Cash flow
$325,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$900,000
Posting: 287244 | Available | 3/25/25
This soft-serve ice cream and fast-food restaurant has been in existence for 30 years and under current ownership for the past 20 years. This location is part of 7,000+ Worldwide franchises in over 20 countries with the Franchisor founded in 1940 and franchising since 1944.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$5,665
Revenue
$89,929
Down
$75,000
Posting: 287943 | Available | 3/24/25
Boutique artisanal vegan ice cream filled with simple wholesome ingredients. This is the perfect business to own for those who want to get into the health foods industry. Home-based and can be run anywhere. The business has a long-time copacker and logistics company providing the manufacturing.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288750 | Available | 3/24/25
A franchise ice cream business is for sale in downtown San Mateo. The store is 1,700 square feet, and the rent is $8,800 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). With the right management and an owner-operator, the business has the potential to generate over $200,000.
Asking Price
$839,999
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$260,000
Posting: 289290 | Available | 3/22/25
Very profitable, Semi-Absentee owned Rolled Icecream business, boasting an average profit margin of nearly 40%. This establishment manufactures its own ice cream, specializing in Rolled Ice-cream alongside other popular offerings such as boba smoothies, bubble waffles and Macaron Icecream.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290703 | Available | 3/20/25
This beloved Santa Clara County dessert shop has been delighting customers for 15 years with handcrafted ice cream sandwiches, gourmet cookies, and indulgent treats. With a loyal following and prime Silicon Valley location, it's a community staple known for quality and innovation.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$63,960
Revenue
$444,431
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290494 | Available | 3/19/25
This well-established dessert franchise has been serving the community since the sixties, making it one of the oldest in the system. Positioned in a high-visibility area with a strong mix of residential and commercial traffic, it benefits from steady footfall and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$144,000
Down
$70,000
Posting: 286903 | Available | 3/19/25
Asset For sale is a well-established donut shop in Orange County, priced at $70,000. The store recently added ice cream to its offerings, attracting more customers during the summer.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$117,962
Revenue
$1,495,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288237 | Available | 3/17/25
Located between two major highways with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
$87,944
Revenue
$735,567
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290937 | Available | 3/5/25
Situated in a bustling shopping plaza with high foot traffic and a busy drive-thru. Surrounded by well-known national retailers and dining establishments, offering strong customer draw. The area features a mix of residential and commercial properties, providing a steady stream of potential guests.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287916 | Available | 3/5/25
This is an amazing opportunity to take-over a prime neighborhood location with great potential. Beautiful ambience. Ample outdoor seating. Large walk-in fridge. Perfect for Coffee, Boba, Juice, Deli Sandwich, Poke, etc.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$269,000
Posting: 290059 | Available | 3/4/25
Cold Stone Creamery for Sale South Bay, Los Angeles County Opportunity: This is a turn-key ice cream franchise located in a high-traffic, affluent beach area. It is an ideal opportunity for either semi-absentee or hands-on ownership.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290168 | Available | 2/27/25
Situated in a commercial area near the city's downtown, characterized by a mix of retail shops, restaurants, and service businesses. Famous ice cream parlour with long operating history and a known brand in the community.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$159,000
Posting: 288615 | Available | 2/24/25
An established ice cream franchise is now available for purchase in a prime, high-traffic location in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles County. This business operates seven days a week, from 12 PM to 10 PM, taking full advantage of the consistent foot traffic generated by the nearby movie theater.
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290060 | Available | 2/20/25
***$81,000 NET INCOME AS ABSENTEE OPERATED*** This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business with enormous potential to grow with more hands-on operators.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$48,120
Revenue
$228,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289303 | Available | 2/10/25
Currently operating as a successful ice cream and bubble tea shop franchise, this location offers a unique opportunity. Continue with the established franchise model or transform it into your own coffee shop or bubble tea concept to suit your vision.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$400,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288002 | Available | 2/7/25
This business boasts a strong online presence, with a huge social media following and excellent Google reviews that reflect its stellar reputation and high customer satisfaction.
Asking Price
$359,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 287606 | Available | 1/31/25
For sale is a well-established franchise ice cream business located in a high-demand traffic area with significant potential to increase current sales. Due to a partnership, both gentlemen live in the Irvine area and have no time to manage this business effectively.
