Nassau County, NY
$350,000

Nassau County, NY
$350,000

Florida
$275,000
Battle Creek, MI
$600,000

Kentucky
$2,000,000
Michigan
$1,100,000
San Antonio, TX
$1,300,000
Brooklyn, NY
$125,000
Scottsdale, AZ
$125,000
Coatesville, PA
$300,000
San Jose, CA
$1,035,000
Fredericksburg, VA
$783,000
Suffolk County, NY
$179,000
Bedford Hills, NY
$359,000
Sussex, NJ
$245,000
Albuquerque, NM
$2,600,000
Wisconsin
$1,100,000
Jeff Naylor
Transworld Business Advisors Davis
Serving Davis County, UT
For over 40 years, Transworld Business Advisors has been the global leader in business sales, franchise consulting, and commercial real estate. With a presence in over 200 offices worldwide, we provide unmatched expertise and turnkey solutions for entrepreneurs and business owners seeking success and a balanced quality of life. Since our inception in 1979, Transworld has grown to become the world’s largest business brokerage firm, supported by 500+ expert agents and a portfolio exceeding 6,000 business listings. Our services span industries such as manufacturing, distribution, service, technology, and retail, offering tailored solutions for every business need. Transworld’s comprehensive training, marketing support, and local field guidance ensure that clients and franchisees are equipped to achieve their goals. Whether buying, selling, or expanding a business, our team provides expert mentorship every step of the way. Empowering entrepreneurs and fostering prosperity is our mission.
Hickory, NC
$600,000
Fort Lauderdale, FL
$600,336
Conyers, GA
$24,000
Connecticut
$5,999,500
Duval County, FL
$215,000
North Carolina
$550,000
Jackson County, GA
$1,000,000
Phoenix, AZ
$240,000
Kansas
$1,500,000
Tracy, CA
$990,000
Palm Harbor, FL
$38,800
Butler County, PA
$1,100,000
Flemington, NJ
$565,000
Bronx, NY
$330,000
Keasbey, NJ
$379,900
Winter Springs, FL
$143,000
Ozone Park, NY
$750,000
North Carolina
$4,400,000
Mesa, AZ
$280,000
Waterford, CT
$99,000
Georgia
$625,000
Florida
$925,000
Eastham, MA
$364,000
Barnstable, MA
$525,000
Largo, FL
$78,720
Rosedale, NY
$1,600,000
Brooklyn, NY
$220,000
Mount Dora, FL
$145,000
Eric Espinoza
GLB GROUP Inc.
Serving San Diego County, CA
Green Life Business Group, Inc. California's Largest Cannabis Business Brokerage now representing operators throughout the United States via Green Life Business' affiliate program.
Hollis Hills, NY
$695,000
Fullerton, CA
$550,000
Woodbridge, NJ
$1,510,000
East Islip, NY
$399,000
Stamford, CT
$350,000
Cheyenne, WY
$500,000
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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