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Metal Products

Other Automotive & Boat

Sheet Metal Fabrication Business For Sale

San Diego County, California, United States

San Diego County, CA, US

Custom metal fabrication business for sale specializing in precision sheet metal work for both specialty automotive and commercial applications. Operating for decades, the company produces custom and standardized components using in-house fabrication processes including welding, cutting, and design support. The business serves a diverse customer base ranging from restoration enthusiasts requiring made-to-order parts to commercial and institutional clients needing tailored fabrication solutions. Operations are conducted from a fully equipped light industrial facility with established workflows that support both short-run custom projects and repeat production. The company maintains long-standing customer relationships driven by consistent quality, responsiveness, and technical expertise, resulting in steady repeat business and referrals. With a streamlined team and documented processes, the operation is positioned for continuity and offers opportunities to expand product lines, increase market reach, and further develop its presence across both niche and commercial segments. To automatically receive additional information and an NDA, please submit your request through the website form.

Specialty Manufacturing Business For Sale

San Diego County, California, United States

San Diego County, CA, US

Specialty manufacturing business for sale with an established brand and a focused product line serving a dedicated niche customer base. The company operates with a streamlined structure, utilizing a cross-border production model alongside U.S.-based distribution to maintain efficiency and consistent product quality. Core products are developed in-house with proprietary methods and materials, supported by strategic sourcing partnerships to broaden offerings. Sales are generated primarily through a direct-to-consumer e-commerce platform, supplemented by repeat wholesale relationships with professional and specialty buyers. The business benefits from strong customer loyalty, organic demand, and a reputation built on product performance and reliability. Operations are supported by an experienced team with defined processes across production, fulfillment, and customer service, providing stability and scalability. Included in the sale are all intellectual property, brand assets, and product designs, offering a solid foundation for expansion into additional markets and sales channels. To automatically receive additional information and an NDA, please submit your request through the website form.

Profitable Custom Embroidery & Screen Printing Business

Ventura County, California, United States

Ventura County, CA, US

-SBA Pre-Qualified This established custom apparel and branded merchandise company offers embroidery, screen printing, promotional products, and fulfillment services to a diversified base of commercial, institutional, and government-related customers. Operating for more than two decades, the business has developed recurring revenue through repeat commercial orders, annual event clients, and long-standing organizational relationships, supported by an approximately 87% customer return rate. The operation includes a fully equipped production facility, showroom, professional software systems, and approximately $83,000 in furniture, fixtures, and equipment, along with approximately $9,500 in inventory. Revenue increased from $303,413 in 2024 to $400,205 in 2025, with Seller’s Discretionary Earnings rising to $147,000, offering a debt-free, turnkey opportunity that may be well suited for an owner-operator, strategic buyer, or complementary business seeking expansion in the branded merchandise sector.

Clothing & Accessory Stores

Other Retail

Other Manufacturing

Turnkey Franchise For Sale!

Arkansas, United States

AR, US

OPPORTUNITY This opportunity includes a 2 ½ year old unique retail franchise business. The business manufactures certain nondurable goods on site and has a nationally recognized name and brand. This company was started by the current owner from ground level. This is a turnkey franchise opportunity. This business is best suited for an owner operator to maximize existing cash flow and return on investment. An owner operator would only need 1-2 part-time employees for operations, thus increasing profit margins immediately. The current owner is only recently engaged in full-time operations. HIGHLIGHTS • 30% Compound Annual Growth Rate with cash flow from 2024 – 2025. • 2 ½ years of steadily increasing revenues & profitability. • Manufacturer – makes products onsite. • E-commerce development with franchisor. • Established franchisor and franchisee network to assist in business development. • Price includes all franchise fees and transfer fees. • Franchise Fee and Transfer Fee included in Asking Price. ASKING PRICE $330,000 Included in Asking Price Inventory = $50,000 Fixtures, Furniture, Equipment = $30,000 Adjusted EBITDA = $60,458

Agricultural Equipment Manufacturer

Ohio, United States

OH, US

Central Ohio manufacturing business that produces specialized equipment used in livestock and agricultural operations and has developed a strong reputation for quality within its niche market. The company sells primarily through an established dealer network across multiple states and benefits from repeat customers and long-standing industry relationships. Operations are supported by an experienced team and a well-equipped manufacturing and fabrication facility with room to expand production. A new owner could grow the business by expanding dealer coverage, increasing marketing efforts, or further developing the product line. The real estate used by the business is also available for purchase separately through Beau Quest Realty.

