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Featured Articles
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12 Ways to Increase the Value of Your Company Keep in mind that the best time to consider selling is when business is good, the business is running profitably, and many of the above “value-adders” are in place. Read More
Today's Business BuyerFor a business to sell, there has to be a seller - and a buyer. The buyer of today is a bit different than the one of yesterday. Today's buyer is not a risk-taker, is concerned about the financials, and seems to be overly concerned about price. Unfortunately, buyers have to understand that they cannot buy someone else's financial statements. Read More
Why Do People Go Into Business?41% joined the family business;36% wanted more control over their future... Read More
What Do Buyers Really Want to Know?Before answering the question, it makes sense to first ask why people want to be in business for themselves. What are their motives? There have been many surveys addressing this question. The words may be different, but the idea behind them and the order in which they are listed are almost always the same. Read More
Who Is the Buyer?Buyers buy a business for many of the same reasons that sellers sell businesses. It is important that the buyer is as serious as the seller when it comes time to purchase a business. Here are just a few of the reasons that buyers buy businesses: Read More
Creating Value in Privately Held CompaniesCreating value in the privately held company makes sense whether the owner is considering selling the business, plans on continuing to operate the business, or hopes to have the company remain in the family. Read More
Why Sell Your Company?Selling one's business can be a traumatic and emotional event. In fact, "seller's remorse" is one of the major reasons that deals don't close. Read More
Dispelling a Buyer MythMost prospective business buyers really don't know from the outset the exact type of business they want to buy. Experienced business brokers and intermediaries know that many business buyers end up with what is sometimes a far cry from what first captured their imagination. Read More
A Buyer's QuandaryStatistics reveal that out of about 15 would-be business buyers, only one will actually buy a business. It is important that potential sellers be knowledgeable on what buyers go through to actually become business owners. This is especially true for those who have started their own business or have forgotten what they went thorough prior to buying their business. Read More
Buying a Franchise: What It's Worth to YouIf you are considering entering the world of franchising, an important consideration is assessing the value of the business. All of the following factors either affect or help determine valuations of typical franchise operations. Read More
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Sample of Done Deals
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Food & Beverage
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| Kerrville Restaurant-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 500,000-$750,000 |
| Drive thru Beverage Barn-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 400,000-$700,000 |
| San Antonio Unique Style Restaurant |
Sold Price Range: $ 150,000-225,000 |
| Liquor Stores (2) |
Sold Price Range: $ $800,000-1,100,000 |
| Restaurant-off beaten path with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,000,000-1,250,000 |
| Buffet Restaurants (6)-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 6,200,000-7,100,000 |
| Restaurant-small town with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 475,000-515,000 |
| Restaurant-Asian theme |
Sold Price Range: $ 240,000-295,000 |
| Bar |
Sold Price Range: $ 275,000-350,000 |
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Distribution
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| Tools |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,275,000-1,400,000 |
| Equipment |
Sold Price Range: $ 2,875,000- 3,100,000 |
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Miscellaneous
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| Auto Body-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,225,000-1,375,000 |
| Children’s Day Care-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 2,125,000-2,300,000 |
| Equipment Rental-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,275,000-1,395,000 |
| Miniature Golf-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 295,000-350,000 |
| Mini Storage-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 550,000-625,000 |
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B2B
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| Vending-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 900,000-1,025,000 |
| Direct mail |
Sold Price Range: $ 265,000-325,000 |
| Testing-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 770,000-835,000 |
| Recreational floor line |
Sold Price Range: $ 525,000-650,000 |
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Manufacturing related
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| Largest in state-special products |
Sold Price Range: $ 2,500,000-$3,300,000 |
| Printing related-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,000,000-1,600,000 |
| Construction related-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 395,000-450,000 |
| Printing related-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,250,000-1,325,000 |
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Retail
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| Wild Bird Franchise |
Sold Price Range: $ 100,000-150,000 |
| Car Wash-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 160,000-210,000 |
| Rural Hardware Store-with RE |
Sold Price Range: $ 1,300,000-1,575,000 |
| Tanning |
Sold Price Range: $ 115,000-150,000 |
| Hair salon/spa |
Sold Price Range: $ 170,000-215,000 |
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