Commissary Kitchen + Catering Business | SBA-Eligible | Glendale
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This turnkey opportunity combines an established catering business with owned real estate, featuring a fully licensed 2,521 SF commissary kitchen in Glendale, Arizona. AZBarbeque Catering has operated continuously since 2006, generating $450,000-$570,000 in annual revenue with strong West Valley brand recognition.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Established in 2006, AZBarbeque Catering serves corporate clients, school lunch programs, first responder events, and private functions throughout the Phoenix metro area. Recent revenue growth from $313,000 in 2021 to $567,500 in 2024 demonstrates consistent market demand. The business operates with a lean 1099 contractor model and maintains established vendor relationships.
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
The M-1 zoned industrial condo features a complete $600,000+ commercial buildout, including:
- 2,521 SF main floor with 600 SF mezzanine
- Health department licensed commissary kitchen
- 12-foot ANSUL hood system
- Walk-in cooler and Garland convection ovens
- Commercial prep equipment and supporting infrastructure
- Fenced yard with roll-up door access
- $150,000 FF&E package included
FINANCIALS
Asking Price: $975,000 (includes real estate value)
Annual Revenue: $567,500
Cash Flow (SDE): $85,000
Employees: 5 (1099 contractors)
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate margin improvement potential of $95,000-$107,000 annually through discretionary discount program modification. The fully equipped facility enables expansion into:
- Higher-margin corporate and event catering
- Ghost kitchen operations
- Food truck commissary services
- Mobile food production
Strategic West Valley location provides access to Westgate, State Farm Stadium, and growing suburban markets.
SUPPORT & FINANCING
The owner provides comprehensive transition training, including recipes, vendor contacts, SOPs, and health compliance processes. SBA financing available for qualified buyers.
This rare opportunity combines immediate cash flow, owned real estate, and significant growth potential in a proven market with no buildout required.
This turnkey opportunity combines an established catering business with owned real estate, featuring a fully licensed 2,521 SF commissary kitchen in Glendale, Arizona. AZBarbeque Catering has operated continuously since 2006, generating $450,000-$570,000 in annual revenue with strong West Valley brand recognition.
BUSINESS OVERVIEW
Established in 2006, AZBarbeque Catering serves corporate clients, school lunch programs, first responder events, and private functions throughout the Phoenix metro area. Recent revenue growth from $313,000 in 2021 to $567,500 in 2024 demonstrates consistent market demand. The business operates with a lean 1099 contractor model and maintains established vendor relationships.
FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT
The M-1 zoned industrial condo features a complete $600,000+ commercial buildout, including:
- 2,521 SF main floor with 600 SF mezzanine
- Health department licensed commissary kitchen
- 12-foot ANSUL hood system
- Walk-in cooler and Garland convection ovens
- Commercial prep equipment and supporting infrastructure
- Fenced yard with roll-up door access
- $150,000 FF&E package included
FINANCIALS
Asking Price: $975,000 (includes real estate value)
Annual Revenue: $567,500
Cash Flow (SDE): $85,000
Employees: 5 (1099 contractors)
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
Immediate margin improvement potential of $95,000-$107,000 annually through discretionary discount program modification. The fully equipped facility enables expansion into:
- Higher-margin corporate and event catering
- Ghost kitchen operations
- Food truck commissary services
- Mobile food production
Strategic West Valley location provides access to Westgate, State Farm Stadium, and growing suburban markets.
SUPPORT & FINANCING
The owner provides comprehensive transition training, including recipes, vendor contacts, SOPs, and health compliance processes. SBA financing available for qualified buyers.
This rare opportunity combines immediate cash flow, owned real estate, and significant growth potential in a proven market with no buildout required.
About the Business
- Years in Operation
- 20
- Employees
- 5 Contractors
Five part-time 1099 contractors currently staffed for kitchen operations, food p - Facilities & Assets
- The business operates from a 2,521 SF fully equipped industrial commissary kitchen (Suite #101) with ±600 SF of mezzanine space and a fenced yard. The facility includes a 12’ ANSUL hood, walk-in cooler, Garland convection ovens and oven/range, Cookshack smokers, prep tables, sinks, racks, and extensive supporting equipment. A full FF&E package is included, allowing immediate operation for catering, food truck support, or ghost kitchen concepts.
- Website
- https://azbarbequecatering.com/
- Market Outlook / Competition
- AZBarbeque Catering has generated $400,000–$570,000 in annual gross sales over the past four years with a 19-year operating history in the Phoenix metro. The business serves corporate catering, school lunch programs, first responder events, and private functions. A new owner benefits from established vendor relationships, a licensed commissary kitchen, and strong West Valley brand recognition.
- Opportunities for Growth
- A new owner can scale significantly by focusing on higher-margin corporate, private, and event catering, reducing discretionary discounting, and improving labor efficiency. With a fully built, licensed commissary kitchen in place, a buyer can immediately expand catering, ghost kitchen, or mobile food operations without the time or cost of a new buildout. The location provides strong access to Westgate, State Farm Stadium, and the growing West Valley market.
Real Estate
- Owned or Leased
- Owned
- Included in asking price
- Building Sq. Ft.
- 2,521
About the Sale
- Seller Motivation
- Owner transitioning to focus on other priorities and opportunities.
- Transition Support
- Owner will provide hands-on transition training; duration negotiable based on buyer experience. Recipes, vendor contacts, SOPs, and health compliance processes included.
- Financing Options
- SBA and conventional financing available for qualified buyers.
Listing Info
- ID
- 2386772
- Listing Views
- 1049
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