Industry News

Understanding DSCR

Debt service coverage ratio (DSCR) is a key metric when buying or selling a business, especially for buyers looking for acquisition financing. Both lenders and buyers use this financial ratio to assess whether a company’s income can adequately cover its […]

Asset Sale vs Stock Sale – What’s the Difference?

When it comes to buying and selling a business, both parties must decide whether to structure the deal as an asset sale or a stock sale. These two different approaches to transferring ownership have implications for both the buyer and […]

Market Outlook

Market Outlook from BizBuySell After a year of financial strain driven by persistent inflation and high interest rates, small business buying and selling activity has demonstrated growth and resilience. Sellers are choosing to enter the market rather than wait for […]

Small Business Optimism Up

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index rose by eight points in November 2024 to 101.7, after 34 months of remaining below the 50-year average of 98. This is the highest reading since June 2021. Of the 10 […]

Sellers More Willing to Offer Financing

As the business-for-sale market adjusts to today’s high interest rate environment, seller-accommodated deal structures have become more common. Moreover, banks have tightened their lending standards and small businesses are more sensitive to higher borrowing costs. This leaves many sellers in […]

Average Business Sale Price Down

Restaurant Sale Prices Up 9% as Buyers Pay Premium for High Performers

The restaurant sector continues its post-pandemic recovery, as transaction volume remains steady year-over-year, yet 8% lighter than the previous quarter. Buyers focused on higher-priced restaurants, with the median sale price up 9% since last year and 13% since last quarter. […]

Small Business Sales Pick Up Steam

Small business acquisitions grew 10% over the previous year and 3% over the previous quarter, according to BizBuySell’s Insight Data, which tracks and analyzes U.S. business-for-sale transactions and sentiment from business owners, buyers, and brokers. A total of 2,384 businesses […]

New Small Business Regulations

Source: US News & World Report Registering with Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Many U.S. small businesses will need to register with an agency called the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) by Jan 1, 2025 as part of an act passed […]

Selling Days Stay Even

In the marketplace of Main Street types of businesses (generally ranging in total annual sales up to $2 million) the length of time it takes for a business to sell under confidential disclosure conditions stays fairly even over time. A […]