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AUTOMOTIVE/AUTO RELATED LISTINGS      
Motorcycle Shop
List Price:
 
$1,200,000
 

This established full line specialty motorcycle shop sells heavyweight, touring, custom, and performance motorcycles, as well as a line of motorcycle parts, accessories, clothing, and collectibles.

The Company is the exclusive Utah dealer for a line of custom bikes and has rights to open additional dealerships throughout the state. Management believes the fast growing St. George metropolitan area in Southern Utah would be a profitable and logical place for the next expansion.

While new motorcycle sales have increased steadily since the company acquired their dealership rights, the fastest growth has been in the higher margin used motorcycle segment. The Company has also successfully launched an internet parts distribution channel which led to a 200+% increase in parts sales in 2005. With the ever-increasing popularity of their brand combined with the high growth in used motorcycle sales and growing internet part sales, the Company projects to steadily increase its revenues in the foreseeable future. Seller financing is negotiable for a qualified buyer.

Location:
Utah/Salt Lake County
Gross Revenues:
$2,898,122

Adjusted Net Income:

$275,969
FF&E:
$150,000
Inventory:
$225,000
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Duane Bush  

Family illness

         
  Auto Service Franchise
List Price:
 
$205,000
 

This shop offers complete under-car service -- suspension, front end, brake service, oil changes, radiator flush & Replacement cooling, transmission flush, routine maintenance, tune-up, complete exhaust service, catalytic converters, wiper blades, headlamps, and more. They serve consumers as well as used and new car dealerships, and they do work for other mechanics. This shop has a good reputation for custom exhaust work, and they are also known for honesty and good customer service. They receive good support from the franchisor via national advertising and a web site. While the economy remains slow, people will be hanging on to their cars longer, creating a stronger market for after-market service shops to provide repairs and preventive maintenance. For a qualified buyer, seller financing is negotiable.

Location:
Utah/Salt Lake County
Gross Revenues:
$444,903

Adjusted Net Income:

$82,220
FF&E:
TBD
Inventory:
$4,400
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Scott Wood  

Pursue other interests

         
  RV Sales & Service
List Price:
 
$1,499,000
 
This recreational vehicle dealership carries a full line of popular travel trailers and has exclusive territorial rights as a dealer for several leading brands. They have a complete service department and parts store. They are located near several of Utah’s national parks, in a fast-growing area. The property – a 3,500 square foot building on approximately 2 acres – is for sale for an additional $1.5 million. Seller financing is negotiable for a qualified buyer.
Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$7,515,919

Adjusted Net Income:

$505,400
FF&E:
$45,000
Inventory:
TBD at time of sale
Real Estate:

avail. for add'l. $1,496,000

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Dane Pearson  

Retirement

         
  Auto Repair & Maintenance Shop
List Price:
 
$225,000
 

Since 2004, this conveniently located shop has offered “while-you-wait” lube, oil, and filter service. They also sell batteries and tires and perform many other maintenance and repair services. They have contracts in place with licensed recyclers to dispose of all environmentally sensitive materials, such as used oil, batteries, and tires. Current ownership is essentially absentee, but the current shop manager would be willing to stay on under new ownership. For a qualified buyer, seller financing is negotiable.

Location:
Utah / Salt Lake City
Gross Revenues:
$561,990

Adjusted Net Income:

$100,071
FF&E:
NA
Inventory:
$22,000
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Dane Pearson  

Too busy with other businesses

         
 
       
Lube, Oil & Auto Repair
List Price:
 
$130,000
 
Situated in Tooele County, this highly profitable shop offers lube and oil services as well as light automotive repairs and service. Its high traffic and high visibility location are ideal for its local community-based customers. Tooele County is one of the fastest growing communities and this is the only quick lube & oil change facility in its area. There is tremendous opportunity for growth by adding additional service personnel. The real estate is offered for sale for $250,000 in addition to the business.
Location:
Utah / Tooele County
Gross Revenues:
$600,790

Adjusted Net Income:

$160,487
FF&E:
$80,500
Inventory:
$400
Real Estate:

Owned

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Greg Heaton  

Other business to run

         
 
       
       
  BUSINESS SERVICES LISTINGS      
Sign Company
List Price:
 
