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Eldersburg, MD
Catering Companies For Sale
Industry Info
Buy or Sell a Catering Company
Catering companies listed for sale on BizBuySell include food service businesses focused on off premise dining, including event and corporate caterers, wedding and private party catering companies, specialty niche operators (such as charcuterie, grazing boards, meal delivery, or food trucks), and hybrid restaurant plus catering operations, many of which are delivery based or mobile rather than dine in. These businesses typically operate on a contract and event driven model, generating revenue through per event catering contracts, recurring corporate accounts, scheduled deliveries, and premium add-ons like staffing, rentals, or customized menus, with some concepts emphasizing low fixed overhead via commercial kitchens or commissaries.
| Market Overview | Listings for Sale (Median) |
|---|---|
| Number of Businesses Analyzed | 139 |
| Asking Price | $350,000 |
| Reported Revenue | $700,000 |
| Reported Seller's Discretionary Earnings | $146,528 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings.
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Asking Price
| Lower Quartile | Median | Upper Quartile |
|---|---|---|
| $200,000 | $350,000 | $662,500 |
Market Financial Highlights
The financial data presented here is an aggregation of reported revenue and earnings of Catering Companies for sale.
| Bound | Revenue | Seller’s Discretionary Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | $366,615 | $75,000 |
| Median | $700,000 | $146,528 |
| Upper Quartile | $1,374,486 | $229,486 |
Valuation Multiples
The valuation multiples listed below are derived from asking price, revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings of Catering Companies listed for sale.
| Bound | Revenue Multiple | Earnings Multiple |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Quartile | 0.41 | 2.04 |
| Median | 0.61 | 2.70 |
| Upper Quartile | 1.00 | 3.57 |
FAQ's
How much does it cost to buy a Catering Company?
The median asking price for an established Catering Company is $350,000, though prices range from under $200,000 to well over $662,500.
How much do Catering Companies owners earn?
The median reported revenue of Catering Companies is $700,000 and owners earn a median of $146,528, which includes the owners salary and any other financial benefits they receive.
How do I value a Catering Company?
Valuing a business is a complex process, but buyers and sellers often turn to the local market to understand how businesses are priced. Based on our most recent analysis of Catering Companies, revenue multiples range from 0.41 to 1.00, with a median of 0.61. Earning multiples range from 2.04 to 3.57, with the median at 2.70. This means the typical Catering Company may ask for around 0.61 times its annual revenue, and 2.70 times its annual owner earnings.
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