Catering Business — Business Valuation Multiple
EBITDA Valuation Guide · Small & Mid-Sized Businesses
Actual EBITDA multiples can vary materially based on EBITDA size, growth, recurring revenue, margins, customer concentration, owner dependence, geography and other company-specific factors.
Min
3×
Typical
4×
Max
6×
Revenue Model
Repeat
Capital Intensity
Medium
A typical multiple of 4× EBITDA reflects mid-market transactions in the $1–$50M revenue range.
Overview
Catering Business businesses may trade across a broad 3×–6× EBITDA range, with a typical multiple around 4×. Valuations are driven by repeat contracts, corporate customers, kitchen efficiency and management depth. Businesses with stronger recurring revenue, diversified customers, transferable teams and lower owner dependence generally attract the upper end of the range. Key risks include booking volatility, food/labour inflation, concentration and owner/chef dependence.
Key Value Drivers
- Repeat contracts
- Corporate customers
- Kitchen efficiency and management depth
- Transferable management and operating systems
Key Risks
- Booking volatility
- Food/labour inflation
- Concentration and owner/chef dependence
- Economic and market volatility
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Disclaimer: All multiples are indicative estimates only and are not formal valuations or investment advice. They should not be relied upon for financial decision-making without independent professional advice.