Independence, KS
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Independence, Kansas. Owner operator is downsizing. Legacy location. Restaurant(s) is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity....
Catering Companies For Sale
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Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Independence, Kansas
6
$60,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Phoenix, Arizona. The owner-operator is downsizing. The restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. This is an excellent...
6
$20,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Brighton, Colorado
Brighton, CO
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Brighton, Colorado. Owner operator is downsizing. Legacy location. Restaurant(s) is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great...
6
$150,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Placerville, CA
Placerville, CA
You could own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Placerville, CA. The Multi-unit owner-operator is downsizing and Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity—great...
6
$50,000
Asset SaleRestaurant and catering service for sale
San Mateo, CA
Established restaurant and catering service asset sale opportunity in San Mateo, California. This turnkey operation was founded in 2020 and is strategically positioned in a high-traffic area with...
$100,000
Asset SaleAirstream Mobile Bar Trailer
Paso Robles, CA
Turn-key 1971 Land Yacht Airstream. Fully renovated & remodeled into a mobile bar for beer, wine, cocktail or coffee service. This is the perfect trailer for event catering. Complete with a VIP lounge...
6
$59,900
Asset SaleTurnkey Commercial Kitchen Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Established in 2022, this thriving commercial kitchen and catering operation presents an exceptional opportunity in the heart of Valley Village. With $890,000 in annual revenue and $183,000 in...
6
$275,000
Asset SaleMobile Bar Vintage Tap Trailer & Additional Assets For Sale
Snohomish County, WA
Here’s an opportunity to own a turnkey and established mobile bar tap trailer! The Tap Trailer is perfect for passionate entrepreneurs who want to thrive in the events space. Whether you’d like to...
5
$80,000
Asset SaleTreasure Valley’s Premier Charcuterie Brand
Meridian, ID
Savory N Sweet is the Treasure Valley's leading charcuterie brand, specializing in elegant, handcrafted boards, boxes, and grazing experiences for both private and corporate catering clients. This...
6
$75,000
Asset SaleRestaurant / Commercial / Catering or Ghost Kitchen - Cheap Rent
Irvine, CA
Various sizes Commercial Kitchens in Irvine. Catering , Meal Prep, Ghost and commisary kitchens.Irvine,freeway access 5 year lease with (3) 5 year options. Commercial Kitchen fully built out and...
6
$3,000
FranchiseFive Star Painting
Available Nationwide
Five Star Painting, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading residential and commercial painting services franchise. With us, business ownership is a stroke of genius!
$50,000
Real EstateCatering Hall or Restaurant
Florida
Newly Built 2024 Seat # 250 180 inside 70 outside # 5,400 sg ft inside # 1,000 outside Owner has all plans and documents is any renovations needed...
$3,599,999
Real EstateStrip mall space
Queens, NY
Established Southern Italian Restaurant If you chose to continue w/ this venue, this is a highly rated Italian eatery, founded in 2018, offers an exceptional opportunity to acquire a profitable...
6
Not Disclosed
Established Charcuterie and Catering Business
$175,000
Kern County, CA
Real EstateDowntown Pittsburgh Event Space
Pittsburgh, PA
Host your next event at the stunning ground floor event space in the Investment Building, located just one block from Market Square. This 8,300 square foot venue features elegant crown molding and...
5
Not Disclosed
Real EstateBest in Class Caterer with Commissary Kitchen in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
Long established, highly regarded off site catering company that has been in business over thirty five years. The 21,500 sq ft commissary on an 84,500 sq ft lot is included in the sale along with all...
$5,100,000
Rob Cohen
RJC Business Brokerage & Consulting
Serving Lane County, OR
I promise to be reasonable & transparent. My clients are my top priority. Most of all, I promise your success is the guiding light and that I will work with you to improve your business, prepare it for sale, or to value it for sale and market it to the the right people. Thoughtful analysis and good communication is the key to successful outcomes. It’s time for your next chapter!
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Real EstateNewer, Turn Key Banquet Center in Suburban Buffalo NY
Buffalo, NY
25 year old banquet center in excellent condition with everything needed to continue as same including kitchen equipment, utensils, tables, chairs and event decorations. Seats 258 and can be separated...
6
$1,699,000
Real EstateEvent Space for Sale – Fully Equipped & Ready for Immediate Operation
Tenafly, NJ
This is a unique opportunity for an investor to acquire a stable asset in a prime location, with little to no management responsibilities, offering an income stream that will surely go up...
$3,100,000
Real EstateFood Production Kitchen - Catering - Ghost Kitchen - Commissary
Madison, CT
US ROUTE 1 LOCATION – AFFLUENT COMMUNITY, town-approved, 4,000 sf commercial kitchen w separate bakery, sales, and admin areas. ALL equipment in EXCELLENT condition consisting of large-scale items –...
Not Disclosed
Real EstateCommissary - Commercial Kitchen Property with Large Secure Parking
Sacramento County, CA
We are pleased to offer this Commercial Kitchen Property centrally located and ideally set up for catering and commissary use. The site benefits from its close proximity to Downtown Sacramento, and...
