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Starting vs Buying a Food Service Business for Sale

Starting or buying and running a Food Service Business or Food related businesses such as Food Service Businesses for Sale businesses or complimenting and supporting services such as ... etc., can be an exciting, challenging and a rewarding experience especially, to those who are passionate about their work.

If you are interested in starting a small Food Service business or related company, buying an established Food Service business or an existing Food Service franchise for sale near you or buying a Food related online business, can be one of the best ways to start your own small business. It is fairly easy to start a business in current times but making it profitable and keeping it profitable is not easy and only a small percentage of startups stay in business beyond five years and only a few reach consistent profitability. There are several advantages in buying an existing Food Service or Food related business with an established customer base when compared to starting a new Food Service company and it may also be easier to finance an existing business than to obtain financing for a new start-up, wherein the banker will want you to show assets and collateral along with a solid business plan, before even considering providing any financial assistance. This is no different than financing a vehicle or real estate with a small down payment rather than paying the full price but and the lender is happy to finance as long as the business is cash flow positive, instead of paying the full amount but only in case of buying a business, the amount can be so large that most people do not have the money to make an upfront purchase and even if they do, most small and large businesses are financed via debt or equity financing.

Talk to any friend or a family member, most certainly they will have an idea for a food related business, whether it is a sauce based on grandma's recipe or technique based on uncle's experience or cousin's killer hot sauce, there is no shortage of ideas for starting a food business. The organic and natural food movement has gained popularity from organic soy milk to gluten free products. If you are passionate about food, there are always new opportunities to start a niche Food Service food company or a small Food Service manufacturing business locally or sell via drop shipping or through online through marketplaces like Amazon FBA businesses and Etsy. You may consider buying an established Food Service Businesses for Sale ... etc., Instead of just thinking about the main product or the business, also think about other opportunities that may exist with regards to services centered around a Food Service business or if it is possible to rebrand or introduce complimenting or other related services such as ecommerce, distribution, and customer acquisition possibilities, etc., While there are many considerations, when it comes to buying a business and the purpose of this page is not meant to outline all the details on how to buy a Food Service business, the first and foremost factor is that, one would want to find a profitable business to buy and it is great if it is with business financing arrangement in place with pre-approval for a loan from a SBA qualified lender or a third-praty lender and better if it is a owner financed company but in some cases established businesses and aged shell companies are bought even if they are not profitable. In many cases the company or product can be re-branded later or additional services can be added to existing business to acquire and expand market share but also to finance and even to go public, such as a recent example of an electric vehicle start-up that bank rolled their startup by acquiring a shell company and went public. Also, keep in mind that while starting a new Food Service company is not too hard, running a business is not easy and making it consistently profitable and growing it is another thing because a vast number of small business that are started will usually fail within first few years and a small number of them are consistently profitable. Hence, buying an existing Food Service Businesses for Sale business or franchise with cash flow can be a better option, depending upon the type of business and its finances.

Buying a Small Food Service Business from a Business Owner vs Broker

Many users seem to be searching online for Food Service Businesses for Sale & and ... related business for sale by owner and may be it is because buyers are led to believe that they can negotiate better with the owner or get a better deal. Despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any independent small business owner to sell a business directly, most small Food businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Food Service - Food related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell it quickly because keeping it on market for too long can be counter productive. There are also other advantages of dealing with a qualified and experienced broker but in the end whether it is an FSBO business or listed by a broker, everything depends on the real value of the business, current market conditions.

Whether you are buying a Food Service business from an independent small business owner or form a broker, the most important factor or the first step is to evaluate the business to make sure the business is priced right or at a discount. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings. Buying a small business can be once in a lifetime event for most people and before you put your hard earned savings in the business, always seek advice from a qualified business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and price negotiation.

Find Established Food Service Business for Sale or Existing Franchises & Opportunities

Find established & running Food Service Businesses for Sale for sale near you or franchise resale listings by a small business owner or by a business broker and ... & Food related local and online business opportunities - if you are looking to sell a Food Service or related Food business opportunity, list it here to sell your business Commission FREE!

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    Uniquely Themed Restaurant For Sale
    $325,000⇩
      Iowa USA

    PRICE REDUCED!! Finance Option: $230,000.00 Down and Louie will finance 200,000.00 for 5 years at 5%...

