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Harris County, Texas
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Cash Flow
Call/Email
Name: Steve Merritt
Name
Steve Merritt
FE&E:
$1,000,000
Reason for sale:
-
Lease Options:
N/A
Listing Number:
76931-328853
Sales:
$432,134
Seller's Discretionary Earnings:
$164,778
Posting ID:
tw:88517
Business Category:
Child Care
Keywords:
Transworld
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