$799,000Asking Price

$1,244,082Revenue

$275,967Cash Flow

Electronic & Electrical Equipment

Vertically Integrated Retro Gaming Platform

Confidential

Six years ago this wasn't a business. It was a hobby, old games and consoles. Last year it did $14.5 million. It started with collecting, then turned into buying and flipping consoles. The founder realized he could make more selling them than he paid, went bigger, pulling whole lots off eBay, refurbishing the units himself, then reselling. After college he went all in. Built the website, stood up the warehouses, hired and trained teams across multiple countries. The company built its own software. The whole operation runs on a proprietary ERP they wrote in house and own outright. Inventory, fulfillment, quality control, marketplace integrations, support, every channel and every warehouse, all in real time. Most businesses like this are frankensteining a bunch of tools together. This one built its own backbone, and it's a big reason it runs as clean as it does at this size. It also sells where most people can't. Two established brands, 12 marketplace channels, Walmart Pro Seller status, plus special authorization from Walmart to sell restored and refurbished product. Most sellers can't get that, and in a business built on refurbished goods it's a real moat. The refurbishment is the heart of it, and it's all done in house by a trained team built up over years, with deep hands-on knowledge of these consoles, handling everything across more than 10,000 products spanning Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox, Sega, Atari and handhelds. This isn't something you can stand up overnight. It's years of accumulated expertise in sourcing, testing, repairing and grading vintage hardware. Every unit carries a one year warranty, with a two year option for an upcharge. It runs real international operations. Three warehouses across multiple countries handle procurement, refurbishment and fulfillment, all included in the sale. Shipping is already live to multiple countries. And it owns its customers on the branded side. More than 150,000 customers across the two branded websites, with full contact details for direct remarketing. That's separate from the marketplace channels, and about 10% come back to order again. The direct marketing barely scratches what's possible with a list like that. What you're really buying isn't just an ecommerce website. You're buying a well oiled machine. The ERP, both brands and all 12 marketplace accounts, the three warehouses, the full catalog and product photography, customer lists, internal SOPs and operating records, software tools and configurations, supplier relationships, and live international shipping. And the upside is barely touched. A new sales channel went live in early 2026 and cleared $250,000 in its first few months, with the same playbook still to run on the others. There's a proprietary hardware line in active launch opening a higher margin category that isn't in the numbers yet. The direct-to-consumer side has hardly been marketed. International shipping is live but barely pushed. And the whole category keeps heating up. This is for a buyer who knows this world and has the means to scale what's already here. It isn't a fixer upper. It's a running, profitable business with the systems, the team, and the room to go a lot bigger. There is also some real estate available. The property can be acquired as part of the transaction or leased under a long term agreement. Inventory, roughly $2.35M at cost, is valued separately.

$14,900,000Asking Price

$14,463,031Revenue

$2,308,030Cash Flow

Other Manufacturing

Mfg of Specialized Industrial Automation Equipment

North Carolina, United States

NC, US

Established, Vertically Integrated Manufacturer of Specialized Industrial Automation Equipment This established manufacturing company develops, produces, and supports proprietary equipment and technology solutions for specialized industrial applications. The Company maintains a fully integrated operating model, combining product development, manufacturing, software, and customer support to deliver mission-critical solutions to a diverse customer base. The business generates consistent multi-million-dollar annual revenue and serves a broad mix of commercial and industrial customers, including numerous long-standing relationships with well-established organizations. Operations are led by an experienced management team that functions independently of ownership, with key personnel expected to remain following a transaction, providing continuity for a buyer. Investment Opportunity: The Company is in the midst of a near-term operational and financial recovery. Recent earnings have been affected by identifiable, largely non-recurring factors and temporary market conditions. Management has implemented initiatives to restore performance, and the business continues to benefit from proprietary technology, established customer relationships, and a strong operational foundation. Detailed financial information, including adjusted earnings analyses and supporting documentation, will be made available to qualified buyers following execution of a Non-Disclosure Agreement. change currency