    PRICE REDUCED!! Finance Option: $230,000.00 Down and Louie will finance 200,000.00 for 5 years at 5% interestThis exotic automotive repair and parts store has been servicing northeastern Oklahoma since 1973supercars such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mas...

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    Uniquely Themed Restaurant For Sale
    $395,000
      Iowa USA

    Established Eatery and Tavern with Exceptional Reputation for sale in northeastern Iowa! Step into o...

    Established Eatery and Tavern with Exceptional Reputation for sale in northeastern Iowa! Step into ownership of a thriving, eatery and tavern that has been serving Northeastern Iowa since 2012. This eatery and tavern are more than just a dining desti...

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    Iconic Bob's Big Boy Restaurant For SALE- Los Ange
    $350,000
     Los Angeles California USA

    Iconic branded restaurant for sale which has been in business in this location since 2008. Franchise...

    Iconic branded restaurant for sale which has been in business in this location since 2008. Franchise concept that has served up delicious burgers and fries for over 80 years. Absentee Owner is focused on other family business operations and has decid...

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    Popular Bar and Package Store
    $1,900,000
      Wyoming USA

    This popular and very profitable local bar and package store was established in 1964. This business ...

    This popular and very profitable local bar and package store was established in 1964. This business has a solid foundation and is known throughout the community for its friendly service and inviting atmosphere. This dynamic business has a strong mark...

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    Franchise Pizzeria - Fast Food
    $275,000
      California USA

    Brand New Franchise Pizzeria For Sale!! Located On A Corner Lot On A Very Busy Major Boulevard In Lo...

    Brand New Franchise Pizzeria For Sale!! Located On A Corner Lot On A Very Busy Major Boulevard In Los Angeles, This 1700 Sq. Ft. Store,

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    2 Businesses Pizza Restaurant and a Convenience St
    $1,950,000
      Wyoming USA

    This is an exceptional complete turn-key opportunity! Contact us for more details.With This Choice O...

    This is an exceptional complete turn-key opportunity! Contact us for more details.With This Choice Opportunity, The Skys The Limit! This is truly a turn-key operation that includes 2 separate businesses!! The first is a popular franchised hamburger ...

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    Growing Health Food Store
    $475,000
      Colorado USA

    A fully established health food store immense potential for growth and expansion, for sale in the no...

    A fully established health food store immense potential for growth and expansion, for sale in the northeastern region of Colorado. Established in 1975 in northeastern Colorado, this well-known health food store has become a popular destination for he...

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    Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen In West Los Angeles
    $248,000
      California USA

    A Spacious (over 1400 Square Feet) Pizzeria And Italian Restaurant With A Full Kitchen (hood, Grease...

    A Spacious (over 1400 Square Feet) Pizzeria And Italian Restaurant With A Full Kitchen (hood, Grease Traps, Grill, Etc.) Is Available For Sale In West Los Angeles. Prime Location. Parking Is Available. Beautifully Remodeled. Health Issue Is Forcing T...

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    Food Service With Catering & Lodging
    $699,999
      Pennsylvania USA

    This Multi-facetted Business, Located In Central Pennsylvania, Has Been In Operation Since The Mid 1...

    This Multi-facetted Business, Located In Central Pennsylvania, Has Been In Operation Since The Mid 1950's. The Business Features A Restaurant, A Motel, Event Center And Living Facilities. The Restaurant Is Renowned Throughout The Region Mostly For It...

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    Spacious Rustic Restaurant
    $799,999
      South Dakota USA

    Profitable Hidden Gem of a restaurant for sale in Eastern South Dakota! Purchased in 1995, this hidd...

    Profitable Hidden Gem of a restaurant for sale in Eastern South Dakota! Purchased in 1995, this hidden gem is nestled in the charming community of eastern South Dakota, offering a diverse and irresistible menu. From premium steaks grilled to perfecti...

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    Artisanal Master Charcutier: Dominant Market Posit
     Atlanta Georgia USA

    This classically trained chef interned in Napa Valley before returning to Georgia with a big idea fo...

    This classically trained chef interned in Napa Valley before returning to Georgia with a big idea for this business. With his wife as co-owner, they began producing small-batch salami from a 200-square-foot shared kitchen and attending weekly farmers...

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    USDA-Inspected Meat Processing Company w/Branded
    $7,000,000
     Lafayette Louisiana USA

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution bus...

