Signature Business Brokers

06/15/2023

TURN-KEY RESTAURANT LOCATION WITH EQUIPMENT - $439,000

This is an opportunity to acquire a turn-key fully-equipped restaurant location.

This location was retained, built up and fully equipped by an independent health food operator as part of an expansion plan and is offered for sale due to owner’s relocation out of province.
The corner location offers 2,468 sq.ft. of fully-developed space on a busy intersection in the trendy Marda Loop area. A long-term lease is in place.

Approximately $850,000 were invested by the owner in equipment and leasehold improvements. The location was fully built up and completed in 2021.

This restaurant location and equipment can accommodate both casual and formal dining establishments, as well as many different meal preparation and ethnic concepts.

05/11/2021

Lumberyard & Hardware Store for Sale in AB - SOLD!

Revenue: $3.2M
SDE: $417,000
Fixed Assets: $2.75M
Inventory Included: $600,000

This is a rare opportunity to acquire a well-established, profitable lumberyard & hardware store with its own property in a growing community in Southern Alberta.

The business was incorporated in 1973 and has been in the family since. The current owners are second generation family owners, who are ready to retire. The business has not only successfully survived the pandemic, but has also grown its revenue and earnings.

The business operates as a lumberyard & hardware store out of premises that it owns. The business owns the real property, consisting of 3.3 acres of land with 23,600 sq.ft. of retail and storage premises. The real property is included in the sale.
The business is well-regarded by customers for its second-to-none reputation for customer service and long-term presence in the community. The business is a member of a buying group, which ensures higher profit margins.

The owner of the business is responsible for day-to-day operations, staff training and inventory management. In addition to the owner, the business utilizes the services of four full-time and two part-time employees. During the summer period, the business also employs some seasonal workers to help in the yard.

For more information, visit: https://www.signaturebusinessbrokers.com/lumberyard-and-hardware-store.html

04/07/2021

OVERHEAD DOORS & EXTERIOR SERVICES BUSINESS - $240,000 + INVENTORY VALUE

Revenue: $1,047,755
Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE): $275,959
Inventory ( Not Included in Price): $200,000
FF&E (Included in Price): $109,000

This is an opportunity to acquire and operate a profitable, established, turn-key business successfully operating in East Kootenay region of BC, offering tremendous growth possibilities!

The current owner established this company in 2005 and is ready to retire. The business has good reputation in the area and specializes in installation and servicing of industrial, commercial and residential overhead doors and openers, property gate operators, as well as sales and installation of roll shutters, screens and awnings. The business provides its services throughout the East Kootenay region, from Kimberley to Golden.

The business has all necessary equipment and vehicles and carries sufficient inventory to make sure it can provide service to its customers on a timely basis. The owner operates the business on a full-time basis with the assistance of 2 - 3 employees. Most of the business up to this point has been generated through word of mouth and a website, with minimal advertising. The demand for these services has been growing every year, as more residents and businesses are moving into the area.

The business is operated from a leased shop in an industrial park. The trading hours of the business are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

No licenses or certification are needed to operate the business. General knowledge of the construction industry and/or construction experience would be deemed an asset. The seller has agreed to assist the incoming buyer with three months of training to accommodate a smooth transition, and will also be available for consultation afterwards.

01/28/2021

2020 YEAR IN REVIEW

2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and certainly a year of change and uncertainty for many businesses! In my discussions with business owners over the past year, I saw some business owners completely change the way they operate. Some had to re-think their exit strategies and some were able to capitalize on new opportunities, re-group and move forward. Despite all the changes, one thing is certain – small businesses are still the cornerstone of the North American economy and all of us rely on their services in our daily lives.

Looking back a year ago, things started with enthusiasm last January. With stabilizing economic conditions in Alberta, relatively low interest rates, and many retiring baby boomers, the start of the year was looking good for the sale of businesses. With the threat of COVID at the end of February and lockdowns in March, most potential and active business sale transactions came to a halt. A lot of buyers put on hold any acquisition plans and wanted to pause everything until the business environment stabilized under the pandemic conditions. With such unprecedented events, nobody knew what to expect and how severe the consequences may be...

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​2020 was a challenging year for everyone, and certainly a year of change and uncertainty for many businesses! In my discussions with business owners over the past year, I saw some business owners...

01/05/2021

TRANSPORTATION COMPANY - SOLD

Very profitable, established, turn-key transportation business with low overhead and high profit margins, offering tremendous growth possibilities!

The current owner established this company in 1998 and is ready to retire. The company has an outstanding reputation in the industry and specializes in providing transportation services for large trucking companies, hauling containers from CP Rail and CN Rail in Calgary area and Southern Alberta to client locations, providing power units and/or trailers to do so. The company also provides warehousing, trailer storage, trans-loading and swamper services, as well as grocery warehouse deliveries.