Building Material & Hardware Stores

Other Manufacturing

Profitable Residential Entry Door Pre-Hanger & Installer

New Jersey, United States

NJ, US

This established building materials enterprise operates as a specialized residential entry door pre-hanger and building products retailer, serving Northern New jersey and surrounding markets through integrated manufacturing and retail operations. The company maintains a 6,000 square foot production facility where fiberglass entry door systems are assembled, pre-hung, and prefinished, enabling complete quality control and rapid order fulfillment with 24-hour turnaround capability on stock items. The business distributes a comprehensive product portfolio including steel and wood entry doors, vinyl windows, interior doors, storm doors, and Clopay-brand garage doors. Revenue streams encompass both supply-only sales and full installation services for homeowners, contractors, and builders, with garage door sales conducted on a supply-only basis. The operation benefits from a high-visibility highway location featuring both retail showroom and manufacturing capabilities. Financial performance demonstrates consistent growth trajectory, with fiscal year 2025 generating revenue of $1,131,701 and seller's discretionary earnings of $197,789, representing a 17.5% SDE margin and achieving three-year highs in both metrics. Entry door systems constitute approximately 63% of total revenue, with diversified product lines including vinyl windows, interior doors, storm doors, garage doors, hardware, and installation services comprising the balance. Operational advantages include factory-direct pricing capabilities and favorable local tax structure with sales tax rates at half the statewide rate, enhancing competitive positioning on retail transactions. The manufacturing component provides scheduling flexibility and quality assurance while supporting rapid order processing. Expansion opportunities exist in roofing, siding, and kitchen and bath product categories, leveraging existing showroom infrastructure and installation capabilities. Installation services, currently representing 10.7% of revenue despite 54% growth since 2023, present significant value capture potential through increased attachment to supply orders. Digital marketing infrastructure remains underdeveloped, with modernization opportunities in website functionality, online quoting systems, and expanded advertising investment from the current 0.9% of revenue allocation.

$600,000Asking Price

$1,131,701Revenue

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Industrial & Commercial Machinery

Machine Shops & Tools

Industrial & Commercial Machinery

Well-Established Precision Machine Shop

South Central Connecticut County, Connecticut, United States

South Central Connecticut County, CT, US

A well-established precision machine shop located in New Haven County, Connecticut, specializing in the custom manufacture and assembly of machined parts to exacting customer specifications. Founded over 35 years ago, the business has continually adapted to changing industry standards and client needs, delivering high-quality CNC machining, milling, turning, and assembly services to a diverse base of industrial clients. The company’s operations are housed in a 5,600-square-foot facility equipped with a comprehensive suite of modern machinery, including both horizontal and vertical machining centers, which supports a wide range of production runs from low-volume prototypes to larger-scale manufacturing projects. The company’s reputation has been built on a steadfast commitment to quality, reliability, and responsiveness. Projects are completed to tight tolerances and precise customer standards, leveraging in-house expertise, careful project management, and advanced equipment. The company. serves clients across various industrial sectors, offering versatile solutions ranging from simple custom components to complex, assembled finished goods. Its flexible manufacturing approach allows the company to adapt to a variety of job requirements, supporting both one-off and recurring customer needs. This business emphasizes customer-centric operations, focusing on reliable lead times, competitive pricing, and strong communication throughout each project. The team’s experience and collaborative environment contribute to efficient workflows and consistent output quality. Over its decades of operation, the business has earned a reputation for integrity and trustworthiness among local and regional manufacturers, maintaining long-standing relationships with repeat customers who value both the technical capability and dependable service provided. With established processes and underutilized machine capacity, the business offers significant potential for new ownership to scale operations by pursuing additional customer accounts or expanding into new markets. Operational continuity is supported by a stable team of experienced staff, and the current owner is committed to assisting with a smooth transition to new leadership. This opportunity represents a turnkey opportunity for an acquirer seeking a proven manufacturing platform in a strong regional market, with reliable operations, a skilled workforce, and a reputation for quality and performance.

