ & Associates is a National Business Brokering Firm specializing in the restaurant industry. With over 22 years of restaurant brokering and sales experience, EatZ & Associates works with both national, regional and local franchises, as well as established independent restaurants. We are one of the nation’s largest brokers of existing franchise and independent resales, representing many franchisors that have corporate units, franchisees, in addition to, individuals with multiple or single eating and drinking establishments. Our goal at EatZ & Associates is to offer unsurpassed guidance to both buyers and sellers looking for the right restaurant to buy or helping you sell your restaurant. Our staff with countless years of restaurant related experience in operations, brokering and sales, is passionate about helping you find the right restaurant to buy -or- finding the right buyer for your restaurant! Our team delivers with countless years of brokering and commercial real estate experience from working with landlords, franchisors, franchisees and independent owners across the country. We have sold well over 2,500 businesses! WHAT SETS US APART: - We Know Restaurants - Building, Buying, Financing, Leasing, Owning, Operating & Selling! - Countless Years of Experience in the Restaurant Industry - Countless Years of Experience in Restaurant Operations - 22+ Years of Experience Restaurant Brokering/Sales - Strong Relationships with Various Restaurant Lenders - National Database of Prospective Buyers - Over 50,000 Potential Buyers in Our Database - Over 2,500 Businesses Sold
Las Vegas, NV
$1,500,000
Miami, FL
$1,700,000
Worcester County, MA
$1,350,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$2,500,000
Miramar Beach, FL
$139,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Houston, TX
$1,700,000
Miami, FL
$4,700,000
Miami, FL
$5,300,000
Dix Hills, NY
$325,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Nichols, NY
$5,500,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$359,000
Louisiana
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Hazelwood, MO
$1,300,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tyler, TX
$2,500,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Tonawanda, NY
$698,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Washington
$3,890,000
Scranton, PA
$1,500,000
Broward County, FL
$255,000
Las Vegas, NV
$275,000
Old Bridge, NJ
$299,999
Naples, FL
$450,000
Miami, FL
$1,650,000
Charlotte, NC
$95,000
Las Vegas, NV
$575,000
Some automotive and boat businesses for sale specialize in retail, while others focus on providing services like repairs and maintenance, and still others offer a combination of both. From auto repair shops and car washes to towing companies, truck stops, and gas stations, the businesses in the automotive sector keep consumers moving.
The auto repair and maintenance industry is bouncing back from 2020 pandemic related disruptions. The auto industry accounts for 3% of GDP for the U.S. and employs over 1.7 million people. This sector is expected to expand by over 5% during the next decade. With projected growth in both marine and automotive repair industries, businesses in these sectors may be good investments. One of the primary advantages of buying an existing automotive or boat business is that it comes with established credibility in the market. Some of the most popular categories include:
Valuations of automotive and boat businesses vary depending on the category of services and local markets. Overall, trends for the sector show these businesses remain popular options for acquisition. With over 70% growth over the last five years, the average sale price for automotive and boat businesses in 2023 was $555,000.
Automotive and Boat Business Prices| Year Sold | Median Asking Price | Median Sale Price |
| 2018 | $399,000 | $299,000 |
| 2019 | $389,450 | $350,000 |
| 2020 | $449,500 | $420,000 |
| 2021 | $472,500 | $450,000 |
| 2022 | $515,200 | $499,500 |
| 2023 | $595,000 | $555,000 |
Knowing the value of your automotive and boat business is key to developing a successful exit plan if you’re thinking about selling it. If you’re looking to sell your automotive company, see our Guide, How to Value & Sell Your Automotive Business, to get started.