Businesses For Sale in Cambridge MA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Cambridge MA

If you are looking to start a new business in the Cambridge MA area finding a business opportunity or buying a local established business for sale can be one of the best ways to start your own business. Buy a profitable, established, local business for sale with a customer base and earnings. Optionally, you can find a franchise opportunity or an existing franchise for sale in Cambridge MA which will get you some training and support form the franchisor along with some assistance in business setup, marketing and even financing as most franchisors have established relationships with small business lenders or have a streamlined loan approval process from SBA approved lenders. While it is harder for new small businesses to generate cash flow and/or to obtain business loans, if you are buying a local small business on sale or an existing franchise on sale with revenue and cash flow, you may be able to qualify for financing from local banks or small biz lenders to obtain a business startup loan, which makes it easier to buy and grow an existing small business.

Buying a Small Business from a Business Broker vs a Business Owner in Cambridge

Many potential business buyers search online for a Cambridge MA business for sale by owner and and may be it is because many potential buyers are led to believe that they can get a better deal, if they buy the business directly from the business owner rather than buying it from a broker. However, most small biz owners are hard core entrepreneurs and in reality and the way human nature works, most sellers will always want a higher price and many sellers price the business higher than what it is actually worth, whereas an experienced broker will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long by pricing it disproportionately higher can be counter productive. Secondly, despite websites and marketplaces like our's which facilitate any business owner to sell a business directly, most businesses are still sold through brokers and hence no FSBO websites & marketplaces have been successful. Also a very few businesses listed by owners eventually get sold because most sellers price it higher than what it is worth or do not use real valuation metrics, whereas an experienced broker in the Massachusetts related industry will price it based on the market metrics and valuation, so that they can sell the business quickly because keeping a business on market for too long can be counter productive. Hence, buying a business from a qualified Cambridge MA area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Cambridge business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by Massachusetts business brokers.

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Massachusetts Business Listings

  • Construction
    High Profit Construction Cost Estimating Consultin
    $2,400,000
     Boston Massachusetts USA

    The Company is a well-established construction cost estimating consultancy providing in-depth estima...

    The Company is a well-established construction cost estimating consultancy providing in-depth estimating services across civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines. The firm supports project teams from early concept and ...

    Construction
         
  • Pet
    Dog Training & Grooming Business
    $15,000
     Pittsfield Massachusetts USA

    Owner retiring in September & selling business. Established in 1998. Great start-up Includes equ...

    Owner retiring in September & selling business. Established in 1998. Great start-up Includes equipment client list. 1,050 sq ft of rented space. Smaller indoor training space, but can be just used for groomingboutiqueretail sales. 110' x 110' out...

    Pet Grooming Pet
         
  • Education
    Child Day Care Service
    $340,000
      Massachusetts USA

    Child care business.

    Child care business.

    Child Care Preschools Education
         
  • Retail
    Convenience Store With Beer & Wine License
    $99,000
      Massachusetts USA

    This Convenience Store Being Offered Up At Only 1 Times Earnings. This Store Shows Wonderfully Havin...

    This Convenience Store Being Offered Up At Only 1 Times Earnings. This Store Shows Wonderfully Having Been Fully Remodeled Inside And Out, New Parking Lot, Etc. Store Has Beer & Wine License, Atm And Would Make For A Great Location To Add Check Cashi...

    Convenience Stores Retail
         
  • Beauty-Fitness
    Price Reduced! Northshore Independent Fitness Cent
    $675,000
      Massachusetts USA

    State-of-the-art Independent Fitness Center With Numerous Upgrades, New Equipment, New Hvac, Saunas,...

    State-of-the-art Independent Fitness Center With Numerous Upgrades, New Equipment, New Hvac, Saunas, Etc. You Want Turn-key, This Is It! All Staff In Place To Be Run Semi-absentee (nothing Is Truly

    Fitness Centers Beauty & Fitness
         
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    MA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa Murphy's Franchise
      $279,070+

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores i...

      Papa Murphy's is the largest Take 'N' Bake Pizza chain in the United States with over 1,500 stores in 38 states. Since 1982 we've offered a great value and a superior pizza to our customers and a simple focused concept for our franchisees. Papa Murph...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      GlofU Franchise
      $130,100+

      GolfU is a state of the art golf facility just for kids. Each GolfU features golf simulators, puttin...

      GolfU is a state of the art golf facility just for kids. Each GolfU features golf simulators, putting greens, chipping areas and even a sand trap! GolfU offers the best golf programs for kids of all ages and abilities. GolfU certified coaches make le...

      Sports Recreation Golf Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Captain D's Franchise
      $781,000+

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 y...

