Businesses For Sale in Madison WI Area

Find a Small Business for Sale in Madison WI

If you are looking to start a new business in the Madison WI 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 Madison WI 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 Madison

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

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Wisconsin Business Listings

  • Food
    RE Included Historical European Bakery in Tourism
     Milwaukee Wisconsin USA

    This historied, old-world European bakery holds a unique position as a cornerstone in the heart of a...

    This historied, old-world European bakery holds a unique position as a cornerstone in the heart of a Switzerland-inspired tourism center. Based in America, the bakery has garnered steadfast support from locals and has become a magnet for tourists fro...

    Food
         
  • Construction
    Booming Full-Service Construction and Restoration
    $3,000,000
     Milwaukee Wisconsin USA

    This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a one-stop full-service construction shop th...

    This fast-growing construction & remodeling firm is a one-stop full-service construction shop that exhibits exceptional follow through on all contracts and communication. Their business model centers on a highly tailored and systematized set of t...

    Construction
         
  • Technology
    On-Line Photo Jigsaw Puzzle Business
    $2,250,000
      Wisconsin USA

    This is an extremely profitable photo jigsaw puzzle business that started in 2005. They are located ...

    This is an extremely profitable photo jigsaw puzzle business that started in 2005. They are located in southwestern Wisconsin. With excellent growth potential, exciting profit margins, and a tremendous reputation, this shop has everything needed for ...

    Ecommerce Technology
         
  • Food
    Successful Fine-Dining Restaurant & Bar
    $1,475,000
      Wisconsin USA

    This is a very popular and well-established restaurant that has been successfully catering to north-...

    This is a very popular and well-established restaurant that has been successfully catering to north-western Wisconsin. The restaurant provides superior service and an unforgettable culinary experience every day to every guest. There is exceptional op...

    Pizza Food
         
  • Automotive
    Well Established, Trusted Automotive Shop For Sale
    $799,000
      Wisconsin USA

    Purchased in the early nineteen-seventies by the current owner's father, this highly respected autom...

    Purchased in the early nineteen-seventies by the current owner's father, this highly respected automotive service center has served the Northwestern quarter of Wisconsin with unwavering integrity and top notch service. The business operates out of a ...

    Auto Repair Automotive
         
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    WI Franchise Opportunities for Sale

    • Franchise Opportunities
      Fitness Together Franchise
      $147,000+

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers...

      Fitness Together is not another gym franchise. We are a private personal training studio that offers every client a personalized workout experience based on their goals. Our certified trainers provide the accountability, motivation, guidance and supp...

      Fitness Fitness Centers Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Firehouse Subs Franchise
      $350,000+

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and ...

      Firehouse Subs is a fast casual restaurant full of hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida by former firefighters and brothers Chris and Robin Sorensen, Firehouse Subs has more than 1,150 resta...

      Food Restaurants Sandwich Sub 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
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Jamba Juice Franchise
      $238,600+

      Jamba Juice is a leader in the smoothie and juice industry. For almost 30 years, Jamba Juice has mad...

      Jamba Juice is a leader in the smoothie and juice industry. For almost 30 years, Jamba Juice has made premium, hand-crafted, and flavorful blends from whole fruits and vegetables. The easily-executed menu includes a variety of smoothies, bowls, shots...

      Food Restaurants Smoothie Juice 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
      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
           
    • 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
      Papa John's Franchise
      $130,120+

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants acro...

      Papa John's is the third largest pizza delivery chain in the world, with over 5,200 restaurants across 46 countries and with one goal: Better Ingredients. We focus on high quality ingredients like never frozen hand-tossed dough and fresh-packed pizza...

      Food Restaurants Pizza Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Kiddie Academy Franchise
      $400,000+

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They ...

      Working families in need of educational child care are short on time and long on expectations. They require options that engage their children, mentally, physically and socially. As a Kiddie Academy franchisee, youll be provided the opportunity to a...

      Education Schools Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Chicken Salad Chick Franchise
      $483,000+

      Chicken Salad Chick, the nations only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant conce...

      Chicken Salad Chick, the nations only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, was founded in 2008 in Auburn, Alabama. What started as a small takeout restaurant has quickly grown throughout the Southeast. Our owners are trai...

      Food QSR Restaurants Restaurants Franchise Opportunities
           
    • Franchise Opportunities
      Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Franchise
      $224,000+

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy ...

      Tuffy is seeking qualified candidates to continue our franchise expansion. In 1970, the first Tuffy Muffler shop opened in Detroit, Michigan. Service line up currently includes brakes, shocks, struts, springs, alignment, front-end, oil change, muffle...

      Auto Repair Muffler Oil Lube Tuneup Tire 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
      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
           
    • 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
           
    • 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
           

     

     

    How to Sell my Madison Business?

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

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