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Posting: 281085 | Available | 6/6/23
This established, diversified independent agency, appointed by top P&C, Standard and Non-Standard, Auto, Health, and Home Carriers, is offering its Agency or Book of Business. Of the 2700 policies, the P&C distribution is approximately Homeowners -25%, Auto -70%, Commercial -5%, and Healthcare.
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Posting: 280525 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is a great opportunity to purchase a large agency in Fort Lauderdale. $4,800,000 of Allstate Premium the remaining is Brokered Property. They have an 86% retention rate and crossline sale potential. If you are an aggressive individual, this is the agency you are looking to purchase.
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$1,250,000
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Posting: 278583 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is a well-established 13-year agency, in beautiful Fairfield County, CT; only minutes from the beach, nestled between Bridgeport and New Haven. It has a good retention rate and losses. It is located in a very active community shopping area. It is well-managed, seasoned staff to transition.
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$553,000
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Posting: 278588 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an award-winning agency consisting of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with high retention, a profitable loss ratio, and a loyal customer base. The agency is located in a professional business area in a highly desirable location in Northwest LA County.
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$700,000
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Posting: 278399 | Available | 12/19/23
For sale is a well-established Allstate Agency, family-owned for 58 years in beautiful Titusville, FL, on the Space Coast. This $3.0M total premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$675,000
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Posting: 278573 | Available | 5/19/24
For sale is an established agency in Aiken County South Carolina with a great business climate. The agency has an excellent retention ratio of 90% + and a very profitable loss ratio. The agency consists of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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$833,000
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Posting: 278337 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the dynamic city of Winston Salem, NC. This second-generation family-run agency has approximately $5 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 283861 | Available | 11/15/23
This is a great opportunity to purchase an Agency in beautiful Saint Petersburg FL. This top-producing elite agency has a well-trained and licensed staff who all work remotely. The agency is on pace to add $500,000 in premiums this year. The loss ratio is 48.78% and auto retention is 87.19%.
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$1,650,000
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Posting: 278580 | Available | 8/1/23
This 20-year, 4.4 million dollar-established Allstate agency located in Decatur Alabama, consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life and financial services. The revenue was $520K in 2021 including a $116,669 bonus.
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$1,150,000
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Posting: 278693 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established Allstate agency located in majestic Asheville NC. This $3.867 million earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. Excellent retention.
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$1,245,000
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Posting: 278584 | Available | 7/26/23
For sale is a well-established Allstate insurance agency in Largo, Florida (33770). There is a location available but the financial reports, rent/lease, and photos are only available with an NDA. They have been in business for 8 years with 4 people on staff. F&E is available.
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$1,500,000
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Posting: 280995 | Available | 5/31/23
This well-managed turnkey Allstate agency is located in the Columbia area of South Carolina. This agency offering has approximately $5.1 Million in combined earned premium plus brokered, which consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth
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$995,000
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Posting: 279812 | Available | 5/19/24
This well-established award-winning Agency has been serving the Wilmington area since 1986. The office is located between several major cities on the East Coast and has a diverse population of many rich cultures and communities.
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$680,000
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Posting: 280401 | Available | 10/3/23
For sale is a long-established (30+ years) Allstate agency, with 21 in the same location in Downtown Franklin, VA on the busiest street in town. The book consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$637,000
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Posting: 278587 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-established agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; it has a very profitable loss ratio of 35% and an excellent retention ratio near 95%. The agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross-sales.
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$1,100,000
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$600,000
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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.
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$3,200,000
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Posting: 278695 | Available | 8/1/23
This is a well-managed turnkey Allstate agency located in the Columbia, SC area. This well-established agency has approximately $3.45 million in earned premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and other services.
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$949,000
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Posting: 283462 | Available | 10/20/23
The established agency is located in a well-founded area in Concord, NH. This $5.1M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services. Great potential to increase revenues.
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$1,600,000
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Posting: 284354 | Available | 12/19/23
This is a great opportunity to own your own Allstate Insurance Agency. The retention rate is 86.85% The premium growth was 18% so far this year and loss ratio is a profitable 54%. If you are looking for an opportunity in a growing business with unlimited potential, please contact us.
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$950,000
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Posting: 278675 | Available | 7/27/23
Well-Established Agency in desirable and prosperous Westchester County; has a very profitable Loss Ratio of 32% and a good Retention Ratio. The Agency consists primarily of preferred auto/homeowners with a great opportunity to grow in cross sales, as well as life and financial services.
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$285,000
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Posting: 278694 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an established agency in a great High Point location. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales and life/financial services. A low loss ratio has created a profitable book. This is a turnkey operation.
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$980,000
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Posting: 278679 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is an established, $1.5 million ECP agency in dynamic and growing St. Peters, MO, just outside of St. Louis. The agency consists of a preferred auto and homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross sales, as well as life/financial services.
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$249,000
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Posting: 278705 | Available | 8/1/23
An established 51-year family-run Allstate agency is located in one of the Greensboro area's great communities. This $3.5M earned premium agency consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity for growth in cross-sales as well as life/financial services.
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$890,000
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Posting: 278680 | Available | 7/27/23
Established a 30-year-old turnkey agency located in Orlando, Florida. The area is primed for great growth opportunities. This $3.7M earned premium agency consistent with a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with the ability for growth in cross sales as well as life/financial services.
