Knoxville, TN
$155,000
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Columbia, SC
$150,000
Las Vegas, OH
$149,000
Detroit, MI
$155,000
Memphis, TN
$155,000
Columbus, OH
$169,000
Holly Hill, FL
$249,999
Elkhart, IN
$21,000
Louisville, KY
$155,000
Philadelphia, PA
$170,000
Van Nuys, CA
$99,999
North Hollywood, CA
$195,000
$30,000
Duval County, FL
Los Angeles County, CA
$295,000
New Haven County, CT
$45,000
Stephen Cohen
IBA
Serving Multnomah County, OR
International Business Associates, commonly known as IBA, was established in 1975 by a group of experienced business brokerage professionals who believed that they could provide better customer service, market knowledge, transactional experience, and professional representation while maintaining confidentiality than was currently available to the Pacific Northwest. On this foundation, IBA has grown into the regional leader in business sale transactions involving privately held companies & family owned businesses. Our regional leadership is found in the number of “middle market” transactions successfully facilitated annually, but is also recognized in terms of knowledge & professionalism by the legal, accounting, banking, real estate, and entrepreneurial communities. The company is a full service firm offering professional valuation, marketing, negotiation, and transaction facilitation expertise to owners of privately held companies & family owned businesses. All of our associates have at least one real estate broker’s license enabling the joint representation of businesses & real estate, when appropriate. Our historical venues for transactional activity have been the Pacific Northwest states of Washington, Oregon, Alaska, and Idaho; however our reputation & representation has not been contained by those geographic boundaries with IBA professionals being hired on a consulting basis to negotiate and represent businesses in many other states including California, Colorado, Arizona, Illinois, Ohio, North Carolina, and Massachusetts. IBA is a strong supporter of the immigrant entrepreneur community. We have native speaking Spanish, Russian, Chinese, Indian (Punjabi and Hindi) and German business brokers on our bilingual transaction facilitation staff. Please contact our office if you would like additional information on IBA or if you would like to schedule a time to meet with an IBA professional.
Tampa, FL
$160,000
Waco, TX
$52,830
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
New Orleans, LA
$52,830
Bridgeport, CT
$52,830
Sturgis, MI
$17,000
Dayton, OH
$20,000
Denver, CO
$160,000
$30,000
San Diego County, CA
Providence, RI
$52,000
Philadelphia, PA
$325,000
San Francisco, CA
$170,000
Rockland County, NY
$100,000
Keller, TX
$45,000
West Palm Beach, FL
$128,000
Charlotte, NC
$149,600
Delaware, OH
$20,000
Kansas City, MO
$125,000
Obetz, OH
$16,000
$30,000
DuPage County, IL
Las Vegas, NV
$160,000
Indianapolis, IN
$170,000
San Diego, CA
$147,500
Charleston, SC
$2,495,000
Los Angeles County, CA
$468,000
Columbia, SC
$147,000
New York
$349,000
Hebron, OH
$15,000
Bill Grunau
Pacific Business Brokers
Serving Orange County, CA
Pacific Business Sales specializes in the sale of small and mid-size businesses in Orange County, LA County, the Inland Empire, and Silicon Valley. We also sell commercial real estate and work closely with CPAs and financial advisors that specialize in tax and retirement planning for business owners selling their businesses. Pacific Business Sales represents companies in technology, manufacturing, distribution & 3PL, construction, healthcare & health services, and B2B services markets. What to Expect * Market Value Analysis of your business before you sign a representation agreement * A smooth transaction process with our guidance step-by-step * A comprehensive Offering Memorandum (prospectus, aka business profile) for your business providing Buyers with the details they need to make an intelligent decision about buying your business * Featured Ads for your business and email blasts to the BizBuySell Buyer database + our buyer database * SBA financing for the sale of your business. Typically over 90% of our transactions use SBA financing which means more cash at closing for the Seller and better financing terms for the Buyer. We work exclusively with SBA PLP (Preferred Lending Program Lenders) * Our CPA, Financial Advisor, and Attorney affiliates/partners are available to assist you with tax planning, financial planning, Due Diligence support, and legal services if you require these services * 34 five Star reviews on Google. See the testimonials & reviews on our website
Bridgeport, CT
$165,000
Hickory, NC
$600,000
$30,000
Harris County, TX
Concord, NC
$135,000
Conyers, GA
$24,000
Phoenix, AZ
$160,000
Lexington, NJ
$167,900
Manchester, NH
$230,225
Pittsburgh, PA
$160,000
Denton, TX
$151,000
One of the most attractive features of the vending machine business is its high-profit margins. The initial cost of purchasing these businesses can be recouped relatively quickly, thanks to the significant markup on vended products.
Operating a vending machine business comes with minimal overhead costs. Unlike traditional retail stores that require staffing and utilities, vending machines operate independently, reducing the need for constant human oversight. Maintenance and restocking are the primary ongoing expenses, which can often be managed with a part-time role.
If you are looking to buy or sell a vending machine business, you will need to understand how these businesses are expected to perform financially, and how they are valued in the business for sale market. To provide some context, we have aggregated and analyzed vending machine business for sale listing data to uncover average financials, and valuation metrics.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
305 |
Median Asking Price |
$147,900 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$188,781 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$112,473 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Vending Machine Business Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.58 |
1.03 |
Median |
0.77 |
1.45 |
Upper Quartile |
1.03 |
2.21 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report:
Vending Machine Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a vending machine business?
Prices vary depending on the number of locations and profitability, but the median asking price for a vending machine business in the U.S. is approximately $$147,900.
How much do vending machine owners earn?
Vending machine businesses vary in size, but owners report median annual sales of $188,781 and annual owner earnings of $112,473. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a vending machine business?
Valuing a vending machine business involves considering several factors, including number of machines, their locations, annual sales, profit, and growth (or decline) trends. 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 vending machine businesses range from 0.58 to 1.03, with the median at 0.77. Earnings multiples range from 1.03 to 2.21, with the median at 1.45. These values suggest the average vending machine business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 1.45 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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