Melrose Park, IL
$1,300,000

Melrose Park, IL
$1,300,000

REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Michigan
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $15,296

Baltimore City County, MD
$750,000

Greenville, SC
$90,000
Bergen County, NJ
$390,000
Jacksonville, FL
$285,000
California
$2,195,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Cook County, IL
$1,000,000
Hendersonville, TN
$99,000
Pontiac, SC
$625,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
Fairfax, VA
$160,000
Simpsonville, SC
$69,000
$449,999
Orlando, FL
Nassau County, NY
$900,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Lorain County, OH
$1,500,000
Steven Kubes
Biz Depot Brokers
Serving Santa Barbara County, CA
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Michigan
$1,500,000
Maine
$395,000
West Monroe, LA
$150,000
Kansas City, MO
$70,000
South Dakota
$1,000,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
Cuyahoga County, OH
$1,250,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Baltimore, MD
$849,000
$550,000
Salem, NH
Worcester County, MA
$995,000
Florida
$697,355
Tyler, TX
$195,000
Atlanta, GA
$225,000
Laytown, NC
$425,000
Orlando, FL
$300,000
Stark County, OH
$49,900
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
Chester County, PA
$300,000
Charlotte, NC
$199,000
$695,000
St. Charles County, MO
Orange County, FL
$625,000
Anderson, SC
$500,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Tarrant County, TX
$440,000
Trenton, NJ
$99,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Greenville, SC
$3,900,000
Piedmont, SC
$279,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$225,000
Michael Faust
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
First Choice business Brokers Van Nuys is an independently owned and operated office of First Choice business Brokers. The Broker/Owner of this office has been with the company for nearly two decades. Established in 1994, First Choice Business Brokers has grown to become one of the largest organizations in the U.S. specializing in business sales. We have listed and managed the sale of over $8.5 billion in businesses for sale. Buyers and sellers alike can enjoy the ease and expertise of a national network of professional business brokers. If you are a business owner, whether you feel that a disposition of your business is right around the corner or years in the future, you can be provided with a Current Market Analysis that will give you a very good idea of the value of your business today. Also, you may receive recommendations for changes that could result in a dramatic increase in the value of your business by the time you are ready to sell. If you are interested in buying a business, your representative from First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys has the background and training to guide you through the process, negotiate on your behalf effectively and manage the close of the sale. This will enable you to find and acquire the business opportunity of your choice and complete a purchase with confidence that it's being handled in a competent, professional and efficient manner. Call the office at First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys and take advantage of the power of a unified, national organization designed to provide business buyers and sellers with the highest levels of service, integrity and confidentiality available in the industry! (818) 810-4242
Los Angeles County, CA
$1,125,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$249,000
$265,000
Irvine, CA
Multnomah County, OR
$1,518,725
Oakland, CA
$124,000
Available Nationwide
$150,000
Thurston County, WA
$100,000
Omaha, NE
Not Disclosed
Cash Flow: $133,000
Orange County, CA
$1,490,000
Ouachita County, LA
$450,000
Orange County, CA
$89,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Iowa
$1,450,000
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Pasco County, FL
$2,699,000
Baltimore County, MD
$550,000
Monroe, LA
$600,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$65,000
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. | ||
Read the Report:
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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