Food & Related products

Convenience Stores

Integrated Food Production and Convenience Retail Platform | ~$9.5M Re

New York, United States

NY, US

The Company operates a federally inspected food production facility together with a modern, high-volume convenience store, run as one integrated platform. TTM revenue is approximately $9.5M with approximately $1.5M of adjusted EBITDA, a roughly 16% margin, with both owned properties included in the sale. The production facility manufactures a branded specialty food line sold through regional retail chains, independent stores, distributors, and an online channel, supplies product to the Company's own store as its signature point of difference, and provides custom processing services to a loyal base of commercial and consumer customers across a broad regional draw. Federal inspection status creates a meaningful barrier to entry and structural demand from commercial customers who require an inspected facility, and the facility operates at capacity with no sales or marketing spend. The recently built convenience store offers fuel, a made-to-order kitchen, grocery, beer, tobacco, and lottery, and rings hundreds of thousands of transactions annually with an average basket driven by food rather than fuel-only stops. Fuel volumes are supported by modern storage infrastructure and established supply relationships. The platform benefits from a tenured team at both locations, combined purchasing power, and clear growth levers: a store-in-store rollout for a multi-unit operator, wholesale expansion with a first dedicated sales resource, and added production capacity on owned land. Ownership is pursuing a full sale of both operating companies and the real estate in connection with retirement and will support an approximately six-month transition.

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$9,500,000Revenue

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Market Snapshot

National transaction benchmarks for manufacturing business businesses.

Under $500K

Median revenue$489k

Median cash flow$100k

Median sale price$230k

Multiple range1.6x - 3.0x

$500K to $2M

Median revenue$1.54m

Median cash flow$326k

Median sale price$900k

Multiple range2.3x - 3.6x

Over $2M

Median revenue$5.40m

Median cash flow$1.10m

Median sale price$4.20m

Multiple range3.2x - 5.1x

A variety of factors can cause businesses to trade outside this range, including earnings quality, operational transferability, key-person risk, growth trajectory, and geography, so a listing priced above or below the typical multiple usually reflects real differences in the underlying business.

What to know about manufacturing business acquisitions

By George Wellmer

Cofounder & CEO

Key diligence, valuation, financing, and transition considerations for buyers evaluating manufacturing business acquisitions.

Inspect the equipment and the capex runway

Tour the floor with someone who knows the machines. Ask the age, maintenance history, and remaining life of every major asset, and budget for the replacements the seller has been deferring.

Quantify customer concentration

Many manufacturers have one or two accounts that make up most of revenue. Get a customer-by-customer breakdown and understand the switching costs that keep them.

Understand the working-capital cycle

Inventory, work-in-process, and receivables tie up real cash. Establish how much working capital the business needs to run and whether it is included in the deal.

Assess workforce and key-person risk

Skilled operators and a plant manager are often hard to replace in the short run. Identify who holds the know-how and what retention looks like after close.

Check environmental and regulatory exposure

Process chemicals, waste streams, and older facilities carry liability. A Phase I assessment and a review of permits and safety history are standard.

Separate real margins from owner add-backs

Scrutinize the add-backs in seller discretionary earnings. Equipment leases, related-party rent, and deferred maintenance can make the margins look better than they are.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common buyer questions for this market.

Commonly yes. Tangible assets help with collateral, and qualification depends on clean financials, verifiable returns, and a seller who meets program requirements on the business side. Additionally, if real estate makes up a large component of the business's value, you can use a SBA 504 loan to finance the transaction.

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