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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMarch 31, 2025

Why Buy a Travel Agency (Because They Can Crush It)

with Jared Benoff · Vacationeeze

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
Vacationeeze
Industry
travel agency - destination weddings niche
Purchase Price
$2.0M
Multiple (SDE)
2.0x
Year
2024
LTV at Close
85%
Deal Source
family

Financing Structure

$1.7M
SBA 7(a)
$1.7M (81%)
Seller Note
$200K (10%)
Buyer Equity
$200K (10%)

Strategic Rationale

Acquiring a high-margin, asset-light family business with significant low-hanging fruit in digital marketing and efficiency.

Post-Acquisition Performance

$8M Gross Bookings; $1.3M Commission Revenue; $950k SDE

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Matched SBA Loan Records

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The Huntington National Bank85%
$200KP + 1.50%FY2025
The Huntington National Bank85%
$1.7MP + 1.50%FY2025

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