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$795,000
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Posting: 278631 | Available | 7/27/23
For sale is a well-established 23-year agency in beautiful Naples, FL; only minutes from the beach. It is well-managed with seasoned staff to transition to a new owner. It has almost $7 million in total premium that consists of a preferred auto/homeowner customer base with an excellent opportunity.
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$1,994,000
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Posting: 278697 | Available | 8/1/23
The office is located in a strip mall adjacent to a high-traffic major retailer (Walmart) on a very busy, major US Highway. It's one of the largest Allstate agencies in the state of Kentucky. This agency is almost entirely built on Property and Casualty insurance policies.
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$689,000
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Posting: 280428 | Available | 6/27/23
For sale is an Allstate insurance agency in that has been in business for 19 years. It is located in Sarasota, Florida (34232) and the rent/lease terms + rate are available with an NDA. F&E is available. There will be location photos and current agency staffing available with a signed NDA.
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$4,000,000
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Posting: 278700 | Available | 8/1/23
This is an awesome opportunity for the entrepreneur who wants to grow with the Enhance Commissions Agreement. This is one of the few agencies that have an ECP agreement. It has great potential to increase revenues. The owner is motivated to sell.
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$106,355
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Posting: 280284 | Available | 4/19/23
This is an opportunity to buy an existing UPS resale with an owner benefit of over $100,000 and $166,000 worth of Blue Horizon upgrade budget built into the asking price.
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$478,000
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Posting: 278697 | Available | 8/1/23
The office is located in a strip mall adjacent to a high-traffic major retailer (Walmart) on a very busy, major US Highway. It's one of the largest Allstate agencies in the state of Kentucky. This agency is almost entirely built on Property and Casualty insurance policies.
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$689,000
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Posting: 285677 | 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.
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$1,250,000
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Posting: 282742 | Available | 1/22/24
For sale is a profitable Nekter juice bar franchise with training and support! Offering unique juices, handmade smoothies, and fresh fruit acai bowls. Situated in a high-traffic area near parks, schools, and various businesses. An excellent opportunity for entrepreneurs, featuring low rent.
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$549,000
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$156,000
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Posting: 284289 | Available | 12/13/23
This retail package store located in a Publix anchored shopping center. The business has been in the same location for 13 years and has seen steady revenue growth. The business is currently run with an absentee owner and has a full time manager in place.
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$450,000
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Posting: 280815 | Available | 5/18/23
This listing is for a great Family Restaurant with Barbecue done on real hickory wood, Great Burgers, hot dogs, Chicken, RIBS, and all the sweets and fixings. The outdoor smoker smell makes you want to stop in every time.
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$180,000
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$158,558
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Posting: 283426 | Available | 10/17/23
Operating out of a new showroom in one of the busiest shopping areas in Birmingham, this fast-growing franchised flooring business offers multiple flooring options from all of the major suppliers including hardwood, laminate, carpet, tile, and stone. With their three mobile showrooms.
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$375,000
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$240,869
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Posting: 284215 | Available | 2/2/24
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.
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$550,000
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Posting: 284846 | Available | 4/3/24
Current UAB enrollment is over 21,000. Meal plan revenue for freshmen only was over $10 million including both meal plan and dollars that can be used in retail. There are opportunities to provide catering service to a variety of campus organizations, clubs and meetings.
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$449,000
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$135,532
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Posting: 279760 | Available | 3/19/23
This BBQ restaurant has been around for 30+ years and is a staple in the community. It serves up tasty hickory-smoked Barbecue pork, chicken, and beef paired with classic Southern comfort food. Very well known for their award-winning pies!
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$150,000
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Posting: 285972 | Available | 4/3/24
In business for 35+ years, this company offers a wide variety of services from bathroom remodeling/repair, new construction & glass doors. They also provide custom-made products from tubs to showers & vanities.
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$650,000
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Posting: 285142 | Available | 2/13/24
For-Profit Thrift Store known for its pricing and variety. It is family-owned and is located in an anchor space in a shopping center with easy access and egress. It is heavily shopped by thrift store hobbyist, budget-minded moms, a loyal Hispanic following and anyone wanting to save money.
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$200,000
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Posting: 279551 | Available | 3/7/23
Multi-Unit Automotive Service Franchises. Locations in Hoover and Clanton Alabama. Each location is a fully staffed 6 bay full-service automotive service center with a presence in the community for many years. There is management in place at each location with experienced staff.
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$375,000
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For those who don't know, a non-compete agreement is a contract between a buyer and seller of a business, which after the sale, prohibits the seller from engaging in direct competition with the business they previously sold. Joe Ranieri (Business Broker) adds this topic to a BizBen Discussion Post.
In our BizBen.com June 2021 Monthly Report the top ProIntermediaries and ProAdvisors on BizBen offer their thoughts about the current status of the business for sale marketplace with trends and predictions for Business Buyers, Owner/Sellers, Business Brokers, Agents, Advisors in the near future.
Sometimes business brokers just can't win with their clients, because if an offer comes in too fast & too early then they must have lowballed the price & the seller is suspicious, and if not enough offers come in after putting the business on the market - they may look unproductive to their clients.
As the year winds down, it's tempting for business brokers to go through their old files and throw them out to make room for new client's folders, but that would be foolish. Joe Ranieri (Orange County Business broker) discusses strategies for saving files - a key annual strategy for brokers/agents.
