Fort Lee, NJ
Well Established Restaurant and Private Event Space. Highly experienced operators only. 500+/- seats free standing (19,910 square feet). Lucrative Repurpose opportunity for the right developer!...
Catering Companies For Sale
Industry Info
Highly Rated, Profitable Event & Wedding Venue:Established Client Base
$10,500,000
Unique Opportunity to Own a Thriving Hawaiian-Inspired Restaurant
Kenton County, KY
Are you looking to own a restaurant that brings the vibrant flavors of Hawaii to the Cincinnati/NKY area? This is a rare and exciting opportunity for the right individual or family to step into an...
$150,000
Profitable Charcuterie and Catering Business
Mecklenburg County, NC
Turn your passion for food and hospitality into a thriving business. This well-established charcuterie and catering business serves the Greater Charlotte and Lake Norman areas, offering gourmet...
$175,000
Cash Flow: $94,687
Party Rental Businesses (2) Buy One Or Both Pa - FL
Delaware County, PA
THIS BUSINESS INCLUDES 500,000 DOLLARS IN INVENTORY PER STORE. THIS UPSCALE PARTY RENTAL BUSINESS WILL GIVE YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS AND GO TO FLORIDA IN...
$1,200,000
Cash Flow: $315,000
Catering Company for sale
Stamford, CT
Established in 1984, This catering. company is a reputable seasonal catering company offering Lobster bakes and American-style barbecues. Our services include on-site cooking and serving at various...
$350,000
Cash Flow: $157,642
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Albuquerque, NM
Albuquerque, NM
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Albuquerque, NM. Owner operator is downsizing. Legacy Location over a decade open. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational...
6
$100,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in West Valley, Utah
West Valley City, UT
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in West Valley, Utah. Legacy location. Owner operator run for 14 years. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great...
6
$25,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Hillsboro, Oregon
Hillsboro, OR
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Hillsboro, Oregon. Legacy location 10 years. This restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
6
$50,000
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 Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Herndon, Virginia. Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for local...
6
$150,000
FranchiseFully Promoted
Available Nationwide
We are operators looking to expand with the right franchisees in the right markets. Our stores open and ramp up quickly, and the cash-on-cash returns in our company are unparalleled. We provide maximum support for every franchisee, from site selection to accounting, marketing, training, customer service support, business to business development and more! Our software and supply-chain logistics are second to none in our industry.
$60,000
See More FranchisesTexas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Independence, Kansas
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....
6
$60,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Flowery Branch, GA
Flowery Branch, GA
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Flowery Branch, GA. Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
6
$75,000
Established and Profitable Catering Business – Sonoma County
$350,000
Sonoma County, CA
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Mount Holly, New Jersey
Mount Holly, NJ
You could Own the taste of Legit. Texas. Barbecue in Mount Holly, New Jersey Owner operator is downsizing. Restaurant is offered for sale with immediate operational opportunity. Great opportunity for...
6
$75,000
Texas Style Barbecue Restaurant Opportunity in Phoenix, Arizona.
Phoenix, CA
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
George Gianares
Timio Consulting
Serving Will County, IL
www.timioconsulting.com Please see our website. We can get the job done. We specialize in companies selling between $250,000 and $20 million. It's not about a transaction, it's about helping you achieve your goal. I have sold many businesses but don't like to advertise all my closed sales on websites as I like it to remain confidential in many cases. I have many more sales than listed here. Please give us a call to list your business today. We can discuss everything with no upfront cost to you. I only get paid when you close.
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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 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 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 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 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
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
ShelfGenie, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading custom shelving solutions franchise that provides accessible and convenient organization options for customers.
$50,000
See More FranchisesReal 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 EstateOutstanding Restaurant and Catering Business for Sale - Property too
Albemarle County, VA
Fabulous fully equipped restaurant and catering company for sale. Owner retiring. Stand alone building with ample parking on 1.2 acres fronting the major thoroughfare in town. Decades and decades of...
$1,495,000
Profitable Charcuterie Concept in a Prime High-Traffic Location
$215,000
Bernalillo County, NM
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
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 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
Real EstateProminent Catering Company w/ Leased Commercial Kitchen
East Hampton, NY
Luxury, off-site catering business with commercial kitchen & retail component for sale. This is one of the most preeminent off-site catering businesses on the East End, operating out of a renovated,...
Not Disclosed
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
FranchiseThe Cleaning Authority
Available in Multiple Locations
Explore a lucrative investment opportunity and discover the premier residential cleaning franchise investment. Our franchise owners achieve an average of $2.4* million through our distinctive business model, featuring diverse revenue streams and cutting-edge technology, all while fostering positive impact on those we support.
$50,000
See More FranchisesRestaurant in a Booming region
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
$971,000
Popular Charcuterie Business for Sale!
Los Gatos, CA
$75,000
Charcuterie Cheese Board Business - Priced to Sell!
$179,900
Charlottesville County, VA
Restaurant Catering Opportunity
Ocoee, FL
$100,000
Vail Valley Restaurant - 40 Years!
Eagle County, CO
$500,000
FranchiseMolly Maid
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Sandwich Shop 1st place All Nevada "YELP 2024" 4.9*Yelp & Google
Las Vegas, NV
$299,000
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Restaurant East Boca Raton
Boca Raton, FL
$70,000
Turnkey Pizzeria & Catering - Profitable + LOW Rent!
Philadelphia County, PA
$180,000
Commercial Meal Prep Kitchen w/ Multiple Revenue Streams
Fort Walton Beach, FL
$575,000
Saba Safiari MBA MA
First Choice Business Brokers - Irvine
Serving Orange County, CA
At First Choice, we consider our Business Brokers to be our most valuable asset. Each of our agents has undergone professional training to offer unparalleled guidance to both buyers and sellers, taking into account their unique needs. Our agents bring a variety of experiences and backgrounds to the table, but they all share one common goal: to assist buyers and sellers in achieving their dreams of business ownership or a successful exit, whether it's for retirement or other reasons.
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Catering Hall
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Suffolk County, NY
$6,499,000
ID #1721 - Acclaimed Restaurant, Bar and Catering Business for Sale
Orange County, NY
$795,000
Catering and Restaurant Business
$650,000
Salem, NH
North County San Diego Deli & Catering Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
ID #1724 - Premier, Established & High-Growth Catering Business
Bergen County, NJ
$1,750,000
FranchiseDumpster Dudez
Available in Multiple Locations
$200,000
48 year Turn-Key Italian Family Food Business
Gloucester Township, NJ
$165,000
Fantastic Barbecue Business
Bend, OR
$350,000
Unique Established Restaurant Concept
Decatur, AL
$540,000
Premier In-Flight Catering Company – Corporate & Private Aircraft
New York, NY
$3,760,000
Profitable Catering Company - Strong Asset Value
Duval County, FL
$300,000
Turnkey Caterer, Restaurant, Onsite Catering Space - All in one!
Santa Barbara County, CA
$1,100,000
Reputable Event Catering Company
Snohomish County, WA
$1,295,000
Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base
Cook County, IL
$550,000
MEDICAID Food Provider business for sale in Miami, Florida.
Miami, FL
$2,600,000
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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