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution business with an operating history, experienced management, and a recognized regional presence in their market. Their facility is the largest USDA harves...

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    Specialty Coffee Shop In Prime Location
    $349,000
      Ohio USA

    This Locally Owned And Operated Gourmet Coffee Shop, Located In A Downtown Location In Northwestern ...

    This Locally Owned And Operated Gourmet Coffee Shop, Located In A Downtown Location In Northwestern Ohio Has Been A Huge Success For Well Over A Decade. Being Much More Than Just Another Coffee House, This Enterprise Offers A Huge Variety Of Roasts A...

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    Successful Fine-Dining Restaurant & Bar
    $1,475,000
      Wisconsin USA

    This is a very popular and well-established restaurant that has been successfully catering to north-...

    This is a very popular and well-established restaurant that has been successfully catering to north-western Wisconsin. The restaurant provides superior service and an unforgettable culinary experience every day to every guest. There is exceptional op...

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    Profitable, Established Pizza & Italian Restau
    $495,000
     Houston Texas USA

    Award Winning Upscale Casual Pizza Franchise For Sale! Part of an established franchise chain in Hou...

    Award Winning Upscale Casual Pizza Franchise For Sale! Part of an established franchise chain in Houston, TX, this restaurant is a real gem! Located in League City, TX this long-standing pizza and Italian business has been a local staple for more tha...

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    Exciting Steakhouse and Saloon
    $480,000
      Wyoming USA

    This trendy local steakhouse and saloon is located in a family-friendly community in Southwestern Wy...

    This trendy local steakhouse and saloon is located in a family-friendly community in Southwestern Wyoming. This business has a solid foundation and has been known throughout the community for its friendly service and inviting atmosphere since 1986. T...

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    Coffee Shop & Café
    $750,000
      Missouri USA

    PRICE REDUCED! Since 2009, this vibrant coffee shop and cafe has built a solid foundation serving it...

    PRICE REDUCED! Since 2009, this vibrant coffee shop and cafe has built a solid foundation serving its community of Eastern Missouri. This business has everything needed for the right energized entrepreneur to take it to the next level of success! Wit...

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    Popular Grocery Store & Café
    $399,999
      South Dakota USA

    This is an unbelievable opportunity to own a well-established grocery store & caf with strong u...

    This is an unbelievable opportunity to own a well-established grocery store & caf with strong upside return and excellent name recognition. This grocery store & caf has earned and maintained an exceptional reputation for their quality merch...

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    Energized Restaurant/Bar/Grill
    $299,000
      Iowa USA

    Since 2003, this vibrant bar and grill has built a solid foundation serving its community of Norther...

    Since 2003, this vibrant bar and grill has built a solid foundation serving its community of Northern Iowa. This business has everything needed for the right energized entrepreneur to take it to the next level of success! With a food and liquor licen...

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    Profitable and Unique Frozen Yogurt Shop
    $375,000⇩
      New Mexico USA

    A Must See!! With This Choice Opportunity, The Sky's The Limit! This is truly a turn-key operation!!...

    A Must See!! With This Choice Opportunity, The Sky's The Limit! This is truly a turn-key operation!! This popular and unique frozen yogurt business was established in 2010 in New Mexico. This is not your typical frozen yogurt shop! This is the perfec...

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    Specialized Pizza Restaurant
    $1,499,999
      Iowa USA

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant busi...

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant business in Central Iowa! With this incredible opportunity, the possibilities are endless! This renowned specialty pizza restaurant, established in 2013, ...

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    A Unique Concept Pizzeria
     Los Angeles California USA

    A 100% Absentee operated, turn key Pizzeria located on a busy street in a prime location next to a h...

    A 100% Absentee operated, turn key Pizzeria located on a busy street in a prime location next to a high foot traffic Starbucks is available for sale.

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    Exciting Bar and Restaurant
    $750,000
      Montana USA

    Immeasurable opportunities for further growth and increasing profits!! This business has little comp...

    Immeasurable opportunities for further growth and increasing profits!! This business has little competition, popular food, an existing customer base, name recognition, established sales, a great location -- and excellent growth opportunities!! This t...

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    Two Retail Baked Goods Franchise Stores
    $250,000
      Alabama USA

    These Two Locations Are Located On Very Busy Highways. Established 5 Years Ago, Both Locations Have ...

