Buying Into An Existing Business May 2026

Businesses are usually valued as a multiple of or EBITDA .

Check for upcoming lease expirations, new competitors, or changing regulations. 4. Due Diligence (The Deep Dive) buying into an existing business

Review at least 3 years of tax returns, P&L statements, and balance sheets. Watch out for "owner add-backs" (personal expenses run through the business). Businesses are usually valued as a multiple of or EBITDA