Businesses For Sale in Knoxville TN Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Knoxville TN

If you are looking to start a new business in the Knoxville TN 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 Knoxville TN 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 Knoxville

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

 

Knoxville Business for Sale Listings

 

Tennessee Business Listings

  • Small Business Services
    Foothills Disposal | Junk Removal & Demolition
    $125
    New
     Knoxville Tennessee USA

    Foothills Disposal is a professional junk removal and demolition company serving Knoxville and commu...

    Foothills Disposal is a professional junk removal and demolition company serving Knoxville and communities across Tennessee. The company provides residential and commercial junk removal, property cleanouts, furniture and appliance removal, constructi...

    Small Business Services
         
  • Automotive & Gas Station Properties
    Auto Repair Facility large parking fenced back lot
    $500,000
     Nashville Tennessee USA

    Bring all offers. Owners want to retire. Auto Repair Facility with 4-bays, large parking lot and lar...

    Bring all offers. Owners want to retire. Auto Repair Facility with 4-bays, large parking lot and large fenced back lot. Real estate only for $500,000!! Established Business is also available for sale at additional cost - listed separately in business...

    Automotive & Gas Station Properties
         
  • Automotive
    Towing and Auto Repair Biz
    $899,000
     Nashville Tennessee USA

    Bring all offers. Owners want to retire. Buy just the real estate for $500,000!! 4-bays, large parki...

    Bring all offers. Owners want to retire. Buy just the real estate for $500,000!! 4-bays, large parking lot and large fenced back lot. This well-established automotive repair and towing business is a turnkey opportunity with plenty of potential for gr...

    Towing Automotive
         
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    TN 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
      Smoothie King Franchise
      $579,100+

      Smoothie King is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 950 units...

      Smoothie King is a privately held, New Orleans-area-based franchise company with more than 950 units worldwide. By creating each smoothie with a "purpose", Smoothie King makes it simple and pleasurable for guests to achieve their individual health go...

      Juice Smoothie 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
      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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      TacoTime Franchise
      $396,150+

      TacoTime has grown into a beloved treasure with a wildly enthusiastic customer base since our first ...

      TacoTime has grown into a beloved treasure with a wildly enthusiastic customer base since our first location opened in Eugene, Oregon, in 1960. Now with nearly 300 locations in the Pacific Northwest and Canada, our secret is serving up Mexican food m...

      Food Restaurants Mexican Taco Burrito 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
      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
      Seniors Helping Seniors Franchise
      $86,785+

      Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service was founded in 1998 as a way for like-minded individual...

      Seniors Helping Seniors in-home care service was founded in 1998 as a way for like-minded individuals to help each other age more happily and gracefully. Matching those who need a hand with mature, active men and women with a passion for helping othe...

      Health Care Senior Care Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Knoxville Business?

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

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Knoxville, TN 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 Knoxville 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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