Asking Price
$245,000
Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285149 | Available | 1/29/25
For sale is a popular Taiwanese shaved-ice shop in Eastlake, Chula Vista. You. The build out is less than 5 years old with high-end finishes. Keep the concept or change the concept.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$413,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290284 | Available | 1/22/25
Turnkey Owner Absentee Opportunity! Don't miss the chance to own and operate La Michoacana Ice Cream, a well-established and beloved ice cream parlor in a prime location in La Puente. This authentic Michoacan-style business is perfect for a family-run operation, boasting a proven track record.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$199,000
Posting: 289167 | Available | 1/2/25
Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant for Sale | Real Estate is available for sale | 22+ Years of current ownership | Good size lot and restaurant size | Located in heart of the fastest growing town in the county
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$124,500
Posting: 288101 | Available | 11/4/24
Absentee-Owner Popular Northern Californian Ice Cream Restaurant Franchise - SC2194 Primary Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops for Sale This location is part of almost 8,000 franchises across the globe with the Franchise being founded in 1945.
Asking Price
$124,500
Cash flow
$162,382
Revenue
$720,329
Down
$125,000
Posting: 288693 | In Escrow | 10/18/24
For sale is a Baskin Robbins located in Orange County, CA, near the city of Irvine. This store has been in operation for over 25 years, with the current owner managing it since the end of 2018. The business is semi-absentee owned, with the owner spending approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Asking Price
$489,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$355,200
Down
$139,000
Posting: 288936 | Available | 10/14/24
his is a fantastic opportunity to own a well-established Baskin Robbins franchise that has been serving delicious ice cream for nearly five decades. Located in a prime area near a major university, this business boasts impressive gross sales and a solid customer base.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$187,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288485 | Available | 9/16/24
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The sellers are a restaurant group with other interests and looking to exit. This high-volume store can be further maximized with the right owner.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$93,000
Revenue
$497,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 276437 | Available | 8/8/24
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The franchise agreement is signed until 5/31/2025. There is huge potential to grow the business even further with an owner-operator. Currently has increased sales (annual estimated $497,000+).
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287902 | Available | 8/7/24
For sale is an asset sale of a franchise ice cream shop located in a busy shopping center with high foot traffic. This is a prime location, ideal for conversion to another dessert concept such as yogurt, ice cream, poke, or boba tea. This opportunity will not last!
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$450,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 284160 | Available | 7/31/24
This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business. The owner has other responsibilities and would love to transfer the business to someone eager to grow the business. This location still has enormous potential to grow with more hands-on operators.
Asking Price
$210,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279059 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a famous franchise ice cream dessert shop that is easy to operate. It is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic. The seller has other businesses requiring full attention. The monthly gross is $24,669 and the monthly net is $5,000.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
$5,665
Revenue
$89,929
Down
$75,000
Posting: 287943 | Available | 3/24/25
Boutique artisanal vegan ice cream filled with simple wholesome ingredients. This is the perfect business to own for those who want to get into the health foods industry. Home-based and can be run anywhere. The business has a long-time copacker and logistics company providing the manufacturing.
Asking Price
$75,000
Cash flow
$325,000
Revenue
$1,400,000
Down
$900,000
Posting: 287244 | Available | 3/25/25
This soft-serve ice cream and fast-food restaurant has been in existence for 30 years and under current ownership for the past 20 years. This location is part of 7,000+ Worldwide franchises in over 20 countries with the Franchisor founded in 1940 and franchising since 1944.
Asking Price
$1,200,000
Cash flow
$40,000
Revenue
$200,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 285149 | Available | 1/29/25
For sale is a popular Taiwanese shaved-ice shop in Eastlake, Chula Vista. You. The build out is less than 5 years old with high-end finishes. Keep the concept or change the concept.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$117,962
Revenue
$1,495,539
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288237 | Available | 3/17/25
Located between two major highways with lots of drive-thru traffic. Neighbors include a mix of residential and commercial properties nearby.
Asking Price
$435,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$159,000
Posting: 288615 | Available | 2/24/25
An established ice cream franchise is now available for purchase in a prime, high-traffic location in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles County. This business operates seven days a week, from 12 PM to 10 PM, taking full advantage of the consistent foot traffic generated by the nearby movie theater.
Asking Price
$159,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290168 | Available | 2/27/25
Situated in a commercial area near the city's downtown, characterized by a mix of retail shops, restaurants, and service businesses. Famous ice cream parlour with long operating history and a known brand in the community.
Asking Price
$100,000
Cash flow
N/A
Revenue
$400,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288002 | Available | 2/7/25
This business boasts a strong online presence, with a huge social media following and excellent Google reviews that reflect its stellar reputation and high customer satisfaction.
Asking Price
$359,000
Cash flow
$36,000
Revenue
$144,000
Down
$70,000
Posting: 286903 | Available | 3/19/25
Asset For sale is a well-established donut shop in Orange County, priced at $70,000. The store recently added ice cream to its offerings, attracting more customers during the summer.
Asking Price
$70,000
Cash flow
$187,000
Revenue
$720,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288485 | Available | 9/16/24
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The sellers are a restaurant group with other interests and looking to exit. This high-volume store can be further maximized with the right owner.
