Businesses For Sale in Des Moines IA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Des Moines IA

If you are looking to start a new business in the Des Moines 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 Des Moines 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 Des Moines

Many potential business buyers search online for a Des Moines 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 Des Moines IA area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Des Moines 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
         
  • Retail
    Dynamic Boutique and Gift Shop
    $525,500
      Iowa USA

    This thriving boutique and gift shop tells a story for itself! This beautiful establishment has been...

    This thriving boutique and gift shop tells a story for itself! This beautiful establishment has been around since 2007, and it is located in Northeastern Iowa. The business is in an ideal location with excellent visibility and conveniently accessible...

    Gift Retail
         
  • 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
         
  • Food
    Energized Restaurant/Bar/Grill
    $299,000
      Iowa USA

    Since 2003, this vibrant bar and grill has built a solid foundation serving its community of Norther...

    Since 2003, this vibrant bar and grill has built a solid foundation serving its community of Northern Iowa. This business has everything needed for the right energized entrepreneur to take it to the next level of success! With a food and liquor licen...

    Food Beverage Restaurant American Restaurants Food
         
  • 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
      Bluefrog Plumbing + Drain Franchise
      $100,430+

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific e...

      Founded in 2014, bluefrog is led by a passionate executive team with decades of industry specific experience in growing franchise systems and helping entrepreneurs live their dreams of owning a successful business. Bluefrog is also the sister compa...

      Construction Home Improvement Plumbing 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
      Subway Franchise
      $150,050+

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers t...

      Subway is a powerful brand with an army of dedicated franchise owners, millions of loyal customers to whom we serve 7 million sandwiches every day, and the resources and plan to build an exciting future. Three core values are the foundation of our su...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Sirius Day Spa Franchise
      $477,950+

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable pr...

      Sirius Day Spa is a national day spa franchise that provides luxury spa services at an affordable price. At Sirius Day Spa our goal is simple - provide all of those luxurious spa services that everyone desires, under one roof, in convenient locations...

      Fitness Day Spa Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      CoreLife Eatery Franchise

      CoreLife Eatery is an emerging leader in the healthy fast casual restaurant segment, featuring scrat...

      CoreLife Eatery is an emerging leader in the healthy fast casual restaurant segment, featuring scratch made Green and Grain Bowls, Warm Rice Bowls, Entre Plates and Bone Broth Bowls and Soups. CoreLife does not use any artificial sweeteners, colors,...

      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
      Cinnabon Franchise

      For more than 30 years, consumers have flocked to Cinnabon Bakeries to satisfy that one-of-a-kind cr...

      For more than 30 years, consumers have flocked to Cinnabon Bakeries to satisfy that one-of-a-kind craving for our cinnamon treats. From the original Bakery opened in 1985, the Cinnabon experience has grown to meet consumer demand. Not only have Baker...

      Food Restaurants Coffee Bakeries 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
      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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      The UPS Store Franchise
      $58,248+

      Backed by over 35 years of franchise experience, The UPS Store continues to be an industry leader am...

      Backed by over 35 years of franchise experience, The UPS Store continues to be an industry leader among todays most rewarding franchise opportunities with a myriad of accolades and recognitions to prove it. The UPS Store awards like these are a te...

      Business Service Printing Copy Postal Shipping Mailbox 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
      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
      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
      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
      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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Des Moines Business?

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

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Des Moines, 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 Des Moines 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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