
Q4 2023 Market Pulse Report
This survey covers important topics, such as business valuation, market confidence, and buyer interest.
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.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises Golden Seabirds Restaurant, Inc on Sale of Jupiter China to King Prawn LLC
Richardson – V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Jupiter China to King Prawn LLC. Jupiter China has a facility with 1,614 sq ft of space in a retail strip facing a major highway with high visibility and ease of access. There are corporate headquarters, medical offices, luxury apartments, and several retailers in the immediate area that draw in a steady flow of traffic. The address is 2040 E President George Bush Hwy, Richardson, Texas 75082.
Jupiter China was established by the current owner in 2019. There are corporate headquarters, medical offices, luxury apartments, and several retailers in the immediate area that generate a steady flow of traffic from mid to high-income individuals and families.
Joseph Kim with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Jupiter China, provided sell-side advisory services for Golden Seabirds Restaurant, Inc from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor 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.
“This restaurant was established by the sellers, a father and daughter team back in 2019, who specialized in Americanized take out Chinese food. The sellers had to overcome hardships like many business owners during COVID-19. After making it through Covid-19, the father wanted to retire after cooking for many decades and decided to put his restaurant on the market. We successfully found a strong buyer who had many years in the restaurant industry and wanted to come back after a long break. The new owners plan to keep everything in the business the same with the addition of their own flare,” said Joseph Kim, Associate Business Intermediary 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 635 transactions totaling over 146 Million Dollars and continuing.
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V-AID Business Investment Advises Villanueva Estate Holdings, LLC on Sale of Mom’s Café to OMCA Restaurant LLC
Allen – V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Mom’s Café to OMCA Restaurant LLC. Mom’s Cafe is situated in a 5,782 sq. ft. facility near a bustling intersection, making it convenient to reach and easily noticeable. The vicinity is densely surrounded by individual houses and a nearby high school, ensuring a constant influx of patrons. All equipment is in good condition! The address is 602 E. Main Street Suite A, Allen, Texas 75002.
Mom’s Cafe was established by the previous owner in 2015, this restaurant was later acquired by the current owner in 2019. The current owner has since managed the business and helped the business consistently grow since its acquisition. The customer base consists of mostly young professionals. Others are individuals and families in the ages between 25-55 years old.
Kevin Chung with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Mom’s Cafe, provided sell-side advisory services for Villanueva Estate Holdings, LLC from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor 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.
“A local favorite breakfast and lunch spot has recently been acquired by an ambitious restaurateur who is strategically expanding his culinary portfolio by acquiring well-established eateries. The previous owner, also a seasoned restaurateur, orchestrated a remarkable transformation of the business. Through meticulous analysis of demographics and menu offerings, combined with infusions of his own Hispanic culinary flair, he successfully doubled the overall revenue.
This acquisition follows the restaurateur’s recent success in acquiring another restaurant under our company’s umbrella, where he earned trust and credibility by fostering transparent communication and providing unbiased information and documentation. The transaction proceeded smoothly, thanks to the facilitation of creative financing terms. I adeptly negotiated terms that satisfied both parties, culminating in the successful completion of the deal.” Said Kevin Chung, CBI, VP of Business Brokerage 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 635 transactions totaling over 146 Million Dollars and continuing.
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Q1 2024 V-AID Newsletter
Articles in this new issue are about Strong Labor Market, Rising Minimum Wages, and Inflation Compound Challenges for Business Owners, and 2024 Market Outlook.
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).

V-AID Business Investment Advises Taiyaki Sweets, LLC. on Sale of Taiyaki Sweets to Tran EMC, LLC.
Denton – V-AID Business Investment is pleased to announce the sale of Taiyaki Sweets to Tran EMC, LLC. Taiyaki Sweets the facility is 1,754 SF in an end-cap space of a retail strip building. Located in the North of Dallas and close proximity to a nearby university with over 40,000 students enrolled. There is tremendous foot traffic in the immediate area, enabling a steady flow of customers. All equipment is in excellent working condition. The address is 1206 W Hickory St. Denton, Texas 76201.
Taiyaki Sweets was established by the current owner in late 2021. Customers are between the age of 18-35. Mostly college students and families during the day, and community groups frequent this business during the afternoons.
Stephen Lee with V-AID Business Investment, as an exclusive business broker for Taiyaki Sweets, provided sell-side advisory services for Taiyaki Sweets, LLC. from business valuation, marketing and negotiating the sale to transfer of business. V-AID Business Investment is a fully-fledged business broker and M&A advisor 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.
Purchased by a savvy business operator, the new business owner is poised to bring their vision and continue on the full legacy of this boba tea/dessert shop. The Seller of this business has actively engaged the local community and grown this business to what is it today. I look forward to seeing the future success of this proven business concept.
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 630 transactions totaling over 144 Million Dollars and continuing.
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