Plan your commercial kitchen business's next chapter. Exit on your own terms.
We secured a premium outcome for a UK-based commercial kitchen maintenance business with a strong portfolio of recurring revenue contracts.
Our client, a specialist in commercial kitchen installations for the US hospitality sector, was acquired by a strategic buyer looking to expand their geographic footprint.
A manufacturer of bespoke extraction systems was acquired by a larger building services group seeking to integrate their specialist capabilities.
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Commercial Kitchen Equipment M&A Advisory | UK and US
You've built a respected commercial kitchen equipment business from the ground up, securing valuable maintenance contracts and earning top certifications. Now, you deserve to understand its true value and explore your exit options with a specialist who knows your industry inside and out.
Is my commercial kitchen equipment business really worth that much?
You know the value of your maintenance contracts and your team's Gas Safe and CHAS certifications. But how do you translate that into a premium valuation? We understand how to price in the goodwill of your recurring revenue and the scarcity of your accredited engineers.
What will happen to my team of skilled engineers?
Your team of certified gas engineers and extraction specialists are the lifeblood of your business. We find buyers who value that expertise and are committed to retaining and developing your team, ensuring a smooth transition for everyone.
With the new F-Gas regulations, is now a good time to sell?
The upcoming F-Gas regulation changes are creating uncertainty for many. We can help you navigate this and position your business as a forward-thinking, compliant operation that is attractive to buyers looking to get ahead of the curve.
Before You Speak to Anyone
What Every Commercial Kitchen Equipment Owner
You've likely been approached by buyers before, but it's hard to know who is serious and who is just fishing for information. We separate the wheat from the chaff and bring only qualified, vetted acquirers to the table.
Without competing offers, there is no leverage. The buyer sets the pace, anchors low, and waits.
These are real acquirers actively seeking commercial kitchen equipment businesses. Our network includes over 13,000 registered acquirers with defined search criteria.
+ 13,000 more registered acquirers with defined search criteria
We create a competitive bidding environment where multiple buyers are vying for your business, driving up the price and giving you the leverage to choose the best offer.
Commercial Kitchen Equipment Business Owners
We are not generalists. We are M&A advisors who live and breathe the commercial kitchen equipment world, from the latest combi ovens to the intricacies of ventilation standards.
Specialists in the installation and maintenance of commercial dishwashers and glasswashers.
Suppliers of mixers, slicers, and other food preparation machinery.
We have a deep understanding of the nuances and value drivers within each sub-sector of the commercial kitchen equipment industry.
How to Sell Your Business: Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide for UK and US business owners considering a sale.
Understanding EBITDA multiples and sale prices in the current market.
Choosing the Right M&A Advisor
What to look for when selecting an advisor for your business sale.
How do you value a commercial kitchen equipment business with fluctuating project revenues?
My key engineers are critical to the business. How do we ensure they stay on after the sale?
Will I have to provide a warranty for the equipment installations we've completed?
How do you maintain confidentiality when approaching my direct competitors as potential buyers?
What impact do the new F-Gas regulations have on the value of my business?
8 buyers got in touch with the help of their tech. We ended up completing the sale in 32 days to a serial acquirer.
I could not have asked for better support. They found the perfect buyer and secured terms that exceeded my expectations.
The team guided me through every step. I felt completely supported from first call to completion. I then referred my friend Jennifer, who also sold her company with them.
Buyer replied, scheduling intro call
Data room accessed 3x today
Strong intent signal on call
PE firm announces new fund close
Acquirer hires Head of M&A
US firm completes UK acquisition
Sector pricing firmed this quarter
Management meeting confirmed for Thursday
Competitor acquired by a consolidator
Revised offer received, above asking
How we outperform M&A advisory firms
handles research, monitoring and risk.
You already get cold approaches every week. Most are a single buyer fishing for a low price, with no intention of paying a competitive multiple. We run a structured, confidential process that turns scattered approaches into
3 to 5 simultaneous offers you can compare
, led end-to-end by a senior advisor on your deal — not a junior handler.
Competitive process across 80+ qualified buyers in your sector creates real tension on price and terms.
You choose the right buyer, not the only option.
Better deal structures mean more in your pocket on day one.
The right buyer looks after your team, your clients, and everything you built.
Here's how we deliver these results for business owners.
Handles research and analysis behind the scenes, monitored by your advisory team
Sage handles the heavy lifting: research, document preparation, buyer monitoring, risk analysis. So your advisors can focus on strategy and negotiation.
Data-driven insights for your advisors
Every insight leads to a specific action, giving your team a clear plan to maximise your outcome.
Your dedicated team leads the process end-to-end.
Your team leads. Technology supports.
Sage and Sterling handle research and monitoring so your advisors focus on strategy and negotiation.
Deeply understands every buyer's criteria, budget, and deal preferences
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From First Call to Successful Exit
A structured, five-step sell-side process designed to maximise valuation and keep you in control.
A senior M&A bench, plus a sector specialist recruited for your industry on every deal.
For every engagement we add a sector specialist from your industry to the core team: a 15–25 year operator or advisor with direct relationships in your niche. Recruited per deal so you get the right fit, not a generalist.
"I built and sold my own company after scaling it to 80,000+ users and raising over £2M in funding. The exit process was painful, expensive, and completely opaque. I knew other business owners deserved better."
I built and sold my own company after scaling it to 80,000+ users and raising over £2M in funding. The exit process was painful, expensive, and completely opaque. I knew other business owners deserved better.
So I set out to modernise the way businesses are sold. We have now advised on 22 sales, built a network of over 12,500 registered acquirers, and we are the only AI-enabled M&A firm with this proprietary technology and data. We are highly specialised in building services, facilities management, and healthcare, and that is all we do.
Before DealFlowAgent, I spent years in the trenches of high-growth startups, learning what it takes to build, scale, and ultimately sell a business. That firsthand experience — the sleepless nights, the difficult conversations, the elation of getting it done — means I understand what our clients are going through on a level that most advisors simply cannot.
There is nothing better than a founder calling to say they have paid off their mortgage, sorted their children's school fees, or are ringing from a three-week holiday in the Maldives. That is why we do this.
On a personal note: 30 years old, grew up in Surrey, Crystal Palace supporter (sorry), and proud owner of Willow, an English Spaniel who is far more popular than I am. I also make a very good lasagne, if that helps.
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Thirty factors, not one multiple, in 15 minutes
Enter your website and answer a short set of focused questions. We score the real drivers a buyer prices, from contract cover and customer concentration to owner dependency and accreditations. You get the valuation range and the working shown.