Asking Price
$650,000
Cash flow
$150,000
Revenue
$350,000
Down
$260,000
Posting: 289290 | Available | 3/22/25
Very profitable, Semi-Absentee owned Rolled Icecream business, boasting an average profit margin of nearly 40%. This establishment manufactures its own ice cream, specializing in Rolled Ice-cream alongside other popular offerings such as boba smoothies, bubble waffles and Macaron Icecream.
Asking Price
$260,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$450,000
Down
$124,500
Posting: 288101 | Available | 11/4/24
Absentee-Owner Popular Northern Californian Ice Cream Restaurant Franchise - SC2194 Primary Category: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt Shops for Sale This location is part of almost 8,000 franchises across the globe with the Franchise being founded in 1945.
Asking Price
$124,500
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290703 | Available | 3/20/25
This beloved Santa Clara County dessert shop has been delighting customers for 15 years with handcrafted ice cream sandwiches, gourmet cookies, and indulgent treats. With a loyal following and prime Silicon Valley location, it's a community staple known for quality and innovation.
Asking Price
$120,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
$240,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 279059 | Available | 1/30/24
For sale is a famous franchise ice cream dessert shop that is easy to operate. It is located in a busy shopping center with lots of foot traffic. The seller has other businesses requiring full attention. The monthly gross is $24,669 and the monthly net is $5,000.
Asking Price
$119,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
$413,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290284 | Available | 1/22/25
Turnkey Owner Absentee Opportunity! Don't miss the chance to own and operate La Michoacana Ice Cream, a well-established and beloved ice cream parlor in a prime location in La Puente. This authentic Michoacan-style business is perfect for a family-run operation, boasting a proven track record.
Asking Price
$99,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287902 | Available | 8/7/24
For sale is an asset sale of a franchise ice cream shop located in a busy shopping center with high foot traffic. This is a prime location, ideal for conversion to another dessert concept such as yogurt, ice cream, poke, or boba tea. This opportunity will not last!
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 288750 | Available | 3/24/25
A franchise ice cream business is for sale in downtown San Mateo. The store is 1,700 square feet, and the rent is $8,800 per month, including CAM (Common Area Maintenance). With the right management and an owner-operator, the business has the potential to generate over $200,000.
Asking Price
$839,999
Cash flow
$87,944
Revenue
$735,567
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290937 | Available | 3/5/25
Situated in a bustling shopping plaza with high foot traffic and a busy drive-thru. Surrounded by well-known national retailers and dining establishments, offering strong customer draw. The area features a mix of residential and commercial properties, providing a steady stream of potential guests.
Asking Price
$295,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 287916 | Available | 3/5/25
This is an amazing opportunity to take-over a prime neighborhood location with great potential. Beautiful ambience. Ample outdoor seating. Large walk-in fridge. Perfect for Coffee, Boba, Juice, Deli Sandwich, Poke, etc.
Asking Price
$50,000
Cash flow
$162,382
Revenue
$720,329
Down
$125,000
Posting: 288693 | In Escrow | 10/18/24
For sale is a Baskin Robbins located in Orange County, CA, near the city of Irvine. This store has been in operation for over 25 years, with the current owner managing it since the end of 2018. The business is semi-absentee owned, with the owner spending approximately 10-15 hours per week.
Asking Price
$489,000
Cash flow
Call/Email
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
$199,000
Posting: 289167 | Available | 1/2/25
Ice Cream & Burger Restaurant for Sale | Real Estate is available for sale | 22+ Years of current ownership | Good size lot and restaurant size | Located in heart of the fastest growing town in the county
Asking Price
$199,000
Cash flow
$98,000
Revenue
$260,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 279448 | Available | 3/2/23
This long-established and popular self-serve frozen yogurt shop is in the shopping center. The asking price is $140,000, with annual sales of $257,000. The rent is 5,026.73 per month including CAM.
Asking Price
$140,000
Cash flow
$93,000
Revenue
$497,000
Down
Call / Email
Posting: 276437 | Available | 8/8/24
This is a rare opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this long-established ice cream store. The franchise agreement is signed until 5/31/2025. There is huge potential to grow the business even further with an owner-operator. Currently has increased sales (annual estimated $497,000+).
Asking Price
$290,000
Cash flow
$60,000
Revenue
Call/Email
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290060 | Available | 2/20/25
***$81,000 NET INCOME AS ABSENTEE OPERATED*** This is an excellent opportunity for a new owner-operator to take over this established business with enormous potential to grow with more hands-on operators.
Asking Price
$350,000
Cash flow
$63,960
Revenue
$444,431
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 290494 | Available | 3/19/25
This well-established dessert franchise has been serving the community since the sixties, making it one of the oldest in the system. Positioned in a high-visibility area with a strong mix of residential and commercial traffic, it benefits from steady footfall and a loyal customer base.
