Can I buy a business in Washington, DC with an SBA loan?

Usually, yes. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) acquisition financing, which typically covers up to 90% of the purchase price on a 10-year term, leaving a 10–15% down payment. Lenders look for steady cash flow that covers the loan payments with room to spare (debt service coverage), so listings with documented earnings are the easiest to finance.

How do I find businesses for sale in Washington, DC before other buyers?

Most listings appear on individual broker websites days or weeks before they reach the national marketplaces. Searcher OS scrapes those broker sites daily and matches new Washington, DC listings against your acquisition criteria, so you can be the first call instead of one of fifty.

Businesses for Sale in Washington, DC

Q: How much does a business cost in Washington, DC?

The median asking price of current listings is $720,000, and average seller's discretionary earnings run around $382,000. Most small businesses trade at a multiple of cash flow, so compare the asking price against earnings rather than revenue.

Browse 165 businesses currently for sale in the Washington, DC metro area with an average asking price of $1.6M. Find acquisition opportunities across every industry in the metro.

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165

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$1.6M

Average SDE

$382K

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Full Service Restaurant for Sale in Washington, VA

Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, VA

A full-service restaurant and bar in the Northern Virginia region offered together with owned real estate, combining operating cash flow with long-term property equity. The business generates consistent annual revenue exceeding seven figures with a lean staffed operation across a well-designed dining and bar footprint. The real estate inclusion creates a rare opportunity for a buyer seeking both income and asset ownership in a single transaction.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many businesses are for sale in Washington, DC?

Searcher OS currently tracks 165 businesses for sale in the Washington, DC metro area, aggregated daily from broker websites and the major marketplaces. 10 of them were listed in the last 7 days. Locations are shown at the metro level — exact cities and broker contacts unlock with a free account.

How much does a business cost in Washington, DC?

Buying a Business in Washington, DC

The Washington, DC metro area supports a steady flow of small-business acquisitions across service, retail, and industrial sectors. Buying close to home has real advantages: you can meet sellers face to face, judge locations and crews yourself, and keep the local customer relationships that make these businesses durable after a transition.

Listings here are shown at the metro level to protect seller confidentiality — the exact city, full description, and broker contact unlock with a free account. Most businesses in this size range qualify for SBA 7(a) financing with 10–15% down, so compare each deal's cash flow against its projected debt service, not just the asking price. Start with these guides:

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