$275,000
 

This sign company has been in business for over 19 years and has an excellent reputation for quality designed and built signs. They design, sell, manufacture, install and service electric, electronic and non-illuminating signs for businesses of all sizes and types. Their signs include designs for wall, pylon, pole and interior signs. They keep their operating overhead low which means they can offer lower pricing while still maintaining good profit margins. They have excellent design capabilities which helps them to build better quality signs and to have more distinctive designs. Their highly skilled team of sign builders and installers gives them another advantage over their competition. Because of their competitive advantage the business is growing significantly during the current year even with the economy being somewhat down. Sales for 2009 will substantially exceed previous years. The seller is willing to stay on and work for the new owner as an outside salesman/designer and structural engineer.

Location:
Utah
2008 Revenues:
$574,095

2008 EBITDA:

$145,731
FF&E:
$103,000
Inventory:
$10,000
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Greg Heaton  

Owner wants to design/sell but not own business

         
           
  Office Furniture Retail & Design Services
List Price:
 
$1,200,000
 

This company has built an unparalleled reputation over the past 25 years by delivering quality, cost effective office furniture and design solutions offering a wide range of products from top manufacturers, including an exclusive agreement with a premier office furniture manufacturer. With 5% market share in Utah’s office furniture and design market, the company is positioned for accelerated growth as the average exclusive manufacturer's dealer captures a 15% market share. This company differentiates itself based on cost-effective quality products, creative design and services, and timeliness. With 6 employees (including the 2 owners), they keep tight cost controls and carry almost no inventory, enabling them to turn a profit even with a significant decrease in revenue. Avenues for growth include increasing the sales force, developing a website and implementing a marketing campaign to gain market share.

Location:
Utah
2008 Revenues:
$4,580,600

2008 EBITDA:

$392,900
FF&E:
$25,000
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Duane Bush  

Retirement

         
           
  Mobile Medical Services
List Price:
 
$240,000
 

This company provides a national network of mobile medical services for the life insurance and personal wellness markets throughout the U.S. Insurance agents can tap into The Company’s national registry of paramedical professionals to order medical exams, and they offer a web-based ordering and tracking system, which streamlines the whole process for office staff and clients.

The Company is approved to provide service for all insurance companies, either through direct relationships with those companies, or through billing relationships with directly-approved providers. Their network of examiners consists of dedicated, licensed professionals such as physicians, registered nurses, and medical assistants -- only a handful of companies in the industry come close to that size of examiner base. Each examiner is required to have both a medical background and significant blood-drawing experience. This company can experience significant growth through focused marketing efforts to insurance agents and agencies, and to a broad range of health and wellness companies, including labs, specialized wellness service providers, and many others. Even in down economies, insurance and healthcare tend to continue to grow. Seller financing is negotiable for a qualified buyer.

Location:
Utah
2008 Gross Revenues:
$294,567

2008 EBITDA:

$85,364
FF&E:
$5,000
Inventory:
$1,000
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Duane Bush  

Develop other business

         
           
  Property Maintenance Service
List Price:
 
$850,000
 

For over 30 years, this property maintenance company has provided quality and reliable maintenance of commercial and high-end residential properties along the Wasatch Front. Their focus is mowing lawns, servicing sprinkler systems, snowplowing and overall landscape care. The majority of their customers are well-established commercial contract accounts with a handful of high-end residential accounts. They currently have 2 six-man crews and the largely absentee owner has secured additional new contracts for 2009 to necessitate the addition of another crew. The Company is a division of a larger business that is taking most of the seller’s management time. He has decided to sell this part of the company to simplify his life and concentrate on the other part of the company. It will be necessary for the new owner to move the business to another location with a shop and yard area. Future growth could include additional residential accounts and expansion into neighboring counties. For a qualified buyer, seller will finance $450,000.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$715,961

Adjusted Net Income:

$313,384
FF&E:
$150,000
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Sceili  

Focus on other business responsibilities

         
           
  Web-based Real Estate Services
List Price:
 
$250,000
 

This opportunity includes two online lead-generation services designed to help residential realtors leverage the ubiquity and power of the internet to generate new listings as well as advertise existing ones. Each site is based on a recurring revenue model with very low expenses, and they are ripe for development by a motivated new owner. The current owner has created a business plan, trademarked names, purchased a marketing database and implemented a billing system. With a dedicated marketing effort, a new owner could reap substantial profits in 12 months.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$703,959

