Portland, KY
$123,900
Portland, KY
$123,900
El Paso, NC
$128,750
Baton Rouge, MO
$143,900

Nashville, KS
$148,990
Charleston, OH
$110,000
Albuquerque, NM
$53,000
Omaha, NE
$53,000
Boise, ID
$53,000
Salt Lake City, UT
$53,000
Richmond, VA
$53,000
Charleston, SC
$53,000
Birmingham, AL
$53,000
St Louis, MS
$53,000
$30,000
Long Beach, CA
Kansas City, MO
$53,000
Newark, NJ
$53,000
Rick Teh, EMBA, CBI
Accel Business Advisors
Serving Alameda County, CA
We are a team of seasoned business brokers passionate about helping business owners and investors in business transactions. Our brokers operate less like salespeople and more closely to wedding planners; We will get to know your needs, show you what it will take to get there, and make sure that things are going according to plan the entire way. Our team of brokers has extensive experience and training working with a wide variety of business listings and performing valuations. Your business showcases your hard work and dedication; it deserves the highest level of professionalism that will lead you to a successful closing. All of our team members have had previous experience owning their own business and understand that placing your business for sale can be a stressful time. Through our rigorous training programs, our brokers have learned how to find the right buyer for your business and how to make the closing process run smoothly.
Tampa, FL
$53,000
Orlando, FL
$53,000
Cincinnati, OH
$53,000
Pittsburgh, PA
$53,000
San Francisco, CA
$53,000
Seattle, WA
$53,000
San Diego, CA
$53,000
Portland, OR
$53,000
$30,000
Los Angeles, CA
Phoenix, AZ
$53,000
Orange, CA
$53,000
Los Angeles, CA
$53,000
Las Vegas, NV
$53,000
Austin, TX
$53,000
Dallas, TX
$53,000
Houston, TX
$53,000
Miami, FL
$53,000
Raleigh, NC
$53,000
Milwaukee, WI
$53,000
$30,000
San Bernardino County, CA
Louisville, KY
$53,000
Nashville, TN
$53,000
Memphis, TN
$53,000
Detroit, MI
$53,000
Columbus, OH
$53,000
Indianapolis, IN
$53,000
Chicago, IL
$53,000
Boston, MA
$53,000
Susan Wiley
Wiley and Associates Inc.
Serving Baltimore County, MD
Wiley & Associates, Inc. is a middle market business brokerage firm representing companies with revenues between $1M to $20M. We work in many segments: service businesses, manufacturers, government contractors, IT companies, health and medical companies, to name a few. While our footprint lies in the Mid-Atlantic region, we have worked with international as well as national clients. A well-seasoned staff of sales associates, researchers and administrators carry out the strategic and business goals of the firm. The company was established to address the strategic and financial needs of middle market companies. Our company is focused on the development of strategic, business and financial plans, including but not limited to: balance sheet analysis and forecast, income statement preparation, cash flow forecasts and the recommendation of financial structure and corporate valuation. We also offer certified machinery and equipment appraisal services. Our well-established presence in the market provides our clients with the very best outcome, whether selling a business or expanding through acquisition.
Jacksonville, FL
$53,000
Charlotte, NC
$53,000
$30,000
Duval County, FL
Philadelphia, PA
$53,000
Cleveland, OH
$53,000
Philadelphia, PA
$500,000
One of the most attractive features of the vending machine business is its high-profit margins. The initial cost of purchasing these businesses can be recouped relatively quickly, thanks to the significant markup on vended products.
Operating a vending machine business comes with minimal overhead costs. Unlike traditional retail stores that require staffing and utilities, vending machines operate independently, reducing the need for constant human oversight. Maintenance and restocking are the primary ongoing expenses, which can often be managed with a part-time role.
If you are looking to buy or sell a vending machine business, 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 vending machine business for sale listing data to uncover average financials, and valuation metrics.
Market Overview
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
305 |
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Median Asking Price |
$147,900 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$188,781 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$112,473 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Vending Machine Business Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.58 |
1.03 |
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Median |
0.77 |
1.45 |
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Upper Quartile |
1.03 |
2.21 |
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Revenue and earnings multiples based on reported revenue, seller's discretionary earnings, and asking price. |
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Read the Report:
Vending Machine Business Valuation Multiples and Financial Benchmarks
FAQs
How much does it cost to buy a vending machine business?
Prices vary depending on the number of locations and profitability, but the median asking price for a vending machine business in the U.S. is approximately $$147,900.
How much do vending machine owners earn?
Vending machine businesses vary in size, but owners report median annual sales of $188,781 and annual owner earnings of $112,473. These figures are based on businesses that have listed their annual revenue and seller's discretionary earnings.
How do I value a vending machine business?
Valuing a vending machine business involves considering several factors, including number of machines, their locations, 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 vending machine businesses range from 0.58 to 1.03, with the median at 0.77. Earnings multiples range from 1.03 to 2.21, with the median at 1.45. These values suggest the average vending machine business in the U.S. may sell for around 0.77 times its annual revenue, and 1.45 times its annual owner’s earnings.
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