For Sale or Accepting Offers

Golf Facility in Greater Cincinnati

Key Highlights:

• Asking Price: $700k

• Annual revenue: $375k

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Beauty Salon in Columbus, OH

• Asking Price: $325k

• About: This is a unique opportunity to acquire two fully staffed, turnkey service businesses in high-traffic, affluent neighborhoods, each with over $300K invested in buildouts and strong year-over-year growth. With a decade of proven performance, excellent visibility, and teams in place, these locations offer immediate scale and operational momentum for an investor or multi-location operator.

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Casual Dining Establishment in Cincinnati, OH

• Asking Price: $250k

• About: This well-established hospitality venue offers a turnkey opportunity with indoor and outdoor service areas, expansive city views, and a loyal customer base drawn from both locals and event-driven traffic. Located in a high-visibility urban area, the business includes all equipment, licenses, and staff in place, with the current owners offering support to ensure a smooth transition.

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Craft Brewery in Cincinnati, OH

• Asking Price: $475k

• About: This restaurant and craft beverage venue features a full brewing setup, commercial kitchen, and award-winning offerings, all in a high-quality, ready-to-run space with a loyal customer base. With all assets, licenses, and proprietary recipes included, it’s an ideal opportunity for a new owner to step into a well-established hospitality concept with strong growth potential.

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Wellness Spa in Delaware, OH

• Asking Price: $475k

• About: This wellness business offers a full range of spa services, steady cash flow, and a long-standing reputation, all in an upscale, multi-level facility with dedicated treatment and specialty service areas. With experienced staff in place, modern equipment included, and strong digital infrastructure, it’s a ready-to-run opportunity with room for continued growth and expansion.

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What Buyers Want When They Buy a Small Business: Top Trends from SMB.co

SMB.co analyzed thousands of buyer searches - and the results are in.

Top Searched Business Types:

🛠 Service-Based Businesses
🧼 Car Washes
🧺 Laundromats
🧰 Home Services (HVAC, Plumbing, etc.)

Most Desired Attributes:

Strong Cash Flow
Absentee/Semi-Absentee Ownership
5+ Year Track Records
Recurring Revenue
Recession-Resilience

Hot Markets: Florida, Utah, Houston, Phoenix

Takeaway: Buyers are chasing simplicity, profitability, and stability. Clean books, steady cash flow, and owner independence win the most attention.

Want to see what buyers are searching for—or if your business fits the bill? Check out the full post.

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Can You Use an ESOP to Buy a Small Business?

ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) are gaining serious traction with SMB buyers—and for good reason. They offer a gradual, tax-advantaged way to take over a business while keeping its legacy intact.

Why ESOPs Matter:

🏆 Preserve legacy by selling to employees
💸 Reduce buyer risk with gradual ownership transfer
🔒 Lock in tax benefits for both sides
👥 Motivate employees with ownership Whether you’re a buyer or seller, this is one option worth exploring.

Read more on how ESOPs are reshaping Main Street M&A: Full blog post

Businesses our buyers are looking to acquire

We have serious buyers actively looking for businesses just like these.

If you know a business owner who might be open to selling - whether now or in the future - connect them with us! They could be sitting on a great opportunity.

• A buyer is seeking a stable, growing business priced between $750K–$3M, with enough net income to support a $150K owner salary and a strong team in place. They’re open to industries like small manufacturing, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, accounting/tax, or senior care—preferably within an hour of Indianapolis, IN, or in the Southeast (KY, TN, NC, SC, GA, FL). Ideal targets are 5–10+ years old, not turnarounds or Main Street businesses, and owned by someone ready to retire or move on.

• A buyer with 12 years of engineering experience is looking to acquire a service-based business—ideally in HVAC, plumbing, electrical, landscaping, or even engineering services. They're aiming to transition into full-time business ownership and are specifically seeking an opportunity where they can step in as an owner, not an operator.

• A buyer is seeking a services business in the Northeast with $500K+ in SDE, at least 15 years of operating history, and steady 3–5% annual growth with significant recurring revenue. The ideal business includes a strong team in place—especially a capable GM or COO—and all necessary assets or equipment (real estate optional but all FF&E must be included).

• A buyer is looking for a Tax & Accounting firm in the Mountain West or Pacific Northwest (UT, CO, NV, AZ, WY, MT, ID, NM, WA, OR) with 10–30 employees and a history of steady growth (ideally 5–10% YoY, but flat performance is also acceptable). Business age is flexible, and no specific asset requirements.

• A buyer is seeking a service-based or low capex business within an hour of Grand Rapids, MI, with $1–3M in EBITDA. They have experienced operators ready to step in and are looking for a business with consistent growth, essential equipment included, and well-documented processes that allow for a smooth transition without major reinvestment.

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