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Central Kentucky Liqour Store for sale

A nice and fairly new liqour store is available in a county seat town in Central Kentucky. Asking price is $55,000 and includes inventory, FF&E, and the liqour license .

Restaurant Working Capital Financing

We have relationships with various specialized financing entities including one that provides working capital financing to restaurants . Contact us for details .

Sports Bar in South Lexington Area

A sports bar in the South Lexington is for sale - asking $199,000 .

Sports Bar in Central Kentucky Available

A sports bar in Central Kentucky is available. This is an independent restaurant and the asking price is $295,000 .

Family Sports Bar in Lexington

A family sports bar is available in Lexington . This could be a location for the current franchise concept or it could be easily converted to an independent location .

Restaurant Conversion Opportunities

If you have a restaurant that is underperforming you should consider converting it to a hot new concept . The concept I have in mind works for buildings from 3,000 to 6,000 sq ft . Contact me for details .

Louisville Commercial Kitchen Facility

A Louisville commercial kitchen facility is available for $75,000 . This would be a great platform to launch a catering and/or take out venture .

Two Long John Silver's available in Arkansas

Two closed Long John Silver's A&W restaurants with real estate are available in the north region of Arkansas . Contact me for details .

Bardstown B&B Available

A great Bed and Breakfast business and real estate is available in historic Bardstown , KY . Check out http://www.redroseinnbardstown.com/ for $475,000 !!!

Assisted Living Facility Available in Kentucky

An assisted living facility with real estate is available in Kentucky near the I 64 corridor . Asking price is $3,200,000 .

Kentucky Outdoor Lighting Business Available

An established outdoor lighting business in the greater Lexington is available for acquisition. This five year old business had a growth track record , is part of a strong franchise system, and has some very distinquished clientele . This would be a great home based business and would also be great for a husband and wife team. It could also be a nice add on for a related business .

Asking price is $175,000

Southeast Private Equity Opportunities

The Limestone M&A Alliance

We are proud to be a part of the growing entrepreneurial community in the Southeastern United States. We believe that the opportunity for the development of management talent and businesses enterprises is unique and unparalleled in this region of the country.
More than 20% of privately held US companies are located in the S.E.
And nearly 25% of middle market M&A transactions occur in the S.E.
Yet less than 3% of domestic private equity capital is focused in this region.

Kentucky Hotels Available For Purchase

Some unique opportunities exist to acquire one or more ( up to four ) hotels in Kentucky . Please contact me for details if serious .

Beverly Johnson- Lexington Kentucky Realtor

I am a business broker , consultant and also sell some commercial real estate . I do not do residential and recommend Beverly Johnson for your Kentucky residential real estate needs !

Human Resource and Staffing Franchise Available in Kentucky

Link Staffing www.linkstaffing.com is seeking franchisees in Kentucky markets . This is a chance to own your own business in a fast growing industry with a proven system . Contact me for details .

Kentucky Country Getaway Property near Morehead

A country getaway near Morehead , KY ( Fleming County ) is available complete with 327 acres of land , 22 acre lake , and a 5,000 sq ft Bed and Breakfast which could be a personal residence, retreat center, etc. $985,000

Kentucky Restaurants Available near "twin lakes" region

I have a listing on two restaurants with real estate in the twin lakes region ( Nolin and Rough River) with close proximty to the Western Kentucky Parkway .

Why 2009 is a good year to sell your business

This year may be a good year for many to sell a business . Here are some excellent points from a recent newsletter from the Association of Professional Merger and Acquisition Advisors :

Low Interest Rates

Interest rates are at historic lows. Low interest rates mean that buyers can afford to pay more for a business. Whether it is a "sophisticated” buyer using discounted cash flow analysis, or someone calculating "how much can I afford a month” the same math holds true; lower interest rates mean lower debt service payments and higher cash flows from the business. Debt payment levels and cash flow drive value.

SBA

The Small Business Administration guarantees a portion of the loans that banks make. As part of the current stimulus package, the SBA has raised its loan guarantee level up to 90% for certain loans. At the same time, the SBA has eliminated the processing fees that borrowers normally have to pay. When buyers pay less for loans, they can pay more for the business. Low

Capital Tax Gains Rate

It is what you keep from a sale that really matters. At only 15%, capital gains tax rates are at the lowest levels in 30 years. Many people forget that in the late 70's the highest effective capital gains tax rate reached 49.875% and as recently as the early 1990's the highest capital gains tax rate was still at 29.2% . The current administration has already stated its desire to raise the capital gains tax rate so it is not a question of if but rather how much.
No one has a crystal ball, but what could happen if an owner waited until the economy starts to recover and things "improve” to pursue a sale... As the economy begins to grow, corporations start hiring again, pulling potential buyers off the market and hence reducing demand. With the economy growing, the Federal Reserve starts to worry about inflation and raises interest rates to curb growth (yes, this is what they do). The SBA incentives will have expired, increasing loan fees and reducing bank guarantee rates.

