Cleveland, OH
$170,000
Cleveland, OH
$170,000
Saint Louis, MO
$160,000
Galveston County, TX
$207,600
Palm Beach County, FL
$636,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$56,400
Saint Augustine, FL
$308,000
Manatee County, FL
$153,720
California
$1,150,000
Kentucky
$700,000
Sanibel, FL
$1,300,000
Upland, CA
$280,000
Vineland, NJ
$130,000
Virginia Beach, VA
$169,000
Raleigh, NC
$160,000
Clark County, NV
$109,000
King Of Prussia, PA
$550,000
Jon Roman
Transworld Business Advisors of Atlanta
Serving DeKalb County, GA
Transworld Business Advisors stands as a global leader in business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development, boasting an extensive network of over 260 offices and 700 skilled brokers worldwide. We are dedicated to helping entrepreneurs fulfill the American Dream by facilitating business brokerage, franchising, and franchise development. As the preeminent authority in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises, and commercial real estate, Transworld Business Advisors sets the standard for excellence in our field. At our Atlanta-North office, part of the esteemed Transworld Business Advisors family, we offer specialized consulting services that cater to a diverse range of needs. Our expert team provides: Business Sales and Acquisitions: Guiding clients through the complexities of buying and selling businesses with unmatched professionalism and insight. Certified Business Valuations: Delivering precise and authoritative valuations backed by extensive industry knowledge and expertise. Franchise Development: Assisting in the growth and expansion of franchises with strategic insights and tailored solutions. Franchise Consulting: Offering expert advice to maximize the potential and profitability of franchise operations. Our commitment at Transworld Business Advisors is to empower each client with the knowledge, tools, and support necessary to navigate the market confidently and successfully. Whether you're looking to buy, sell, or develop a business or franchise, our Atlanta-Perimeter branch is your trusted partner in achieving your business objectives
Comal County, TX
$40,200
Claremont, NH
$200,000
Martin County, FL
$46,600
Tampa, FL
$78,600
Sparks, NV
$1,950,000
Stuart, FL
$363,000
Brooklyn, NY
$350,000
Boca Raton, FL
$129,000
Kentucky
$1,700,000
Marion County, FL
$111,250
Edison, NJ
$220,000
Jersey City, NJ
$825,000
Omaha, NE
$1,980,000
Dallas, TX
$275,000
Kansas City, MO
$159,000
Knoxville, TN
$155,000
Houston, TX
$169,000
Pinellas County, FL
$156,000
Clark County, NV
$89,000
Titusville, FL
$198,000
Lansing, MI
$50,000
Brooklyn, NY
$1,320,000
Ventura County, CA
$105,000
San Antonio, TX
$995,000
North Salt Lake, UT
$1,495,000
Kingsport, TN
$485,000
Clark County, NV
$55,000
White Plains, NY
$149,000
Ginger Orem
Crown Real Estate Alaska INC
Serving Fairbanks North Star County, AK
"Your GO to Gal for Real Estate"
Maricopa County, AZ
$88,800
Quogue, NY
$299,000
Port Saint Lucie, FL
$52,584
Massachusetts
$327,000
Delaware
$1,300,000
Palm Beach County, FL
$35,880
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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