Indian River County, FL
$57,600
Indian River County, FL
$57,600
Tucson, AZ
$170,000
Boston, MA
$190,000
Tampa, FL
$48,900
Wilmington, DE
$155,000
Phoenix, AZ
$164,000
Boise, ID
$155,000
Astoria, NY
$155,000
Baltimore County, MD
$750,000
Passaic, NJ
$1,300,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
East Meadow, NY
$375,000
South Carolina
$1,210,000
Thurston County, WA
$135,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$70,500
Pinellas County, FL
$85,200
Terry Watts
Murphy Business Sales
Serving Sacramento County, CA
Our customers and business associates appreciate our personal attention along with our unparalleled performance in all types of transactions that demand the highest standards of ethics and win-win outcomes for both buyer and seller. If you are searching for a highly respected business broker to partner with, your search is over with Murphy Business. We manage a comprehensive range of services that includes: - Sales of privately held businesses - Mergers and acquisitions - Business valuations - Appraisals of machinery and equipment - Commercial real estate and business consulting - And more… Every member of the Murphy Business team is dedicated to representing you in a way that will make you proud to do business with us. Our experience as business brokers, outstanding level of knowledge, and our broad network of business contacts assure your ultimate satisfaction. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Sellers At Murphy Business, we take the guesswork out of selling your business. Working closely with you at every stage of the sales process, we promise to help you attain the maximum sale price at an optimal profit. How Our Business Brokers Partner with Buyers Accessing our expansive business network across North America, we can assist you in making productive connections with companies and organizations that meet your interests. You will appreciate our methodical, proven approach that starts by listening to you and your plans for business ownership. We promise to get your deal done swiftly and efficiently. Our Track Record as Business Brokers Says It All Since 1994, Murphy Business has established a steady track record of successful business transactions with high closing ratios. Over the years, we have earned the respect of thousands of buyers and sellers across North America. Contact us today to find out why we are the trusted business brokers of entrepreneurs across North America.
Orange County, CA
$148,800
Dallas, TX
$180,000
Westchester, NY
$395,000
New York County, NY
$200,000
Mississippi
$72,000
North Carolina
$112,000
Mississippi
$95,000
Louisiana
$124,000
Tennessee
$70,000
Arkansas
$86,000
District of Columbia
$143,000
District of Columbia
$114,000
Massachusetts
$1,700,000
Middlesex County, NJ
$1,800,000
North Carolina
$1,750,000
Gulf Shores, AL
$135,000
Clermont, FL
$132,000
Bayonne, NJ
$1,600,000
Springfield, OH
$65,000
Bellefontaine, OH
$80,000
Miami-Dade County, FL
$853,000
Sacramento, CA
$995,000
Irving, TX
$1,350,000
Bloomington, CA
$1,295,000
Springfield, OH
$60,000
Enon, OH
$33,000
Vero Beach, FL
$317,108
Sacramento, CA
$1,750,000
Mike Smith
We Sell Restaurants
Serving Apache County, AZ
We Sell More Restaurants Than Anyone Else. PERIOD.
Bloomington, CA
$827,000
Manassas, VA
$1,054,000
Pflugerville, TX
$879,000
East Syracuse, NY
$975,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$61,440
Ventura County, CA
$62,400
Broward County, FL
$758,000
Business routes fall into many categories, but the most listed for sale on BizBuySell are pool service routes, delivery routes (FedEx and Amazon are the most common), ATM routes, and food delivery routes.
If you are looking to buy or sell a business route, 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 business routes for sale listing data to uncover average financials, and valuation metrics.
Market Overview
Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,016 |
Median Asking Price |
$171,900 |
Median Reported Revenue |
$533,260 |
Median Reported Earnings |
$104,050 |
Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
Business Route Valuation Multiples
Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
Lower Quartile |
0.28 |
1.02 |
Median |
0.63 |
1.84 |
Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.20 |
Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
Read the Report: Route Business Valuation Multiples & Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a business route?
Prices vary depending on the scale and profitability, but the median asking price for a business route in the U.S. is approximately $171,900.
How much do business route owners earn?
Business routes vary in scale, but owners report median annual sales of $533,260 and annual owner earnings of $104,050. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a business route?
Valuing a business route involves considering several factors, including locations served, 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 business routes listed for sale range from 0.28 to 0.82, with the median at 0.63. Earnings multiples range from 1.02 to 3.20, with the median at 1.84. These values suggest the average business route in the U.S. may sell for around 0.63 times its annual revenue, and 1.84 times its annual owner's earnings.
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