West Henrietta, NY
$914,000

West Henrietta, NY
$914,000

Fredericksburg, VA
$1,095,000

Hayward, CA
$925,000

Buffalo, NY
$1,679,000
Kansas City, MO
$2,625,000
Columbia, MO
$2,625,000
Portland, OR
$165,000
Kansas City, MO
$159,000
San Diego, CA
$170,000
Freeport, IL
$495,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$50,000
Medley, FL
$1,396,000
Sacramento, CA
$695,000
Evansville, IN
$2,995,000
Boynton Beach, FL
$297,000
Alice Rubenfield
Fifth Avenue Brokerage
Serving New York County, NY
Fifth Avenue Brokerage specializes in the sale of family-owned businesses, ensuring smooth transitions for sellers while maximizing their return on investment. Based in New York, we work with a diverse range of businesses, from local tea shops and towing companies to dog groomers, tattoo parlors, and e-commerce brands. Our team understands the emotional and financial complexities involved in selling a family business. That’s why we provide expert valuation, strategic marketing, and a vast network of potential buyers to ensure a seamless transaction. Whether you're looking to retire, move on to new ventures, or simply want to capitalize on your hard work, we are committed to securing the best possible deal. At Fifth Avenue Brokerage, we take a personalized approach to each sale, guiding business owners through the entire process—from valuation and listing to negotiation and closing. We handle every detail with confidentiality and professionalism, ensuring a smooth transition for both sellers and buyers. If you’re considering selling your business, let us help you maximize its value and find the right buyer who will continue your legacy.
Florida
$192,000
Georgia
$1,300,000
Maryland
$700,000
Volusia County, FL
$107,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$79,200
Available Nationwide
$50,000
Bonney Lake, WA
$290,000
Ocean County, NJ
$189,000
Nassau County, NY
$165,000
Kings County, NY
$489,000
Queens County, NY
$149,000
Passaic County, NJ
$69,000
York County, ME
$119,000
York County, ME
$529,000
Kings County, NY
$169,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$30,000
Richmond County, NY
$109,000
Queens County, NY
$165,000
Long Beach, NY
$365,000
Mentor, OH
$60,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$150,000
Naples, FL
$250,000
San Diego County, CA
$31,999
Westchester County, NY
$329,000
Cherry Hill, NJ
$150,000
Philadelphia, PA
$150,000
Harris County, TX
$250,000
Natrona Heights, PA
$9,000
Terry Smith
Transworld Business Advisors of Eastern NC
Serving New Hanover County, NC
Transworld Business Advisors is the world leader in the marketing and sales of businesses, franchises and commercial real estate. Whether you represent an acquisition-minded corporation, or are personally interested in owning your own company, Transworld offers the professional services that successfully bring buyers and sellers together. When a company owner needs to sell their business, they can’t just stick a for sale sign in the window. They need the assistance of a business broker to locate and vet potential buyers. On the other side, buyers rely on the broker to help facilitate the process of evaluating potential businesses and franchises for sale. A Transworld Business Advisor is the solution for both scenarios. Transworld Business Advisors focuses on three core concepts: business brokerage, franchise consulting, and franchise development. Transworld Business Advisors is the largest and fastest growing Business Brokerage and M&A firm in the world: * 40th year in business * 10,000 businesses sold * 750+ advisors worldwide * 250+ offices worldwide * Over 400,000 pre-qualified and unique buyer list in our database
Pittsburgh, PA
$32,500
Palm Beach County, FL
$636,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$110,000
Fort Bend County, TX
$56,400
Pompano Beach, FL
$99,000
Rialto, CA
$2,100,000
Tucson, AZ
$62,000
Manassas, VA
$1,054,000
Chattanooga, TN
$150,000
Columbus, OH
$240,000
College Point, NY
$255,000
Maryland
$160,000
Available in Multiple Locations
$100,000
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
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Number of Businesses Analyzed |
1,016 |
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Median Asking Price |
$171,900 |
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Median Reported Revenue |
$533,260 |
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Median Reported Earnings |
$104,050 |
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Financials based on businesses that listed an asking price, annual revenue, and seller's discretionary earnings. |
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Business Route Valuation Multiples
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Range |
Revenue |
Earnings (SDE) |
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Lower Quartile |
0.28 |
1.02 |
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Median |
0.63 |
1.84 |
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Upper Quartile |
0.82 |
3.20 |
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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: 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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