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Hype or Not? Vending Machines and Micro-Markets
TikTok sells vending as passive income. A good machine selling $1,000 a month nets about $160. Our 2026 scorecard, micro-market math, and why buying a documented route often wins.
Tim · Oct 3, 2026
What Is My Business Worth? 2026 SDE Multiples by Industry
Most Main Street businesses sell for 2–4x SDE; the Q2 2026 median was 2.7x and $349,250. See 21 industry multiples, how SDE works, and what moves your price.
Tim · Oct 2, 2026
Industry Snapshot: Coffee Shops and Cafés
The median U.S. coffee shop sells for $176,500 — about 2.2x owner earnings. Revenue is up 37% in five years, owner earnings only 12%. Here are 2026 margins, multiples and what buyers check.
Tim · Sep 30, 2026
Hype or Not? Buying a Tesla to Earn on a Robotaxi Network
Verdict: Hype, for now. Private owners can't join Tesla's robotaxi network yet, and a new Model Y bought for fares loses about $21,000 in year one. A used Tesla on Turo earns today.
Tim · Sep 25, 2026
Seller Financing in 2026: What Buyers and Sellers Should Actually Expect
Seller notes show up in most Main Street deals under $5M, but the June 2025 SBA rule change means many sellers are negotiating from an outdated playbook. Here are the 2026 numbers.
Tim · Sep 25, 2026
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