Home and Garden Business in Lexington For Sale

An established home and garden furniture and accessory business located in Lexington , Ky is for sale . $119,00

Limestone M&A Alliance PRIMED approach to the economy

The Limestone M&A Alliance www.limestonealliance.com believes the current economic environment calls for increased collaboration and innovation to move the economy forward . It also has a PRIMED approach to this :

Positve
Relient
Innovative
Motivated
Evolving
Determined

We look foward to expanding out relationship network in 2009 and beyond !

Blimpie Sub and Salad Restaurant Available

Contact me for details ! Great opportunity in Lexington, Ky to get started in the foodservice business !

Optimizing Franchisor/Franchisee Relations Part 2

This is the second in a two part series on optimizing franchisor/franchisee relations . One part was from the franchisor perspective and the other from the franchisee perspective .

Optimizing Franchisor Franchisee Relations -Part 1

The above article I wrote is the first in a two part series on optimizing franchisor/franchisee relations . It appeared in an issue of Prep Magazine .

Limestone M&A Alliance Seminar Series

The first Limestone M&A Alliance seminar with Steven Ayers ( District Director of Kentucky SBA ) was a success . This was the first in the Limestone M&A Alliance www.limestonealliance.com Seminar Series and future events will be announced soon .

Fast Frames Franchise Available in Lexington KY

The out of state owners of the local http://www.fastframe.com/ need to sell their business. This is a great opportunity to get in this business at a great value . This business is located in a great shopping center . Asking $50,000 which is way below cost .

SBA's 504 Loan " Go Green" Component

At the recent Limestone M and Alliance seminar Mr. Steven Ayres of the Kentucky SBA shared updates on the SBA including the following Go Green component for SBA 504 Loans .


http://www.thinkkentucky.com/Advocacy/Docs/SRA504.pdf

Newport Restaurant Location Available

A restaurant/bar location ( fully equipped ) is available in downtown Newport, KY . There is a second floor that could be used as an apartment or extended stay residence . It formerly operated as Lightfoots Restaurant http://www.lightfootsrestaurant.com/ . Contact us for more information .

Limestone Alliance SBA Seminar

On Wednesday April 22 , 2009 , the newly formed Limestone M&A Alliance www.limestonealliance.com hosted a seminar at the Campbell House with special guest speaker Mr. Steven Ayres who is the Kentucky District Director for the SBA ( Small Business Administration ) . Mr. Ayres provided an update on the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and how gives the SBA tools to help small businesses . Others making remarks at the seminar were Jay Knoblett with Arlington Scott, Inc., Mark Sievers with The Sievers Company and Fred Doster with Alpha Omega Capital Partners . The Limestone M&A Alliance plans future seminars to be announced .

Kentucky Bed & Breakfast opportunities

For the right person or couple , owning a Bed & Breakfast can be a nice business opportunity especially if one want to make a life change and get on a different track . It is very much a " lifestyle business " but some that that is the perfect fit . If you are interested in Kentucky Bed & Breakfast opportunities please contact me .

USDA Loan Programs

Many people are aware of SBA loan guarantee programs . However, there are also loan guarantee programs available through the USDA http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/ . These loans are only available for uses in rural areas ( as defined by the USDA ) . As with the SBA , the process is a "process" but can be very useful for many business acquistion and other financing purposes .

Seeking Niche Software Company

We are seeking a niche software company with EBITDA of $2-5mm .

Limestone M&A Alliance created

Kentucky business intermediaries Mark Sievers and Jay Knoblett has created an alliance called the Limestone M&A Alliance www.limestonealliance.com which will work to accelerate "main street " and "mid market" business transaction deal flow in Kentucky and beyond . Services included business brokerage , consulting , troubled company workout assistance , etc...

Six Long John Silver's For Sale in Arizona

I am representing the owner of six Long John Silver's located in a large Arizona market. A buyer who could acquire these stores plus build the market out with four more stores could dramatically increase the quantity and quality of their media buy including more TV which should increase the sales for all stores . Asking price is $2,800,000 . All stores have completed their required image enhancement ,

Workout a better alternative to bankruptcy

This is a link to an article in Franchise Times about how in today's credit environment developing a workout plan can be a superior alternative to filing bankruptcy . A great resource for putting together such plans can be business brokers and consultants .

http://www.franchisetimes.com/content/story.php?article=01246

Kentucky Great Clips Franchises Available

Franchises are still available for Great Clips www.greatclips.com hair salon in central Kentucky , Louisville and other markets . This brand has a great track record and brand equity in Kentucky and would be a great opportunity for someone wanting to get into their own business with a national support system . Contact me for details !

