Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$360,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 255930 | Available | 10/12/22
For sale is a mail service franchise for sale in Irvine, Orange County. It is a branded postal store with well-established repeat, referral or walk-in customers. It is located near the freeway at a major busy shopping center in an upper-middle-class neighborhood.
Asking Price
$300,000
Cash flow
$154,270
Revenue
$84,915
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 274048 | Available | 9/13/22
Our client is a software company that generates recurring revenue through its products and services. These include a mobile app development service along with the licensing of its proprietary, extremely user-friendly software platform for mobile app development.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$4,000,000
Revenue
$12,000,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 275498 | Available | 9/13/22
Founded in 2008, the Company is a custom software development company that designs, builds, and maintains mobile and web app designs for their clients. They build innovative digital products that put the user first across a multitude of different industries including healthcare, hospitality, etc.
Asking Price
$20,000,000
Cash flow
$9,280
Revenue
$1,595,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 275838 | Available | 9/11/22
World leader in iris recognition tech with large USA production capacity. Multinational with robust record of selling tech products worldwide. Clients include UN, US Dept. of Homeland Security, Navy, Marines, govts. of India, Philippines, Kenya, and Northrop Grumman, InCadence and numerous others.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$2,238,881
Down
$2,000,000
Posting: 274981 | Available | 7/9/22
An innovative, forward thinking electrical contractor business with over 20 years of consistent, profitable success. Situated in a prime Southern CA locale, this business is closely partnered with many large general contractors to perform work for a plethora of large national brands such as Target
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$4,000,000
Revenue
$4,950,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 260179 | Available | 7/7/22
The Company is a direct, high end, national provider of planning solutions that uses proprietary high-speed data technology, service, and integrity to simplify the complex world of business, financial, and risk management planning. The technology is designed to pinpoint optimal plan design results.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$18,540
Revenue
$148,110
Down
Call
Posting: 274078 | Available | 7/2/22
Founded in 2018, specializing in Artificial Intelligence Radiology Imaging and other Emerging Medical Technologies, owned and operated by three managing partners with broad ranging domain expertise. Our client has seen high quality, sector specific deal flow,
Asking Price
Call
Cash flow
$6,750
Revenue
$29,700
Down
Call
Posting: 273249 | Available | 6/23/22
Our client has an innovative blockchain platform that operates as a digital marketplace where users can create coins and smart contracts to trade assets, goods, and services using a digitally encrypted, peer-to-peer blockchain exchange system. With our client's platform, users can create, transact
Asking Price
$250,000
Cash flow
$600,000
Revenue
$1,800,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 265861 | Available | 6/8/22
This is a California based company that fills a unique niche providing customizable and highly-vetted medical provider networks for Group Health and Workers Comp payers. Three partners formed the Company in 2011, and one wishes to retire. The partners are looking to sell part or all of the Co.
Asking Price
$3,200,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$517,548
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 272708 | Available | 3/4/22
Our client developed and operates a multi-market high-demand system capable of identifying criminal subjects in seconds. Access to the cloud-based software is subscription-based with packages ranging from $35,000 to $300,000 annually. The system generates recurring revenue from major retailers.
Asking Price
$5,000,000
Cash flow
Call / Email
Revenue
$12,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 271448 | Available | 2/3/22
Invention that will revolutionize interior fire control. Their patent-pending radical approach to fire control consists of machines that are both economical and easy to build. These machines create large quantities of inert air on site which, when pumped into a dwelling
Asking Price
$750,000
Cash flow
$45,000
Revenue
$815,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 269553 | Available | 9/17/21
This respected, sixteen-year-old Company services the testing needs for Fortune 500 companies as a tier one supplier and is an ISO/IEC 17025-2005 A2LA accredited laboratory. The Company provides a group of services such as ISO calibration on new and existing test equipment, offers equipment upgrades
Asking Price
$2,000,000
Cash flow
$10,000
Revenue
$12,000
Down
Call
Posting: 269403 | Available | 9/2/21
This well-established brand provides a unique, all-in-one web-based SaaS platform for generating dynamic QR codes with tracking and reporting capabilities, as well as a full featured website builder for developing custom mobile landing pages and micro-sites.