Adjusted Net Income:

$566,156
Intellectual Property
$250,000
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Home Based

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Sceili  

Focus on other product development

         
           
         
  CONSTRUCTION LISTINGS        
Heavy Construction Services
List Price:
 
$1,500,000
 

Founded in 1983 to serve the oil and natural gas exploration industries, this blasting and demolition company has expanded their market to include specialized blasting for municipal, commercial, industrial and residential clients throughout the country but especially in the western U.S. They enjoy a great reputation for being able to do complicated projects requiring very precise work with little collateral damage. The seller has decided to sell this business in order to concentrate on other businesses and investments.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$1,785,405

Adjusted Net Income:

$594,820
FF&E:
$365,742
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Sceili  

Manage other investments

         
 
       
  Heavy Equipment Rental
List Price:
 
$1,050,000
 
This company has been in the heavy equipment rental business since 1986. Most of their work is within 50 miles of Salt Lake City, although they have done work in other central Utah locations, Northeastern Nevada, southwestern Wyoming, and southern Idaho. Most of their customers are engaged in HVAC, telecommunications, electrical, residential construction, light industrial construction, and hot tub installation. The company has an excellent safety record and has built strong customer relationships based on their commitment to excellent customer service. The company is well positioned to grow and expand when the economy returns to normal, with a strong customer base and fairly new equipment in excellent condition. Seller financing is negotiable for a qualified buyer.

 

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$625,000

Adjusted Net Income:

$181,250
FF&E:
$847,000
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Wood  

Retirement

         
 
       
Commercial Glass Contractor
List Price:
 
$1,900,000
 

Specializing in commercial glass and glazing, this successful, growing company was established in 1997 and serves the Intermountain area. Their experienced team of journeyman glaziers, estimators and project management teams strive for quality of workmanship, resulting in excellence on all projects. They produce a variety of commercial glazing for Utah, California, Wyoming and other areas. They do all kinds of projects, from small, simple storefront jobs with only a couple of openings, to large complex curtain wall and storefront jobs with special conditions and glazing options, including venting windows, glass railings, etc.

This business has seen growth rates in excess of 34% for the last 3 years – 2007 showed 48% growth versus ’06. They are projected, in this sluggish economy, to still have a double-digit increase in ’08, of 11%.

With their combined experience and the willingness to train the up-and-coming glaziers the correct glazing methods, they have a team in place that can get the jobs done the right way, producing an excellent and safe product.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$3,614,267

Adjusted Net Income:

$488,431
FF&E:
$75,000
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Wood  

Retirement

         
 
       
Painting Contractor
List Price:
 
$2,250,000
 

This highly profitable commercial and residential painting contractor has been growing steadily for 34 years, servicing the Salt Lake City area in addtion to Summit and Wasatch Counties. The current owners have effectively controlled overhead and maximized profitability, and regularly turn away business. There is ample room for growth. For a qualified buyer, seller will finance $450K.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$2,486,135

Adjusted Net Income:

$892,190
FF&E:
TBD
Inventory:
N/A
Real Estate:

Home based

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Garit Lawson
 

Retirement

 
       
 
       
 
       
 
DISTRIBUTION LISTINGS
       
Industrial Tool Distributor
List Price:
 
$850,000
 

This company supplies wholesalers and distributors throughout the United States with high quality precision measuring tools, industrial cutting tools and other machine shop supplies. They have a long standing relationship with a very good Chinese supplier, with top quality control, allowing them to offer very competitive pricing.

They have maintained long-term customer relationships by providing consistent quality and reliable deliveries as well as quick response to customers’ requests for new products based on their specifications and/or prints: from initial quotes to samples and production set up. They also have the ability to provide custom packaging, and can supply custom made parts in small quantities, either through multi shipment from China and/or multiple deliveries from their warehouse.

The company has a useful web site where customers can research and purchase products. Some seller financing is available for a qualified buyer.

