Q3 2021 Market Pulse Report
This survey covers important topics, such as Employee Issues Send Sellers to Market, M&A Activity, Deal Value, $5+ Million Deals Hit Record Multiple, Multiples – For Purchase Price of Q3 Businesses, Cash at Close, What are They Buying, and Exiting Without a Plan.
The quarterly IBBA and M&A Source Market Pulse Survey was created to gain an accurate understanding of the market conditions for businesses being sold in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM). The national survey was conducted with the intent of providing a valuable resource to business owners and their advisors.
V-AID Negotiates Sale of National Franchise Shaved Ice Shop
Lewisville –A famously known national franchise frozen dessert shop known as Bahama Buck’s Lewisville is now under new ownership since October 22nd, 2021. Acquired by REVENUE FLOES, LLC., this 1,918 SF stand-alone building located at 2320 S Valley Pkwy Lewisville, TX 75067 will be providing you refreshing frozen desserts at a family-friendly cost.
Moon Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive agent for Bahama Buck’s Lewisville, provided sell-side advisory services for the owner of this business from Business Valuation, Marketing, negotiating the sale to transfer of business and real estate ownership. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business brokerage and M&A advisory firm that assists the business owner to sell their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
Bahama Buck’s Lewisville was established by Brent & Tracy Investments, Inc. and Frozen Investments, LLC. in 2007 and has been operating under the same companies ever since. Most of the customers consist of families with children, high school and college students from nearby affluent intuitions, families from nearby upper-middle-class neighborhoods, and passing commuters from adjacent highways.
“Bahama Bucks is the leading shaved ice franchise in Texas. Fueled by increasing demand during the pandemic, revenues of this particular location have increased by over 20%. I am excited to have completed the sale of this 14-year established Bahama Bucks business and its real property to a strategic buyer who is in the process of opening multiple locations in the metroplex with the same brand.” says Moon Kim, senior business intermediary of brokerage team for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a Completion of 585 transactions totaling over 124 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Negotiates Sale of 24 Year Est. High Volume Fast Casual Italian Restaurant with Bar
Irving –A firmly established Italian restaurant known as Italian Cafe Las Colinas is now under new ownership since October 22nd, 2021. Acquired by Cooper and Lori, Inc., this 3,100 SF space in a Mixed-Use development located at 387 Las Colinas Blvd #120 Irving, TX 75039 will be providing you delicious neo-traditional Italian food at a fast pace.
Moon Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive agent for Italian Cafe Las Colinas, provided sell-side advisory services for the owner of this business from Business Valuation, Marketing, and negotiating the sale to transfer of business and real estate ownership. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business brokerage and M&A advisory firm that assists the business owner to sell their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
Italian Cafe Las Colinas was established by Hari’s Italian Café, Inc. in 1997 and has since been operating under the same company. Most of the customers for dine-in are individuals from nearby affluent neighborhoods or professionals from nearby office buildings visiting for lunch. This establishment has built a strong customer base since 1998, and now most patrons that walk through the door are regulars.
“Located in the hub of Las Colinas, this Italian restaurant has been a landmark of this area since 1997. I feel honored to have provided the complete sell-side advisory services on behalf of the founder of this restaurant from listing, valuation, marketing, and financing to closing. I am confident that the new owner who has two other restaurant operations elsewhere would continue the legacy of this finest restaurant.” said Moon Kim, senior business intermediary of the brokerage team for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy that will ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a Completion of 585 transactions totaling over 124 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Negotiates Sale of 29-Yr Established Coin Laundry in Fort Worth
Fort Worth –Well-established coin laundry known as Coin Laundry Fort Worth is now under new ownership since September 23th, 2021. Acquired by WASHCOIN4U INC., this 4,500 SF space in a retail strip center located at 1134 E. Seminary Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76115, will provide you with an easily accessible option for your every laundry needs.
Moon Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive agent for Coin Laundry in Fort Worth, provided sell-side advisory services for the owner of this business from Business Valuation, Marketing, negotiating the sale to transfer of business, and real estate ownership. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business brokerage and M&A advisory firm that assists the business owner in selling their business for the maximum value while finding the right buyer who can continue to grow the business.
Coin Laundry in Fort Worth was established by previous owners in 1992 and was later acquired by TVT Investments, LLC. in 2012. The majority of the customers are Asian and Hispanic individuals from surrounding densely populated residential neighborhoods and local businesses.
“I have provided business exit strategies to Nguyen’s family since 2011. This is the 8th coin-operated laundry I have assisted them in selling since then. I am very excited to have successfully closed another well-established operation according to their exit planning in a timely manner.” said Moon Kim, senior business intermediary of the brokerage team for V-AID Business Investment in Dallas.
About V-AID
Since 2001, V-AID Group, a team of resilient business brokers and M&A advisors in Dallas, TX, has been specializing in selling small to mid-size businesses in the main street to the lower middle market. V-AID’s experienced team of experts has a proven strategy to ensure strict confidentiality, a streamlined selling process, and the maximum value for the business. With deep expertise accumulated from hundreds of done deals, V-AID delivers superior results by providing clients with strategic planning and creative solutions tailored to each transaction. Combining V-AID’s proprietary database of buyer networks and industry-leading marketing, V-AID offers a proven selling method that has been the solution to a value-added exit for hundreds of business owners with a Completion of 585 transactions totaling over 124 Million Dollars and continuing.
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November 2021 V-AID Newsletter
Articles in this new issue are 2021 Small Business Market Outlook, Owners Face Ongoing Labor Shortages and Rising Costs, and The Importance of Quality Negotiations.
The V-AID Monthly Newsletter was created to provide the latest news, updates, and insights to buyers and sellers for small businesses in Main Street (values $0-$2MM) and the lower middle market (values $2MM-$50MM).
