Businesses For Sale in Lorain OH Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Lorain OH

If you are looking to start a new business in the Lorain 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 Lorain 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 Lorain

Many potential business buyers search online for a Lorain 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 Lorain OH area business broker can be beneficial contrary to what some buyers tend to think. Find Lorain 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

  • Consulting & Biz Development
    Manufacturing Consulting to Max Business Value
    $50,000
     Westlake Ohio USA

    Flat Fee consulting to manufacturing sellers under $1M annual revenue in NE Ohio. We will review fin...

    Flat Fee consulting to manufacturing sellers under $1M annual revenue in NE Ohio. We will review financials and business conditions to establish SDE and multiple. Set up hourly production reporting, dash boards and meeting cadence. Will train on cont...

    Consulting & Biz Development
         
  • Retail
    profitable bridal & formal retail store
    $130,000
      Ohio USA

    Rare opportunity to own this one-stop shop in a thriving community of central Ohio. Operating for ov...

    Rare opportunity to own this one-stop shop in a thriving community of central Ohio. Operating for over 35 years this business displays a full-line of bridal gowns, prom dress, homecoming gowns, to tuxedos and special occasion attire. The business doe...

    Bridal Retail
         
  • Home Improvement
    Profitable Carpet and Flooring Store
    $249,000
      Ohio USA

    MOTIVATED & ANXIOUS seller has again REDUCED the PRICE and WILL CONSIDER ANY REASONABLE OFFER!! ...

    MOTIVATED & ANXIOUS seller has again REDUCED the PRICE and WILL CONSIDER ANY REASONABLE OFFER!! 2017 sales and income were the highest ever! Located in Northern Ohio, this highly profitable store has been in business for 37 years and enjoys a gre...

    Flooring Carpet Home Improvement
         
  • Sports-Recreation
    Golf Course & Restaurant
    $1,099,000
      Ohio USA

    This is a 9-hole, par-36 course open to the public and members alike. The clubhouse building include...

    This is a 9-hole, par-36 course open to the public and members alike. The clubhouse building includes a gorgeous outdoor patio, and the restaurant and bar have truly become town favorites that stay open all year. Modern, large kitchen also handles ma...

    Golf Sports & Recreation
         
  • 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
      The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Franchise
      $296,500+

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and...

      Born and brewed in Southern California since 1963, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is the oldest and largest privately-held specialty coffee and tea retailer in the United States. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has since grown to over 1,200 stores wo...

      Food Coffee Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      9Round Fitness Franchise
      $91,600+

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, card...

      At 9Round, we offer a kickboxing-themed fitness program that incorporates functional, interval, cardiovascular, and circuit training regimens. The programs consist of a proprietary system of nine challenging workout stations developed by a profession...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Gyms Health Clubs 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
      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
      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
      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
      LunchboxWax Franchise
      $350,000+

      LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the busine...

      LunchboxWax is a boutique speed-waxing franchise catering to guests who are mindful about the businesses and people they choose for personal services. We are a fast-growing, progressive movement in search of high caliber leaders capable of building a...

      Food Sandwich Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Naf-Naf Middle Eastern Grill Franchise
      $563,500+

      Naf Naf is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand ...

      Naf Naf is the premium destination for fresh, authentic Middle Eastern food. Oven baked pitas, hand cut salads and freshly prepared sauces all serve as an accompaniment to award-winning shawarma and falafel. Naf Naf has received industry acclaim, bei...

      Food Fast Casual Restaurants 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
      Ace Hardware Franchise
      $650,000+

      Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape ...

      Founded in 1924 by a small group of Chicago hardware store owners, Ace changed the retail landscape by allowing individual stores to purchase merchandise in bulk to save money and buy at the lowest possible price. As an Ace Hardware owner, you gain t...

      Retail Hardware Stores Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Bojangles' Franchise
      $385,500+

      Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor dedicated...

      Bojangles, Inc. is a highly differentiated and growing restaurant operator and franchisor dedicated to serving customers high-quality, craveable food made from our Southern recipes, including breakfast served All Day, Every Day. Founded in 1977 in C...

      Food QSR Restaurants Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Creamistry Franchise
      $224,500+

      Creamistry combines passion, innovation and a commitment to quality to bring customers a fresh ice c...

      Creamistry combines passion, innovation and a commitment to quality to bring customers a fresh ice cream experience. Our wide selection of premium products, excellent customer service, and liquid nitrogen smoke show thrills customers, but it is our i...

      Food Restaurants Ice Cream 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
      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
      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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Lorain Business?

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

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