Businesses For Sale in Cleveland OH Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Cleveland OH

If you are looking to start a new business in the Cleveland OH 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 Cleveland OH 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 Cleveland

Many potential business buyers search online for a Cleveland OH 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 Ohio 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 Cleveland OH area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Cleveland business for sale opportunities below listed by for sale by a small biz owner or by Ohio business brokers.

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Ohio Business Listings

  • Consulting & Biz Development
    Manufacturing Consulting to Max Business Value
    $50,000
     Westlake Ohio USA

    Flat Fee consulting to manufacturing sellers under $1M annual revenue in NE Ohio. We will review fin...

    Flat Fee consulting to manufacturing sellers under $1M annual revenue in NE Ohio. We will review financials and business conditions to establish SDE and multiple. Set up hourly production reporting, dash boards and meeting cadence. Will train on cont...

    Consulting & Biz Development
         
  • Automotive
    Auto Repair Shop Motivated Seller
    $375,000
      Ohio USA

    Great opportunity to own this essential auto repair business located in northeastern Ohio. The compa...

    Great opportunity to own this essential auto repair business located in northeastern Ohio. The company provides a range of services to include oil changes, brake repairs, alignments, tire changes, engine maintenance, electrical, and more. Certified a...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Retail
    profitable bridal & formal retail store
    $130,000
      Ohio USA

    Rare opportunity to own this one-stop shop in a thriving community of central Ohio. Operating for ov...

    Rare opportunity to own this one-stop shop in a thriving community of central Ohio. Operating for over 35 years this business displays a full-line of bridal gowns, prom dress, homecoming gowns, to tuxedos and special occasion attire. The business doe...

    Bridal Retail
         
  • Retail
    Profitable Beverage and Carryout Store
    $228,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a Beverage and Carryout Store with real estate PRICED TO SELL, located in Lorain County, Ohi...

    This is a Beverage and Carryout Store with real estate PRICED TO SELL, located in Lorain County, Ohio. Owner anxious to retire. They sell beer, wine, lottery, tobacco, pop and snacks, convenience items, etc. Consistent sales and profit each year, and...

    Liquor Stores Retail
         
  • Sports-Recreation
    Golf Course & Restaurant
    $1,099,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a 9-hole, par-36 course open to the public and members alike. The clubhouse building include...

    This is a 9-hole, par-36 course open to the public and members alike. The clubhouse building includes a gorgeous outdoor patio, and the restaurant and bar have truly become town favorites that stay open all year. Modern, large kitchen also handles ma...

    Golf Sports & Recreation
         
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    OH Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Creamistry Franchise
      $224,500+

      Creamistry combines passion, innovation and a commitment to quality to bring customers a fresh ice c...

      Creamistry combines passion, innovation and a commitment to quality to bring customers a fresh ice cream experience. Our wide selection of premium products, excellent customer service, and liquid nitrogen smoke show thrills customers, but it is our i...

      Food Restaurants Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Pinot’s Palette Franchise
      $97,450+

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our lo...

      Pinots Palette is one of the nations largest paint and sip franchise opportunities. Each of our locations provides a relaxed, fun environment, and expert guidance on painting techniques from local artists.

      Craft Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tint World Franchise

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that sta...

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that started out specializing in window tinting and expanded services to include: mobile electronics, car auto video, auto security, car and truck accessories...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      McAlister's Deli Franchise

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's ...

      For more than 30 years, McAlister's Deli has been a place where everyone feels welcome. McAlister's Deli proudly offers real, handcrafted food made from fresh, wholesome ingredients. Every sandwich, salad, and spud is made special by the crew with ge...

      Food Restaurants Delis Sub Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fitness Together Franchise
      $147,000+

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers...

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers every client a personalized workout experience based on their goals. Our certified trainers provide the accountability, motivation, guidance and supp...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Meineke Franchise
      $250,000+

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality service...

      From oil changes to brakes, our complete car care model provides consumers with high quality services at affordable prices. Since 1972, Meineke Car Care has successfully diversified its automotive serve offering and is recognized today as a leader in...

      Automotive Auto Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Amramp Franchise
      $140,000+

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobil...

      Amramp franchise owners enjoy a rewarding career improving the quality of life for people with mobility challenges in their home setting. Seniors are the largest & fastest growing segment of the population. Sell and rent wheelchair ramps & ot...

      Mobility Special Needs Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Figaro's Pizza Franchise
      $86,500+

      Figaro's Pizza & Pub is an exciting, happening place with a variety of mouth-watering pizzas, a ...

      Figaro's Pizza & Pub is an exciting, happening place with a variety of mouth-watering pizzas, a full bar, and plenty of seating for enjoying our terrific pizza, pastas, wings, burgers, salads and much more! With numerous craft beers on tap, we ar...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Children's Montessori Systems Franchise
      $695,177+

      Over the last 25 years, we have developed an educational program that prepares our students to excel...

      Over the last 25 years, we have developed an educational program that prepares our students to excel in a global society by providing an academically rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment that cultivates curiosity, creativity, and c...

      Education Schools Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Franchise
      $224,000+

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy ...

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, Michigan. Service line up currently includes brakes, shocks, struts, springs, alignment, front-end, oil change, muffle...

      Auto Repair Muffler Oil Lube Tuneup Tire Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      City Wide Franchise
      $197,150+

      City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janit...

      City Wide is the largest management company in the building maintenance industry, facilitating janitorial and more than 20 additional maintenance services for every client. City Wide typically deals with clients who are frustrated with managing multi...

      Cleaning Janitorial Office Cleaning Commercial Cleaning Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Papa John's Franchise
      $130,120+

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants acro...

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants across 46 countries and with one goal: Better Ingredients. We focus on high quality ingredients like never frozen hand-tossed dough and fresh-packed pizza...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Boulder Designs Franchise
      $79,950+

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative bould...

      The Boulder Designs franchise business gives you the opportunity to design and sell decorative boulders to customers from many sectors. Your customer base includes residential, commercial businesses, farms and ranches, high schools, non-profits, golf...

      Construction Home Improvement Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Rusty Taco Franchise
      $512,425+

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinct...

      Our fast casual franchise serves street-style tacos like youve never seen! Rusty Taco is a distinctive taco franchise that celebrates what we believe: Tacos are the Most Important Meal of the Day! With our business model, youll serve up handmade...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Blaze Pizza Franchise
      $319,800+

      Blaze Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast, artisanal pizza, is looking to add to our team of ...

      Blaze Pizza, the recognized world leader in fast, artisanal pizza, is looking to add to our team of top-tier franchise partners. Recently ranked as the number one pizza brand in America in a leading consumer poll and as the number one brand of the ye...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Cleveland Business?

    Are you a Cleveland, OH area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Cleveland? 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 Cleveland

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Cleveland, OH 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 Cleveland 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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