Businesses For Sale in Wilmington DE Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Wilmington DE

If you are looking to start a new business in the Wilmington DE 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 Wilmington DE 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 Wilmington

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

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DE Franchise Opportunities for Sale

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    LunchboxWax Franchise
    $350,000+

    LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the busine...

    LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the businesses and people they choose for personal services. We are a fast-growing, progressive movement in search of high caliber leaders capable of building a...

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    Auntie Anne's Franchise

    Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's marke...

    Auntie Anne's got its start in 1988 when Anne Beiler bought a stand in a Pennsylvania farmer's market. After some experimentation, "Auntie" Anne created a masterpiece the same freshly baked goodness you know and love today. Now, guests look for Aun...

    Food Pretzel Franchise Opportunities
         
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    Baskin-Robbins Franchise
    $94,350+

    Nearly three-quarters of a century ago, two brothers-in-law shared a dream to create an innovative i...

    Nearly three-quarters of a century ago, two brothers-in-law shared a dream to create an innovative ice cream store that would be a neighborhood gathering place for families. A few years later Baskin Robbins was born. Today, Baskin-Robbins which is pa...

    Food Restaurants Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
         
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    LaRosa's Pizzerias Franchise
    $850,000+

    LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. F...

    LaRosa's is a family-style pizzeria serving over 40 menu items for dine-in, carry-out or delivery. For over 60 years, we've demonstrated consistent performance and proven guest appeal. All pick-up and delivery orders are taken in our unique Guest Ser...

    Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
         
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    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...

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    Ben & Jerry’s Franchise
    $107,685+

    Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's expe...

    Ben & Jerrys scoop shops are designed to deliver the ultimate, immersive Ben & Jerry's experience to fans and first-timers alike. They're whimsical, welcoming places where families and friends can enjoy their favorite treats and fans can dee...

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    Boston's Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar Franchise
    $1,125,000+

    Bostons is both a family-friendly restaurant and a lively sports bar, all under one roof. That equa...

    Bostons is both a family-friendly restaurant and a lively sports bar, all under one roof. That equals two great opportunities for you! We also offer flexible design and space options to ensure your Bostons is a perfect fit for your territory and gu...

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    Denny’s Franchise

    For over 60 years, Dennys has been the trusted leader in family dining. Today, Dennys is a true ic...

    For over 60 years, Dennys has been the trusted leader in family dining. Today, Dennys is a true icon, with brand awareness of almost 100%. We cheerfully serve millions of guests a month in our more than 1,700 restaurants worldwide. We serve a varie...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Del Taco Franchise
    $859,700+

    For over 50 years, Del Taco has been heating up the Mexican QSR category. With over 560 restaurants ...

    For over 50 years, Del Taco has been heating up the Mexican QSR category. With over 560 restaurants in 14 states and growing, weve built a bolder, fresher, better brand offering unbelievable value, uncompromising quality and freshness, and a taste f...

    Food Restaurants Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
         
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    Scooter's Coffee Franchise
    $350,000+

    The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazi...

    The Scooter's Coffee brand promise, often recited to franchisees, customers and employees is: "Amazing People, Amazing Drinks...Amazingly Fast! It reflects a steady commitment to providing an unforgettable experience to loyal and new customers. Fou...

    Food Restaurants Coffee Franchise Opportunities
         
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    Dunkin Franchise
    $245,000+

    Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Du...

    Founded in 1950, Dunkin' is America's favorite all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods. Dunkin' is a market leader in the hot regulardecafflavored coffee, iced regulardecafflavored coffee, donut, bagel and muffin categories. The company has...

    Food Restaurants Coffee Bagel Donut Franchise Opportunities
         
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    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
         
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    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...

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How to Sell my Wilmington Business?

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Selling a Business in Wilmington

If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Wilmington, DE 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 Wilmington 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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