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LST 1209 - Market Leading Real Estate Staging Company

Chicago, IL, USA
Listed 359 days ago
Established 2003

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, full-service catering company with a 20+ year operating history and strong brand recognition in a major metropolitan market. The business specializes in high-quality event catering across corporate, institutional, private, and specialty segments—backed by long-standing client relationships, trusted venue partnerships, and a scalable operational model. Key Highlights Include: * Diverse Revenue Streams: The business serves four primary client categories—corporate events, weddings, education segment, and special events. This balance delivers consistent, year-round cash flow and spreads risk across multiple market verticals. * Preferred Vendor Status: Authorized and recommended at nearly every major public and private venue in the region—including civic spaces, cultural centers, event halls, and corporate campuses. These preferred relationships generate recurring inbound leads and reduce competitive friction. * Established Infrastructure: The company operates from a dedicated commercial facility with professional kitchen equipment, attached walk-in cooler, and secured dry storage. Onsite processes support multiple events simultaneously. Equipment and systems are included in the sale. * Experienced Team in Place: Leadership roles include a General Manager (operations and hiring), Executive Chef (production and purchasing), Operations Manager (proposals and admin), and Venue Managers (on-site client service). An event-based roster of chefs, servers, and delivery staff provides flexible scalability. All key roles are documented, and front-of-house staff are uniformed and trained. * Reputation for Excellence: Recognized as a 5-star caterer, particularly in the wedding and institutional markets. Strong word-of-mouth referrals and a history of excellence have created a highly regarded brand with minimal customer concentration. * Comprehensive Systems: Formalized workflows, event templates, training protocols, and scheduling tools are in place. These systems support efficiency, consistency, and ease of transition to new ownership. * Clean Financials: The business has a consistent track record of profitability and well-documented financials. Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) and EBITDA are healthy, with margins supported by strong venue access and lean labor deployment.

Real Estate Information

The business operates from an 11,000 sq. ft. warehouse that houses a well-curated inventory of furniture, artwork, and accessories used for staging. The facility supports efficient storage, staging prep, and logistics. Inventory is owned, maintained in excellent condition, and included in the sale, providing immediate value and scalability for a new owner without requiring significant capital investment.

Support And Training

The owner is committed to a smooth transition and will provide training and support post-sale. This includes operational guidance, client introductions, and strategic insight to ensure continuity. The experienced team remains in place, enabling the buyer to step in confidently with ongoing support and minimal disruption.

Market And Competition

The home staging industry is growing steadily as real estate professionals increasingly rely on staging to reduce time on market and maximize property value. Demand is driven by seller competition, buyer expectations, and market aesthetics. While fragmented, the sector is competitive, with a mix of boutique providers and freelance stagers. Differentiation hinges on quality, inventory scale, and relationships with high-volume agents and brokers.

Reason for Selling

Retirement

Financials

Asking Price
$ 1,350,000
RevenueMost Recent Year
$ 1,400,000
EarningsLast Reported
$ 209,000 SDE
Assets Value
$ 2,165,000
Seller Financing
Subject to Negotiation
Steven R Denny
Innovative Business Advisors - Steve Denny
Areas Served
St. Louis, MO, USA

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