Monthly Archives: September 2012

Featured Listing: New Asking Price! Firewood Distribution Business

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This Firewood distribution business has been serving their customers since 1995. The business has grown over the years from local deliveries to out-of-state deliveries and internet customers. This owner puts out a high quality product. The owner sells naturally seasoned and certified kiln dried-heated treated firewood to their restaurants, home owners, and retail customers to ensure top quality products. The business is very steady through out the year.

FACILITY: The business will need to be moved since the operation of this business is on the current owner’s property. The owner will sell some land if a new owner would want to locate in the same area. A new owner would need 15 acres plus a building 40’x 80’or larger.

EMPLOYEES: The owner operates the business with 6 full time and 1 part time employees plus a family member. The owner works side by side with the employees. Seller recommends another driver to keep up with the increase in business every year.

GROSS SALES: 2010-$866,400; 2011-$906,000. The Cash Flow is $153,800 for 2011.

SALES PRICE: The owner is asking $400,000 for the business which includes approximately $ 300,000 in equipment (Firewood Kiln, Trucks, Firewood Processor, etc.). Inventory is not included in the sale price. Inventory will range from $300,000- $700,000 depending on the time of year. Seller willing to sell inventory on consignment.

REASON FOR SALE: Owner has other business to operate.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com, 612-331-8392.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the Seller. Neither The 20/20 Group Inc. (dba Opportunities In Business) nor it’s agents has verified accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.

Featured Listing: Retail Guns, Camping, Fishing, Archery & a full gas/convenience store!

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Retail Guns, Camping Equipment, Fishing Gear, Archery Equipment, plus a full gas/convenience store. Business established 55 years; excellent profit. Products sold include: Rods & Reels, Bait, Guns, Ammunition, Bows, Tents, Coolers, Clothing, Boating Supplies, gifts, etc.

FACILITY: There is over 22,000 square feet of retail space. This is a steel building with concrete floors (American Built). There are 6 HVAC units for the upper level and 2 HVAC units for the lower level. The upper level has 3” concrete floors and an elevator. The convenience/gas part of the business is open 6:00am-10:00pm seven days, business pumped 935,000 gallons in 2011- Gas & Diesel; Retail center is open Sunday & Monday 9:00am-6:00pm and Tuesday-Saturday 9:00am-7:00pm.

EMPLOYEES: The business operates with a retail manager and convenience store manager plus 3 full time employees and 15 part time employees and the owners. The owners work full time at the store, mostly overseeing the operation and are able to take vacations with the management they have in place.

GROSS SALES: 2009-$4,745,300; 2010-$5,325,500; 2011-$6,192,300; Cash flow from 2011 tax returns show $320,440. First 5 months of 2012 show an increase in sales of $450,000 over 2011. Another source of revenue for a new owner would be to have a web site.

SALE PRICE: The owner is asking $5,000,000 for the business with includes $1,084,000 in equipment and $1,500,000 in inventory plus the property (Property Tax Statement-$978,000, Fair Market Value).

REASON FOR SALE: Retirement

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com, 612-331-8392.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the Seller. Neither The 20/20 Group (d.b.a. Opportunities In Business) nor its agents has verified accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.

Full Service Lawn Maintenance Company

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This is a full service lawn maintenance company. The owner of this business provides: Mowing/trimming, fertilizing/spraying, dethatching, aerating, seeding/sodding, spring/fall clean up, landscaping, snow removal, full tree service, stump grinding, and dock & lift service. This company is 2.5 hours from the Minneapolis area and operates within a 50 mile radius of his location. The company is operated top notch, from giving their clients the best service and maintaining their equipment to the highest standards.

Owner is willing to separate the different entities of the business: Lawn maintenance, Tree service, Dock and Lift, Landscaping, and Snow Plowing.

EMPLOYEES: The business operates with 1 year-round employee, 9 seasonal employees, 2 part time employees and the 2 owners. One owner handles the estimating and sales while the other owner oversees the production side of the business.

FACILITY: The business operates from the seller’s personal property. Seller will lease his facility for a period of time until a new owner finds a facility.

GROSS SALES: 2009-$495,000; 2010-$447,145; 2011-$597,220.  Cash flow for an owner/operator for 2011 is $136,600 plus a one-time expense of $34,400.

