Forward Foods
How we got $399K
Based on typical figures for its industry (2022 Economic Census), not its own records.
What we know
Signs of a sale Unlikely to sell soon
- In business 20 years (since 2006)
From public records and the company's website, not a statement that it's for sale.
What they do
Forward Foods is an artisan cheese shop in downtown Norman, Oklahoma, serving Norman and the OKC area since 2006. It specializes in artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and pantry goods from the US and abroad.
From the company's website. Industry: Confectionery and Nut Retailers.
Compared with similar businesses nearby
| Business | Est. revenue | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Foods this business | $3.0M | — |
| Mango Cannabis Norman | $1.5M | 0.1 mi |
| GRAY OWL COFFEE, LLC Norman · 13 employees | $2.6M | 0.3 mi |
| KARSTENS BAGEL Norman · 19 employees | $2.1M | 0.5 mi |
| THE CANDY BASKET LLC Norman · 5 employees | $818K | 0.5 mi |
| EL NATURAL LLC Norman · 36 employees | $4.8M | 2.5 mi |
| THE HIP, LLC Norman · 2 employees | $799K | 3.1 mi |
The full calculation
Figures are shown toward the upper part of their range rather than at its middle.
Brought up to date assuming revenue has grown 8% a year since 2020, when the PPP figures were reported; included above.
| Estimated value = EBITDA × typical sale multiple | $399K |
| Multiple for this size and industry | 2× |
| Value range | $151K – $617K |
This business has no PPP loan on record, so there is no business-specific data. The figures are the typical estimated revenue of Confectionery and Nut Retailers businesses in our Oklahoma data: the middle value, with the range covering the middle half of those businesses. EBITDA applies the industry margin (7%). Treat these as a rough guide.
| Revenue range | $1.4M – $3.8M |
| EBITDA range | $94K – $257K |
| Industry (NAICS) | Confectionery and Nut Retailers (445292) |
EBITDA margin: from IRS tax returns of S corporations in this industry (2019–2022), adjusted for company size: smaller companies typically run higher margins. EBITDA here is after owners' salaries.
Benchmarks: US Economic Census 2022. These are statistical estimates, not reported financials. Listing details come from Overture Maps open data. Full methodology
History & advisors
“Serving Norman and the OKC area since 2006, we specialize in the best artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and pantry goods from the US and abroad.”
From the company's own website and public filings (DOL Form 5500, IRS Form 990, SBA). Roles are as stated there and may be out of date.
Public records
Matched to this business by name and address from public government data; a match can occasionally be wrong.
About Forward Foods
Forward Foods is a confectionery and nut retailers company in Norman, Oklahoma, in business since 2006. Its estimated annual revenue is about $3.0M, with roughly $199K of EBITDA. Its estimated business value is $399K (likely range $151K–$617K).
Common questions
- Who owns Forward Foods?
- The owner of Forward Foods isn't in public records we've found yet. If you own or run the business, you can add or correct its details on SeeBITDA.
- How much revenue does Forward Foods make?
- SeeBITDA estimates Forward Foods's annual revenue at about $3.0M (likely between $1.4M and $3.8M), based on public records such as its PPP loan and retirement-plan filings, brought up to 2026.
- What is Forward Foods worth?
- About $399K, roughly 2× its estimated EBITDA of $199K, typical for a confectionery and nut retailers company its size. Likely range: $151K–$617K.
- When was Forward Foods founded?
- Forward Foods has been in business since 2006.