Asking Price
$115,000
Cash flow
$2,430,000
Revenue
$6,950,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 260194 | Available | 10/28/20
The Company is a direct, high end, national provider of planning solutions that uses proprietary high-speed data technology, service, and integrity to simplify the complex world of business, financial, and risk management planning.
Asking Price
Call / Email
Cash flow
$70,000
Revenue
$299,759
Down
$175,000
Posting: 250601 | Available | 10/6/20
Well established profitable commercial glass & door service company providing excellent services & quality products in bay area. This glass & door service has been established since 1992 and the current owner has operated for 27 years, now wants to retire as of health and need to sell.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$200,000
Revenue
$1,046,000
Down
$181,250
Posting: 284627 | Available | 4/30/24
New Pricing! These are ten FedEx home & ground delivery routes for sale for $725,000. Currently grossing at $1,046,000 + and has estimated adjusted cash flow of $200,000 + per year. This includes 10 FedEx delivery vehicles that are worth an estimated $313,000 and 11 employees (FT & PT) in place.
Asking Price
$725,000
Cash flow
$400,000
Revenue
$1,100,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 272547 | Available | 5/3/24
For sale is a professional service company providing written translation and oral interpretation services in 200 languages for clients worldwide: government agencies, NGOs, business entities, etc. The business has an extensive team of language experts and a broad client base, and operates virtually.
Asking Price
$1,495,000
Cash flow
$180,000
Revenue
$550
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 274482 | Available | 5/5/24
Top brand blinds, shades, shutters, etc retail. Easy to operate profitable and potential business even without advertisements or marketing. Ideal location on a high-traffic major street and the hub of Silicon Valley. Increasing sales yearly with many repeat & new customers. Price was lowered.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$1,900,000
Revenue
$9,500,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 271089 | Available | 5/3/24
Profitable commercial construction general engineering contractor, with recurring Fortune 500 customers, over 50 employees, and extensive equipment and vehicles. In San Francisco Bay Area. Customers consist of major telecommunications and other Fortune 500 companies throughout Northern California.
Asking Price
$8,000,000
Cash flow
$235,000
Revenue
$1,740,000
Down
$210,000
Posting: 286256 | Available | 4/25/24
Work in a recession-resistant industry where weekly pay is guaranteed. Straightforward business model - simply manage your fleet and team of drivers. No accounts receivable. No rental space required. No inventory required. No marketing required. Steady, predictable revenue.
Asking Price
$875,000
Total Investment
$200,000
Min Liquid Cash
Call/Email
Net Worth
N/A
Posting: 284296 | Available | 4/30/24
More than just a business opportunity. Own a profitable business in one of the least saturated industries in the country even if you have no experience. The thousands of people who win law suits daily are all your potential customers.
Franchise Fee
Call/Email
Cash flow
$234,960
Revenue
$855,693
Down
$595,000
Posting: 280407 | Available | 5/6/24
Price reduced! SBA approved! This is a great opportunity to own a well-established, leading sign design & manufacturing franchise providing custom sign solutions, interactive digital signs, vehicle wraps and graphics, point of purchase, trade show and table graphics, printing services, and banners.
Asking Price
$595,000
Cash flow
$344,726
Revenue
$1,166,933
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 276935 | Available | 2/9/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,250,000
Cash flow
$235,146
Revenue
$906,675
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285760 | Available | 3/21/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$257,743
Revenue
$1,146,992
Down
$575,000
Posting: 283926 | Available | 3/28/24
Highly profitable 10 FedEx ground routes in North San Diego, CA. Rare opportunity to purchase 10 contiguous routes in Carlsbad, California 92008. Sale includes entire 92008 zip code! High growth territory includes downtown Carlsbad, business park, malls and surrounding affluent neighborhoods.
Asking Price
$945,000
Cash flow
$380,000
Revenue
$1,829,418
Down
$135,000
Posting: 285864 | Available | 4/1/24
Rare opportunity to own a FedEx P&D routes with a 6-DAY/WEEK operation! Hit the ground running with 7,200 stops per week.