Location:
California
Gross Revenues:
$2,248,085

Adjusted Net Income:

$231,237
FF&E:
$10,000
Inventory:
$150,000
Real Estate:

Leased

 

 

> Agent: Duane Bush  

 

           
         
           
 
Petroleum Products Distributor
List Price:
 
$2,300,000
 

This company supplies bulk and packaged petroleum products as well as on and off road diesel fuel, gasoline, kerosene, mineral spirits and many other petroleum products to a base of more than 300 active customers. They have a convenient location that serves the Wasatch Front. Real property is included in the sale -- 1.38 acres with 11,400 square feet of office and warehouse.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$6,354,164

Adjusted Net Income:

-$168,310
FF&E:
TBD
Inventory:
$817,00
Real Estate:

$1,150,000
(incl. in asking price)

 

 

> Agent: Scott Wood  

 

           
         
           
 
Food Distributor
List Price:
 
$450,000
 

This full line produce distribution business has been serving Utah restaurants, grocery stores, schools, government, and other similar customers for over 80 years. They maintain an excellent reputation and have extensive long term customer relationships. The owner is retiring after over 23 years, and is moving on to other business interests. There is an excellent opportunity for the right buyer to bring new energy and vision to the business and achieve significant growth. The Seller will provide an effective and thorough training and transition after the purchase and will give a comprehensive non-compete agreement. For a qualified buyer, seller will finance $315K.

 

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$2,201,258

Adjusted Net Income:

$115,312
FF&E:
$120,089
Inventory:
$35,00
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Greg Heaton  

Retirement

           
         
           
         
  GAS STATION/CAR WASH/C-STORE LISTINGS        
  Diesel/Gas Fuel Center & C-store
List Price:
 
$1,600,000
 

This facility includes a 5,500 square-foot convenience store and a fuel station with a total of 32 fuel hoses. They dispense Chevron-branded gasoline, but can sell diesel from any distributor. The property is just over 3 acres, and features three 12,000 gallon gas tanks (regular, mid-grade and premium) and one 30,000 gallon diesel tank. The pumps are approximately eight years old and have Tokeim readers. They also have a truck scale and are near a commercial truck wash with showers for drivers. There are 28 parking stalls directly around the C-store, plus four restrooms, 2 front and 2 rear. Two could easily be converted to showers. Inside the C-store, they derive revenue other services in addition to standard convenience store fare and there is approximately 1,100 square feet of space available for a quick service restaurant that can be leased to an operator or run by a new owner. The facility has a prime location off of a major interstate, and there are currently no other sites available along the corridor to build another store of this magnitude. Their land lease runs through 2028 and they have first right of refusal for purchase of the property. Under their current lease, they pay no percentage of fuel sales and only 4% of c-store sales. Seller financing is available for a qualified buyer, and real estate is available in addition to the business..

Location:
Utah / Salt Lake County
Gross Revenues:
$13,222,942

Adjusted Net Income:

$267,888
FF&E:
$175,000
Inventory:
TBD
Real Estate:

Leased

Reason for Sale:

> Agent:  Scott Wood  

Retirement

         
 
       
         
  MANUFACTURING LISTINGS        
  Nutritional Supplement Manufacturer
List Price:
 
$3,000,000
 

This company was founded in 2000 as a manufacturer of custom nutritional products as well as custom vitamins, minerals, flavored pre-mixes and nutritional bar components. Their 30,000 square foot production facility is well suited for production of their products as well as a research and development laboratory and they maintain an industry-certified manufacturing process. The Company provides technical counseling, testing and validation documentation as well as subcontracting services of tableting, encapsulation and packaging.

Their products are sold and distributed to customers who then package or incorporate them into other “end-user” products and then sell and distribute to resellers or end users. The Company also provides many of their customers with custom products and formulation assistance.

With new products currently in development, The Company is projected strong growth through 2013. Seller financing is negotaible for a qualified buyer and the realestate is available for an additional $2,000,000.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$10,925,170

Adjusted Net Income:

$819,388
FF&E/Inventory:
$1,700,000
Real Estate:
Avail. for an add'l $2,000,000
 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Greg Heaton  

Retirement

         
           
  Scrapbook Supply Designer/Manufacturer
List Price:
 
