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Food Service & Catering Businesses for Sale

Food service businesses stand out when revenue comes from more than one source, but the real signal is corporate catering clients and wholesale accounts that rebook or reorder every year without the owner having to chase them.

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Vineyard & Olive Mill

Certified organic producer of wines, extra virgin olive oils, and soaps on a 30-acre northern California property, offering custom winemaking, olive oil milling, and private-label bottling services for over 70 B2B clients, with a 1,000-member wine and olive oil club and an Arizona-based beer and wine distribution operation
Price-
Revenue$3.8M
EBITDA$891.5K

Commercial Food Energy Technology Business

Designs, manufactures, and distributes energy-saving products for commercial refrigeration including night curtains, patented anti-sweat controllers, and electronic control devices, serving as the sole domestic manufacturer of night curtains in the united states with established relationships with major retailers and refrigeration contractors
Price$4M
Revenue$2.2M
EBITDA$362.8K

Bakery / Cafe Franchise Location

Offers sweet and savory pastries, breads, stunning cakes, and expertly brewed drinks as a franchisee in California.
Price$1.8M
Revenue$2.7M
SDE$611.5K

Commercial Bakery & Wholesaler

Produces and distributes fresh and frozen wholesale bakery products nationally, serving approximately 800 customers across airlines, retail grocery chains, club stores, convenience stores, restaurants, and hotels from a 90,000+ square foot Arizona facility
Price-
Revenue$20.2M
EBITDA$1.6M

Refrigeration & HVAC Business

Specializes in commercial refrigeration and kitchen equipment services including repairs, installation, and maintenance programs for convenience stores, restaurant chains, breweries, and food service establishments, with capacity to expand into commercial HVAC
Price-
Revenue$1.6M
SDE$388.6K

Food Blending and Repackaging Services Business

Provides organic certified, allergen-free blending and repackaging services with private label and custom packaging options for B2B and B2C clients in a climate-controlled, FDA-registered facility.
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Revenue$2.8M
EBITDA$280K

Weddings / Events Catering Business

Provides catering and event planning for weddings, corporate events, and private parties in delaware, with additional heat-and-eat meals and gift card sales and some recurring b2b contracts
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.2M
SDE$300K

Bar & Restaurant

Restaurant and bar located in historic downtown California offering dining, catering services, and venue rental for film, television, and commercial productions
Price$469K
Revenue$520K
EBITDA$101.4K

Catering Business

Provides catering services for weddings and various social events, with a revenue model based on project referrals.
Price$1.5M
Revenue$1.7M
EBITDA$300K

Winery

Offers a variety of wines and wine tasting experiences in a scenic setting with year-round events featuring local musicians and food trucks, generating revenue through wine sales and a recurring membership program.
Price-
Revenue$1.6M
SDE$320.5K

Office Snack / Pantry Delivery Service

Offers subscription-based delivery of fresh fruit, office coffee, filtered water and ice systems, pantry supplies, snacks, and beverages to improve workplace health and morale in Raleigh/Durham, NC, and Atlanta, GA.
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Revenue$1.6M
SDE$300K

Frozen Asian Food Producer

Produces handmade, authentic Asian frozen cuisine with a focus on shrimp-based meals using high-quality ingredients and traditional recipes, sold through retail channels and to food service providers.
Price$4M
Revenue$8M
EBITDA$375K

Restaurant Delivery Software

Provides an all-in-one platform offering online ordering, payment processing, delivery logistics, a CRM, marketing, and support services for the food and beverage industries.
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Revenue$6M
EBITDA$0

Seafood Distributor

Specializes in ready-to-heat value-added seafood products including breaded oysters, flavored shrimp, and whole cooked crawfish, distributing to approximately 2,000 grocery stores, food service clients, and restaurant accounts nationwide through major distribution partners
Price-
Revenue$5.6M
EBITDA$400K

Mexican Restaurant

Specializes in authentic Mexican cuisine with offerings like burritos, fajitas, and margaritas made from premium tequilas, also providing catering and hosting events across multiple locations in Illinois.
Price-
Revenue$1.7M
SDE$207.5K

Catering Company

Specializes in unique culinary experiences, event planning, and decoration services with highly customized menus and full-service coordination for weddings, corporate events, and social gatherings.
Price-
Revenue$3M
SDE$275K

Italian Restaurant

Full-service italian restaurant and bar offering dine-in, takeout, and pickup catering trays to a small local community
Price-
Revenue$3.9M
SDE$300K

Brewery and Taproom

Operates as a brewery, distillery, and taproom with three breweries, one distillery, a full kitchen, and live event space on site.
Price-
Revenue$1.3M
EBITDA$200K

Catering and Event Facility

Offers catering and event services with a variety of banquet and meeting options tailored to various menus and budget requirements.
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Revenue$1M
EBITDA$200K

Boutique Vegan Winery

Produces a variety of handcrafted vegan wines for distributors, retailers, and individual consumers.
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Revenue$500K
EBITDA$80K

Mexican Restaurant

Fast-casual mexican restaurant concept with two owner-operated and two franchised locations serving burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and specialty items, also selling proprietary bottled sauces through locations and local markets
Price$1.5M
Revenue$2.3M
EBITDA$478.1K

Jewish Deli and Restaurant Brand

Modern jewish deli and restaurant brand offering bagels, smoked fish, and handcrafted sandwiches across multiple restaurant locations, a food truck, and a growing wholesale division with a 7,000-square-foot bakehouse supplying proprietary baked goods to approximately 75 accounts, with expansion into licensing and franchise opportunities
Price-
Revenue$4.2M
EBITDA$750K

Pie Business

Produces and sells pies through retail locations, wholesale accounts, and a national grocery line distributed through major retailers, offering traditional pies, empanadas, and breakfast pies with near-full national distribution
Price-
Revenue$8.2M
EBITDA$639.8K

Event Catering & Planning Business

Offers event planning and catering services for corporate events, weddings, concerts, and other special occasions on a project basis.
Price-
Revenue$7M
EBITDA$1M

Seafood Restaurant Chain

Operates five sustainable seafood restaurants with a growing events and catering business, soon launching a sixth location.
Price-
Revenue$15M
EBITDA$0
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Due diligence

What to Look For

Practical guidance from hundreds of real acquisition conversations.