      Captain Ds is the #1 fast-casual seafood restaurant brand and franchise in America. For nearly 50 years, Captain Ds has continued to catch a growing share of the fast-casual market because there is no other franchise quite like us. Aside from maint...

      Food Restaurants Seafood Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Checkers & Rally's Franchise
      $96,414+

      As one of the countrys most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with ov...

      As one of the countrys most recognized brands, Checkers & Rally's is an industry leader with over 30 years of experience and more than 870 restaurants. Our multi-unit franchisees achieve their financial and growth goals faster with us because of...

      Food Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fastsigns Franchise
      $193,548+

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers ...

      The largest sign franchise in North America, the independently owned and operated FASTSIGNS centers provide comprehensive visual communications solutions to help customers of all sizes across all industries meet their business objectives and incr...

      Business Service Retail Sign Shops Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Jani-King Franchise
      $255,000+

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchi...

      Jani-King is the world's largest commercial cleaning franchise company with more than 12,000 franchisees serving tens of thousands of customers. Through a globa... l network of more than 120 regional support offices worldwide, Jani-King offers superi...

      Cleaning Janitorial Office Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Firehouse Subs Franchise
      $350,000+

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and ...

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighters and brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs has more than 1,150 resta...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
      $296,500+

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and...

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has since grown to over 1,200 stores wo...

      Food Coffee Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Carvel Franchise

      Since 1934, our guests have craved Carvel, Americas Freshest Ice Cream. They love the taste of fr...

      Since 1934, our guests have craved Carvel, Americas Freshest Ice Cream. They love the taste of fresh, handcrafted ice cream, which keeps them coming back for more. Its a tradition. That valued tradition is even more important now as the Carvel b...

      Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Mr Brews Taphouse Franchise

      Mr Brews Taphouse Restaurants are restaurants featuring a variety of craft beer selections and high-...

      Mr Brews Taphouse Restaurants are restaurants featuring a variety of craft beer selections and high-quality hamburgers served on bakery fresh buns along with other food and beverage products in a distinctive, casual and family-friendly atmosphere.

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sport Clips Franchise
      $204,800+

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boy...

      Sport Clips Haircuts is a sports-themed hair care franchise specializing in haircuts for men and boys, and offers a semi-absentee, recession resistant, lifestyle franchise (12-15 hours per week is typical) for professionals who want to continue to wo...

      Hair Beauty Hair Salons Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Primo Hoagies Franchise

      Since its beginnings more than 25 years ago, demand for the brands hoagies has resulted in long lin...

      Since its beginnings more than 25 years ago, demand for the brands hoagies has resulted in long lines during lunch and dinner, and unrelenting requests for catering orders. This popularity continues today as Primo Hoagies grows around the country th...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Russo's New York Pizzeria Franchise
      $454,350+

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual a...

      Russo's New York Pizzeria is a 49-location national and international franchisor and a fast casual and casual dining brand. Based in Houston, Russos is composed of a mix of corporate and franchised locations. Chef Anthony Russo created his concept f...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise
      $222,095+

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwich...

      Tropical Smoothie Cafe Franchise offers real-fruit smoothies, bowls, flatbreads, wraps, and sandwiches, including our pressed sandwiches. Our mission is to inspire a healthier lifestyle by serving amazing smoothies and food with a bit of tropical fun...

      Food Restaurants Juice Smoothie Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Zaxby's Franchise
      $367,700+

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them f...

      Two boyhood friends had the idea to give wings and fingers a shot at the big time - promoting them from appetizers to entrees. So Zach and Tony rubbed two nickels together and opened a restaurant in the college town of Statesboro, GA. Many years and ...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Cambridge Business?

    Are you a Cambridge, MA area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Cambridge? Advertise your small business for sale listing to Sell a Small Business Online for a LOW listing fee and No Commissions - Seller Testimonials - If you are a broker or a real estate agent, signup for a multiple listing account to Get Business Broker Leads

    Selling a Business in Cambridge

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Cambridge, MA area, then first of all you need to get proper valuation for your business, which either you can do yourself with a software or by using valuation metrics that are available online for most business types and/or hire a professionally qualified local Cambridge business broker or an analyst. Selling a business can be a lot of work and can take a long time - if you do not want to hire a business broker then you need to do additional marketing, tracking and monitoring leads - there is more to it than just listing it on a few websites. This in itself is a process and can take a lot of your time. Selling a business can also be once in a lifetime event for most people and no matter how well versed you are with your business and the process of selling it, one small mistake may lead to a huge loss or a botched deal, it is recommended that you always seek advice from a business professional such as licensed broker, M&A advisor, consultant, small business accountant or a lawyer with regards to verification of finances, drafting contracts and negotiation.

     


     

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