October 2009

BizBuySell's Third Quarter Data Signals Improving Business-for-Sale Market

BizBuySell.com's new Third Quarter 2009 Insight Report shows a 24% year-over-year drop in closed small business transactions.

While still lagging behind year-ago transaction numbers, BizBuySell.com's previous report -- which included data for the second quarter of 2009 -- showed a dramatic 50% decline in closed business-for-sale transactions when compared to the same time period in 2008.

Closed transactions are reported to BizBuySell.com by business brokers nationwide...<continue article>

BUSINESS OF THE MONTH

Verizon Wireless
Asking Price: $115,000
Gross Income: $859,683
Cash Flow: $172,956

Dreamline Wireless LLC, America's Mall Based Wireless Franchise Solution, is proud to announce the RAREST of opportunities. We are excited to offer coveted VERIZON WIRELESS locations in major, high traffic locations in underserved markets across the United States...<learn more>

FRANCHISE OF THE MONTH

The Back Rubber
Capital Required: $2,250 - $25,000
Support/Training Available
Financing Available

If you’re looking for a high-quality home-based business opportunity, then consider The Back Rubber. Massage chairs are vending machines that can be placed in a variety of locations and generate income...<learn more>

NEW FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

BizBuySell offers one of the world's largest franchise directories. If you're considering buying a business, you owe it to yourself to explore these new franchise opportunities or visit the BizBuySell Franchise Directory.

Ace	Good Feet
Big Mouth Advertising	Jake's Hamburgers
Biz/Maxx Business Brokers	JuiceBlendz
Brightstar Healthcare	LifeFoods License
Buy New Bed	Local Sales Values Inc.
Carpet Network	Precision Playgrounds
CertaPro	Shield Security Systems
Chock Full o' Nuts	Tim's Wine Market
Computer Community Hospital	Tropical Shell Flowers
Cybertary	Uccello's Ristorante Pizzeria
DRS Associates Inc.	Yo-Naturals
Flippers Pizzeria	You've Got Maids Inc.
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EXISTING FRANCHISE OPPORTUNITIES

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