Don’t trust the seller’s numbers. Check the deal first.
Tell us the category, location, asking price, and claimed SDE. Get an independent 0–100 score, red flags, and what to check next — built from public data, not the broker’s pitch. In seconds.
What every Deal Check looks at
Valuation vs. SDE multiples
Whether the asking price and claimed SDE line up with the typical multiples paid for the industry.
Category fragmentation
How mom-and-pop the category is nationally — fragmented markets behave very differently from consolidated ones.
Search demand trend
Whether search demand for the category is rising or falling right now.
Local competitor density
How many competitors sit in the trade area relative to the local population.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Deal Check?+
A free, instant 0-100 score on a specific business listing, built from independent public data — not anything the seller supplies. It flags red flags and tells you whether the deal is worth pursuing further.
What data does it use?+
Category fragmentation and demand data, local competitor density, and how the asking price and claimed SDE compare to typical multiples for the industry — all from public sources, not the seller's books.
Is it really free?+
Yes. It only asks for your email so we can send you the result and a link back to it. No credit card, no subscription.
How is this different from the full Deal Scan?+
The Deal Check is a fast directional score on one listing. The full Deal Scan (at /due-diligence) goes deep: live demand trends, competitor traffic, customer complaints, and a defended GO/NO-GO verdict from 30+ sources.
Do you need the seller's financials?+
No — the Deal Check and the full Deal Scan both cover the market side of due diligence, independent of what the seller or broker provides. Pair either with your own financial or QoE review.