Asking Price
$1,350,000
Cash flow
$350,905
Revenue
$1,464,414
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285675 | Available | 3/15/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$975,000
Cash flow
$402,750
Revenue
$1,321,766
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280324 | Available | 1/23/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,500,000
Cash flow
$584,952
Revenue
$2,103,589
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 281321 | Available | 8/2/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,950,000
Cash flow
$658,529
Revenue
$2,244,133
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279874 | Available | 12/5/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,500,000
Cash flow
$238,970
Revenue
$883,151
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283999 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$800,000
Cash flow
$99,433
Revenue
$317,920
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 273319 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a profitable Postal Annex franchise opportunity located in the North County. This location has 384 mailboxes producing over $53,000 in rental income per year alone and over $29,000 per year in notary services. Other services include live scans, passport photos, faxes, color copies, etc.
Asking Price
$200,000
Cash flow
$645,389
Revenue
$2,489,986
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284528 | Available | 1/6/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,850,000
Cash flow
$353,129
Revenue
$1,417,865
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 280333 | Available | 2/29/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,300,000
Cash flow
$524,453
Revenue
$1,863,521
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282069 | Available | 2/9/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$1,800,000
Cash flow
$233,504
Revenue
$817,600
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285621 | Available | 3/12/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$700,000
Cash flow
$159,925
Revenue
$596,205
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283458 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$450,000
Cash flow
$676,705
Revenue
$2,438,589
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283460 | Available | 11/23/23
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. The business has seen double-digit organic growth since its inception.
Asking Price
$2,800,000
Cash flow
$313,760
Revenue
$1,318,156
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 282847 | Available | 9/15/23
This roofing contracting business was established in April of 1996 and created a long track record of success and happy clients. As it continues to grow, it generated over $313K in SDE in 2022. The company is versed in a comprehensive spectrum of tasks.
Asking Price
$600,000
Cash flow
$325,688
Revenue
$1,229,907
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 283979 | Available | 2/10/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,000,000
Cash flow
$336,436
Revenue
$1,356,798
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285623 | Available | 4/25/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,025,000
Cash flow
$584,857
Revenue
$2,015,174
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285478 | Available | 3/3/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Linehaul routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$1,600,000
Cash flow
$222,197
Revenue
$782,624
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 278240 | Available | 2/7/24
Well-established and highly profitable FedEx Ground routes. All routes are contiguous, making load sharing among routes efficient. Each route and supplemental comes with (1) truck and (1) experienced driver already in place. Business has seen double digit organic growth since inception.
Asking Price
$625,000
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Applying for a business acquisition loan can be challenging for someone who hasn't been through that process in the past. If one has a mortgage one knows that the value of the property being pledged has to at least equal the amount of the loan, SBA loans to buy a small business are very different.
Yes, there are ways to find businesses with growth potential that can be purchased with modest investments. But before offering any ideas about finding cheap businesses, it's important to review some of the risks involved. Peter Siegel (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses this topic with others.
At What Point Do You Show Key Marketing Info And Materials To Buyers? Robb Hartman, Business Broker at BizBen discusses this topic with others on this BizBen Discussion.
Business buyers many times ask in my ProBuy consulting sessions - how long should I ask for due-diligence when buying a small business? The answer really depends on several factors. They include: type of business, demand for the business, complexity of the business. Advisors weigh in on this topic.
The owner selling the business doesn't have recent financial information or documentation but insists revenues are increasing. Should buyers believe the seller? What should buyers do in this situation? ProIntermediaries on BizBen answer the question of verifying seller / owner's financial claims.
When considering buying a business that is losing money one has to be very careful. There are reasons that the business could be losing money that aren't fatal or extremely difficult to fix and there are other reasons that should send you running in the other direction. Peter Siegel, MBA explains.
Asking the seller straightforward questions and getting straightforward answers in return is an important part of the buying and due diligence process. In this Discussion, both ProIntermediaries and Advisors offer thorough questions you should be asking during your meeting with a business seller.
Valuing a small business is not guess work. It's not what some other businesses of the same type may have or may not have been sold for, it's not even what a business owner "feels" they want or deserve. It is a formula based on many factors. Peter Siegel, MBA from BizBen & others discuss this topic.