Asking Price
$175,000
Cash flow
$48,120
Revenue
$228,000
Down
Call/Email
Posting: 289303 | Available | 2/10/25
Currently operating as a successful ice cream and bubble tea shop franchise, this location offers a unique opportunity. Continue with the established franchise model or transform it into your own coffee shop or bubble tea concept to suit your vision.
Asking Price
$49,000
Cash flow
$84,000
Revenue
$360,000
Down
$269,000
Posting: 290059 | Available | 3/4/25
Cold Stone Creamery for Sale South Bay, Los Angeles County Opportunity: This is a turn-key ice cream franchise located in a high-traffic, affluent beach area. It is an ideal opportunity for either semi-absentee or hands-on ownership.
Asking Price
$269,000
Cash flow
$50,000
Revenue
$355,200
Down
$139,000
Posting: 288936 | Available | 10/14/24
his is a fantastic opportunity to own a well-established Baskin Robbins franchise that has been serving delicious ice cream for nearly five decades. Located in a prime area near a major university, this business boasts impressive gross sales and a solid customer base.
Asking Price
$139,000
Cash flow
$80,000
Revenue
$700,000
Down
All Cash
Posting: 287606 | Available | 1/31/25
For sale is a well-established franchise ice cream business located in a high-demand traffic area with significant potential to increase current sales. Due to a partnership, both gentlemen live in the Irvine area and have no time to manage this business effectively.
Asking Price
$245,000
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In my experience working with the "right banks and financial institutions" repayment ability sometimes overrules collateral pledged by someone needing financing for a business purchase or a down payment. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen's ProBuy, ProSell Lead Facilitator explores this important topic.
Should owners who offer a business for sale reveal to prospective buyers any income that is not recorded in the books? This is a controversial topic with arguments both for and against. Most business sales intermediaries believe if you don't pay tax on it, you can't claim it. Some sellers disagree.
Most business acquisition financing strategies involve borrowing money to meet the purchase price. But an entirely different approach, equity sharing, is sometimes pursued if borrowed money is not wanted, or is not available to complete the purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA - BizBen.com covers this topic.
Was chatting with a potential buyer of a restaurant in our BizBen ProBuy Program and he asked me what he should look for in due diligence when he finally did find a restaurant he was interested in. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen and others on BizBen explore this topic.
Ice cream shops are a favorite with buyers of small businesses, but many times don't know what to look for when seeking a purchase of a shop. Joe Ranieri and other intermediaries and advisors share their experience and expertise to potential ice cream shop owners. Explore these tips to learn more.
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.
When seeking SBA loan financing many potential business buyers have wrong information about the process of securing the best financing to buy a business. Peter Siegel, MBA a business purchase financing expert delves into the myths regarding SBA financing and business purchase financing.
We're hearing more and more about "crowd funding" through sites like gofundme and kickstarter as a possible way to raise the cash needed to buy a small business. This method of collecting funds has proven successful in other kinds of situations. Could this strategy work when buying a small business?
We all understand the idea of paying too much for a small business. But is there such a thing as not paying enough? That seems like an odd notion, but I'm familiar with situations in which a buyer acquired a small business for a figure substantially under what probably was market value.
Buying a small business is hard enough when there is no competition, so how might a buyer navigate the process when there is additional competition from other buyers? Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) and others explain a few of the ways that a buyer can beat out other buyers.
When purchasing a small to mid-szied business, there are a multitude of things to evaluate. One area that is often overlooked is the business's culture. Peter Siegel, MBA with BizBen discusses with potential buyers the importance of understanding how the business runs on a day-to-day basis.
Negotiating the terms of a business deal is a delicate process, where one wrong move can cost you the business that you wanted to purchase. Peter Siegel, MBA (BizBen ProBuy Program) discusses the ins and outs of negotiations, and how to work well with the seller to get a deal done.
It's important to remember that selling a business takes time. Unlike selling a house, which can be sold relatively fast, a business can take up to six months to a year to sell. I discuss this topic with other advisors and intermediaries on this BizBen Discussion.
There are a lot of misconceptions about what enhances the value of a business. The following factors in this Discussion are aspects of a business that really drives its value and pricing. A business owner asked me this question today so I wanted to get others view points as well in this Discussion.
It can take months, sometimes longer to sell a small business. Here are 6 questions plus other information from myself plus other BizBen Users to ask yourself to help you determine why your small to mid-sized California business isn't selling. You might be surprised what those reasons are!
Should I Sell My Business During The Holidays Or Wait Till After The New Year? Business Broker Joe Ranieri and others chime in on this BizBen Discussion about selling a business during the Holiday Season.
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.
