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

  • 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
    Time Honored and Profitable Florist & Gift Sho
    $150,000
      Ohio USA

    THERE IS MORE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ITS SUCCESS THAN MEETS THE EYE!! This is a time-honored flower an...

    THERE IS MORE TO THIS BUSINESS AND ITS SUCCESS THAN MEETS THE EYE!! This is a time-honored flower and gift shop that has been in the community for over ninety years! This business specializes in the retail sale of flowers, hanging plants, and standin...

    Florists Flower Shops Retail
         
  • Automotive
    Tire and Automotive Services
    $270,000
      Ohio USA

    Established in a small community in north eastern Ohio is this no-nonsense automotive shop that offe...

    Established in a small community in north eastern Ohio is this no-nonsense automotive shop that offers full service automotive repair and maintenance, working on foreign and domestic vehicles. They can take care of oil, lube, and filter, shocks and s...

    Tire Automotive
         
  • Media-Entertainment
    Event Center & Catering Hall
    $434,000
     Northern Ohio USA

    Event Center and Catering Hall for sale in Northern Ohio near Lake Erie and the Islands. 2018 sales ...

    Event Center and Catering Hall for sale in Northern Ohio near Lake Erie and the Islands. 2018 sales will exceed $500,000, with low overhead generating amazing profits and they already sport a solid book of contracted business for the next several yea...

    Event Media & Entertainment
         
  • Automotive
    Popular and Profitable Automotive Shop
    $390,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quali...

    This is a profitable and established automotive shop that offers an excellent selection of top quality brand name parts as well as automotive supplies for all makes and models of vehicles. In addition, the store also features an automotive repair sho...

    Automotive Auto Parts Auto Repair Automotive
         
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    OH Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Elements Massage Franchise
      $222,350+

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating syste...

      At Elements Massage our franchisees benefit from the established and well-developed operating systems, ongoing training and innovation, comprehensive marketing support, strong vendor programs and a dedicated staff ready to support with individual ne...

      Fitness Massage Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Moe's Southwest Grill Franchise
      $30,000+

      Moe's Southwest Grill is a top-ranking fast casual concept. With 20+ ingredients inspired by the Sou...

      Moe's Southwest Grill is a top-ranking fast casual concept. With 20+ ingredients inspired by the Southwest, it doesn't matter if you're vegetarian, vegan, or gluten free - Moe's Southwest Grill has something for everyone. With fast-growing off premis...

      Food Sub Sandwich 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
      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
      Fazoli's Franchise
      $700,000+

      Fazoli's is an elevated Quick Service Restaurant concept, offering a menu of traditional Italian din...

      Fazoli's is an elevated Quick Service Restaurant concept, offering a menu of traditional Italian dining favorites, highlighted by our mouth-watering, garlic breadsticks, in an enhanced service environment. With over 200 restaurants, Fazoli's has esta...

      Food Restaurants QSR Restaurants Fast Food Restaurants Italian Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      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...

      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
      PuroClean Franchise
      $71,190+

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with thei...

      Property damage occurs daily in every city across the country. Property owners file claims with their insurance companies who then refer and pay a professional property restoration company, such as PuroClean, to restore and clean up the damage. More ...

      Home Repair Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Dogtopia Franchise
      $606,545+

      Dogtopia is the leading and fastest growing franchise in the $70B pet services industry. Since 2002,...

      Dogtopia is the leading and fastest growing franchise in the $70B pet services industry. Since 2002, Dogtopia has provided exceptional care for dogs and currently operates locations throughout the United States and Canada. Dogtopia was one of the ear...

      Pet Care Pet Sitting Pet Store Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Caring Senior Service Franchise
      $77,985+

      Caring Senior Service sets the standard for providing non-medical services such as personal care, me...

      Caring Senior Service sets the standard for providing non-medical services such as personal care, meal preparation and housekeeping. GreatCare is a systematic method that is turnkey for new owners and makes the delivery of care simple and uniform. O...

      Health Care Senior Care 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
      Restoration 1 Franchise
      $77,950+

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is ea...

      Restoration 1 is a low-cost opportunity with a proven, recession-resistant business model that is easy to scale and easy to own. Restoration 1 franchise is the fastest growing restoration franchise in the nation offering fire, water, and mold damage ...

      Remodeling Restoration Home Improvement Maintenance 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
      Circle K Franchise
      $211,450+

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who n...

      Circle K offers business operators and entrepreneurs the opportunity to work with a franchisor who not only helps grow new ventures, but offers the flexibility to tailor individual stores to the customers they serve. Whether establishing new location...

      Retail Convenience Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Pollo Campero Franchise

      Pollo Campero is a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand specializing in flavorful chicken and a whol...

      Pollo Campero is a fast-casual chicken restaurant brand specializing in flavorful chicken and a wholesome menu focused on easy to share individual and family meals. Pollo Camperos menu was developed using a combination of familiar and unique flavors...

      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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