Chicago, IL
$695,000
Catering Companies For Sale
Industry Info
Chicago Illinois Wedding Caterer for Sale – Same Owner 25 Years
Restaurant Catering Opportunity
Ocoee, FL
$100,000
Sandwich Shop 1st place All Nevada "YELP 2024" 4.9*Yelp & Google
Las Vegas, NV
$299,000
2576 Premier Catering Business - SBA Eligible
Wisconsin
$499,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
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
$400,000
Catering Hall
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Suffolk County, NY
$6,499,000
FranchiseJet-Black
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Crawfish & Seafood Restaurant
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Louisiana
$1,900,000
Restaurant, Chef-Owned offering private dining, catering, Meal Deliv.
Cuyahoga County, OH
$135,000
Charcuterie Board Business in Rochester Area
$120,000
Macomb County, MI
Thriving Cake Shop
Cedar City, UT
$55,000
Catering Business with Property
Rochester, NY
$3,250,000
William Ilgenfritz
Murphy Business of Pa
Serving Butler County, PA
Murphy Business is one of the largest and most successful business brokers in North America with offices conveniently located throughout the United States and Canada. The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (PA) office provides beneficial connections in Pittsburgh, Cranberry, Mars, North Hills area, South Hills, West area and Beaver. Choosing to partner with a national business broker provides an advantageous reach of over one hundred and eighty offices that have affiliations with National and International Business Brokerage and Merger & Acquisition associations. Murphy Business Brokers provide the following unsurpassed services: Skilled intermediaries offer assistance in Mergers and Acquisitions Assisting individuals/companies to Buy the most suitable Business Offering Business Valuation Reports and Appraisal Reports Giving accurate Equipment Appraisals Selling a Business without disclosing its identity Experienced Commercial Real Estate Brokers aid in site selection
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Highly Profitable 5 day Deli In North County.
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
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
Restaurant & Catering Business for Sale- Established Client Base
Cook County, IL
$550,000
FranchiseZ PLUMBERZ
Available Nationwide
$40,000
MEDICAID Food Provider business for sale in Miami, Florida.
Miami, FL
$2,600,000
Reduced! All Offers Catering Co. $100K W/#7 Beer/Wine #11175
Peoria, AZ
$395,000
Turnkey Charcuterie Storefront in Dining & Entertainment District
$250,000
St. Petersburg, FL
Profitable Restaurant / Growth Potential – West of St. Louis REDUCED!
Missouri
$425,000
Brand New Pizza Restaurant for Sale! Net Sales $550,000 in 2024!
Cambridge, WI
$279,000
Chao Phya Thai Restaurant,”Legacy Destination”
Kaneohe, HI
$190,000
Turnkey 55+ Year Kosher Restaurant—Prime NYC Location, Profitable
Nassau County, NY
$169,000
2999 Wedding & Events Venue in Wisconsin
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Wisconsin
$3,900,000
Established Coffee Shop with Loyal Customer Base – Prime Location !!!
Palm Springs, CA
$198,000
Landmark Italian Gourmet Deli & Caterer
Nassau County, NY
$299,000
FranchiseMerry Maids
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Burger Restaurant for Sale! $557K Sales, $112K Profit!
Rogers, AR
$360,000
Central Iowa Catering, Great Reputation w/Bookings
Iowa
$145,000
Turnkey Charcuterie Business in Prime Location
$199,995
Grand Rapids, MI
Extremely Profitable Catering Company- NO RENT
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$599,000
Own a Growing Catering & Box Lunch Franchise in Columbia for $224,900
Richland County, SC
$224,900
FranchiseWise Coatings
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Country Club with Restaurant & Banquet Hall
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$4,200,000
Established Catering Business & Café – Turnkey Profitable Opportunity
Louisville, KY
$499,000
Profitable Thai Restaurant for Sale $145,000 Owner Earnings!
Phoenix, AZ
$149,000
Cape Cod * Cosmos Catering * Business & Real Estate
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Provincetown, MA
$1,250,000
Catering and Wedding Venue Business For Sale in South Jersey
New Jersey
$799,000
Cameron Geiger
Transworld Business Advisors of NW Arkansas
Serving Benton County, AR
At Transworld Business Advisors of NW Arkansas, we specialize in helping business owners confidentially sell their companies, guiding them through each step of the process with strategic insight, integrity, and care. Whether you’re preparing to sell, planning your next acquisition, or exploring franchise opportunities, we are your trusted partners in navigating the complex world of business transactions. Our team brings a unique combination of local expertise and executive-level experience, with backgrounds in Fortune 100 leadership, operations, and entrepreneurship. We understand what makes a business valuable—and how to position it for maximum impact in the market. From valuation and packaging to buyer qualification and deal negotiation, we manage every detail so you can stay focused on running your business. Discretion is at the core of our process. We understand the sensitivity of selling a business, and all inquiries are handled with confidentiality and professionalism. We also assist buyers—whether individual, strategic, or financial—by helping them find and evaluate the right opportunities based on their goals. Serving Northwest Arkansas and surrounding areas, we represent a wide range of industries including retail, service, distribution, manufacturing, food & beverage, and franchise resale. If you’re considering your next move—whether selling, buying, or growing—let’s have a confidential conversation.
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Turnkey Resaurant for Sale! Fully Equipped!
Phoenix, AZ
$75,000
Profitable Luxury Event Catering Company - Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island, BC
$595,000
Charcuterie Cheese Board Business - Priced to Sell!
$179,900
Charlottesville County, VA
Earn over $72,000 Profitable Restaurant for Sale Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
$99,000
Prime Commercial Kitchen with Retail Frontage – Flexible Use
Daly City, CA
$99,000
FranchiseShelfGenie
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Profitable Restaurant for Sale in Prime Lake Norman Area SBA Ready!
Mooresville, NC
$374,000
Coffee Catering LA LLC
$300,000
Catering Company and Event Venue Rental Provider
Not Disclosed
EBITDA: $374,457
Catering Business with Equipment
Waldo County, ME
$200,000
Wisconsin Fresh Food Business For Sale!
Madison, WI
$49,000
Northside Restaurant for Sale! Culinary Gem Ready for Your Vision!
Minneapolis, MN
$68,000
Established Franchise for Sale near South End!
Charlotte, NC
$230,000
Premier catering company with commercial kitchen
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Orange County, FL
$1,300,000
Corporate Catering business-381Kprofit-repeat clients Preferred Vndr
Melrose Park, IL
$1,300,000
FranchiseCEO Life Corporation
Available Nationwide
$200,000
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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