01/04/2021

SIGN MANUFACTURING BUSINESS $150,000+INVENTORY

The business was established and successfully operated by the current owner since 1999. The owner is ready to retire.

The business specializes in manufacturing 3D signs and displays from a variety of materials. Most of the business’ customers are sign and display companies who use the business as a subcontractor. With second-to-none reputation for customer service and attention to quality, the business gained reputation of being a reliable supplier to its clients.

The business generates steady revenue from existing customers and consistently adds new accounts to its list of clients. All new accounts have come to the business by word-of-mouth referrals from existing clients and suppliers. No more than 10% of revenue comes from a single customer.

The equipment of the business consists of three CNC Router Tables and a complete set of sign manufacturing equipment and tools. The existing equipment can easily accommodate an increase in business volume.

The business operates out of a commercial bay in one of Calgary’s industrial parks. The premises are leased from a related corporation and are available for sale if the buyer desires. The owner runs the business on a full-time basis and relies on one part-time employee, who is set up as an independent contractor.

The seller has agreed to assist the incoming buyer with two months of training without additional compensation, to accommodate for a smooth transition, and will also be available to stay longer on agreed terms if the new owner desires.

01/18/2018

SPECIALTY RETAIL STORES $925,000 - SOLD!!!

2017 Revenue: $2MM
2017 Adjusted Income: $361,500
Inventory Included in Purchase Price: $330,000

This is a rare opportunity to acquire one of Calgary’s iconic retail businesses. This established, highly-profitable and growing business provides flexibility to the owner and has a lot of up-side potential!

The business was established in 1996. The current owner acquired the business in 2000 and is ready to retire. The business has not only successfully survived the economic downturn of the past few years, but has also grown its product offerings and revenue.

With multiple retail locations and a strong online presence, the business has established a leading position in its niche market and successfully services the needs of its loyal customers. One of the locations has recently moved to new premises and has shown continuous growth since the move.

Due to the specific nature of the product lines and the business’ second-to-none reputation for customer service, there is very little risk of losing customers to online retailers. The business has direct distribution arrangements with some of the best brands in the segment and targets middle- to upper-end customers who are not highly price sensitive. This provides for higher than normal profit margins. The Company also designed and developed its own high quality line of specialty products.

The owner of the business is responsible for marketing, staff training and inventory management. The owner completely relies on his employees for customer service, in-store inventory management and in-store sales. The owner normally attends 3-4 industry tradeshows per year, to stay in tune with new trends, new product lines, etc., which has proven to be extremely beneficial.

The seller has agreed to assist the incoming buyer with up to three months of training at no extra cost, to accommodate a smooth transition, and will also be available for consultations afterwards. Up to $200,000 of seller financing is available to a qualified buyer.

11/18/2017

Did you see the new show on CBC last night, called "Under New Management"? Interesting new Canadian reality show about buying a small business! Although they over-simplified the analysis and the process of buying a business, it's great to see a show that highlights the benefits and challenges of buying a business.

Farah and Thomas dream of owning a business. With the help of host Arlene Dickinson, and a healthy budget of $200,000, will they land the business of their dreams?

09/08/2017

A well-qualified buyer is looking for an established business (preferably B2B) with up to $1,500,000 EBITDA. Will consider smaller businesses as well if certain criteria are met.

08/21/2017

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08/18/2017

LANDSCAPING AND CONCRETE SERVICES BUSINESS $345,000 - SOLD

2017 Gross Revenue: $371,242
2017 Adjusted Net Income: $152,945
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment (Net Book Value): $113, 241

For more information please visit http://www.signaturebusinessbrokers.com/landscaping-concrete-business-for-sale.html

Price: $300,000 Revenue: $371,000 SDE: $153,000 FF&E: $113,000 Location: Calgary Seller Financing: No Profile #4016

01/22/2017

CUSTOM CABINET MANUFACTURING BUSINESS $250,000 - SOLD

2016 Gross Revenue: $618,241
2016 Adjusted Net Income: $68,395
Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment: $114,600
Inventory Included in Purchase Price: $30,000

This business was established in 1992 and was acquired and operated by the current owner since 1999. The owner is ready to retire.

The business specializes in custom cabinet manufacturing and installation. Homeowners, renovators and custom home builders are the main clients of this business.

The equipment of the business consists of a complete set of cabinet manufacturing equipment and tools, two commercial vans, a forklift, office and showroom equipment and fixtures. The existing equipment can easily accommodate an increase in business volume.

The seller has agreed to assist the incoming buyer with two months of training without additional compensation, to accommodate for a smooth transition, and will also be available to stay longer on agreed terms if the new owner desires.

The owner is offering up to $100,000 of owner financing to a qualified buyer.