Businesses For Sale in Cedar Rapids IA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Cedar Rapids IA

If you are looking to start a new business in the Cedar Rapids IA 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 Cedar Rapids IA 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 Cedar Rapids

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

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Iowa Business Listings

  • Manufacturing
    Blade Manufacturing Business
    $399,999
      Iowa USA

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer se...

    Staying current with all the industry advancements and maintaining the highest levels of customer service has helped this business thrive and make a fantastic profit!! Expertise, experience, and quality workmanship are the hallmarks of this successfu...

    Industrial Metal Metallic Manufacturing
         
  • Food
    Specialized Pizza Restaurant
    $1,499,999
      Iowa USA

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant busi...

    An exceptional opportunity presents itself with the availability of a thriving pizza restaurant business in Central Iowa! With this incredible opportunity, the possibilities are endless! This renowned specialty pizza restaurant, established in 2013, ...

    Food Beverage Pizza Pizzerias Food
         
  • Food
    Meat Processing and Smokehouse
    $1,900,000
      Iowa USA

    The equipment is well maintained and functional for presenting a turn-key operation to a new owner!!...

    The equipment is well maintained and functional for presenting a turn-key operation to a new owner!! Look at this fully-equipped smokehouse and meat processing shop located in Southwestern IA and was established in 2006. The location benefits the bus...

    Industrial Food Packaging Food
         
  • Automotive
    Deep-Rooted Auto Repair Business/Vehicle Sales
    $870,000
      Iowa USA

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships ...

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships and grow this business aggressively! This is an unbelievable opportunity to own a well-established, profitable auto repair business that has been well...

    Auto Auto Dealers Auto Repair Automotive
         
  • Pet
    Devoted Dog Training/Boarding Business
    $350,000
      Iowa USA

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships ...

    This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious entrepreneur to assume the existing relationships and grow this business aggressively! This is an unbelievable opportunity to own a well-established, profitable dog training and boarding business that...

    Pet Dog Boarding Kennels Pet
         
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    IA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • 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
      Kiddie Academy Franchise
      $400,000+

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They ...

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They require options that engage their children, mentally, physically and socially. As a Kiddie Academy franchisee, youll be provided the opportunity to a...

      Education Schools Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Taco John's Franchise
      $321,000+

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, orig...

      Taco John's is one of the largest Mexican quick-service restaurant brands in the U.S. Our bold, original menu has developed a devoted fan following since we first opened in Cheyenne, WY, in 1969. When you take a deeper look into our operations, our f...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      D.P. Dough Franchise

      D.P. Dough is the original calzone company, offering 25 varieties of calzones, wings, sides, dessert...

      D.P. Dough is the original calzone company, offering 25 varieties of calzones, wings, sides, desserts, and salads. NOT pizza. We are located near college campuses and offer crazy late delivery.

      Food Sandwich Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tailored Living Franchise
      $156,930+

      Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage is the right concept at the right time. As consumers hold on...

      Tailored Living featuring PremierGarage is the right concept at the right time. As consumers hold on to their homes longer, start families or welcome elderly parents into their homes, they begin looking for ways to maximize space. This is fueling the...

      Home Imporvement Home Decor Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Metal Supermarkets Franchise
      $217,500+

      Metal Supermarkets is the world's largest small-quantity metal supplier with over 80 brick-and-morta...

      Metal Supermarkets is the world's largest small-quantity metal supplier with over 80 brick-and-mortar stores across the US, Canada, and United Kingdom.Over 60,000 customers choose Metal Supermarkets because of our commitment to speed, variety and con...

      Metal Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      La Madeleine French Bakery & Café Franchise

      La Madeleine is a beloved French Bakery & Caf concept with almost 100 locations and 100 under d...

      La Madeleine is a beloved French Bakery & Caf concept with almost 100 locations and 100 under development. We are growing company locations and bringing in new franchisees. Our passion for serving crave-worthy country French-inspired dishes make...

      Food Restaurants Bakery Coffee 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
      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
           
    • 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
      Freshii Franchise
      $200,000+

      Freshii is on a mission to help the citizens of the world live better, by making healthy food conven...

      Freshii is on a mission to help the citizens of the world live better, by making healthy food convenient and affordable. Freshii's broad and diverse menu of bowls, wraps, salads, burritos, smoothies, soups and juices has created a loyal following of ...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Huddle House Restaurants Franchise
      $519,935+

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal...

      Huddle House is an iconic family dining restaurant known for all-day breakfast and serving Any Meal, Any Time. Founded in 1964, Huddle House restaurants have become icons in the communities we serve throughout the country by bringing friends and fa...

      Food Restaurants Family Fast Casual Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Golden Chick Franchise

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in th...

      As a true American heritage brand surpassing its 50th year of serving the best-tasting chicken in the industry, we work collaboratively in a franchise-centric organization with great support systems in place. Our Golden Chick franchise partners enjoy...

      Franchise Opportunities
           
    • 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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Cedar Rapids Business?

    Are you a Cedar Rapids, IA area small biz owner interested in selling a small business, franchise, service, company, store, shop in Cedar Rapids? 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 Cedar Rapids

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Cedar Rapids, IA 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 Cedar Rapids 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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