Businesses For Sale in Lafayette LA Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Lafayette LA

If you are looking to start a new business in the Lafayette LA 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 Lafayette LA 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 Lafayette

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

 

Lafayette Business for Sale Listings

  • Food
    USDA-Inspected Meat Processing Company w/Branded
    $7,000,000
     Lafayette Louisiana USA

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution bus...

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution business with an operating history, experienced management, and a recognized regional presence in their market. Their facility is the largest USDA harves...

    Food
         
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  • Manufacturing
    Niche Steel Fabrication Company
      Alabama USA

    Steel Fabrication Company, Dealing Primarily In Industrial Niche Construction And Rehab. The Work Th...

    Steel Fabrication Company, Dealing Primarily In Industrial Niche Construction And Rehab. The Work The Company Produces Is Very Profitable And Specialized. The Company Was Established In March Of 2013 And Has Shown Steady Growth. The Company Supplie...

    Welding Fabrication Manufacturing
         
  • Cleaning-Maintenance
    Trusted Hvac/Plumbing & Mechanical
    $2,950,000
      Kansas USA

    NO INVESTORS, PLEASE! OWNEROPERATORS ONLY! This is an essential, trusted, and reputable HVAC, plumbi...

    NO INVESTORS, PLEASE! OWNEROPERATORS ONLY! This is an essential, trusted, and reputable HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems business located in northeastern Kansas. The company has continued to profit even through COVID! The existing owner owns th...

    Construction HVAC Plumbing Cleaning & Maintenance
         
  • Restaurant-Bar
    Classic Small Town Hamburger Restaurant
    $795,000
      New Mexico USA

    Over Forty Years Experience, Name Recognition And Consistent Sales Makes This Business A Goldmine Fo...

    Over Forty Years Experience, Name Recognition And Consistent Sales Makes This Business A Goldmine For Any Driven Entrepreneur. The Current Owner Purchased This Local Gem In 1984 After Already Working

    Fast Food Restaurants Restaurant & Bar
         
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    Louisiana Business Listings

  • Business Service
    Emmy-Nominated Film & TV VFX Supervision Compa
    $2,000,000
    New
     New Orleans Louisiana USA

    Our client is a visual effects supervision and production-management company that also executes the ...

    Our client is a visual effects supervision and production-management company that also executes the work. Its principal is engaged by major studios to supervise entire productions, and the company he owns is the first vendor that work is awarded to. ...

    Business Service
         
  • Food
    USDA-Inspected Meat Processing Company w/Branded
    $7,000,000
     Lafayette Louisiana USA

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution bus...

    The Company is a large well-established USDA-inspected meat harvest, processing and distribution business with an operating history, experienced management, and a recognized regional presence in their market. Their facility is the largest USDA harves...

    Food
         
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    LA Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • 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
      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
      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...

      Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tint World Franchise

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that sta...

      Tint World was founded in 1982 with its first Tint World Center in Fort Lauderdale Florida that started out specializing in window tinting and expanded services to include: mobile electronics, car auto video, auto security, car and truck accessories...

      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
      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
           
    • 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
      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
           
    • 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Ground Round Grill & Bar Franchise

      Ground Round Grill and Bar is a known Casual Dining brand since 1969, offering a two room concept f...

      Ground Round Grill and Bar is a known Casual Dining brand since 1969, offering a two room concept for families or adults meeting friends or watching the game. Since 2004, our brand is owned by our franchisees and offers a unique franchise model, whe...

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Express Employment Franchise

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annua...

      The staffing industry generated more than $150 billion in North America alone in 2017. Average annual sales for Express offices in Canada open more than two years is $3.6 million.* Plus, as an Express franchise owner, you control your life with flexi...

      Business Service Employment Staffing 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
      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs Franchise

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch...

      Fast-Fix Jewelry and Watch Repairs is the world's largest, most trusted choice for jewelry and watch repair services, custom jewelry design, engraving, eyeglass frame and smartphone repairs (services vary by location). Franchising since 1987, with ov...

      Jewelry Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      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...

      Food Restaurants Ice Cream Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Miami Grill Franchise

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, Sou...

      Developed by the owners of Miami Subs and key equity partner, Armando Christian Pitbull Perez, South Florida-based Miami Grill is the hottest fast casual concept to hit the market. Miami Grill and its Everything Goes concept embody the taste and ...

      Food Restaurants Bars Franchise Opportunities
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Lafayette Business?

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

    If you are a small business owner interested in selling your business by yourself in Lafayette, LA 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 Lafayette 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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