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Food Truck Valuation Calculator
Estimate what your food truck business is worth using SDE multiples and revenue benchmarks.
Food truck valuation drives buy-sell decisions, SBA loan applications, and partnership buyouts. This calculator applies industry-standard SDE multiples plus equipment asset value to estimate market value.
- Estimated Value = SDE × Industry Multiple (typically 1.8x–2.8x)
- SDE = Net Profit + Owner Salary + Add-backs
- Median mobile food business sells at ~2.25x SDE
Built for food truck owners planning an exit, buyers evaluating acquisitions, and brokers pricing listings.
Source: BizMetricsHQ 320+ food truck operators (2025–2026). Methodology
Business Financials
Estimated Value
$263,250
Range: $210,600 – $327,600
At 2.25x SDE on $117,000 SDE
SDE-Based Value
$263,250
Revenue-Based Value
$165,000
Industry Multiples
Revenue Multiple
0.4x – 0.7x
Median 0.55x
SDE Multiple
1.8x – 2.8x
Median 2.25x
Asset + Goodwill
Truck + routes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How are food trucks valued?
Most food trucks are valued using SDE multiples (1.8x–2.8x) plus partial equipment asset value. A truck with $117K SDE at 2.25x would be worth ~$263K before adjusting for truck condition and transferable permits.
What is a good SDE multiple for a food truck?
The median SDE multiple for food trucks is 2.25x. Trucks with recurring catering contracts and transferable permits command 2.5x–2.8x. Owner-dependent street routes may sell at 1.8x–2.0x.
What is SDE for a food truck?
SDE equals net profit plus owner salary and discretionary add-backs. For an owner-operator earning $75K salary with $42K net profit, SDE is approximately $117K before depreciation and interest add-backs.
How much is a food truck with $300K revenue worth?
A food truck with $300K revenue and $117K SDE typically sells for $210K–$328K (1.8x–2.8x SDE), with a median around $263K at 2.25x. Actual value depends on truck age, route contracts, and permit transferability.