What Businesses Are Selling For Right Now
Our quarterly report on asking prices, earnings multiples and time to sale across restaurants, retail, services and more...
Quarterly Report
Data Room
Sample listing · Full-Service Café, QueensUpdated today
Seller package7 of 9 items complete
| Document | Period | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Federal tax returns | 2023 – 2025 | Received |
| Business bank statements | Last 12 months | Received |
| P&L statement | 2026 YTD | Received |
| POS sales summary | Last 12 months | Received |
| Lease and amendments | Through 2031 | Received |
| Payroll summary | 2025 | Received |
| Licenses and permits | Current | Received |
| Equipment list | Current | Pending |
| Vendor contracts | Current | Requested |
Valuation
Sample listing · Full-Service Café, QueensBased on 2025 financials
2025 Gross Sales$412,300
Seller's Discretionary Earnings$118,400
Recommended Range$285K–$330K
Comparable café sales · SDE multiple
Value drivers
- Lease through 2031 with renewal option+
- Sales up 9% year over year+
- Manager in place, owner works 20 hrs/wk+
- Equipment list still pendingOpen
Buyers
Sample listing · Full-Service Café, QueensListed 34 days
Buyer pipeline
Inquiries
64
NDAs signed
22
Details sent
18
Showings
7
Offers
3
Next follow-ups
- Buyer M.R. · Showing Thursday 10 AMToday
- Buyer J.T. · Proof of funds requestedTomorrow
- Buyer A.K. · Follow up on CIMFri
| Buyer | Financing | Budget | Stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| M.R. | SBA loan | $250K–$500K | Showing Scheduled |
| J.T. | All cash | $250K–$500K | Offer Received |
| A.K. | Seller financing | $100K–$250K | Details Sent |
| D.L. | SBA loan | $250K–$500K | NDA Signed |
Offers
Sample listing · Full-Service Café, Queens3 offers · asking $325,000
| Offer | Price | Structure | Close | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buyer J.T. | $318,000 | All cash | 30 days | Recommended |
| Buyer M.R. | $325,000 | SBA loan, 10% down | 75 days | Countered |
| Buyer S.P. | $290,000 | Seller note 20% | 45 days | Declined |
Due diligence · Buyer J.T.
Checklist11 of 14 complete
- Financial review and bank verificationDone
- Site visit and equipment inspectionDone
- Landlord lease assignment approvalIn progress
Closing
Sample listing · Full-Service Café, QueensTarget close Nov 14
Accepted Price$318,000
Milestones6 / 8complete
Days to Close12
- Letter of intent signed
Both partiesOct 2 - Escrow deposit received
$31,800Oct 4 - Due diligence completeOct 21
- Lease assignment approved by landlordOct 28
- Purchase agreement signedOct 30
- Bulk sale notice filedOct 31
- Inventory count and walkthroughNov 13
- Closing and keys handed overNov 14