Rhode Island
One stop for Deli, Prepared Foods, Meats, Sandwiches Catering Etc. Takeout, seating indoors and outdoors Established for over 50 years. Very well known, popular local, neighborhood favorite. Take out,...
Catering Companies For Sale
Industry Info
Deli, Catering, Prepared Foods
$375,000
Cash Flow: $257,000
Highly Rated, Profitable Event & Wedding Venue:Established Client Base
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!...
$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
Successful BBQ Restaurant in Prime Location!
Charlotte, NC
Offered for sale is an exceptional slow smoked, southern-style BBQ restaurant in a highly desirable location with a devoted customer base. Renowned for its authentic flavors and inviting family...
$349,000
Cash Flow: $122,785
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...
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$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...
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$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...
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$50,000
FranchiseBumble Bee Blinds
Available in Multiple Locations
An Opportunity to Buzz About: Meet the demand for custom window treatments with low start-up costs & high revenue potential—backed by HorsePower Brands
$75,000
See More FranchisesTexas 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...
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$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...
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$150,000
Charcuterie Cheese Board Business - Priced to Sell!
$179,900
Charlottesville County, VA
Texas 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....
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$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...
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$75,000
Sarkis Kaladzhyan
First Choice Business Brokers Van Nuys
Serving Los Angeles County, CA
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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...
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$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...
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$20,000
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...
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$50,000
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...
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$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
FranchiseDryer Vent Wizard
Available Nationwide
Dryer Vent Wizard, a Neighborly company, is the nation's leading dryer vent cleaning and repair services franchise that capitalizes on a niche industry.
$50,000
See More FranchisesAsset 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...
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$3,000
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
Catering and Restaurant Business
$650,000
Salem, NH
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...
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$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...
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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 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...
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Not Disclosed
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
FranchiseBlueFrog Plumbing & Drain
Available in Multiple Locations
Invest in Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain: Your Gateway to Profitable and Resilient Business Ownership.
$100,000
See More FranchisesReal 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
Restaurant in a Booming region
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Franklin County, LA
$971,000
Turnkey Charcuterie & Catering Business
$250,000
Mobile County, AL
Established Catering Company – $200K Owner’s Income | Asking $150K
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
North Bay Catering & Event Co w/Real Property!
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Sonoma County, CA
$748,000
FranchiseGriffin Waste Services
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
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
Catering Hall
REAL ESTATE INCLUDED
Suffolk County, NY
$6,499,000
North County San Diego Deli & Catering Business for Sale
San Diego County, CA
$179,000
Luban Quiceno
Treasure Property Group LLC
Serving Palm Beach County, FL
Treasure Property Group is a Real estate brokerage proudly serving the Palm Beach County and South Florida community. A people company with the understanding that behind every sold or purchased home, a family realizes a dream. They are who the brokerage and agents dependably serve. Treasure Property Group is recognized for its local real estate expertise, experience in the market, focus on building community trust, and commitment to customer service.
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48 year Turn-Key Italian Family Food Business
Gloucester Township, NJ
$165,000
Fantastic Barbecue Business
Bend, OR
$350,000
Catering Truck For Sale
$225,000
Los Angeles, CA
Unique Established Restaurant Concept
Decatur, AL
$540,000
Premier In-Flight Catering Company – Corporate & Private Aircraft
New York, NY
$3,760,000
FranchisePaul Davis Restoration
Available in Multiple Locations
$500,000
Established Meal Prep and Catering Business, Personal Chef
Sacramento County, CA
$300,000
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
Profitable Restaurant with Growth Potential – West of St. Louis
Missouri
$479,000
Long established catering company for sale
Contra Costa County, CA
$150,000
Florida Franchise for Sale! $161,000 Income with Unbeatable Lease!
Orlando, FL
$470,000
FranchiseTop Rail Fence
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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