    These Two Locations Are Located On Very Busy Highways. Established 5 Years Ago, Both Locations Have A Built In Client Base, But Needs Someone To Push Them To The Next Level. If You Were To Build One Of These Locations By Itself It Would Cost $300,000...

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    Custom Butchering With Retail Store
    $499,000
      Minnesota USA

    For over sixty years this highly successful meat processing service & market has been serving th...

    For over sixty years this highly successful meat processing service & market has been serving the southeast quarter of Minnesota. Offering a vast selection of retail meats as well as processing to, most recently, a growing catering division of th...

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    Coffee Shop & Café
    $750,000
      Missouri USA

    PRICE REDUCED! Since 2009, this vibrant coffee shop and cafe has built a solid foundation serving it...

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    Food Service With Catering & Lodging
    $699,999
      Pennsylvania USA

    This Multi-facetted Business, Located In Central Pennsylvania, Has Been In Operation Since The Mid 1...

    This Multi-facetted Business, Located In Central Pennsylvania, Has Been In Operation Since The Mid 1950's. The Business Features A Restaurant, A Motel, Event Center And Living Facilities. The Restaurant Is Renowned Throughout The Region Mostly For It...

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    Dual Location Pizza Enterprise
    $1,200,000
      Utah USA

    This Family Owned And Operated Pizza Business Has Become The Go-to Parlor Within Its Region In Utah ...

    This Family Owned And Operated Pizza Business Has Become The Go-to Parlor Within Its Region In Utah And It Is Easy To Understand Why. Their Goal Has Always Been To Offer Pizza Made From Only The Finest Ingredients Available. Everything From The Dough...

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    Schlotzsky's Franchise
    $503,814+

    Schlotzsky's combines the bold variety of a food truck park with the come-as-you-are atmosphere of A...

    Schlotzsky's combines the bold variety of a food truck park with the come-as-you-are atmosphere of Austin, Texas. The bread is baked fresh from scratch every morning. Schlotzsky's keeps flavors fresh and vibes chill for a unique destination that stri...

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    Lennys Grill & Subs Franchise
    $188,216+

    Lennys Grill & Subs is the place to find World Class, authentic Philly Cheesesteaks served hot o...

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    Huddle House Restaurants Franchise
    $519,935+

    Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal...

    Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal, Any Time. Founded in 1964, Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities we serve throughout the country by bringing friends and fa...

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    Specialized Pizza Restaurant
    $1,499,999
      Iowa USA

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant busi...

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant business in Central Iowa! With this incredible opportunity, the possibilities are endless! This renowned specialty pizza restaurant, established in 2013, ...

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    This One Will be Gobbled Up Quickly
    $125,000
      Florida USA

    This is 30 year established catering company is an EGGCELENT opportunity with lots of assets in plac...

    This is 30 year established catering company is an EGGCELENT opportunity with lots of assets in place. Operated in a convenient location and fully licensed with lots of upgrades in this over 2500 sq ft air-conditioned commercial kitchen that is ADA c...

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    Spacious Rustic Restaurant
    $799,999
      South Dakota USA

    Profitable Hidden Gem of a restaurant for sale in Eastern South Dakota! Purchased in 1995, this hidd...

    Profitable Hidden Gem of a restaurant for sale in Eastern South Dakota! Purchased in 1995, this hidden gem is nestled in the charming community of eastern South Dakota, offering a diverse and irresistible menu. From premium steaks grilled to perfecti...

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    How to Sell my Food Service Business?

    Before selling a Food Service Business, the most important factor or the first step is to organize financials for the last 2-3 years, including tax filings, make a list of equipment and inventory, employee and payroll data and generate profit-loss statements, etc., Then the next most important step is to find what your business is worth and to evaluate your Food Service company to make sure that you price it right based on the existing market conditions. You can either use an evaluation software or in some cases you can find valuation metrics online or you can hire an accountant, CPA, professional appraiser or a broker who can use provide a good valuation. While the valuation metrics differ with the type of company, industry and current market conditions, the most used metric for valuation is based on EBITDA or SDE ie Seller's Discretionary Earnings - which usually includes the owner's salary and benefits in net-income, used mostly by a small company or solo owner operator.

    The next step in selling your Food Service company is to draft a buy-sell agreement or a contract of sale and you can use a software or buy Sale of Business Forms online or hire a small business lawyer. Selling a small business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your company and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     

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