$1,300,000
 

This company has designed and manufactured scrapbooking supplies since 2003, creating designs that are truly one-of-kind. They have created over 1,000 SKUs and are currently selling around 600 to individual scrapbooking stores as well as some Big Box retailers. They introduce major new products two times a year and minor lines five times a year. The Company could increase sales by taking advantage of less expensive off-shore manufacturing and also by increasing their marketing efforts in order to penetrate additional big box stores. Their products are currently in about half of the independently-owned scrapbooking stores, and additional marketing could increase this presence as well. They could also apply their design expertise to a broader product line, like giftware and retail papers. The Sellers are willing to assist in the transition and terms are negotiable. This is great opportunity for someone to continue running a very profitable and well established business.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$1,297,018

Adjusted Net Income:

$253,115
FF&E:
TBD
Inventory:

TBD

Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Wood  

Other business interests

         
           
  Metal Fabrication & Machine Shop
List Price:
 
$1,950,000
 

This is a metal fabrication and machine shop business specializing in custom metal fabrication and machining per customer drawings and specifications. The seller is 86 years old and is ready to retire. The business has excellent equipment but the owner has done essentially no outside selling, hence the business is operating far below its capacity. The business and real estate are priced at the value of the tangible assets only and the seller will consider any reasonable offer on the sale of the business equipment and real estate. This is an excellent "turn around" opportunity.

Location:
Utah / Salt Lake County
Gross Revenues:
$414,926

Adjusted Net Income:

$83,284
FF&E:
$563,800
Inventory:

$5,000

Real Estate:

$1,450,000

(incl. in sale)

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Greg Heaton  

Retirement

         
           
  High-End Architectural Mill
List Price:
 
$3,500,000
 

This architectural mill specializes in solid wood doors & moldings for builders, contractors, and other customers. As of March, 2008, business contracted to be completed in 2008 already totals over $1.1 million. This growth is sustained by the continued increases seen in the high end construction market serviced by the company, and their ongoing dominance of this market due to products and service that consistently outpace the competition. With industry trends and forecasts pointing towards more growth in the years ahead, they are well poised for acquisition by either a synergistic or financial buyer. The right buyer would benefit from additional areas of opportunity that lie in expanding geographical market coverage, dealership programs, and expanding the product line. The seller is willing to continue stay on in an active or advisory roll.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$2,821,467

Adjusted Net Income:

$696,406
FF&E:
NA
Inventory:

$300,000

Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Dane Pearson  

Capitalize growth

         
           
  Structural Steel Fabricator
List Price:
 
1,300,000
 

This medium-sized steel fabricator/erector has an excellent reputation for quality, accurate, on time projects. They focus on bidding jobs in the area surrounding the Wasatch Front. They have developed relationships with large general contractors because of their attention to detail and the fact they have their own (non-union) erectors. They can handle any job from the original bid clear through the erection phase – a capability general contractors appreciate. Because of their reputation and relationships, they are asked to bid on lots of projects, allowing them to pick and chose the best jobs.

The Company is AISC certified which opens up more opportunities for bids. They will be moving to a new facility in June, which will almost double their usable floor space. The new space is clear span allowing for a more efficient operation, lower operating costs and lower monthly lease payments. These changes will certainly increase net profit. Currently they have $2,500,000 in work under contract to be completed in 2009 and they are still bidding more jobs. This business is pre-approved for SBA financing to a qualified buyer.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$3,236,603

Net Income:

$290,602
FF&E:
$348,553
Inventory:
NA
Real Estate:

Leased

 

Reason for Sale:

> Agent: Scott Sceili  

Family issues

         
         
  MISCELLANEOUS LISTINGS        
Indoor Entertainment Center
List Price:
 
$450,000
 

This indoor entertainment center offers inflatable bounce houses, slides, and obstacle courses as well as other kid-oriented entertainment. Their 3 locations each have 20-25 foot ceilings to accommodate the equipment. They are open for walk-in customers as well as pre-arranged birthday parties, which range for $200-500 depending on size. Each location has several party rooms and can host up to 3 parties at any given time. Walk-in rates range from $5-9 all day, any time, for parents who want a few hours of fun for their kids – this “open bounce” makes up about 60% of the business, and sets the company apart from competitors who often have to close for private parties. This company’s prices, plus their multi-visit passes and specials, make them more cost-competitive than the competition.

Location:
Utah
Gross Revenues:
$931,036

Adjusted Net Income:

$261,073