Revenue Source Mix

  • Ask for revenue broken out by channel: catering, dine-in, delivery, wholesale, and retail.
  • Catering contracts and wholesale accounts that repeat year after year carry more predictable value than walk-in traffic.
  • Understand the margins by channel too, since higher-margin catering revenue often looks smaller on the top line but contributes more to the bottom.
  • Revenue spread across catering, wholesale, and dine-in means a slowdown in one channel doesn't threaten the whole business.

Lease Terms

  • Pull the lease early and understand whether it transfers to a new owner, what the remaining term looks like, and what rent increases are scheduled.
  • A lease with seven or more years remaining at a reasonable rate is a meaningful asset.
  • A lease with two years remaining is a near-term risk you need to price into the deal.

Kitchen Team and Operations

  • Ask about the kitchen manager or head chef: how long have they been there, what do they handle day to day, and would they stay after the sale.
  • Find out whether recipes, prep schedules, food safety procedures, and supplier contacts are written down.
  • A kitchen that runs on documented systems and experienced staff you don't have to retrain is a very different acquisition from one where the owner is the de facto head chef.

Catering Client Retention

  • For catering-focused businesses, ask which corporate clients or event venues have been booking year after year and what their annual spend looks like.
  • Consistent repeat catering clients function almost like recurring revenue, and even two or three large accounts that rebook annually make a meaningful difference.
  • Get a list of clients with booking history and ask which relationships would carry over naturally versus which are personal to the current owner.

Valuation

What Should You Expect to Pay?

2x-4x

SDE

Owner-operated, single revenue source, owner-dependent kitchen

4x-7x

EBITDA

Multiple revenue streams, kitchen manager in place, repeat catering clients

The spread reflects whether revenue comes from steady channels like catering contracts and wholesale versus walk-in traffic alone, and whether the kitchen runs independently without the owner present every day.

What drives a premium

Corporate catering clients and wholesale accounts that rebook or reorder year after year

Revenue spread across catering, dine-in, wholesale, and delivery with no single channel dominant

Kitchen manager or head chef with multi-year tenure who runs operations independently

Remaining lease term of seven or more years at a transferable rate with cooperative landlord

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FAQ

Food Service & Catering Business Acquisition

What should I look for when buying a food service or catering business?

Start with the revenue mix: what percentage comes from catering contracts and wholesale accounts versus one-time or walk-in sources. Then look at lease terms and confirm they're transferable. Ask about the kitchen manager: how long have they been there and what do they run independently. A business with diverse revenue, a long transferable lease, and an experienced kitchen team is a fundamentally different acquisition from one dependent on a single revenue stream and the owner's daily presence. Browse food service and catering businesses for sale on Rejigg.

How much does a food service or catering business cost?

Most food service businesses sell for 2 to 7 times annual profit. Owner-operated single-location businesses with limited recurring revenue typically trade in the 2 to 4x SDE range. Businesses with catering contracts, wholesale accounts, a kitchen team in place, and a solid lease can reach 4 to 7x EBITDA. Use the SBA loan calculator to understand what different deal sizes mean for your monthly payments.

How do I evaluate a food service or catering business before buying?

Start by confirming that the sales data matches the tax returns. Point-of-sale reports, bank deposits, and tax returns should all tell the same story. Then break revenue into channels and look at margins by channel. Review the lease in detail and understand the transfer terms. Walk through the kitchen operations and ask who handles what. If possible, visit during a busy catering day to see how the team runs without the owner directing every step.

What due diligence questions should I ask about a food service or catering business?

Key starting questions: Does the sales data reconcile with bank deposits and tax returns? What are the lease terms and what does the transfer process look like? Who is the kitchen manager and what do they handle independently? Which catering clients have been booking for two or more years and what are their annual volumes? Are recipes and prep procedures documented? What is the staff turnover history? How does capacity utilization compare to peak volume?

Where can I find food service and catering businesses for sale?

Rejigg lists food service and catering businesses that have been individually sourced and vetted. You can browse food service and catering businesses for sale on Rejigg and connect directly with owners. Listings include financial and operational details so you can evaluate fit before your first conversation.

What should I know about leases when buying a food service business?

The lease is one of the most important documents in a food service acquisition. Look at the remaining term, any rent escalation clauses, and whether the landlord's consent is required for a change of ownership. A lease with strong remaining term and clear transfer provisions is a meaningful asset. If the lease is coming up for renewal or has personal guarantee requirements, factor that into how you structure the deal. Starting a landlord conversation early through the seller is far better than discovering complications mid-diligence.

How does having multiple revenue sources affect a food service acquisition?

It reduces concentration risk and gives you more ways to grow. A business that earns from catering, wholesale, delivery, and dine-in is insulated from a slowdown in any single channel in a way that a walk-in-only concept isn't. Ask for revenue and margin by channel for at least two years. Higher-margin channels like catering and direct wholesale tend to anchor the valuation even when they're not the biggest top-line contributor. That breakdown is worth getting into before you set a number.