Food & BeverageNow available for the first time, this 42-year-old catering business is one of the more established operators in its trade area. The company has expanded its service area gradually over time and now serves customers throughout the surrounding counties. The current owner works a normal full-time schedule and focuses on quoting, scheduling, and customer relationships. The company runs on documented processes with a trained staff of 5 in place, allowing the owner to focus on high-level management. The operation is efficient and lean, with overhead kept deliberately low relative to revenue. The trade area is experiencing steady population and commercial growth, supporting long-term demand. Many customer relationships span a decade or more, and several commercial accounts are on multi-year arrangements. The business generates dependable cash flow with margins at or above industry benchmarks. Revenue is diversified across residential and commercial accounts, with no single customer representing a significant concentration. An excellent opportunity for a first-time buyer or an existing operator seeking a proven platform.
Up to 30% carried at 6% over 5 years for qualified buyers.
Seller is pursuing another business venture and wants a clean transition.
Seller offers 8 weeks of hands-on training, with phone support for 6 months after closing.
Competition exists from regional operators, but the company's reputation and tenure provide a durable advantage.
Growth opportunities include expanded digital marketing, added service lines, and extended hours.
Modeling Established Catering with Seller Financing Available · $371K
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SBA 7(a) acquisition loans typically require ~10% down.
SBA business-acquisition loans are usually 10 years.
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