$799,000
Restaurant in a Booming region
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
$975,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
$60,000
Luzerne County Restaurant for Sale
Luzerne County, PA
$325,000
Handy & Lucrative Deli in Prime Location
Montgomery County, MD
$300,000
Premium Catering & Grazing Board Business
$170,000
Orange County, CA
Turnkey Mobile Food & Catering Concepts - Profitable
San Francisco County, CA
$1,650,000
Confidential Waterfront Beach Club & Event Venue – 36+ Years Establish
Mamaroneck, NY
$14,000,000
Big appetites and small town living
Southern Pines, NC
$183,999
AWARD WINNING Catering business for sale
Columbus, OH
$1,100,000
Established Wood-Fired Pizza Trailer w/ Commissary & Owner consulting
Screven County, GA
$195,000
One of a Kind Waterfront Event Venue & Catering Business Celebrate Mak
Bayville, NY
$1,950,000
Coffee roasting company with equipment, catering and Market set up
Charleston County, SC
$120,000
FranchiseNetwork in Action
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Turnkey Florida Restaurant in Publix Center! Low Rent, High Traffic!
Oviedo, FL
$160,000
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
$1,600,000
Established Gourmet Charcuterie Business – Orange County Location
$200,000
Orange County, CA
Profitable Full-Service Bay Area Catering Business
California
$1,600,000
Restaurant for Sale in Ballantyne with Turn Key Kitchen Setup!
Charlotte, NC
$349,000
FranchiseHouse Doctors
Available in Multiple Locations
$65,000
Franchise Favorite Sandwich Shop for Sale $67,000 in Earnings!
Shawnee Mission, KS
$350,000
Mobile Bar Truck!
Norman, OK
$50,000
Sub Sandwich Franchise Business for Sale! Profits of $160,000!
Lenexa, KS
$450,000
Established Culinary Business Offering Custom Meals & Classes
Chesterfield County, VA
$105,000
Phoenix Breakfast / Lunch with Bar & Patio!
Phoenix, AZ
$80,000
Nate Ingram
Compass Fl
Serving Volusia County, FL
COMPASS is the #1 brokerage in the nation in closed transactions for four years in a row. Let us help you find your way to a successful closing!
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Small Iconic Cafe and Catering Business
Lincoln, NE
$28,000
Lease-Up Corporate Events & Catering Company
Los Angeles County, CA
$349,000
Upscale Gourmet Food Concept with Growth Potential
$170,000
Anchorage County, AK
Italian Deli,, Market & Catering 5 days a week!
Palm Beach County, FL
$399,900
Peruvian Restaurant in a Touristic Area
Saint Augustine, FL
$80,000
FranchiseHouseMaster
Available Nationwide
$25,000
Thriving Novelty Ice Cream Catering Truck Business for Sale
Maricopa County, AZ
$350,000
For Sale: Charleston’s Trusted Name in Private Chef & Catering
Moncks Corner, SC
$275,000
Atlanta Indian Banquet Halls, Restaurant & Catering Kitchen for Sale
Norcross, GA
$1,197,000
Turnkey Deli & Restaurant Space
Queens, NY
$499,000
Franchise Business for Sale in Tallahassee! Priced at only $175,000!
Tallahassee, FL
$175,000
Main Street Market Restaurant in Charlottesville Now Just $49,000!
Charlottesville, VA
$49,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
Chicago Illinois Wedding Caterer for Sale – Same Owner 25 Years
Chicago, IL
$695,000
FranchiseAssett Commercial Services
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Buy or Sell a Catering Business
Catering businesses operate by preparing, delivering, and often serving food and beverages for events such as weddings, corporate gatherings, parties, and other special occasions. It typically works on a contract basis, customizing menus and services to meet client needs, including dietary restrictions, event size, and theme. The business manages logistics such as sourcing ingredients, staffing chefs and servers, transporting food, and setting up dining areas. Like restaurants, success depends on efficient planning, high-quality food, reliable service, and strong client relationships to ensure repeat business and positive referrals.
If you’re in the market to buy or sell a catering business, it helps to have some context on how these businesses are valued, and some benchmarks on financial performance. To that end we have aggregated high level financial benchmarks of recent listings.
Market Snapshot
We have aggregated listings of catering businesses for sale to provide a current snapshot of the market. This information can give you an idea of what businesses are available and how they are valued.
| Number of Business Listings Analyzed | 112 |
| Median Asking Price | $418,750 |
| Median Reported Revenue | $599,160 |
| Median Reported Earnings | $154,321 |
| Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. | |
Catering Business Valuation Multiples
| Range | Revenue | Earnings (SDE) |
| Lower Quartile | 0.42 | 2.00 |
| Median | 0.62 | 2.54 |
| Upper Quartile | 0.92 | 3.99 |
| Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. | ||
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Catering Company Business Valuation Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a catering business?
Asking prices vary depending on scale, but the median asking price for catering businesses listed for sale is $418,750.
How much does a catering business owner earn?
Owner earnings depend on the size and success of the business, but the median reported revenue for catering businesses stands at $599,160 while owners report median earnings of $154,321.
How do I value a catering business?
Valuing a catering business involves considering several factors, including growth history, annual sales, profit, and trends in the local market. Brokers, business owners, and business buyers will typically rely on valuation multiples to gauge business value relative to similar businesses in the market. Revenue multiples among catering businesses listed for sale in range from 0.42 to 0.92, with the median at 0.62. Earnings multiples range from 2.00 to 3.99, with the median at 2.54. These values suggest a typical catering company may sell for around 0.62 times its annual revenue, and 2.54 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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