SALE PRICE: The owners are asking $695,000 for the business which includes $330,600 in equipment. The owners are offering to stay with the company for a period of 30 days for a smooth transition.

REASON FOR SALE: Owner retiring.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com, 612-331-8392.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the Seller. Neither The 20/20 group, Inc. (DBA Opportunities In Business) nor its agents guarantee its accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.

Featured Listing: Japanese Restaurant

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This restaurant has been serving the community for Ten years. The business has been very successful through the years. The business has a full liquor license. There are many options for this restaurant when you have 6 grills/hoods. There is plenty of room for different options.

FACILITY: The business operates in a 3,150 square foot facility. Lease payments are $3,548 per month plus CAM. There are a total of 6 hoods: 64 seats. The bar area has additional 14 seats. Hours of operation: 7 days a week.

EMPLOYEES: The business operates with the owner, assistant manager, 5 full time cooks and 9 part time employees. All the cooks have been employed for 6 plus years. Owner works 50 hours per week.

GROSS SALES: 2008-$804,950; 2009-$749,350; 2010-$821,650; 2011-$794,400. Cash Flow to an owner/operator in 2011 was $217,500.

SALES PRICE: The owner is asking $800,000 for the business which includes $200,000 in equipment.

REASON FOR SALE: Other business

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com, 612-331-8392.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the Seller. Neither the 20/20 Group, Inc. (dba Opportunities In Business) nor its agents guarantee its accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.

Family owned restaurant

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 This family owned restaurant has been serving the community sine the 1960’s. The current owner has a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The restaurant is open from 6:00am – 9:00pm Monday through Sunday. The owner is primarily the GM and the lead in the kitchen for the past 20 years.

FACILITY: The business is located an hour Southwest of Minneapolis in a very active community. The restaurant is on a main corner in town; great location. The main floor is 3,412 square feet with a full basement that is primarily used for storage. Customer seating is 96.

EMPLOYEES: The owner operates the business with 3 full time employees and 9 part time employees.

GROSS SALES: 2010-$308,400 with a cash flow of $61,150.

SALES PRICE: The owner is asking $495,000 for the business and the property. Business includes approximately $195,000 in equipment. Property was appraised in 2007 for $380,000.

REASON FOR SALE: Retirement

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com, 612-331-8392.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the seller. Neither The 20/20 Group, Inc. (dba Opportunities In Business) nor its agents has verified accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.

Motel: located in one of the busiest resort areas.

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This motel is located in one of the busiest resort areas in the 5 states area and has been serving vacationers since 1976. It is located about 2.5 hours NW of the Twin Cities, in the heart of the beautiful lakes area. The motel is found in a quaint town, which is the number one destination spot in this lakes area, and is busy all year with vacationers, shoppers, boaters, hunters, fishermen, and snowmobilers.

PROPERTY: The buildings sit on about 1 partially wooded acre. The motel is approximately 8,000 square feet and consists of 5 rooms with two double beds, 2 rooms with one queen bed, 7 rooms with two queen beds, 2 rooms with a king bed, 1 whirlpool suite with a king bed and a two bedroom apartment.  All the rooms have been recently updated.  The motel has 2 single stall attached garages.  The owner lives on the property in a 4,200 square foot home (3 floors) with 4 bedrooms. There is a detached 2.5 car garage on the far end of the property. This is a beautiful, well-maintained property, and is walking distance to the local shops and lakes.

EMPLOYEES: The business operates with the 2 owners and 2 part time employees.

GROSS SALES: The sales have been very consistent over the past 5 years ranging from $129,000-$145,000. Cash flow stated on the tax returns is $47,450 plus home expenses. Cash flow will be increased in 2012 by approximately $24,000 from rental income.

SALE PRICE: The owners are asking $850,000 for the business, home and business property. Property Tax assed value is $569,300 for 2011. The sale price also includes approximately $82,500 in equipment and fixtures.

REASON FOR SALE: Retirement

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: BILL KRAEMER,

bill.kraemer@oibmn.com 612-331-8392

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The above information has been provided by the Seller. Neither The 20/20 Group, Inc. (dba Opportunities In Business) nor its agents has verified accuracy or comprehensiveness.  b.k.