Kentucky Franchise Opportunties

I have several franchise opportunities that may be a great fit for many individuals . Please contact me for a free consultation .

SBA Goodwill Financing Update

Check out this article in the Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/02/26/AR2009022601375.html?hpid=moreheadlines

Caring Transitions Franchise in Lexington Available

The owner of the franchise territory for www.caringtransitions.net has the territory in an inactive status and desires to sell it . This can be a low investment homebased business with multiple revenue streams . Contact me for details .

SBA proposed goodwill financing changes

It appears that the SBA is going to delay their planned SOP change from March 1 until August 1 in order to give the SBA time to discuss the issues with knowledgeable parties . The proposed change would limit effectively limit the amount of financiable goodwill to $250,000 . This , in the opinion of many , would marginalize the SBA and make them less relevent in the financing of small business transactions . Here are some points to consider :


Businesses are sold based on cash flow, not tangible asset value…..just as publicly traded companies are valued based on a price to earnings ratio, not a tangible net worth. By limiting goodwill, the SBA is essentially eliminating the financing for the sale of most businesses.

When a small business is sold, it often represents saving the jobs in the firm. Just closing the business, or slowing down, as the owner ages, costs jobs.

New owners, financed by the SBA bring renewed passion and ambition to the company. This often results in significant sales growth, and job creation.

If a legislator does not think that is true, I have a very interesting statistic. At a break out session at the IFA convention in San Diego, February 2009, it was disclosed that system wide, when a franchised business is sold to a new franchisee, the first year’s sales average approximately 25% higher than the last year of the outgoing franchisee. Franchisors track metrics carefully, so we now have real data supporting item 3.

Always bring in the following statistic about small businesses. It is known that 50% of all jobs and about 70% of all new jobs are in small businesses. Small businesses are also the largest customer segment for large businesses. A whopping 0.08% of the stimulus package was earmarked for small business. There is a major disconnect here!

The Senate version had the 7-A SBA loan limit raised to $3 million. But in committee, the Congress prevailed. It did not require any additional funds to have this higher cap. But the Congressional Small Business Committee, chaired by Congresswoman Velasquez from Brooklyn, New York, is dead set against it. We need to get this issue back on the table. We need to educate President Obama about this issue, so he can begin to change the committee/’s orientation on it. But….right now, this issue is less important that the goodwill cap issue.

I have shared my concerns with Congressman Chandler and urge others to do the same .

Limestone M&A Alliance

Details comming soon !

Bimpie Sub and Salad Shop

The Blimpie Sub and Salad Shop in Palomar ( Lexington Kentucky ) is for sale . The owner desires to retire and this is a very established business in a nice shopping center . The asking price is $79,000 .

Kentucky Spring Green Franchises

I am working with www.spring-green.com to grow their presence in Kentucky markets like Louisville and Cincinnati . This can be a home based business which means low overhead. It is also a high margin business . Contact me for details .

Newport , KY restaurant property available

A restaurant property in Newport , KY is available for purchase . It includes real estate and all FF&E . The second floor can be used for an apartment or extended stay rental .

Asking price is $400,000 and the restaurant once operated as Lightfoots .

Contact me for details .

The Sports Sport in Campbellsville Kentucky

The Sports Spot in Campbellsville , KY is a family entertainment center with indoor miniature golf, batting cages , party rooms, and arcade games . The owners desire to sell . If interested please contact me .

Staffing Franchises Available in Kentucky markets

I represent a successful staffing business franchisor that desires to expand into additonal markets including Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee , etc.. This is an opportunity to own your own business with the support of a national proven system and to be part of a growing industry . For more information please contact me .

DH Resorts Kentucky Dude Ranch

An opportunity exists to acquire a great recreational property in Kentucky. The former DH Resorts dude ranch , located in Fleming County near Morehead , Ky is for sale . This is a 733 acre property with a lake, B&B , rental cabins, equestrian center, barns , riding trails , etc..

Contact me for details .

Golf Franchise Available

Franchise territories are available for the Million Dollar Hole-In-One franchise :

www.milliondollarholeinone.com

Contact me !

Kentucky Franchise Markets Available

Opportunities exist to become a franchisee for www.townmoneysaver.com which is a montly coupon publication . Contact me for details today !