Why buy a business instead of starting one?
Most new businesses fail in their early years, largely because they never reach profitability. Buying an established business flips that risk: you acquire something with existing cash flow, suppliers, staff, and a customer base. The trade-off is upfront cost — but financing options like SBA 7(a) loans and seller financing mean you rarely need the full purchase price in cash. Roughly 60% of small-business sales involve some seller financing, which keeps the previous owner invested in your success.
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New to acquisitions? Begin with our top-of-funnel guide, then dive into the niche and listing pages below.
How to Buy a Business
The complete step-by-step guide: finding deals, valuation, due diligence, SBA loans, and seller financing.
CategoryBusinesses for Sale Online
How to buy ecommerce stores, SaaS, and content sites — where to find them and what to check.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in NJ
Finding and evaluating businesses for sale in New Jersey, popular industries, and where listings live.
PlaybookBuy a Laundromat
The economics of laundromats: costs, financing, what to inspect, and the real pros and cons.
ListingsLaundromats for Sale
Where laundromats are listed, typical price ranges, and how to evaluate a specific listing.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Texas
Finding and evaluating businesses in TX, popular industries across DFW, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
PlaybookBuy a Car Wash
Types, costs, due diligence checklist, and what to look for in an express tunnel vs. self-serve wash.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Florida
Finding and evaluating businesses in FL, popular industries across Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.
PlaybookBuy a Vending Machine Business
Route economics, valuation, and what to check before buying an existing vending route.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in California
The largest state market — where to search and what to expect on price in LA, the Bay Area, and San Diego.
PlaybookBuy an HVAC Business
Valuation, service contract economics, and due diligence for buying a heating and cooling contractor.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in New York
Finding and evaluating businesses in NY, from NYC leases and liquor licenses to upstate markets.
PlaybookBuy a Self-Storage Business
Cap rates, occupancy due diligence, and financing for buying a storage facility.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Pennsylvania
Finding and evaluating businesses in PA, from Philadelphia's corridors to Pittsburgh's industrial base.
PlaybookBuy a Pest Control Business
Recurring-contract economics, licensing, and due diligence for buying a pest control business.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Illinois
Finding and evaluating businesses in IL, from Chicagoland's dense metro to the state's agricultural downstate.
PlaybookBuy a Landscaping Business
Route economics, seasonality, financing, and due diligence for buying a landscaping business.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Georgia
Finding and evaluating businesses in Georgia, from Atlanta's franchise density to Savannah's logistics hub.
PlaybookBuy an Auto Repair Shop
Technician retention, equipment costs, and due diligence for buying an independent repair shop.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Ohio
Finding and evaluating businesses in Ohio, from Columbus's logistics boom to the state's manufacturing legacy.
PlaybookBuy a Plumbing Business
Licensing structure, technician retention, and due diligence for buying a plumbing business.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in North Carolina
Finding and evaluating businesses in NC, from Charlotte's banking base to the Triangle's tech cluster.
PlaybookBuy a Cleaning Business
Contract quality, client concentration, and due diligence for buying a commercial cleaning business.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Michigan
Finding and evaluating businesses in Michigan, from Detroit's auto supply chain to Grand Rapids's manufacturing base.
PlaybookBuy a Restaurant
Valuation multiples, lease diligence, and the honest pros and cons of buying an existing restaurant.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Washington
Finding and evaluating businesses in WA, from Seattle's tech economy to no state income tax.
PlaybookBuy a Daycare Business
Enrollment economics, licensing transfer, and due diligence for buying a childcare center.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Virginia
Finding and evaluating businesses in VA, from Northern Virginia's federal contractors to Hampton Roads' naval economy.
PlaybookBuy a Bar Business
Liquor license transfer, dram shop insurance, and due diligence for buying an existing bar or tavern.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Arizona
Finding and evaluating businesses in AZ, from Phoenix metro growth to the state's retiree and snowbird economy.
PlaybookBuy a Gym
Membership churn, equipment condition, and franchise vs. independent economics for buying a gym.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Colorado
Finding and evaluating businesses in CO, from Denver's tech corridor to mountain-town tourism economics.
PlaybookBuy a Moving Company
DOT authority transfer, fleet condition, and franchise vs. independent economics for buying a mover.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Tennessee
Finding and evaluating businesses in TN, from Nashville's healthcare boom to Memphis's logistics corridor.
PlaybookBuy an Insurance Agency
Commission-revenue valuation, carrier appointment transfer, and book retention risk for buying an agency.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Massachusetts
Finding and evaluating businesses in MA, from Greater Boston's biotech density to Cape Cod's seasonal hospitality market.
PlaybookBuy a Salon
Booth-rent vs. employee staffing models, client-retention risk, and valuation for buying a hair or beauty salon.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Indiana
Finding and evaluating businesses in IN, from Elkhart's RV/auto-parts cluster to Indianapolis logistics.
PlaybookBuy a Coffee Shop
Lease and foot-traffic risk, espresso-equipment diligence, and valuation for buying a coffee shop.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Minnesota
Finding and evaluating businesses in MN, from the Twin Cities' Fortune 500 base to the Mayo Clinic healthcare corridor.
PlaybookBuy a Home Care Agency
Licensing, caregiver retention, and valuation for buying a non-medical home care agency.
PlaybookBuy a Dental Practice
Valuation multiples, DSO vs. independent buyer economics, and due diligence for buying a dental practice.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Missouri
Finding and evaluating businesses in MO, from St. Louis's manufacturing base to Kansas City's logistics corridor.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Wisconsin
Finding and evaluating businesses in WI, from Milwaukee's manufacturing base to the state's dairy and food-processing economy.
PlaybookBuy a Bakery
Wholesale vs. retail revenue mix, oven and equipment diligence, and valuation for buying a bakery.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Maryland
Finding and evaluating businesses in MD, from DC-suburb government contracting to Baltimore's port and logistics base.
PlaybookBuy a Veterinary Practice
DVM staffing and retention risk, equipment diligence, and competing with corporate consolidators.
PlaybookBuy a Roofing Business
Insurance-claim vs. retail revenue mix, crew retention, and valuation for buying a roofing contractor.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Nevada
Finding and evaluating businesses in NV, from the Las Vegas Valley's tourism economy to Reno-Sparks logistics growth.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in South Carolina
Finding and evaluating businesses in SC, from Charleston's coastal tourism to the Upstate's manufacturing base.
PlaybookBuy an Electrical Business
Licensing structure, backlog quality, and due diligence for buying an electrical contractor.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Oregon
Finding and evaluating businesses in OR, from Portland's Silicon Forest tech base to Bend's tourism economy and Willamette Valley wine country.
PlaybookBuy a Gas Station
Fuel-brand supply agreements, underground storage tank risk, and valuation for buying a gas station and c-store.
LocalBusinesses for Sale in Utah
Finding and evaluating businesses in UT, from the Silicon Slopes tech corridor to Park City hospitality and fast-growing home services.
PlaybookBuy a Med Spa
Medical director/MSO compliance, injector licensing, and valuation for buying a medical spa.